On September 5, 2024, Linkin Park returned to the stage for a deeply significant, globally livestreamed performance that marked the beginning of a new era for the band. Held in an intimate setting for a small audience of fan club members at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, the event served as the official announcement of their eighth studio album, "From Zero," and their first tour in seven years.
This powerful performance was the world's introduction to the band's new lineup, featuring Emily Armstrong as the new co-lead vocalist and Colin Brittain on drums. Armstrong, known for her work with the band Dead Sara, stepped into the formidable role of sharing vocal duties with Mike Shinoda, a position held by the late Chester Bennington. The band performed a mix of beloved classics and new material, opening with the live debut of "The Emptiness Machine," the lead single from the new album. The set was a potent statement, honoring the band's monumental legacy while courageously stepping into the future.