Linkin Park have officially returned to active duty with new singer Emily Armstrong (Dead Sara) and new drummer Colin Brittain. Armstrong is taking over for the late great Chester Bennington, while Brittain is taking over for former drummer Rob Bourdon. With this news, the band have also confirmed that their new album, “From Zero,” is set to be released on November 15. A music video for the effort’s first single, “The Emptiness Machine,” can be found below:
“From Zero” Track Listing:
01. “From Zero” (Intro)
02. “The Emptiness Machine”
03. “Cut The Bridge”
04. Heavy Is The Crown”
05. “Over Each Other”
06. “Casualty”
07. “Overflow”
08. “Two Faced”
09. “Stained”
10. “IGYEIH”
11. “Good Things Go”
Mike Shinoda commented:
“Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future — embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.
The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company, and the things we created. We feel really empowered with this new lineup and the vibrant and energized new music we’ve made together. We’re weaving together the sonic touchpoints we’ve been known for and still exploring new ones.”
The group will further discuss their return during an interview with Apple Music host Zane Lowe tomorrow (September 6) at 6 a.m. PT. The following live dates have also been booked:
09/11 Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
09/16 New York, NY – Barclays Center
09/22 Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
09/24 London, UK – The O2
09/28 Seoul, South Korea – INSPIRE Arena
11/11 Bogota, Colombia – Coliseo Medplus
The new lineup made their live debut during a special livestream event that was held in Los Angeles, CA earlier today (September 5). You can see footage of that below. Notably, guitarist Brad Delson was unable to make the performance so Alex Fede filled in.
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