At the beginning of March, we kicked off Remix From Zero, inviting music-makers from the Linkin Park Association community and beyond to deliver remixes of songs from Linkin Park's eighth studio album From Zero. After giving you guys a month to work on and submit your tracks, LPA staff carefully sifted through the entries and each voted for our five favourites, using a weighted points system to arrive at our consensus favourite.
Before we announce our winner and runners-up, we want to thank and acknowledge all of our contest participants who helped to make Remix From Zero a success! It has been a privilege to witness your creative talents and to be trusted with your submissions. It was a joy seeing notifications for new tracks in the inbox every other day. We've been involved in quite a few remix contests over the years, and we're happy to point out that all of these Remix From Zero entries stayed firmly within the rules we laid out, so none of them had to be disqualified. We hope to see many of you again if another opportunity like this arises.
Now, let's get to it:
OUR WINNER: IGYEIH (XEFUZION REMIX)
A regular and well-known presence in the world of fanmade Linkin Park remixes, X isn't one to say much, instead establishing his reputation in the greater LP community purely by the quality of his tracks.
XEFUZION is the lucky winner of a From Zero vinyl signed by the band.
In addition to our big winner, we also wanted to highlight a couple of other submissions that stood out after the votes were tallied:
RUNNER-UP: GOOD THINGS GO (REMIX BY P4MUSIC)
P4Music gives us a sparse electronic take on From Zero's heartwrenching closing track "Good Things Go". This version outfits the song with an insistent four-to-the-floor rhythm, deep bass and plucks that lean towards minimal house, but P4 pairs these elements with some gorgeous string parts that give the chorus vocals maximum emotional heft during the breakdown. Stick around for P4's clever bridge rearrangement.
RUNNER-UP: TWO FACED (INTENSITY REMIX)
This remix of the nu-metal banger "Two Faced" by INTENSITY starts off mysteriously with some soft piano chords and glitchy rhythmic elements, eventually revealing dark drum & bass drops for Shinoda's rap verses to fire over. More musical phrases and elements from the original song are referenced throughout the rest of the arrangement, but all with an electronic twist that removes them from their rap-rock origins.
Thanks again to all who participated, and once again, congratulations to XEFUZION for his winning entry.
Linkin Park's 2025 U.S. dates are commencing soon with a show in Austin, TX at Moody Center on April 26. To celebrate, the band has put together From Zero Fest, a series of pop-up events taking place throughout Austin between Thursday, April 24 and Sunday, April 27. This announcement comes in the form of social media posts using graphics designed by the band. These visuals are also going to be featured on merchandise items which fans will have opportunities to obtain.
All throughout the From Zero Fest window, fans can stop at Desnudo Coffee and order a "Linkin Latte", described in the Instagram post as "a limited-edition Desnudo coffee with fermented strawberries and cold foam". Desnudo has two coffee trailer locations throughout Austin, and the beverage will be available to order at both. Each day, the first 20 fans to order will get them for free, and attendees will additionally get the chance to win stickers and "golden tickets". In addition to being involved in Linkin Park's From Zero Fest, Desnudo has also partnered with the band for a donation to Tree Folks, an Austin-based organisation that promotes reforestation.
Alongside that, on April 24, there will be a "Linkin Pork" takeover at Torchy's Tacos' flagship store in Austin, where attendees can "relive your nu-metal era—with pork", including free tacos and drinks for the first 100 people in. This takeover runs from 9 AM through to 8 PM local time, and does not require RSVPs.
The Torchy's Tacos website reveals that there will actually be a "Linkin Pork" taco (not a joke), as well as other details like attendees getting access to exclusive merchandise and even a chance to win VIP tickets to the Austin show:
With doors opening at 9 a.m., fans of all ages are invited to Torchy’s flagship (1822 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704) for the exclusive drop of the Linkin Pork taco. The Linkin Pork taco features slow-roasted pork carnitas, green chiles, pickled onions, Jack cheese, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in both house-made corn and flour tortillas.
The band will be kicking off the weekend by treating the first 100 guests to the Linkin Pork taco and an event-exclusive LINKIN PARK x Torchy’s Tacos bandana on Thursday morning!
Throughout the day, fans can enjoy:On April 25, there will be a 6 PM - 10 PM event at Mohawk, a bar venue, promising a "carnival-style evening" where attendees can enjoy games and prizes, check out a custom hat station, and ride a mechanical bull. This takeover is described as "a fan-focused second-day activation" on the Torchy's website. There are once again free tacos (presumably the aforementioned "Linkin Pork" variety) and drinks for the first 100 people to turn up. Even though Mohawk serves alcohol, the event is open to people of all ages. Fans can find out more and RSVP for this event on Mohawk's website - RSVPs are not strictly necessary to attend, but nonetheless encouraged
- Prize taco giveaways, including VIP tickets to the April 26 show
- A LINKIN PARK merch pop-up and artwork showcase
- A live DJ set and margarita happy hour from 4–8 p.m.
This From Zero Fest takeover event resembles the Hamburg takeover from last year, although much smaller in scale. It remains to be seen if Linkin Park might do it more than this once during their 2025 tour schedule.
Source: Linkin Park on Instagram
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.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:
“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."
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.
Source: Linkin Park YouTube
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!
Source: Linkin Park YouTube
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.
October 24, 2025 | Bogotá, Colombia | Distrito Verde
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October 28, 2025 | Lima, Perú | Estadio San Marcos
LPU Legacy Pre-sale: Monday, March 31 | 10am (Local Time)
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Public On-sale: Thursday, April 3 | 10am (Local Time
October 31, 2025 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Parque de la Ciudad
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Public On-sale: Thursday, April 3 | 10am (Local Time)
November 2, 2025 | Santiago, Chile | Estadio Nacional
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Public On-sale: Thursday, April 3 | 11am (Local Time)
November 5, 2025 | Curitiba, Brazil | Estadio Couto Pereira
LPU Legacy Pre-sale: Monday, March 31 | 10am (Local Time)
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November 8, 2025 | Sao Paulo, Brazil | MorumBIS
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November 11, 2025 | Brasilia, Brazil | Estadio Mane Garrincha
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Public On-sale: Thursday, April 3 | 10am (Local Time)
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.
“Up From the Bottom” was created in between tours this year, infused with the electricity of those first shows back after a long hiatus. “Let You Fade” was a song that began during the From Zero sessions but found its final shape in sessions after the album’s release. “Unshatter” was an early track we made while recording From Zero; Emily’s huge vocal in the bridge was one of the moments that gave us an indication of what was possible together.The deluxe edition comes in a few variants, two vinyl variants with the same tracklists but different coloured vinyl, and two CD variants. All deluxe editions comes with the same tracklist, the full From Zero album, and eight other tracks, consisting of the new songs and live recordings of 'The Emptiness Machine', 'Heavy is the Crown', 'Over Each Other', 'Casualty' and 'Two Faced'.
We are so grateful for the incredible reception to From Zero. This new chapter, our continuing journey, and the connection between the band and fans has been more than we could’ve hoped for. Thank you for listening.
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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.