In a new episode of their LPTV FROM ZERO series which released on March 5, the two rockers can be seen recording new material. Mike is at the mixing board, playing a dark instrumental, while Emily puts some vocals down in the recording booth – singing the words “Sometimes it feels like…”

we’re getting a new Linkin Park song soon THIS IS NOT A DRILL

GET READY FAMpic.twitter.com/mSEyd866Vf

— a.| fan accøunt (@BroodingAnanas) March 5, 2025

When the nu-metal/alt-rock royalty reunited, Armstrong was chosen to be Linkin Park’s new singer. She was previously known best as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Dead Sara.

Linkin Park had been on hiatus since July 2017 after the tragic passing of beloved frontman Chester Bennington. In early 2024, the band announced their reunion, promising both new tours and music. In November, they dropped ‘From Zero’, their first release back as a reformed group.

The album was a commercial success, racing to the top of the charts in over ten countries, including in the UK and around Europe. It received mainly positive reviews from critics, with The Guardian saying: “They were always unafraid to take sonic risks, and another sonic risk is exactly what their comeback constitutes – one that has handsomely paid off.”

Before joining the California rockers, Emily Armstrong had long been an admirer of Linkin Park. In an interview with Billboard, she recalled her fandom upon hearing their iconic debut, ‘Hybrid Theory’.

“I was in a band when it came out,” she said. “One Step Closer was the song for me, and I was just like, ‘that’s what I want to do. As a singer, I want to be able to scream’.

“That album was everything – I’ve listened to it a trillion times. I would skate to it. I would mosh to it.”

The band will be travelling to the UK in 2025, performing at Wembley Stadium on Jun 28, with support from Spiritbox and JPEGMAFIA – you can find tickets and tour dates on the groups official site.

Linkin Park have a mammoth tour scheduled for 2025, starting in April and stretching through the US and Europe before closing out in South America in November.

Mike Shinoda expressed his excitement in a press release: “Getting back out on the road has been incredible. The fans’ support is overwhelming, and we’re ready to take this energy even further around the world. From Zero is a new chapter for us, and we’re so excited to share it with everyone on a bigger scale.”

With the debut of their maiden album, the eponymous album, on the horizon, Korn is teasing their fans with the prospect of a colossus of a show.

And, yes, it has been 30 years since the appearance of Korn. Their debut, self-titled album, turns 30 in October, and the band teased what looks to be a huge headline show.

The legends from Bakersfield, California, took to social media and posted a video of the band’s iconic record cover with the number 30 emblazoned on it in place of the band name’s usual spot.

Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wSC3bgLZCY

— Korn (@Korn) March 4, 2024

Naturally, this doesn’t necessarily mean anything. But the fact that promoters Live Nation and California’s BMO Stadium’s social accounts have also shared the same teaser has really caught the eye. This leaves us with the potential image of Korn playing their debut album in full in front of thousands of adoring fans in Los Angeles.

It is not clear yet whether this would be a one-off show or maybe even a tour, but what we do know is that an announcement is due to be made later today (March 5th)—so we won’t have long to wait.

Korn is a nu-metal band from Bakersfield in California that was formed in 1993. Heralded as pioneers of the ‘nu metal’ genre, the band was among the first to bring the genre to the masses.

Initially formed in 1993 by three members of the band L.A.P.D., Korn’s current line-up features founding members James “Munky” Shaffer (guitar); Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu (bass); Brian “Head” Welch (guitar, backing vocals); and Jonathan Davis (lead vocals, bagpipes), with the addition of Ray Luzier (drums) in 2007, replacing the band’s first drummer David Silveria. As of 2021, Korn had sold more than 40 million records worldwide, and 12 of the band’s official releases have peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, eight of which have peaked in the top five. Seven official releases are certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); two are double platinum; one is triple platinum; one is certified five times platinum; and two are certified gold.

The band also has an incredible 14 studio albums, seven video albums, and 5o music videos. And the fact that it has been 30 years since their debut is a testament to their longevity.

Korn will be back in the UK this summer for several shows, including their biggest-ever headline date on this side of the pond.

Catch them at the following:

August

8 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
9 Halifax Live At The Piece Hall
11 London Gunnersbury Park

Get your tickets now.

Elsewhere in the charts, The Snuts also hit number three with their second studio album Burn The Empire with Craig David returning to the charts with his eighth studio album, 22 at number seven. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have also scored their fourth top 10 album this week with their fifth record, Cool It Down. It was Slipknot who came out on top with their singles also performing vary well on streaming platforms, one of the most popular songs on the album include “Chapeltown Rag” reaching almost 19 million streams on Spotify as well as “The Dying Song (Time To Sing)” with just under 14 million with its music video reaching 15 million on YouTube, which you can view below.

Speaking about the band’s new album to NME Slipknot’s Corey Taylor said the band’s latest album most closely resembles their third record, ‘Vol. 3: (Subliminal Verses)’. Released back in 2004, that was the album where the band focused on melody, taking their songwriting in new, unexpected directions. “Musically, we’ve never shied away from a challenge,” Taylor said. “It got to the point where you’re like, ‘Where do we go?’ [We said] let’s look back for inspiration instead of trying to look forward, and let’s try to embrace some of the shit that made us wanna do this in the first place.” He then went on to say that the band worried “less about the cohesion of the album and more about the strength of the songs. Each song has its own identity, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be the identity of the album.”

This latest album is available in multiple formats, but for those who purchased it on vinyl or cassette, you may have noticed an error, the wrong title was actually printed on the cover. This was pointed out by fans on the internet who noted that the album cover actually reads The End for Now…, while the correct name can be seen on the sticker on the protective plastic wrap, however if you bought the CDs it would appear to have the correct title on them.

FUCK EVERYTHING

Pre-save that shit rnhttps://t.co/Ch3BbPuU1w pic.twitter.com/XQ1EXDJD4X

— Death Blooms (@dthblms) February 10, 2021

Earlier last year, Death Blooms announced they signed for the independent label Adventure Cat, a division of KMGMT who have been involved with the likes of Neck Deep, Tonight Alive, Creeper, As It Is, and many more. Following the news, the Liverpool dropped the furious tirade ‘Life Is Pain‘, with frontman Paul Barrow talking about the track: “This song, as with many of our songs, looks at the daily struggle. We, as a species, experience many things: pain is something we all know only too well”. 

Back then Death Blooms hinted at a debut full-lenght album on the pipeline but with the chaos and delays of 2020, an album is currently expected later this year, hoping for an official announcement soon. In August 2020, the band dropped the second promotional single ‘Anger‘, building on the momentum and making a clear statement with their raging blend of nostalgic early nu-metal mayhem and modern post-hardcore charge. Steadily making a name as one of the most exciting rising UK bands, Death Blooms recently got the attention of Radio 1 and MTV Rocks’ very own Jack Saunders:

“They’re another spawn of Slipknot, without a doubt. Seeing a post-hardcore band in a small venue, the sound needs to be really abrasive yet coherent and engaging at the same time, and they absolutely smashed it. Their lead singer’s voice is unreal, too – they’ve got the whole package. It’s early days with them, but there’s potential for them to break through. I’m a big fan.”

Since their formation not too long ago, Death Blooms have dropped two self-produced 4-track EPs – Death Blooms (2017) and You Are Filth (2019), before signing to Adventure Cat and building a solid foundation for a hugely awaited debut album. Undoubtedly a band to keep an eye for, and one with magnetic stage presence, it would have been an even bigger year for the Liverpool outfit if it wasn’t for the ongoing government restriction on live event.

Back in November, as we were slowly adapting to the new world of online gigging, Knotfest started their new Pulse Of The Maggots virtual festival delivering the most promising acts from across the globe and rightfuly including Death Blooms. Making the absolute most of their 20-minute “festival” slot, the post-hardcore outfit delivered a memorable mini set, boldly standing out from the crowd with their performances of ‘Life Is Pain‘, ‘Sick‘, ‘Filth‘, ‘Crosses‘ and ‘Anger‘, available to catch up here.

Despite the chaos surrounding pre-Christmas tier systems, curfews and constantly changing guidelines, Death Blooms managed to sneak a few socially distanced shows in London’s New Cross In supporting Wargasm UK and reminding us once again how much we all miss live gigs. Hoping to see more of the Liverpool quartet this year, follow their socials for more updates on ‘Fuck Everything‘ and their upcoming new record.

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