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Linkin Park Perform ‘The Emptiness Machine’ On Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show

Last night, Linkin Park took the stage as the musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering a powerful performance of their latest single, The Emptiness Machine. This track marks a new era for the band, featuring the fresh talents of co-vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.

The Emptiness Machine has already proven to be a massive hit, skyrocketing on the charts and becoming Linkin Park’s highest-charting single in the UK to date. The song is set to appear on their highly anticipated album From Zero, slated for release on November 15th.

In addition to their performance, Mike Shinoda sat down with Jimmy Fallon for a fun and engaging interview. In a memorable moment, he was introduced with The Roots performing a cheeky rendition of My Sharona, setting the tone for a lively chat.

With new members and chart-topping success, Linkin Park’s performance hinted at even greater things to come from the band as they prepare to release their next chapter of music.

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Linkin Park 2024

Linkin Park Score Career-Best UK Chart Position With ‘The Emptiness Machine’

Linkin Park have just made history with their latest single, The Emptiness Machine, reaching an unprecedented No. 4 on the UK Top 40 chart. This marks the band’s highest ever chart position in the UK, surpassing their previous peak with What I’ve Done, which hit No. 6 back in 2007. The single also stands as this week’s highest new entry, cementing the band’s enduring influence in the global music scene.

The track, which introduces new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, is the first release from their highly anticipated album From Zero, set to drop on November 15th. It’s a significant moment for Linkin Park as they embrace a new chapter in their musical evolution while continuing to connect with their devoted fanbase.

Linkin Park launched their comeback with a special livestream on September 5th, followed by their first official live performance of this era at LA’s Kia Forum on September 11th. The band are scheduled to perform additional shows in major cities such as New York, Hamburg, London, and Seoul throughout the month, reigniting excitement for both longtime fans and new listeners.

If you haven’t listened to it yet, you can so below:

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Linkin Park Release New Single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ Featuring New Vocalist Emily Armstrong

While the live stream is currently going, Linkin Park have also officially released their new single The Emptiness Machine on all streaming platforms. The new single will most likely be featured on the upcoming album FROM ZERO, which the band will release on the 15th of November.

The new single comes with the massive announcement of the new line-up, which features Emily Armstrong from Dead Sara as the new vocalist of the rock band. Except for the vocalist, the band has some new faces during the livestream tonight:

Drums: Colin Brittain
Filling in for Brad: Alex Fetter

The tracklisting for the upcoming record FROM ZERO looks like this:

  1. From Zero (Intro)
  2. The Emptiness Machine
  3. Cut The Bridge
  4. Heavy Is The Crown
  5. Over Each Other
  6. Casualty
  7. Overflow
  8. Two Faced
  9. Stained
  10. IGYEIH
  11. Good Things Go

In addition, Linkin Park will be playing a small string of shows throughout September to promote the new era. The shows are as followed:

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

Without further ado, stream The Emptiness Machine right below.

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Linkin Park Unveil Future Plans: What Happened During The Livestream

Livestream setlist:

1. The Emptiness Machine
2. Somewhere I Belong
3. Crawling
4. Lying From You

5. The Catalyst
6. Waiting For The End
7. Numb
8. One Step Closer
9. Lost
10. What I’ve Done
11. In The End

Last week, after a countdown that started at 100 hours and reached zero with no immediate result, Linkin Park has now made the major announcement they’ve been hinting at. It’s a significant one.

It has been seven years since the band paused following the passing of vocalist Chester Bennington. Since then, Mike Shinoda has been the most active member, releasing solo music. Recently, rumours about Linkin Park’s future have been circulating. Notably, some former LP employees have shared on social media that they’ve left their current positions and rejoined Team Linkin Park, suggesting this announcement is indeed important.

UPDATE: Livestream has kicked off with an impressive light show. The live stream has been given the name: Linkin Park: FROM ZERO (Livestream). They’ve kicked off their set with a brand new single that could be titled The Emptiness Machine. A female vocalist has just surfaced on the stage: Emily Armstrong.

UPDATE 2: Linkin Park have officially released new single The Emptiness Machine and announced their upcoming album. Details here.

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Linkin Park Fans Left Waiting As Countdown Ends With Surprise Twist

Yesterday, just like every other devoted Linkin Park fan, we were poised and ready, watching the seconds tick down. As the clock approached 00:00:00, anticipation reached its peak. Fans across the globe held their breath, expecting something monumental. But then… nothing happened—at least, not what anyone expected.

In a twist that only Linkin Park could pull off, instead of unveiling their big news, the countdown clock immediately began counting forward. The band added to the mystery by reposting the link on social media with the cryptic message, “It’s only a matter of time.” The anticipation, rather than dissipating, only grew stronger as fans scrambled to decode the band’s intentions.

But Linkin Park wasn’t done teasing us just yet. Today, they’ve taken it up a notch by releasing a new image—a tantalizing piece of what appears to be a larger logo. The image, posted across their social media platforms, comes with a simple yet powerful message: “Be Part Of Something.” It also confirms that the band will finally reveal their big news on September 5th.

One thing is clear: Linkin Park knows exactly how to keep us all on edge, waiting for what’s next. As we count down the days to September 5th, the band’s message rings louder than ever—it’s only a matter of time.

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Linkin Park Release Career-Spanning Greatest Hits Collection, ‘Papercuts’

Linkin Park have unveiled their highly anticipated greatest hits album, Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000-2023), now available through Warner Records. This release coincides with the band celebrating the 20th anniversary of their transformative album Meteora, offering fans a deep dive into their storied career with a compilation of 18 monumental tracks.

The album’s launch is celebrated with a striking visualizer for the track QWERTY, a beloved b-side from the era of their 2007 album Minutes To Midnight.

Papercuts not only revisits fan favorites but also features the never-before-released Friendly Fire, marking it as the band’s thirteenth number-one single. This track is particularly poignant as it includes one of the last recorded vocal performances by the late Chester Bennington, originally penned for their 2017 album One More Light.

Tracklisting for ‘Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000-2023)’:

  1. Crawling
  2. Faint
  3. Numb/Encore
  4. Papercut
  5. Breaking The Habit
  6. In The End
  7. Bleed It Out
  8. Somewhere I Belong
  9. Waiting For The End
  10. Castle Of Glass
  11. One More Light
  12. Burn It Down
  13. What I’ve Done
  14. QWERTY
  15. One Step Closer
  16. New Divide
  17. Leave Out All The Rest
  18. Lost
  19. Numb
  20. Friendly Fire

This compilation not only highlights the evolution of Linkin Park‘s sound over more than two decades but also serves as a testament to their enduring impact on the music industry and their fans worldwide. The album and its special content, including the QWERTY visualizer and Friendly Fire music video, are available for streaming on major platforms.