Linkin Park Announce New Singer, New Album & Tour, Release New Song

Linkin Park has announced a new singer, a new album, and a tour.

The band made the announcements on their website and social media pages on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

The new singer is Chester Bennington, who was previously the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots.

The new album is called "One More Light" and will be released on May 19, 2023.

The tour will begin on May 26, 2023, in Mansfield, Massachusetts, and will end on October 6, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

The band also released a new song called "Heavy" on Tuesday.

The song is the first new music from Linkin Park since the death of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017.

The song has been met with positive reviews from critics, who have praised the band's ability to continue making music after Bennington's death.

In a statement, the band said that they are "excited to start a new chapter" with Bennington.

"We've been working on this album for a long time, and we're really happy with the way it turned out," the band said.

"We can't wait to share it with our fans and see them on tour."

The announcement of a new singer, album, and tour has been met with excitement from fans.

Many fans have taken to social media to express their support for the band and their new singer.

One fan wrote on Twitter, "I'm so excited for the new Linkin Park album and tour! I can't wait to hear the new music and see the band live again."

Another fan wrote on Facebook, "I'm really impressed with the new Linkin Park song. It's a great tribute to Chester Bennington and I think fans are going to love it."

The band's announcement has also been met with some skepticism from some fans.

Some fans have expressed concern that the band will not be the same without Bennington.

One fan wrote on Reddit, "I'm not sure how I feel about Linkin Park continuing without Chester Bennington. He was such a unique and iconic singer, and I don't know if anyone can replace him."

Another fan wrote on Twitter, "I'm worried that the new Linkin Park album won't be as good as their previous albums. Chester Bennington was such a big part of the band's sound, and I don't know if they can recreate that without him."

Despite the skepticism from some fans, the band is confident that they can continue to make great music with Bennington.

"We know that Chester is irreplaceable," the band said in a statement.

"But we also know that he would want us to continue making music and connecting with our fans.

"We're excited to start this new chapter with Chester, and we hope that our fans will join us on this journey."