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For the second week in a row now we've just gotten a new LPTV episode showing the making of for a song of off From Zero! This time we're looking at 'Cut the Bridge', starting all the way back in 2022 and the earliest form of the song, with Mike and Dave working on the guitar and bass with some scratch vocals. We then move to 2023 with Colin joining the other 3 in Mikes home studio (The Stockroom), going over lyrics. It then moves into Eastwood Studios in 2024, with Mike recording verses and the band going over the vocals. Check out the episode below.

What do you think of the new episode? Weill we get the making-of for 'Heavy is the Crown' next week? Come and discuss in our forums.

Source: Linkin Park YouTube

In a new video posted by KROQ, Linkin Park band members Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong are shown turning up at the KROQ studio in Los Angeles and surprising afternoon host Kevin Ryder (i.e. the Kevin from Kevin and Bean) with a visit live on air. Ryder recently made a grand return to the station earlier this month, after being dismissed from his decades-long stint as a morning host in 2020. He and KROQ have always enjoyed a strong relationship with Linkin Park, with the station having championed the band early on in their career.

Shinoda and Armstrong begin their proceedings with a dramatic megaphone alarm entrance, before sitting down with Ryder for an impromptu interview that ends up being about half an hour. Linkin Park is kicking off a North American tour at the end of this month, and much of the interview covers that upcoming slate of shows, as well as the band's broader touring history. Shinoda and Armstrong reveal that 5-6 new songs are being rehearsed for the new sets - at least one, we can assume, is their latest single "Up From the Bottom" - and that the band will be traveling in a tour bus for the first time in a while. Armstrong also tells Ryder that she is especially looking forward to Linkin Park performing at the various festivals they are going to headline this year, noting that this iteration of the band has only done one festival slot so far.

The pair also delve into the process of integrating Armstrong and Colin Brittain as new members of Linkin Park. Shinoda explains that they add new influences and directions to Linkin Park's unique and always-evolving songwriting process. He cleverly compares the experience of writing a new album to adding "more tools in a toolbox".

You can watch the full KROQ interview here. As you do, spare a thought for fans of the LIVING THINGS track "LIES GREED MISERY", who will not get to hear that song at any Linkin Park shows in 2025.

Source: KROQ on Instagram

European football's governing body UC3 has announced that Linkin Park will be headline performers at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show (presented by Pepsi) taking place on May 31 at the Munich Football Arena. This highly-anricipated annual event in Germany is the culmination of the UEFA Champions League, and will be one of the biggest sports events Linkin Park has ever been involved in.

The date falls neatly between the final date of the North American tour leg and the first date of the European festival run - May 17 and June 12, respectively - and confirms rumours about LP performing at the final that began circulating last year. The band's live set will directly precede the main event itself, promising a setlist that will cover both new and old favourites.

Five members of Linkin Park have appeared in a short promotional video for this announcement, soundtracked with an "electrifying" reinterpretation of one of the band's signature hits, "Numb". The video features Linkin Park performing the remix while backed by large screens showing moments from UEFA Champions League games. The track as we hear it features punchy drums (incorporating football-kicking and ref whistle samples), guitar riffs, turntable scratches, and a loop of wordless vocal by Emily Armstrong helping to build tension. Fans keeping up with Linkin Park's live shows during this From Zero touring cycle will likely be reminded of the extended "New Divide" intro they perform, or the "Inception" intro that typically starts off the entire set.

Speaking to Goal, a website that covers soccer news around the world, Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda explained the inspiration behind the "Numb" re-arrangement:

"When we first thought about the track that we made for this event ... it’s really all about the football," LINKIN PARK singer and producer Mike Shinoda said. "We had a bunch of references of past musicians, producers and artists who have made things which are special for a sport, so we wanted to take that inspiration and put our spin on it and do something made from the sounds of football.

“So, the track that we made is essentially the sounds of football, done in a LINKIN PARK way. All the things that it’s built on are sounds of the foot hitting the ball, the sound of the ball hitting the net, the sounds of the fans stomping in the seats. These were the things that when we’ve been to football matches, struck us as being the powerful musical elements when being there."

UEFA's own announcement post hints that Linkin Park might perform this version of "Numb" live as part of their set at the event, though the wording is quite vague and may just be a reference to the promo video being debuted:

To mark the occasion, the group have composed and recorded a new remix – blending their iconic riffs with the sights and sounds of the UEFA Champions League – that they will debut live to millions of fans ahead of the world's most-watched annual footballing event on what is sure to be an unforgettable night.

The band additionally provided this statement for a press release:

With our new album and ongoing tour, we've been overwhelmed by the fans' energy and excitement. We can't wait to share that same energy and excitement at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. This marks a totally new experience for us as a band, and we're excited to share some of our favourite songs from the past and present, with the thousands in the crowd and millions watching around the world.

Eric Melis, Pepsi's VP of Global Brand Marketing, has also highlighted how Linkin Park apparently embodies Pepsi's "Thirsty For More" philosophy:

This marks our ninth year bringing together millions of viewers from around the world, with LINKIN PARK sure to put on a show like no other, live from the Munich Football Arena in Germany. We're delighted to be working with a group of artists who live by our 'Thirsty For More' philosophy, reflecting the same spirit of innovation and boldness that Pepsi embodies – and we can't wait to see how fans react to this unmissable show.

The UEFA Champions League Kick Off Show, including Linkin Park's performance, will be broadcast live via the official UEFA YouTube channel.

Source: PR Newswire / Goal

Now, seven months after we first learned about the song, we've now (finally) received of a making of for 'The Emptiness Machine', and started going into the studio making of on LPTV! We get to see the band the band in Eastwood Studios, working on drums and bass. We also get to see Brad, Mike and Emily in Mikes home studio (The Stockroom) working on lyrics and vocals. Check out the episode below!

What do you think of the episode? Do you think we'll get more episodes of the studio songs? Will we get a full documentary or special at some point? Come and discuss in our forums.

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As promised, Linkin Park is starting to do some press to promote both the forthcoming deluxe edition of From Zero and the upcoming U.S. tour dates kicking off at the end of April.

Kicking things off is a new interview with band members Phoenix and Emily Armstrong, who spoke to DC101 host Mike Jones. The conversation covers all the important topics including Phoenix's golf habit, Emily's Prius, and Linkin Park's lengthy "feeding stray cats" phase:

Secondly, the pair did an interview with 98 Rock Baltimore morning trio Justin, Scott and Spiegel - Justin Schlegel, Scott Reardon and Josh Spiegel, respectively - where they were pressed for further clarity on Joe Hahn's recent claim that "Up From the Bottom" is "the best song [Linkin Park has] ever made", and got to touch on how much they've enjoyed shooting music videos for the From Zero cycle. There was also a deep dive into the iconic moment when Emily first walked up on-stage for "The Emptiness Machine" during Linkin Park's re-launch show last year.


Source: DC101 / 98 Rock Baltimore

Another new episode of LPTV has dropped! This episode shows the behind the scenes of the bands most recent music video and song 'Up From the Bottom' which will be featured on the Deluxe Edition of From Zero, releasing on May 16th! We get to see Joe Hahn in full director mode, and the usual shenanigans the band gets up to while making their music videos. Check out the episode below

What do you think of the episode? Do you think we'll get any more music videos for the new songs on the From Zero Deluxe Edition? Come and discuss in our forums!

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Today is a great day to be a Linkin Park fan in South America. Apart from the new music video and song for "Up From The Bottom" released on all platforms, plus the announcement of the new Deluxe Edition of "From Zero", new details have been revealed regarding the closing leg of the From Zero World Tour in South America in late October and November this year.

As we all know, during album launch day, the band dropped a lengthy list of tour dates planned for 2025. However, up until today there was no further information regarding venues or ticket sales for the South American shows in Colombia, Perú, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Today, more details have been revealed and you can check them out below and click each date for more ticketing details:

Will you be attending any of these shows? Come and tell us in our forums!

Today Linkin Park announced a deluxe edition of their latest album From Zero to be released on May 16th 2025. It was announced alongside the release of the first single from the edition, 'Up From the Bottom', a song they started teasing back in February with the release of one of their LPTV episodes. The song comes with a music video, directed by Joe Hahn, and features the band performing along with some other scenarios. You can watch the new video below.

You can check out the From Zero Deluxe Edition here.
What do you think of the new song? What do you think the new songs will sound like? Will you pick up the deluxe edition? Come and discuss in our forums.

Linkin Park members Emily Armstrong, Mike Shinoda and Dave "Phoenix" Farrell have spoken to Men's Health about what they do in order to keep physically and mentally healthy in the midst of a heavy touring schedule (after a 7-year hiatus, no less).

The article, which appears exclusively on the Men's Health website, is divided into segments focusing on each of the three band members. They talk about diets, playlist choices, workout options, and the personal gameplans and goals they keep in mind for the tour. Tidbits include Shinoda admitting he does the occasional Peloton session (but apparently not the Linkin Park routine) and Phoenix talking about how he incorporates sports - yes, including golf - into his routine on the road.

"I try to balance that cardio with weight work so I’m not completely exhausting myself," Linkin Park's new lead vocalist, Emily Armstrong, says, adding that she typically will work out at the band's hotel, and nap during the day so she's ready to go by night. "It depends on how my body feels—if I’m dehydrated, I try to stay away from it and hydrate as much as possible—and what the shows are looking like, especially with accounting jet lag."

You can read the article here.

Source: Men's Health magazine on Twitter

It has been announced that 3 Linkin Park songs are due to be added into Epic Games' battle royale phenomenon Fortnite, allowing players to use them for various things in the game: "Faint", "The Emptiness Machine" and upcoming single "Up From the Bottom" will serve as new music cosmetic items come March 27, the same day the latter song gets is release.

In addition to the songs, there will be more Linkin Park content in Fortnite: the purchasable "Up From the Bottom" bundle will also include LP-themed instruments, including a guitar (that can be equipped as a pickaxe as well as being used for Jam Tracks), an "In the End" music emote, and a loading screen featuring the From Zero cover art.


Linkin Park isn't new to collaborating with Epic Games in this manner, as iconic smash hits "Numb" and "In the End" were added into Fortnite over the course of 2024. Like those songs, "Faint", "The Emptiness Machine" and "Up From the Bottom" will be available as Jam Tracks that can be purchased in-game using the the virtual currency V-Bucks. This will allow players to "jam" with elements of the songs in the Fortnite Battle Royale mode, use them as background music in the game's lobby, as well as play the songs in the rhythm game mode Fortnite Festival.

Fortnite has partnered with many major names in music over the past few years, particularly with its music-focused Fortnite Festival mode launching at the end of 2023. Prior to that, artist avatars have made appearances in the game and been available as in-game cosmetics for players to use.

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