September 25th, 2024 – Singapore – LINKIN PARK, featuring Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain, has released their hard-hitting new single “Heavy Is The Crown.” Listen here or watch the music video.
Anthem for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship
The song is the official anthem for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship. It marks the band’s first collaboration with Riot Games. The track captures the intensity of League of Legends and the energy of global music festivals.
New Album ‘FROM ZERO’ Arrives November 15
“Heavy Is The Crown” sets the stage for LINKIN PARK’s first album in seven years. Titled ‘FROM ZERO,’ it drops on November 15. Pre-order or Pre-save here via Warner Records.
“The Emptiness Machine” Global Success
The new single follows the massive success of “The Emptiness Machine.” Released after a seven-year hiatus, the track made an immediate global impact. It soared into the Top 5 on the Spotify Global Chart and clinched #1 on both the Alternative and Rock Radio charts. It also hit #1 on the Billboard Alternative and Rock Airplay Chart and entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #21.
Streaming Milestones and Record-Breaking Numbers
“The Emptiness Machine” broke records for first-week streaming. It accumulated over 85 million Spotify streams and 26 million YouTube views. LINKIN PARK also reached another milestone by surpassing 54 million monthly listeners on Spotify. This achievement made them “the top-streamed rock band on the platform” and one of the “40 top-streamed artists globally.”
Television Debut and Critical Praise
The band gave “The Emptiness Machine” its television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch the performance here. You can also check out Mike Shinoda’s interview with Fallon.
Critics have praised the band’s return. The New York Times described “The Emptiness Machine” as a “bombastic new track,” noting that the band is ready to continue as before. Billboard celebrated ‘FROM ZERO’ for its “renewed energy,” highlighting the band’s pace and urgency throughout their comeback.
A New Era for LINKIN PARK
With ‘FROM ZERO,’ LINKIN PARK is embracing the best of their past, present, and future. The new era has officially begun.
Linkin Park Tour Dates:
- 24 Sep: The O2 – London, UK
- 28 Sep: INSPIRE Arena – Seoul, South Korea
- 3 Nov: La Defense Arena – Paris, France NEW DATE
- 8 Nov: Globe Life Field – Dallas, TX NEW DATE
- 11 Nov: Coliseo Medplus – Bogota, Colombia
- 15 Nov: Allianz Park – São Paulo, Brazil NEW DATE
Finally, fans can pre-save From Zero now and join LINKIN PARK on their upcoming world tour as they continue to redefine modern rock.
