Finally returning to the limelight for the first time since the passing of famed frontman Chester Bennington in 2017, Linkin Park ended their seven-year hiatus with the announcement of their new album From Zero in September. Several cryptic rumors preceded what was ultimately an announcement of the band's return, featuring new vocalist Emily Armstrong and new drummer Colin Brittain. The group that pioneered the fusion of genres a quarter century ago is now back with their unique blend of rock, rap and electronic music.
- Will Eudy
FanSided Staff Writer
Best fan moment of the year
Following a series of social media posts, Linkin Park invited the fanbase to “be part of something“ in Los Angeles on Sep. 5, 2024. The event ended up being a surprise concert announcing the band's return and debuting their new single, “The Emptiness Machine”
What we’ll remember about this fandom a decade from now
2024 will go down as the year Linkin Park's long-awaited return finally came. Many were unsure if the band would ever make music again following Bennington's passing, but their triumphant return signals a new era for one of the most successful and influential groups of all-time.