The only thing more exciting than a concert is a surprise concert, which is exactly what iconic Southern California rock band Linkin Park has just announced.
Earlier this week, the group—whose lead vocalist, Chester Bennington, died in 2017—posted a countdown on social media. When the timer reached the end, the band livestreamed a surprise concert featuring new co-lead Emily Armstrong. As fans are aware of, Linkin Park had gone on an indefinite hiatus following Bennington’s unfortunate passing (and a tribute show at the Hollywood Bowl shortly after).
In addition to the virtual performance, the band released a new single and music video; announced a new album, From Zero; and laid out plans to kick off an abbreviated world tour comprised of six shows that will kick off shockingly soon at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on September 11—sure to be one of the best upcoming concerts in L.A. and one of the best things to do in town this season.
Needless to say, folks are stoked about this all and can’t wait to snag some tickets to the performance. Here is everything we know about it
When is Linkin Park playing in L.A.?
Linkin Park will kick off its “From Zero” world tour at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on September 11. The proceeding tour stops include New York, Hamburg in Germany, London, Seoul and Bogota in Colombia.
How to get Linkin Park presale tickets
Presale tickets are currently available to Linkin Park Underground members right here, but you have a few more hours to prepare yourself to snag regular passes through Ticketmaster tomorrow, September 7, at 10am.
Who is Linkin Park’s lead singer now?
Back in 2017, the music world was shocked when Bennington died by suicide at the age of 41. Since then, the band went on a now seven-year-long hiatus, which makes the latest concert announcement a very big deal.
Armstrong, of local hard rock band Dead Sara, will officially take on Bennington’s spot as colead vocalist, joining longtime group members Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Phoenix and Mike Shinoda. A new drummer has also been announced: Colin Brittain.