Linkin Park has returned with new music and a brand new vocalist, seven years after the 2017 dying 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 is a very special day for us,” Shinoda advised the group on the livestream. “In the role of Chester Bennington, this afternoon is each of you.” Bennington died by suicide shortly after the discharge of the band’s final album, One Extra Gentle.
The group’s efficiency additionally featured their new single “The Emptiness Machine.” In addition they introduced a brand new album, From Zero, which is ready to be launched on Nov. 15.
Armstrong was beforehand a member of the alt-rock band Useless 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 authentic drummer Rob Bourdon “has decided to step away.”
“The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company, and the things we created,” Shinoda stated. “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.”
Linkin Park additionally revealed their From Zero World Tour, which is able to embrace 5 enviornment exhibits in Los Angeles, New York, Germany, London and South Korea, in addition to a sixth live performance in Bogotá, Colombia.
