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Linkin Park performed as part of the kick-off show at the UEFA Champions League final in Munich on Saturday night. The rock band showcased four songs — “The Emptiness Machine,” “In The End,” “Numb” and “Heavy Is The Crown” — for the crowd at Munich Football Arena ahead of the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.

The show comes ahead of the band’s world tour in support of last year’s LP From Zero. The North American leg of the tour kicks off on July 29 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

For Alex Seaver, better known as the DJ Mako, strapping in and joining the thrill ride that is Arcane was a chance-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Before he joined the music team for Netflix’s record-breaking animated series, Seaver says he was churning out music for video game developer Riot Games when writer Christian Linke “invited me to a corner of the campus that I had never been to.”

“He started playing me a little bit of Arcane, and telling me that he had been kind of cracking away for, like, three years, unbeknownst to many of us,” Seaver said on a panel for the show at Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television about the evolution of the action-adventure series inspired by Riot Games’ League of Legends multiplayer online game.

“When he asked us to get involved, we just kind of thought like, this is a dream. He loves music. And music was a...

Linkin Park launched their 2025 North American “From Zero” tour on Saturday (April 26th) at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

The reunited nu-metal veterans performed an extensive four-act set, plus an encore, running through a mix of classic material and songs from the group’s 2024 comeback album From Zero and the forthcoming expanded edition of the LP.

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This included the live debut of the band’s recent single, “Up from the Bottom,” one of three new tracks on the aforementioned From Zero deluxe edition (out May 16th). It came during Act 2 — the longest portion of the concert — and was followed by a partial cover of Fort Minor’s “Where’d You Go?” — also a Linkin Park first.

Despite being only four songs in length, Act 4 proved to be a major highlight, as the band ran through its most popular cuts “Numb” and “In the End” back to back.

Linkin Park are gearing up to launch their 2025 world tour this Saturday (April 26th) in Austin, Texas. In advance of the kickoff, the band has unveiled the new single “Unshatter.”

The massive outing will run all the way until November 11th in Brasília, Brazil. In addition to the spring US run, the tour will also include UK/European jaunt that kicks off in June and a summer North American leg that begins in late July (pick up tickets here).

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“Unshatter” is one of three new songs included on the upcoming deluxe edition of Linkin Park’s 2024 comeback album, From Zero,” along with “Up From the Bottom” (released last month) and “Let You Fade.”

According to the band, “Unshatter” was one of the first songs Linkin Park began working on with new singer Emily Armstrong. “‘Unshatter’ was an early track we made while recording From Zero,...

Sacramento alt-metal band Deftones is expected to begin an untitled tour in less than three weeks.

This is the Deftones’ first headline tour since 2022. The 26-date tour is slated to kick off on Feb. 25 in Portland. The band will continue to make stops across the country, including Los Angeles and New York, before wrapping up in Boston on April 8. The band will receive musical support from The Mars Volta and Fleshwater.

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The band’s original members, who started in 1988, are Chino Moreno on vocals, Stephen Carpenter on guitar, and Abe Cunningham on drums. Frank Delgado, on keyboard and turntables, joined the band in 1999, and Fred Sablan, on bass and backing vocals, joined the band in 2022.

Over the years, the band has been regularly recognized for its distinct sound. In 2001, their third album, White Pony, won them their first Grammy for Best Metal Performance. Twenty years later,...

Metallica is one of the best-selling heavy metal bands of all time, having first emerged in the 1980s. Despite their commercial success, the band has undergone several transitions as several members came and went. Formed by guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, its past members include Dave Mustaine, Cliff Burton, Ron McGovney, and Jason Newsted.

Metallica was formed via an ad published by Lars Ulrich (Credit: Metallica | YouTube).

However, one name that most diehard fans will also struggle to associate with the band is Lloyd Grant. In a recent interview, Grant discussed his affiliation with the popular heavy metal band, having worked with its original iteration back in the early 1980s. Here is what Grant had to say about his relationship with Metallica and the role he played in the band’s early days.

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Linkin Park have released an a cappella version of their 2024 album From Zero, highlighting the isolated vocals from Mike Shinoda and new singer Emily Armstrong.

The a cappella edition comes two months after the release of From Zero, which marked Linkin Park’s first album in seven years, and first since the tragic death of singer Chester Bennington. It also arrives ahead of the band’s massive 2025 world tour, which includes two North American legs (pick up tickets here).

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The a cappella versions of the From Zero songs showcase the interplay between Shinoda and Armstrong, who delivers an earth-shattering scream at the 1:25 mark of the song “Heavy Is the Crown” (as highlighted in the Instagram post below).

From Zero debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart upon its release in November, while the singles “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is the Crown” hit No.

Linkin Park is prepping for its 2025 From Zero World Tour. The band announced this on Nov. 14, the day before their album From Zero dropped.

This will be Linkin Park’s second round of performances after the band announced its new members, co-vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.

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The From Zero Tour is set to feature special guest artists Queens of the Stone Age, Jpegmafia, AFI, Spiritbox, Grandson, Jean Dawson and Pvris at select shows, and has performances scheduled across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. The tour will kick off at Mexico City’s Estadio Gnp Seguros on Jan. 31 and conclude in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on Nov. 15.

The American rock band was formed in California in 1996, named after Lincoln Park in Santa Monica. Due to the already-taken domain name “Lincoln Park,” the band switched up the spelling.

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Linkin Park performed their single “The Emptiness Machine” from their latest album, From Zero, the band’s first without late lead singer Chester Bennington, at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.

Pretaped from their Nov. 15 show in São Paulo, Mike Shinoda and new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong shared an energetic duet that closed out the awards ceremony. This is one of Linkin Park’s first awards show performances with Armstrong. The new iteration of the band previously performed at the Nrj Music Awards in November.

The Billboard Music Awards ceremony also included performances from Coldplay, Fuerza Regida, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Tyla, Seventeen, Shaboozey and Stray Kids.

Linkin Park was up for five Billboard awards and won top rock duo/group and top hard rock artist.

The decision to continue the group without Bennington was announced in early September by Shinoda. “This is a very special day for us,” Shinoda told fans during a livestream.

It’s official: Netflix’s League of Legends adaptation, Arcane, has come to an end. But just as with the intervening years between Seasons One and Two, fans can relive the series’ emotional highs and lows with its new soundtrack, composed entirely of original music inspired by the grounded fantasy world of Arcane.

With 22 new songs from a wide range of internationally renowned artists, the soundtrack for Season Two represents the next chapter in the ambitious musical journey that Riot Games began within the League of Legends universe. Fans of...

Few bands have made an impact on the modern alternative rock genre like Linkin Park has. Pioneering nu-metal rock bands like Korn, Faith No More, and Public Enemy helped pioneer the rising hip-hop-infused genre of the 1990s with the grunge and hard rock influences of groups like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Stone Temple Pilots. Linkin Park became a result of these two decade-defining pools of rock on the heels of the pioneering electronic rock sound of Nine Inch Nails. Their 2000 debut album Hybrid Theory combined these influences and became one of the most emblematic LPs of the 21st century.

The group's 2003 sophomore effort, Meteroa, is one of the most purchased albums of the 21st century with more than 27 million copies sold worldwide. Despite their iconic original hip-hop/metal sound, mixed with Mike Shinoda's piercing bars and Chester Bennington's even more piercing scream vocals, Linkin Park leaned more...

Mike Shinoda has opened up about the decision to pick Emily Armstrong as the singer for a reunited Linkin Park instead of a Chester Bennington sound-alike.

The announcement of Armstrong was greeted with some backlash, in part due to drama surrounding her ties to scientology and Danny Masterson; however, some fans were simply upset that the band didn’t pick someone who sounds just like Bennington.

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Shinoda compared it to the Linkin Park cover bands he’d seen on YouTube, defending the choice of Armstrong as the singer for the reunion in an interview with Los Angeles radio station Alt 98.7.

“We just want Emily to be Emily,” he said. “The songs are the songs. Emily is Emily… There was a time early on, like 2020-ish, 2019, whatever — like, I remembered I was watching videos… I think a video of a cover band, a Linkin Park cover band,...

It's an exciting time for fans of Linkin Park as the band have embarked on a brand-new chapter with the release of their new album, From Zero. The album was released on November 15, 2024, and is the eighth studio album by the band. The album's reception has been generally positive as From Zero debuts Linkin Park's new members: Emily Armstong on co-leading vocals, and Colin Brittain as the band's new drummer.

From Zero is the band's first release since One More Light in 2017, the final album featuring Chester Bennington's vocals before his untimely death later that same year. The album marks Linkin Park's new beginnings, with reference to the band's original name, Xero. The album showcases many of the familiar sound elements that are signature to Linkin Park's original sound, with Mike Shinoda's raps, nu-metal drum beats and roaring guitar riffs.

That said, the album does delve into some...

“From Zero? Like from nothing?” Linkin Park’s new frontwoman, Emily Armstrong, asks just seconds into the band’s eighth studio album, From Zero. The question isn’t just an allusion to Linkin Park’s original name from 1996 to 1999, Xero, but a subtle acknowledgment of the elephant in the room: the suicide of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017, leading to the band regrouping. Linkin Park is embracing the inevitability of change, framing it as something that can—and should—be seen as a good thing.

It’s baffling, then, that the band spends much of the remainder of the album’s half-hour runtime reliving the past. Specifically, From Zero apes the sounds and styles of Linkin Park’s first three albums without attaining their emotional or sonic impact. The angst-ridden fury of Hybrid Theory (on “Two Faced”), the hook-laden anthems of Meteora (on “The Emptiness Machine”), and the alt-rock leanings...

Linkin Park have released From Zero, the band’s first album in seven years, and the first since the tragic death of singer Chester Bennington. The album is available to stream below.

From Zero arrives only two months after Linkin Park announced their surprise return, unveiling a revamped lineup that includes classic members Mike Shinoda (co-vocals), Joe Hahn (turntables), and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell (bass) alongside new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong and new drummer Colin Brittain. Founding guitarist Brad Delson appears on the album, but is not touring with the band, with Alex Feder filling his shoes on the road.

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The 11-song album also comes just two days after Linkin Park announced a massive 2025 world tour that includes more than 30 dates in North America. A Live Nation ticket pre-sale starts Wednesday (November 20th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Beats.

Regarding From Zero, Shinoda stated,...

The revived Linkin Park have announced a 2025 world tour in support of their new album, From Zero, out Friday.

After previously announced festival gigs like Sick New World, Sonic Temple, and Welcome to Rockville and arena shows in the spring, the North American leg kicks off in earnest on July 29 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

Linkin Park will then circle the nation throughout August and September — including a massive Dodger Stadium concert with Queens of the Stone Age on the bill — before the U.S. leg concludes Sept. 24 in Seattle.

Linkin Park have announced a massive 2025 world tour that includes their first extensive North American outing in 10 years. The band will be touring in support of its new album, From Zero, which arrives this Friday (November 15th).

The 2025 tour kicks off with three dates in Mexico in late January and early February, before visiting Japan and Indonesia in mid February. After a previously announced April 12th appearance at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Linkin Park will kick off the first North American leg of the tour on April 26th in Austin, Texas. A UK/European run will take place in June and July, followed by a second North American leg from July 29th in Brooklyn, New York, through September 24th in Seattle. A series of fall dates in South America will close out the tour.

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Linkin Park Radio returns to SiriusXM for a limited time starting November 15, the same day the band releases their brand-new album, “From Zero”!

Listen to Linkin Park Radio in cars and on the SiriusXM app for tracks from “From Zero,” Linkin Park’s exclusive stories about their reunion and songwriting, their classics, and an epic fan-voted countdown.

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“The experience of writing ‘From Zero’ was almost like inventing the band while you’re inventing the album, like figuring out what the band is while you’re figuring out what it sounds like,” Mike Shinoda says about the comeback album on the channel. “As we started the process of writing the songs, we didn’t know who was going to play the songs.”

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Linkin Park offered up a couple of surprises for fans at their Friday (November 8th) show at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The reunited band welcomed Helmet frontman Page Hamilton for the live debut of the song “All for Nothing,” and also unleashed the world premiere of the brand new song “Casualty.”

Hamilton appeared on the studio version of “All for Nothing” when it was released on Linkin Park’s 2014 album The Hunting Party. However, the band had never performed the song live until Friday’s show.

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Linkin Park co-vocalist Mike Shinoda introduced Hamilton, telling the crowd, “A little while ago, we made this album called The Hunting Party. On it, we had a song that we wrote with Page, and we’d like to give you a special treat … This one’s called ‘All for Nothing.’ Make some noise!”

Shinoda kicked things off...

The following contains spoilers for Arcane season 2 act 1, now streaming on NetflixArcane season 2 has a great soundtrack, with Act 1 already featuring some pretty good tracks. Arcane does a lot of things really well, and that includes assembling an impressive collection of songs to score the action and drama of the animated series. This extends to the show's theme song, "Enemy" by Imagine Dragons x J.I.D, which carries over to the new season.

Act 1 of season 2 confirms this trend continues, with several songs appearing across the first three episodes of the season. The songs are keyed in to Arcane's cast of characters, fitting the visuals and storytelling well. Here is every song in Arcane season 2 act 1, and where they play in their respective episodes.

Arcane Season 2 Act 1 Soundtrack

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I Can't Hear It Now

Arcane, Freya Ridings

Heavy Is The Crown

Arcane, Mike Shinoda, Emily Armstrong

Sucker

Arcane,...

American rock band Linkin Park may have left millions of fans heartbroken after announcing their indefinite hiatus back in 2017 following the unfortunate demise of their lead vocalist, but it has once again returned to bless fans’ ears with their soulful music. Though this time around, they have welcomed a new member in their league: Emily Armstrong, their exclusive lead vocalist.

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A musician cum singer cum songwriter, Armstrong does have a well-known name, but inevitably not as well known as the boyband. So far, not much has been known about the artist, except that she is a part of the trio rock band Dead Sara and channels some really exceptional vocals. That said, here’s all we know about the grunge singer – including her current respective net worth.

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While the Transformers franchise might be centered on robotic aliens that can change into various vehicles, weapons, and even animals, one often overlooked element of the franchise is music. 1986's The Transformers: The Movie featured many memorable needle drops with the song "The Touch" by Stan Bush having a strong life outside the movie and was featured in 1997's Boogie Nights. Yet when most people think of music from Transformers, the band whose sound is closely tied in with the franchise is that of Linkin Park.

Founded in 1996 and going through a few names until settling on Linkin Park, the band featured lead vocalist Chester Bennington, lead guitarist Brad Delson, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn, bassist Dave Farrell, and drummer Rob Bourdon. A hit in the 2000s, their signature combination of nu-metal, rock, and alternative made them the perfect fit for an update on the Transformers franchise looking to bring the series to a wider audience.

The revamped Linkin Park have added a few dates to their “From Zero” world tour, while also releasing the brand-new single “Heavy Is the Crown.”

The newly added shows will take place in Paris (November 3rd), Dallas (November 8th), and São Paulo (November 15th). They comes in addition to the original six dates that were announced earlier this month, including shows that the band has already played in Inglewood, California; Brooklyn, New York; and Hamburg, Germany.

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A Live Nation pre-sale for the Dallas show begins Thursday, September 26th, at 10 a.m. local time using the code Setlist, with a general on-sale taking place Friday (September 27th) via Ticketmaster. Tickets for the Paris and São Paulo dates can be purchased here starting September 27th and 30th, respectively.

“Heavy Is the Crown” follows “The Emptiness Machine” as the latest single from Linkin Park’s comeback album, From Zero,...

It’s been a little more than 10 years since Riot Games shared the first anthem for the League of Legends World Championship, Imagine Dragons’ 2014 track “Warriors.” The song from the then-rising band spearheaded a decade of epic music collaborations crowning League of Legends‘ biggest competitive moments. Now, the honor is being bestowed on yet another legendary group as Linkin Park’s new song, “Heavy Is the Crown,” becomes the soundtrack for one of the biggest esports events in the world.

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The world was shocked when lead singer Chester Bennington died and Linkin Park went on hiatus. The fans were even more shocked when the rock band brought on Emily Armstrong as the co-lead vocalist recently.

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With talks that Armstrong was allegedly a replacement for Chester Bennington, the rock band received a lot of flak. However, this isn’t the worst thing that Linkin Park has done to Chester Bennington’s legacy!

Linkin Park Did Not Even Inform Chester Bennington’s Family!

It was 2017 when Linkin Park decided to go on hiatus following lead vocalist Chester Bennington’s death. After 6 years, the rock band approached Emily Armstrong to offer her the position of co-lead vocalist of the band.

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Armstrong gladly accepted the position and together,...

The music industry faced a major blow when Linkin Park’s lead vocalist Chester Bennington passed away in 2017, following which the rock band went on an indefinite hiatus. But a couple of weeks ago, the band announced that they’re officially making a comeback after seven years. Interestingly, they also announced a new vocalist for the group, who would be stepping in to perform Bennington’s parts during their concerts.

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The singer was none other than Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong, who herself has a rather controversial past. But the major criticism in this was what Bennington’s mother, Susan Eubanks, revealed about Mike Shinoda in a recent interview, which brought the rock band’s true intentions out into the open.

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The late Chester Bennington’s mother, Susan Eubanks, has revealed she feels “betrayed” by Linkin Park after they moved forward with a new singer without giving her any sort of heads-up.

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Eubanks said the band told her that they would let her know “if they were ever going to do something.” Instead, she found out they were reuniting with Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong as co-vocalist through Google — despite having run into vocalist Mike Shinoda and turntablist Joe Hahn in recent years.

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“They didn’t let me know, and they probably knew that I [wasn’t] going to be very happy. I’m very upset about it,” Eubanks said. “I feel like they’re trying very hard to erase the past. They’re performing songs that Chester sang. And I don’t know how the fans are taking it, but...

Earlier this month, Linkin Park announced it had officially reunited seven years after the death of singer Chester Bennington. A new vocalist, Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong, would be singing Bennington’s parts at their concerts, which kicked off in L.A. on Sept. 11, and the band had recorded a new album with her. The band’s fans gave the announcement a mixed reaction.

One person who had immediately strong feelings about the announcement was Bennington’s mother, Susan Eubanks. In phone interviews with Rolling Stone, she said the band...

The newly reunited Linkin Park made their TV debut, stopping by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday (September 17th) for a performance of their new single “The Emptiness Machine.”

The song started with co-vocalist Mike Shinoda singing the first verse and chorus. Then, new singer Emily Armstrong appeared onstage to a notable cheer from the audience as she took over lead vocals for the second verse, before launching into a scream for the chorus.

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In addition to Armstrong, other new members of Linkin Park include drummer Colin Brittain, who has taken over for Rob Bourdon (who decided not to partake in the reunion), and touring guitarist Alex Feder, who is filling in for Brad Delson.

The band’s three new musicians made their onstage debut with Linkin Park earlier this month, performing at an invite-only livestream before launching their limited 2024 tour with arena...

Linkin Park stopped by The Tonight Show to perform their new single, “The Emptiness Machine.” The song marks the rock band’s first new music in seven years and the debut of their new vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.

“The Emptiness Machine,” played live on late-night TV for the first time, will appear on Linkin Park’s new album, From Zero, slated for release on Nov. 15.

Earlier this month, Linkin Park began teasing an announcement, which turned out to be the reunion of the band and the introduction of new band members,...

Linkin Park is back on tour with a new lead singer following the loss of Chester Bennington back in 2017.

The band, led by new lead singer Emily Armstrong, kicked off a reunion tour on Wednesday night (September 11) at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Co-frontman Mike Shinoda talked about being back on tour with new group members, including a new drummer and new guitarist as well.

“We are thrilled to be back out here,” he said. “It is not about erasing the past. It is about starting this new chapter into the future and coming out here for each and every one of you. We loved writing this music. We are very f–kin’ excited about the new record. So thank you guys very much. We had an incredible night with you.”

Linkin Park will perform a New York City show on September 16 followed by international dates in Hamburg, London,...

Linkin Park kicked off their reunion tour Wednesday night at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, with a set that mixed old hits like “In The End,” “Numb,” and “What I’ve Done” with deep cuts like “My December” and “Given Up,” along with “The Emptiness Machine” from their upcoming LP, From Zero.

While they played to an invited audience on Sept. 5 in Burbank, California, Wednesday was the public debut of new singer Emily Armstrong, new drummer Colin Brittain, and new touring guitarist Alex Feder. It was also their first...

Chester Bennington’s son Jaime has slammed Linkin Park for hiring Emily Armstrong to replace his father as the group’s lead vocalist following controversy surrounding her ties to the Church of Scientology and actor Danny Masterson, who was convicted of rape last year.

Jaime Bennington posted a series of Instagram stories highlighting in detail his issues with the current lineup, directly aiming his comments at Mike Shinoda who has, according to Bennington, “restricted interactions on social media.”

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Rock bands have long captivated the hearts of millions worldwide. But among the many groups, only a few manage to leave an indelible mark on the public. While Metallica initially brought heavy metal music into the spotlight, Linkin Park offered their unique take on the iconic rock genre.

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Both groups have produced remarkable music over the years, and despite a decade-long gap between their beginnings, they share a unique camaraderie. In a past interview, Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda shared an amusing anecdote about how his band pulled off a hilarious prank on Metallica.

Mike Shinoda Recalled How Linkin Park Hilariously Trolled Metallica

Mike Shinoda surely has a lot of hilarious Linkin Park anecdotes up his sleeves and can be constantly spotted dishing them out in public. In one such moment, during an interview with Australia...

In the world of music, only a few music bands leave a long-lasting legacy. In this American rock band, Linkin Park definitely stands the tallest. The group formed in 1996, created several memorable albums as well as live shows with its lead vocalist Chester Bennington in the forefront. But after his death in 2017, the rock band entered an indefinite period of hiatus.

Chester Bennington in a still from One More Light music video || Credits: YouTube

But even after his passing, fans have kept his legacy alive by listening to several of his hits. This works perfectly given that the $30 million-rich singer had, in the past, agreed to give a massive part of his Linkin Park royalties to his first wife, Samantha Olit.

Reason Why Chester Bennington Agreed to Give Away His Linkin Park Royalties to Ex-Wife

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Seven years after going on hiatus following lead singer Chester Bennington’s tragic death in 2017, Linkin Park is now looking forward to returning to making music back again with Emily Armstrong joining them. As they revealed during the announcement of their comeback, she will replace Bennington as the new co-lead vocalist of the longtime fan-favorite rock band.

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But it seems like before she could even embark on her pristine journey with this band, Armstrong’s past is resurfacing to haunt her. This comes after she faced criticism and backlash over her perceived support of s-xual assault charged Danny Masterson during his 2020 preliminary hearing. Following this, she has recently released an apology statement for the same.

Emily Armstrong is Apologising to Fans for Her Past Controversial Actions

Days after she was announced as the new co-lead vocalist for Linkin Park, Emily Armstrong...

Linkin Park just announced earlier this week that the band has re-formed with new lead singer Emily Armstrong. She took to social media Friday to apologize for supporting “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson during his rape trial. Armstrong, also known as part of the band Dead Sara, expressed her regret via an Instagram story. She explained, “I always try to see the good in people, and I misjudged him.”

Armstrong’s post read in full, “Hi, I’m Emily. I’m new to so many of you, and I wanted to clear the air about something that happened a while back.”

“Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance, and went to one early hearing as an observer. Soon after, I realized I shouldn’t have. I always try to see the good in people, and I misjudged him. I...

When Linkin Park returns to the road this month, they’ll not only have a new singer and drummer but also a new lead guitarist. In a statement released Friday afternoon, Brad Delson announced that he will be sitting out the band’s upcoming comeback tour, choosing instead to contribute from behind the scenes.

“Over the years I’ve realized I thrive most when I’m actively working with my bandmates behind the scenes—in the studio, collaborating on our new music, and helping build our live show,” Delson explained.

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Alex Feder will assume the role as Linkin Park’s new touring guitarist. He made his debut alongside fellow newcomers Emily Armstrong, the band’s new co-vocalist, and drummer Colin Brittain during Linkin Park’s livestream performance on Thursday.

“I am so proud of everything we continue to create together,” Delson said to continue his statement.

Following years on hiatus, Linkin Park announced its return with new singer Emily Armstrong, but the news has come with controversy. 

The American rock band, known for such hits as "In the End" and "Numb," ceased operation in 2017 following the tragic death of lead singer Chester Bennington. 

Since then, work on reuniting the group has been a bit of a non-starter. That has not stopped various members from releasing music on their own, though. Since Bennington's passing, singer/rapper Mike Shinoda has been prolific in his output but has not put anything out under the Linkin Park name.

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Updated, 7:45 Am: WME said today that it has signed Linkin Park, a day after the newly reformed multiplatinum rock act announced lineup changes, new music and a tour.

Previously, September 5: Seven years after Chester Bennington died by suicide, Linkin Park re-emerged today with a new singer and new music.

On a livestream today, returning members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Joe Hahn debuted new singer Emily Armstrong — who will share vocals with Shinoda — and drummer Colin Brittain. The hour-plus performance included the band’s new single, “The Emptiness Machine.” Linkin Park also announced a new album, From Zero, to be released on November 15.

Armstrong comes from alt-rock band Dead Sara. Brittain is a songwriter and producer who has collaborated with the likes of Papa Roach, One Ok Rock and All Time Low. Original drummer Rob Bourdon “has decided to step away” from the band, according to a...

Linkin Park and the Transformers franchise have had a relationship as steady as a marriage—a match made in entertainment heaven, like peanut butter and jelly…but with a lot more explosions. We have a band that’s rocked several generations and a movie series packed with enough action to make your popcorn quiver in fear.

A still from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) | Credit: Paramount Pictures

What I’ve Done became the anthem of the 2007 Transformers flick, closing out the movie with a bang. Then, Linkin Park struck again in 2009 with New Divide for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, proving they weren’t just a one-hit wonder in the cinematic world.

Michael Bay showed them some scenes, but it was clear that not everyone was ready to take a bite. The band’s co-founder, Mike Shinoda, weighed in on the infamous hip-hop robot in the films and laid it out flat.

Kia Forum in Los Angeles, marked a new chapter in Linkin Park’s storied history, as the band introduced their new lead vocalist, Emily Armstrong, to their generations of fans. Under the dazzling lights and roaring cheers, the band replaced the late legend Chester Bennington with Armstrong, who was hailed as the ‘Janis Joplin of arena rock’.

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Bringing a fresh, electric intensity to the band’s performance, Emily Armstrong stole the spotlight with her powerful rendition of Linkin Park’s iconic single Numb. This particularly ignited the crowd and marked a bold step forward for Linkin Park, as it left the band’s original fans divided over this transformative moment, with the shadow of Chester Bennington’s legacy looming large.

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Linkin Park is back and they’re not just making noise—they’re making headlines! After seven years of silence following the tragic loss of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017, the band is ready to turn up the volume once again. This time, they’re rolling out the red carpet for a new lead singer, Emily Armstrong.

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Didn’t see that coming, did you? In a recent livestream event, the band’s familiar faces—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn—introduced Armstrong as the newest member of the Linkin Park family. For the uninitiated, this powerhouse vocalist is best known as the lead singer & co-founder of the rock band, Dead Sara.

If you haven’t heard of her yet, get ready for a wild ride through her career that’s as colorful as her hair on stage!

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Linkin Park has returned with new music and a new vocalist, seven years after the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington.

The rock band debuted new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain on a livestream Thursday. The pair will be joining returning members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Joe Hahn, with Armstrong sharing vocal duties with Shinoda.

“This is a very special day for us,” Shinoda told the crowd on the livestream. “In the role of Chester Bennington, this afternoon is each of you.” Bennington died by suicide shortly after the release of the band’s last album, One More Light.

The group’s performance also featured their new single, “The Emptiness Machine.” They also announced a new album, From Zero, which is set to be released Nov. 15.

Armstrong was previously a member of the alt-rock band Dead Sara, while Brittain, a songwriter and producer, previously worked with Papa Roach,...

Iconic rock band Linkin Park is back, and they kicked off a new era in a very big way.

On Thursday (September 5), the band surprised fans with the release of a new single called “The Emptiness Machine” alongside the announcement of a new album, tour and lineup.

Seven years after the tragic death of Chester Bennington, his bandmates Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Joe Hahn reunited alongside new members Emily Armstrong (as co-vocalist) and Colin Brittain (on drums).

They shared a first taste of their forthcoming album From Zero and laid out plans for an epic comeback, which included a world tour that kicks off later this month!

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Linkin Park‘s new album From Zero arrives on November 15. Before that, the group will hit the road on their From Zero World Tour, which kicks off on September 11 in Los Angeles.

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A new chapter in the story of Linkin Park is among us. On Thursday, the band announced plans to embark on a headlining tour beginning kicking off Sept. 11 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, marking their first run of live performances since the death of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017. Moving forward on the road without him also brings in the addition of a new co-vocalist, for which Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, and Dave Farrell have selected Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara. Colin Brittain, songwriter and producer for G Flip,...

Linkin Park have announced a major comeback, including a new album and tour. The band has also introduced Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong as its new co-vocalist, and has unveiled the single “The Emptiness Machine.”

Armstrong, who has the daunting task of filling the shoes of the late Chester Bennington, joins classic members Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn (turntablist), Brad Delson (guitar), and Phoenix (bass), along with new drummer Colin Brittain. Original drummer Rob Bourdon is not taking part in the reunion.

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The six-date “From Zero” tour kicks off September 11th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and includes September stops in Brooklyn, New York; Hamburg, Germany, London, England; and Seoul, South Korea, as well as a November 11th gig in Bogota, Colombia. Get tickets here. Additionally, Shinoda tells Billboard that the band will be “touring heavily” in 2025.

The new album, titled From Zero, arrives November 15th,...

With Linkin Park setting a countdown clock that ends on Wednesday (August 28th) and Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley teasing his own Wednesday announcement, fans naturally put the two together and assumed that Whibley would be joining Linkin Park’s lineup on some sort of reunion tour. However, that is not the case, according to the Sum 41 frontman himself.

Speculation has run rampant since Linkin Park launched the countdown clock a couple days ago, with fans assuming that the band will reunite to play festivals and headlining concerts next year. The band hasn’t toured since singer Chester Bennington tragically took his own life in July 2017, only playing a tribute concert later that year (which happened to include Whibley as one of the guest singers).

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“I feel the need to dispel some current rumors,” posted Deryck on his social media accounts. “It’s been brought to...

Startup company Sekai has announced new funding to develop official Naruto mobile consumer apps and events, following its license from TV Tokyo. The latest investment includes major figures including sports stars, venture capitalists and the founder of Crunchyroll.

Via its recent blog release, tech startup Sekai announced its acquisition of a license from Naruto anime licensor TV Tokyo to develop user experiences on top of the series. These experiences will include mobile apps, digital collectibles and stadium shows. Following the latest funding round, the company has also reached $10.7m in capital investment. While specifics on the app weren't released, an interview with TechCrunch revealed that one of the earliest inspirations was a ninja version of the popular Pokmon Go.

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Paramount removes online archives from ComedyCentral.com, MTVNews.com, and more, directing viewers to Paramount+. This move aims to drive engagement to the streaming service and could be a cost-cutting measure. The internet archive has saved MTV News content dating back to December 1998, providing relief for former staff members.

As global media companies continue to move toward streaming platforms being the sole digital footprint that represents them, Paramount Global has removed online archives for websites such as ComedyCentral.com, MTVNews.com, CMT.com, and more. In their place stands a generic landing page for the network's content offered on Paramount+ with a message that says that while some fan-favorite shows are no longer watchable on the websites, viewers can watch the channels through their TV provider and sign up for Paramount+.

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In a statement, Paramount expressed that this was all part of a larger move to drive more engagement to its streaming service.