From Zero
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| Released | November 15, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
| Length | 31:54 | |||
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From Zero is the upcoming eighth studio album by American rock band Linkin Park, set to be released on November 15, 2024, through Warner Records and Machine Shop. It is Linkin Park's first studio album since One More Light (2017), and their first to feature new singer Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara on vocals, as well as the band's new drummer Colin Brittain. It is the band's first album to not feature co-lead vocalist Chester Bennington due to his death in 2017 as well as drummer and founding member Rob Bourdon due to his departure from the band.[2][3][4]
Background
[edit]On March 30, 2024, in an interview with KCAL-FM, Orgy frontman Jay Gordon sparked rumors of a Linkin Park reunion claiming he had heard that the band had a new female singer but refused to elaborate on his comments after causing rampant speculation.[5][6] The following month Billboard followed up on his comments and reported that WME took offers for a potential Linkin Park reunion tour and headlining festival dates in 2025. The proposed lineup featured Shinoda, Delson, Farrell, and an unnamed female vocalist in place of Bennington.[7] Later in August, the band launched a mysterious 100-hour countdown without any explanation. After the countdown reached zero, the band released a statement hinting at a major announcement, writing: "It's only a matter of time". The band also revealed a five-hour event on September 5 in Los Angeles for members of Linkin Park Underground, the band's official fan club.[8][9]
On September 5, Linkin Park announced From Zero with the release of its lead single, "The Emptiness Machine". Simultaneously, the band confirmed Armstrong as the band's new co-lead singer, with Brittain taking over drums in light of Bourdon's departure.[10][11][12] A six-date arena tour across four continents to support the album was also revealed.[10]
Composition and sound
[edit]Mike Shinoda described the album as an "energetic record" with "[a] lot of guitars".[13]
Touring
[edit]The ensemble is touring in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Colombia. The From Zero World Tour began on September 11, 2024, six days after the live show at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, and is scheduled to conclude at the Coliseo Medplus in Bogotá, Colombia, on November 11, 2024.[10]
On September 7, lead guitarist Brad Delson announced that he would be absent from the band on their upcoming world tour, with Alex Feder assuming the role as Linkin Park's new touring guitarist. Delson confirmed that he will continue to work with the band creatively, preferring behind-the-scenes work at the moment.[14]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "From Zero (Intro)" | 0:22 |
| 2. | "The Emptiness Machine" | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Cut the Bridge" | 3:48 |
| 4. | "Heavy Is the Crown" | 2:47 |
| 5. | "Over Each Other" | 2:50 |
| 6. | "Casualty" | 2:20 |
| 7. | "Overflow" | 3:31 |
| 8. | "Two Faced" | 3:03 |
| 9. | "Stained" | 3:05 |
| 10. | "IGYEIH" | 3:29 |
| 11. | "Good Things Go" | 3:29 |
| Total length: | 31:54 | |
Personnel
[edit]Linkin Park
- Mike Shinoda – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming
- Brad Delson – lead guitar
- Dave "Phoenix" Farrell – bass
- Joe Hahn – samples, programming
- Emily Armstrong – vocals
- Colin Brittain – drums
Production
- Neal Avron – mixing[15]
- Brad Delson – co-production[15]
- Mike Shinoda – production, recording engineering[15]
- Ethan Mates – recording engineering[15]
- Scott Skrzynski – assistant mixing[15]
- Colin Brittain – co-production[15]
- Emerson Mancini – mastering engineering[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Singer, Quentin Thane (September 5, 2024). "Linkin Park Is Back With A New Singer & Brand New Single, "The Emptiness Machine"". Forbes. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (September 5, 2024). "Inside Linkin Park's Secret Comeback". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (September 5, 2024). "Linkin Park Announce 2024 Album 'From Zero' – First With Singer Emily Armstrong". Loudwire. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (September 5, 2024). "Linkin Park Return: New Album 'From Zero', New Band Members & Tour Dates". Rock Sound. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Pilley, Max (April 3, 2024). "Are Linkin Park returning with a new singer? Orgy's Jay Gordon issues statement after sparking rumours". NME. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Brasil, Sydney (April 3, 2024). "Do Linkin Park Have a New Singer? Don't Ask Orgy's Jay Gordon". Exclaim!. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Brooks, Dave (April 30, 2024). "Linkin Park Considering 2025 Reunion Tour With New Vocalist". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ Peters, Mitchell (August 24, 2024). "Linkin Park Launches Mysterious 100-Hour Countdown Timer Amid New Vocalist Rumors". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Emily (August 28, 2024). "Linkin Park's countdown ends, band tease that "It's only a matter of time…"". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Garcia, Thania (September 5, 2024). "Linkin Park Selects Emily Armstrong From Rock Band Dead Sara as New Singer, Reveals Tour and Album 'From Zero'". Variety. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (September 5, 2024). "Linkin Park Unveil Emily Armstrong as New Co-Vocalist, Announce 2024 World Tour and Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Singer, Quentin Thane (September 5, 2024). "Linkin Park Is Back With A New Singer & Brand New Single, "The Emptiness Machine"". Forbes. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ https://blabbermouth.net/news/mike-shinoda-calling-the-new-band-lineup-anything-but-linkin-park-would-be-a-misrepresentation
- ^ "Brad Delson Says He Won't Be Touring With Reunited Linkin Park". Blabbermouth.net. September 6, 2024. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The Emptiness Machine, Linkin Park". Qobuz. Retrieved 2024-09-08.