Linkin Park has returned with new music and a brand new vocalist, seven years after the 2017 demise of lead singer Chester Bennington.
The rock band debuted new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain on a livestream Thursday. The pair shall be becoming a member of returning members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Joe Hahn, with Armstrong sharing vocal duties with Shinoda.
“This can be a very special occasion for us,” Shinoda advised the gang on the livestream. “Within the function of Chester Bennington, this afternoon is every of you.” Bennington died by suicide shortly after the discharge of the band’s final album, One Extra Mild.
The group’s efficiency additionally featured their new single “The Vacancy Machine.” In addition they introduced a brand new album, From Zero, which is about to be launched on Nov. 15.
Armstrong was beforehand a member of the alt-rock band Lifeless Sara, whereas Brittain, a songwriter and producer, beforehand labored with Papa Roach, One OK Rock and All Time Low. A band rep advised the Related Press that unique drummer Rob Bourdon “has determined to step away.”
“The extra we labored with Emily and Colin, the extra we loved their world-class abilities, their firm, and the issues we created,” Shinoda stated. “We really feel actually empowered with this new lineup and the colourful and energized new music we’ve made collectively. We’re weaving collectively the sonic touchpoints we’ve been identified for and nonetheless exploring new ones.”
Linkin Park additionally revealed their From Zero World Tour, which can embody 5 area reveals in Los Angeles, New York, Germany, London and South Korea, in addition to a sixth live performance in Bogotá, Colombia.