LINKIN PARK has provided an explanation for drummer Rob Bourdon’s absence from the band’s reunited lineup.
LINKIN PARK — featuring original members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, and Joe Hahn, along with new additions Emily Armstrong (from the critically acclaimed band DEAD SARA) as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain (renowned songwriter/producer for G FLIP, ILLENIUM, ONE OK ROCK) as drummer — have unveiled their first new music in seven years.
The legendary band has thrilled fans with a slew of exciting updates: a new single and video for “The Emptiness Machine,” and the announcement of six arena shows in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul, and Bogota as part of the “From Zero World Tour.” LP Underground fan club members can access exclusive pre-sales starting September 6, with general ticket sales beginning September 7. More information is available at LinkinPark.com.
These announcements mark the lead-up to LINKIN PARK‘s highly anticipated new album, From Zero, set to release on November 15—their first since 2017.
In an interview with Billboard discussing LINKIN PARK‘s comeback, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Shinoda explained that Bourdon, who co-founded the band with him and Brad, had chosen to leave the group.
“Rob had said to us at a point, I guess it was a few years ago now, that he wanted to put some distance between himself and the band,” Shinoda said. “And we understood that — it was already apparent. He was starting to just show up less, be in less contact, and I know the fans noticed it too. The Hybrid Theory re-release [in 2020] and Papercuts release [this April], he didn’t show up for anything. So for me, as a friend, that was sad, but at the same time, I want him to do whatever makes him happy, and obviously everybody wishes him the best.”
“From Zero World Tour” 2024
September 11 – Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
September 16 – Barclays Center – New York, NY
September 22 – Barclays Arena – Hamburg, Germany
September 24 – The O2 – London, UK
September 28 – INSPIRE Arena – Seoul, South Korea
November 11 – Coliseo Medplus – Bogota, Colombia
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