Linkin Park would return to the stage on a new reunion tour in 2025. According to the prestigious magazine Billboardband members: Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Dave Farrell They are considering bringing a new member to replace Chester Bennington, the remembered vocalist and leader of the alternative rock group who died in July 2017.
In fact, through its news portal, Billboard He said that the three aforementioned members of Linkin Park are evaluating hiring a new vocalist. Likewise, the outlet’s sources specify that the WME agency “is accepting offers” for a possible tour by the American band along with main festival dates.
“The band has not indicated who will sing on behalf of Chester Bennington, who was often praised as one of the most talented and enduring vocalists of the 2000s with a dynamic range tailor-made for the group’s genre-bending style.” , highlighted the magazine.
This version of Billboard coincides with what Orgy singer Jay Gordon said during an interview on the Wired in the Empire podcast on KCAL 96.7. “They are a great band. They’ve been around for a long time and they’re still trying (…) It’s going to be difficult without Chester, but we’ll see. I heard they have a singer,” said the vocalist of Orgy last March 30, without giving more details.
Linkin Park would be thinking of doing an upcoming reunion tour with a new vocalist.Source: Instagram (linkinpark)
Amy Lee spoke about her possible inclusion in Linkin Park
On the other hand, Amy Lee denied that she goes to Chester Bennington in Linkin Park. The singer and leader of Evanescence stated, in iHeartRadio Canadathat, although some fans asked her to be the new vocalist of the band, none of the members contacted her.
“You should ask me about that. “I don’t have much free time, but I could do it part-time,” Amy commented in response to the rumors of her possible joining Linkin Park.
The possible Linkin Park reunion was also commented on by himself. Mike Shinodarapper of the band and close friend of the late Chester Bennington, who stated that when this event is confirmed they will inform their fans.
It was in an interview with Revolver Magazine that Mike Shinoda responded to rumors of a band reunion amid the release of ‘Papercuts‘, the first compilation album of Linkin Park songs.
“When an announcement has to be made, it will be on LinkinPark.com. If you hear it from someone else, you can trust that information as much as you want,” stated the group’s co-founder.
Linkin Park shone with their concert at the National Stadium on May 11, 2017. | Source: Instagram (linkinpark)
Linkin Park suffered the loss of Chester Bennington in July 2017
Chester Bennington died on July 20, 2017. The 41-year-old musician was found dead at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Coroners determined that Chester’s death occurred due to “suicide by hanging.” After his death, Linkin Park had to cancel the rest of their tour One More Light Tour refunding the money for tickets sold.
On May 11 of that same year, Linkin Park and Chester Bennington were in Lima where they made the thousands of fans who came to see them vibrate at the National Stadium.
Linkin Park sold more than 100 million records and won two Grammys
Linkin Park is one of the most successful alternative rock and rap metal groups of 2000. The band sold more than 100 million records worldwide, winning two Grammy Awards.
Additionally, the band included 24 songs on Billboard Hot 100including his top 10 hits: ‘In the End‘in 2003,’What I’ve Done‘ in 2007 and ‘New Divide‘ in 2009.
