Linkin Park have debuted a new song, ‘Heavy Is The Crown’, while performing in Hamburg – watch the performance below.
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While performing in Hamburg, Germany last night (September 22), the band performed ‘Heavy Is The Crown’, the second song to be revealed from their upcoming comeback album ‘From Zero‘.
‘Heavy Is The Crown’ begins with a punchy riff followed by a rap verse from Mike Shinoda. It also features a lengthy scream from new vocalist Emily Armstrong. You can watch fan-shot footage of the new song below.
‘Heavy Is The Crown’ is taken off the band’s forthcoming album ‘From Zero‘ which is set for release on November 15 (pre-order/pre-save here). It follows the album’s lead single ‘The Emptiness Machine’, which marked their first release in seven years.
Earlier this month, Mike Shinoda, turntablist Joe Hahn, guitarist Brad Delson and bassist Dave ‘Phoenix’ Farrell reunited Linkin Park seven years after the tragic death of vocalist Chester Bennington. Replacing Chester on vocals now is former Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong, and founding drummer Rob Bourdon has been replaced by Colin Brittain.
The initial response to the new line-up was largely positive among fellow artists and fans alike. However, controversy soon arose after it emerged that Armstrong seemingly had ties to Scientology and convicted rapist Danny Masterson. This was brought to light after a message sent to the singer by The Mars Volta and former At The Drive-In frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala resurfaced online.
Linkin Park with new members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain. Credit: James Minchin III
Chester Bennington’s son Jaime, 28, later hit out at remarks made by Shinoda. The latter explained that fans may need “time to wrap their heads around” the band reforming with Armstrong. He also said that those who “disrespect” him due to the decision would “lose my respect in return”.
Chester’s mother has since published an essay alleging that the band failed to live up to their promise of informing them if or when the band were getting back together, and she wrote that Shinoda had been planning to replace Chester with a female vocalist even before his death.
Drummer Colin Brittain has joined Linkin Park for this current run of dates following the departure of founding member Rob Bourdon. Founding guitarist Brad Delson is also absent from the group’s comeback tour, but is still working with them behind-the-scenes – including participating in the creation of new music.
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