After a year of rumors, Linkin Park has officially made their return tonight, September 5.
Linkin Park in 2025 is Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong of critically acclaimed band Dead Sara as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain, songwriter and producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock as their drummer. is now streaming their comeback single "The Emptiness Machine" from their upcoming record From Zero, due out November 15.
"Before Linkin Park , our first band name was Xero," said Linkin Park 's Mike Shinoda. "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."
On the single, Shinoda added: "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 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 also announced six upcoming arena shows in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul, and Bogota as part of the From Zero World Tour. LP Underground fan club exclusive pre-sales start September 6 and general on-sales September 7. Go to LinkinPark.com for more info.
9/11 Kia Forum Los Angeles, CA
9/16 Barclays Center New York, NY
9/22 Barclays Arena Hamburg, Germany
9/24 The O2 London, UK
9/28 INSPIRE Arena Seoul, South Korea
11/11 Coliseo Medplus Bogota, Colombia
Linkin Park will also join long-time friend and Apple Music host Zane Lowe for an in-depth candid conversation about the incredible legacy of Linkin Park, the 7-year long journey to new music and their excitement for the future on September 6.
