Linkin Park is officially back.
On Thursday, Sept. 5, the Grammy-winning rock group announced the addition of two new members: vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain. The pair will join returning bandmates Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, and Mike Shinoda, who will serve as co-lead vocalist.
Armstrong was previously with the alternative rock band Dead Sara, while Brittain — who is replacing Rob Bourdon — had worked with bands like Papa Roach, All Time, A Day to Remember, and more.
Along with the lineup announcement, Linkin Park debuted their single “The Emptiness Machine,” which they performed during a Thursday livestream. The record will appear on the group’s upcoming album, FROM ZERO.
“Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero,” Shinoda said in a statement shared by Brooklyn Vegan. “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.
He continued: “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.”
FROM ZERO is set to drop on November 15. Linkin Park will support the album with a six-date tour, which kicks off September 11 in Los Angeles, followed by stops in New York City; Hamburg, Germany; London; Seoul; and Bogota, Colombia.
The announcement came more than seven years after Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington died by suicide at age 41.