An enormous congrats are to ensure that Linkin Park, whose new album From Zero has debuted at No. 1 in 10 totally different international locations.
The band’s highly-anticipated comeback album, and their first with new vocalist Emily Armstrong, got here out on Nov. 15.
It formally reached the highest of the album charts within the U.Okay., Germany, France, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand, whereas debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 within the U.S.
The Kpop group Ateez claimed the high spot on the U.S. chart with their newest album Golden Hour: Half.2, which got here out the identical day as From Zero. Nonetheless, No. 2 is the very best a rock album has charted in 2024, so it is an unimaginable achievement nonetheless.
These chart accolades are additionally a primary for Armstrong.
“That is so insane, thanks a lot,” the singer mentioned in a clip with Mike Shinoda after they discovered the report went No. 1 within the U.Okay.
“Thanks so f–king a lot. That is so surreal… It is my first No. 1 so I am freaking out clearly.”
Shinoda chimed in, “I do not know what our final No. 1 was, however it was a really very long time in the past. That is very cool. It is a large deal to all of us.”
See the clip under.
Seven years after the loss of life of Chester Bennington, Linkin Park began teasing their return in late August. In early September, the rockers launched “The Vacancy Machine,” introduced From Zero and a few reveals all whereas taking part in an intimate efficiency in Los Angeles and revealing Armstrong as their new singer.
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It was quite a bit to absorb suddenly,and followers initially appeared fairly cut up on their resolution to return again as Linkin Park. However as they are saying, time heals all wounds and it is apparent that a lot of the world was happy with their reunion and with From Zero.
Congrats to Linkin Park, and take a look at their 2025 tour dates at this location.
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