From Zero
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| Released | November 15, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Length | 31:54 | |||
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| Producer | Mike Shinoda | |||
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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 without vocalist Chester Bennington following his death in 2017 as well as drummer Rob Bourdon due to his departure from the band.[1][2][3] The album's title has a double meaning; it is a reference to both the band's original name, Xero, and the band's new chapter with Armstrong and Brittain.[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 recruited a new female singer but refused to elaborate further, causing rampant speculation.[5][6] The following month, Billboard followed up on his comments and reported that WME was taking offers for a potential Linkin Park reunion tour and headlining festival dates in 2025. The proposed lineup featured Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, and an unnamed female vocalist in place of Chester 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". An invite was sent to members of the band's fan club, Linkin Park Underground, revealing a five-hour event on September 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.[8][9]
On September 5, Linkin Park announced From Zero after a livestreamed performance of several songs, including the album's lead single, "The Emptiness Machine". Simultaneously, the band confirmed Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara as the band's new co-lead singer, with Colin Brittain taking over drums in light of Rob Bourdon's departure.[10][11][12] A six-date arena tour across four continents to support the album was also revealed.[10] The album's title, From Zero, has a double meaning. It refers to the band's original name of Xero and also references this new beginning for the band.[13] The band performed a new song, "Heavy Is the Crown", during their show in at the Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany, on September 22, 2024.[14] It was released as the album's second single on September 24, as the main theme for Riot Games' 2024 League of Legends World Championship.[15][16] The album's third single, "Over Each Other", was released with an accompanying music video on October 24, 2024.[17]
Touring
[edit]The ensemble is touring in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, South Korea, Colombia and Brazil. 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 Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 16, 2024.[10][18]
On September 7, 2024, lead guitarist Brad Delson announced that he would no longer tour with the band, with Alex Feder assuming the role as Linkin Park's touring guitarist. Delson confirmed that he would continue to work with the band creatively, preferring behind-the-scenes work.[19]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | 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, production, recording, engineering[22]
- Brad Delson – lead guitar, co-production[22]
- Dave "Phoenix" Farrell – bass
- Joe Hahn – samples, programming
- Emily Armstrong – vocals
- Colin Brittain – drums, co-production[22]
Production
- Neal Avron – mixing[22]
- Rich Costey - mixing (track 4)[23]
- Ethan Mates – engineering[22]
- Scott Skrzynski – assistant mixing[22]
- Emerson Mancini – mastering[22]
References
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- ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (September 5, 2024). "Linkin Park Return: New Album 'From Zero', New Band Members & Tour Dates". Rock Sound. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
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- ^ 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.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (September 5, 2024). "Linkin Park Announce 2024 Album 'From Zero' – First With Singer Emily Armstrong". Loudwire. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Singh, Surej (September 23, 2024). "Linkin Park debut new song 'Heavy Is The Crown' in Hamburg". NME. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Emily (September 23, 2024). "Linkin Park announce new single, Heavy Is The Crown". Kerrang!. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ Aswad, Jen (September 24, 2024). "Linkin Park Drop New Song 'Heavy Is the Crown,' Add Tour Dates". Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "LINKIN PARK To Release New Single 'Over Each Other' Next Week". Blabbermouth.net. October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Burton, Poppy (September 24, 2024). "Linkin Park share new single 'Heavy Is The Crown' and add dates to 2024 'From Zero' world tour". NME. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Credits / The Emptiness Machine / Linkin Park". Tidal. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
- ^ "Credits / Heavy Is the Crown / Linkin Park". Tidal. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The Emptiness Machine, Linkin Park". Qobuz. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Heavy is the Crown, Linkin Park". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-09-25.