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Linkin Park is back with a new co-lead singer, Emily Armstrong, seven years after frontman Chester Bennington died by suicide. Photo by James Minchin III /Warner Music Canada
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Seven years after lead singer Chester Bennington died by suicide in 2017, Linkin Park is returning with an expanded lineup, along with a new album and tour.
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The group announced that Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong will join Mike Shinoda on vocals, with Colin Brittain now drumming for the band. Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, and David ‘Phoenix’ Farrell, as well as Shinoda, are returning to the fold.
The new lineup debuted the hard-charging new single, The Emptiness Machineon Thursday. A new LP, From Zerowill be released on Nov. 15.
Longtime members Shinoda, Delson, Farrell, and Hahn had been quietly meeting up again in recent years to connect creatively. Rather than “trying to restart the band,” they invited various friends and cohorts to join them in the studio; finding a special kinship with Armstong and Brittain.
“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,” Shinoda said in a statement. “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.”
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Several months before Bennington’s deathLinkin Park released One More Light. In the intervening years, the group has released expanded editions of older albums and a greatest hits package.
This past February, the band released Friendly Firewhich featured Bennington on vocals.
Delson said that the track “was always one of our favourite songs from the One More Light sessions.”
Shinoda said that after working with Armstrong and Brittain, they realized the pair were “world-class talents,” adding that “the more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed 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,” Shinoda continued.
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Rob Bourdon opted not to return because he “wanted to put some distance between himself and the band.”
“We understood that — it was already apparent. He was starting to just show up less, be in less contact, and I know the fans noticed it too. … As a friend, that was sad, but at the same time, I want him to do whatever makes him happy, and obviously everybody wishes him the best,” Shinoda explained to Billboard.
The new configuration will head out on a a short tour to promote From Zerowith shows planned for Los Angeles, New York, London, Seoul, and Hamburg, Germany, this month. They’ll also touch down in Colombia in November.
In his last interview with PostmediaBennington, who fronted Linkin Park since the band’s 2000 debut album Hybrid Theorysaid the band was always driven to be musically different with each new record.
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“A lot of these songs started out as conversations about our lives, about what was going on in our lives with respect to the relationships, within ourselves … and then all of the sudden by the end of the day, we had a song that we would be singing over piano and acoustic guitar that was like a beautiful melodic song,” he said at the time.
Bennington also said he had a deeper appreciation for his bandmates.
“It’s not usual for a group of guys to be in a creative endeavour, especially six people, for almost 20 years and at the end of each year grow closer, as friends, as partners in our situation and have an even deeper understanding of how to work with each other,” he said. “As opposed to even with marriages and stuff, as time goes on, things kind of diminish and things kind of get a little bit reckless or something. I found myself going, ‘Man, we really have something special.’”
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Linkin Park Returns with New Co-Lead Singer Emily Armstrong and Upcoming Album
Seven years after the tragic death of lead singer Chester Bennington, Linkin Park is making a comeback with an expanded lineup, a new album, and a tour. The band has announced that Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong will join Mike Shinoda on vocals, with Colin Brittain taking over as the new drummer. The new lineup debuted their hard-charging new single, “The Emptiness Machine,” and will release their new LP, “From Zero,” on November 15.
According to an interview with Billboard, Shinoda explained that the band had been quietly meeting up again in recent years to connect creatively, but instead of trying to restart the band, they invited various friends and cohorts to join them in the studio, finding a special kinship with Armstrong and Brittain [1[1[1[1[1[1[1[1]. Shinoda stated, “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.”
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Linkin Park Returns with New Co-Lead Singer Emily Armstrong and Upcoming Album
After a seven-year hiatus, Linkin Park is back with a new co-lead singer, Emily Armstrong, and an upcoming album titled “From Zero”. The news has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with fans eagerly anticipating the band’s return to the stage.
The New Lineup
The band has announced that Emily Armstrong, lead singer of Dead Sara, will join Mike Shinoda on vocals. Colin Brittain has also joined the band as their new drummer. The new lineup debuted their hard-charging new single, “The Emptiness Machine”, on Thursday, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.
The Story Behind the New Album
Longtime members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, and David ‘Phoenix’ Farrell had been quietly meeting up again in recent years to connect creatively. Rather than “trying to restart the band”, they invited various friends and cohorts to join them in the studio, finding a special kinship with Armstrong and Brittain.
The Album Title
The album title, “From Zero”, refers to both the band’s humble beginnings and their current journey. According to Shinoda, “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.”
Responding to Criticism
Recently, Emily Armstrong has faced criticism for her support of Danny Masterson, who was convicted of rape. In response, Armstrong stated that she “misjudged him” and does not condone abuse [[1]][[2]][[3]].
The Future of Linkin Park
With the new lineup and album, Linkin Park is looking forward to embracing their signature sound while exploring new ones. According to Shinoda, “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.”
What’s Next?
Fans can expect a new album and tour from Linkin Park in the coming months. With the band’s return, fans are eagerly anticipating what’s next for the iconic rock band.
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