Linkin Park announces return with new singer and drummer

Linkin Park has announced their return with a new singer and drummer.

The band has been on hiatus since the death of frontman Chester Bennington — who took his own life aged 41 in 2017 — but are set to release a new album From Zero, which will feature former Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong on vocals and Colin Brittain on drums in the place of Rob Bourdon.

Mike Shinoda said in a statement: "The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company and the things we created. We feel really empowered with this new line-up and the vibrant and energised new music we've made together. We're weaving together the sonic touchpoints we've been known for and still exploring new ones."

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The upcoming new album represents "past, present and future" for the group.

Mike said: "Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we're currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future-embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life.

"It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead."

From Zero will be released on Nov 15 and the group's return will be supported by a short world tour, which will kick off next week.

The band will play the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sept 11 before hitting the stage at New York's Barclays Center five days later.

They will then head to Europe for shows in Hamburg, Germany, and London, England, before dates in Seoul, South Korea, and Bogota, Colombia.

Linkin Park's LP Underground fan club pre-sales begin on Friday (Sept 6) and general tickets will be available the following day via the official Linkin Park website.

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