From Zero is the upcoming eighth studio album by 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 due to his death in 2017 as well as drummer Rob Bourdon due to his departure from the band the same year. The album’s title has a double meaning; it is a reference to the band’s original name of Xero and also refers to the band’s new chapter with Armstrong and Brittain.
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. 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. 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.
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. A six-date arena tour across four continents to support the album was also revealed. 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.
Tracklist:
- From Zero (Intro)
- The Emptiness Machine
- Cut The Bridge
- Heavy Is The Crown
- Over Each Other
- Casualty
- Overflow
- Two Faced
- Stained
- IGYEIH
- Good Things Go
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
Brad Delson: co-production
Mike Shinoda: production, recording engineering
Ethan Mates: recording engineering
Scott Skrzynski: assistant mixing
Colin Brittain: co-production
Emerson Mancini: mastering engineering
