Linkin Park handle founding drummer Rob Bourdon’s departure

Linkin Park have addressed the departure of founding member and drummer Rob Bourdon – see what they needed to say beneath.

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Late final night time (September 5), Linkin Park introduced their comeback via a livestream occasion the place they carried out with two new members: vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.

Additionally they introduced a brand new album ‘From Zero’, shared a brand new single ‘The Vacancy Machine’ and introduced brief world tour starting this month. It marks their first new music for the reason that loss of life of Chester Bennington in 2017.

In a chat with Billboard concerning their comeback, Mike Shinoda famous that Bourdon – who had based the band with him and guitarist Brad Delson – had determined to depart the band.

Shinoda defined: “Rob had mentioned to us at a degree, I assume it was a number of years in the past now, that he wished to place far between himself and the band. And we understood that — it was already obvious. He was beginning to simply present up much less, be in much less contact, and I do know the followers observed it too. The ‘Hybrid Idea’ re-release and ‘Papercuts’ launch, he didn’t present up for something. So for me, as a good friend, that was unhappy, however on the identical time, I need him to do no matter makes him glad, and clearly everyone needs him the perfect.”

In his place on the drum throne now’s acclaimed songwriter and musician Colin Brittain, who has within the park labored with the likes of G Flip, Illenium and One OK Rock. Shinoda mentioned of Brittain: “He’s enjoying drums within the reside present, and drums are his first instrument, however he performs guitar and bass and keyboard, and he produces and mixes. We’ve got an analogous method of taking a look at music, of ranging from scratch, and I actually loved working with him and bouncing concepts back-and-forth.”

“After which when Linkin Park began making stuff, for no matter we have been going to do, it was identical to, ‘Oh, Colin. We’re making stuff. It is best to come over,’” Shinoda added.

Throughout their comeback livestream, the band introduced a brand new album, ‘From Zero’. ‘From Zero’ is because of arrive on November 15, and is available for pre-order now. The album is previewed by one single, ‘The Vacancy Machine’, which has now acquired a music video that may be seen beneath.

Linkin Park have additionally introduced a brief world tour that may include six area exhibits the world over between September and November this 12 months. The tour will kick off on the Kia Discussion board in Los Angeles on September 11. Different stops embrace New York, Germany, London, South Korea and Colombia.

Linkin Park’s LP Underground fan membership pre-sales start tomorrow September 6 and basic tickets go reside on September 7 by way of the official Linkin Park website.

Linkin Park’s ‘From Zero’ 2024 tour dates are: