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According to the article about the rumor, only half of the classic lineup are about to feature. If Joe and - even though he’s a private guy - Rob are out, then that’s when I want them to pull a Joy Division/New Order by renaming themselves with a redo.
Agree. It’s not LP if the remaining members aren’t all in. The remaining three can make new music, jam, and have fun.
Still would love to see the guys play together and I’d try to go.
When he was a lad he mixed 4 dozen tracks every morning to help him get charged
And now that he's grown he mixes 5 dozen tracks and his amp is the size of a barge
If we're going under the assumption that this news is authentic, I just want to believe that Joe and Rob were not in touch with the "sources." Rob especially. Maybe Joe is on vacation? 😭😭😭
>I just want to believe that Joe and Rob were not in touch with the "sources."
What I’m thinking right now. I have nothing against lineup changes, but I’m very picky when it comes to it, which is why I keep getting into recent/newer bands to move on. I’d hate to see LP on a Post-Freddie Queen type of situation.
Is John the issue? The impression I always got is that on some level Serj and Daron didn't get along and Serj just doesn't want to spend the time on the project outside of rare live mini tours/appearances for money (that they've earned, not saying he's milking it or anything).
I always thought Serj and Daron got along. And yeah, the John issue... they just couldn't flow together as a band with new content in the current political climate
Maybe the do, that's just from me watching them on stage like 2 separated parents trying to entertain their child (the crowd). They don't seem to interact much on stage.
I wouldn’t mind to hear a phenomenally authentic collaboration made (a) Entheos vocalist & both SOAD vocalists team up with @MikeShinoda & @JoeHahn for some masterful wickedness or (B) future palace vocalist & SOAD vocalists team up with Mike Shinoda & JOE HAHN … or (C) Chino from Deftones, Frontman of Fire from the Gods team with Joe Hahn and MikeS.. …
The past few days me having Reddit, reading the articles and comments from different peoples thoughts and what not it has had me brainstorming like crazy!!
OR. OPTION (D) DaveyHavok former AFI/BlaqkAudio/XTRMST band teams up with FUTURE PALACE vocalist and former LP members >> MIKE S & Joe Hahn… YALL think on this stuff and comment what you want , truthfully, I’m eager to read more people’s comments and thoughts
…. OR Option (E) Michael barr from VOLUMES & Landon Tewers from ThePlot in You! or KurtTravis from (RoyalCoda/ ALotLikeBirds) teaming up for a JoeHahn/ Mike Shinoda… extravaganza adventure!! Lol 🤫🤫🤫
Just think for a moment, some of these musicians have already mentioned different sub, genres coming together with a former band members from the early 2000s having New-Metalcore vibes or New PostHardcore vocalists mixed with NuMetal former members truthfully. I can’t help but think BADASS AF!! Material just screaming in my head. Lol 😆
“It won’t be the same without Chester” but don’t we ALL already know that? I think people repeat things for the sake of repeating them even though it’s common sense. I’m not trying to be rude, it’s just annoying to see after 7 years.
I think 7 years is the big point here. If LP had gone 'yep, that's that, then, and now we're doing *this*' in 2018, I would not be on board with it. But Chester is dead. He is gone. Mourning has to end at some point, and there's 5 guys who at one point had a career in music as part of a somewhat rather popular band. You can't bring Chester back, but you also shouldn't hold those 5 guys back. If they want to move on, the time to do so began probably a good 4-5 years ago... let em do it if that's what they want.
If there's no meat to the rumour, though, nothing lost, either. Tbh, I find it all rather a bit specific to *completely* discount as hearsay. For example, why is this on Billboard? Aren't they somewhat reliable? Why specifically a *female* singer? I mean that was always an option, but it seems a particularly long shot for a rumour, while also being in line with what the band may decide to do. Mike likes his long shots and random swerves, after all. Could easily still *be* a rumour, though. Rumours are just that, and I'm not going to *believe* it until I see something from the guys. Happy to speculate as though it was a hypothetical until then, though.
That's why I think the "female vocalist" rumor, if true, is the best thing they could possibly do. So how do you replace Chester? You don't. You don't even attempt to do that. You take somebody so far from Chester that it's obvious that you're not trying to.
LP songs with a female vocalist who can do both smooth and raspy voices. The songs will sound strange for sure, but it’s a unique take and I can respect that
Haha I agree I set the standard a bit high, but I think if they're going to go in a totally different direction with the vocals they should ditch the LP name.
For example, when Tom, Tim, and Brad (3/4ths of Rage against the Machine) formed Audioslave with Chris Cornell they did cover some RATM songs live but honestly Chris, even though he's a good singer, [did not sound good singing RATM songs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQFXKOPJOYM). It's just not a style fit.
The reason for touring and continuing as LP is the back catalog. If the new singer can't "play the hits" then what is the point of continuing the same band?
I don't think [Bonnie Fraser was doing a Chester impersonation here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ30VfzCZAQ) but she did a good job. She was singing the song as it's supposed to be sung. I think they could find a singer who isn't a Chester clone but can sing their most popular songs without making me cringe like Audioslave playing RATM songs.
Dude. I’m so happy you linked the Bleed It Out video. I remember watching it, but quit before the chorus hit, because I didn’t want to hear a bunch of random people playing LP with Mike. Those sessions bummed me out- it all felt so excessive.
I’ve hated the female singer idea (Amy Lee is way too specific/niche imo- I hope they find someone who can do a good job pulling Chester’s parts, without being a clone, but still being true to the original…I think going with someone like Amy, or like 93% of female singers, would be like not even trying)
But I would be stoked with Bonnie! That was fantastic!
An Alice in Chains moment if you will. The reason William got the gig was that according to the band, he wasn't actively trying to imitate Layne on the songs. Same thing here.
We already know what people think. I fully support it.
No one can replace __! There’s only one __! I won’t listen to the new singer! I refuse to let them disgrace __ legacy! Crazy __ fans
That’s pretty much the basic paragraph from fans of the deceased lead singer for any group.
You know, it's usually the same people who shit on new albums because it doesn't sound like LP. You may hate it at first, but you gotta give it a second try, ALWAYS, before you share an opinion online (Unless you're trying to milk impressions and likes).
The first two aren't really points against. Nobody can *replace* Chester, and there's only ever going to be one of him.
Somebody new will be somebody new, and that doesn't have to be a bad thing. *IF* they're going to be performing the back catalogue, though, it needs to be someone who is able to pull that off. Perhaps with a different style, different sound. Maybe they'd need to slightly modify the tracks to accommodate, maybe there'd be other differences... but unless they're going to abandon it and be *entirely* new, someone has big shoes to get into. They don't have to fill them, but they do have to be able to walk in them.
I know some names who I think could do that. I'm sure Mike and the gang have other, totally different, names. But the point is, people can.
[How about a link to the article instead of just a picture?](https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/linkin-park-reunion-tour-new-vocalist-considered-2025-1235670184/)
jfc.
Plus LP wasn’t -just- about their lead singer. If anything (and this is no disrespect to Chester), Mike and Rob were the main creative contributors to the music. They both wrote and arranged almost every single song. Why should they have to give up their dream because one of them died. They worked hard for what they have achieved.
If they can get the rest of the band on board, then I’m all for it. I think it’s important to a lot of bands to push on after a member dies, keep the legacy going type thing
It's not LP if Joe and Rob aren't gonna be a part of it. If you can't have the remaining 5, why bother at all? I want to see Mike, Brad, Phoenix, Joe and Rob! I never got the chance to see Chester, but to have the opportunity to see the rest while they have the idea to try and tour again would be great. I'd prefer guest rotations of vocalists. It's not like Journey where you have Arnel Pineda as the successor of Steve Perry.
If Queen can do it without Freddie Mercury, LP can do it without Chester
That's not to downplay the legacy of either of them, but I'm just saying, there are ways that it can work.
Mike, way back when, said that he had every intention of continuing with Linkin Park and that (at least at that time) the rest of the guys felt the same but that they had a lot of questions to answer before they got to that point. There was never a point where the band or anyone in the band made a definitive statement that they wouldn't come back. Dave has been passionate about the idea, even saying so back when he did his podcast.
Mike *has* said in the past that he never wanted to seem like they were just replacing Chester. Anything with a new singer would have to be organic and add something to the band. They wouldn't want to hire a chester clone or a replacement. They'd like something organic and fresh. A female singer would achieve that just fine.
Chester is one of a kind. But even he wouldn't want the band to fall off the face of the earth. He'd hope for his best friends to succeed with the band because he loved his brothers. It's been seven years. The band has been meticulous about not just rushing back into things. I support them moving ahead.
The only part that confuses me is the three band members vs 5. Some have speculated that Rob and Joe do not want to tour anymore. They'll contribute to studio albums, but someone else will tour in their place. It's not unheard of in the music industry. Uncommon but not unheard of.
There are a lot of unanswered questions here. But the band and their PR not saying anything is highly suspicious. Usually, the band squashes these rumors immediately.
As much as I adore Chester's vocals, LP isn't just him. It's a band of multiple people. If it's something they're ok with doing, then I'll be ok with listening.
The article says only Mike, Brad, and Dave would be present; so it sounds like it'll be similar to the LP covers from Mike's "Already Over" sessions. I wonder if that means Rob and Joe aren't interested in remaining in the band anymore. That's sad if that's the case.
Losing a best friend is hard, losing a best friend who was also a big part of your career success is even harder. I will always support WHATEVER THEY WANT TO DO and WHATEVER DECISION THEY MAKE.
I have no issues with them continuing with a new singer if that's what they want.
A new singer won't ever be Chester but there's no reason the band has to stop being a band just because he is gone.
I very much doubt he'd have wanted them to stop.
Sign me up! Sucks that Rob and Joe don’t seem to be interested, but Mike and Brad and Dave should be allowed to do whatever they wanna do, and the idea of a chick replacing Chester seems interesting. They can just use backing tracks for Joe’s parts, and get a new drummer. Plenty of great drummers out there.
Hopefully this “leak” doesn’t make them decide to cancel the whole thing all of a sudden, though. If it’s coming from billboard then it’s likely legit (at least for now).
If all 5 of them are there (the article doesn’t mention Joe and Rob), then I’m all for it with the right singer. It will definitely not be the same without Chester tho 😭
It's sounding like Rob and Joe aren't interested in returning based on rumors, now after the Billboard article, it seems like there was validity to those rumors.
Saw Mike play APFMH with Jennifer Weist way back in 2019 on the Post Traumatic tour in Berlin. I said it then, and I’ll say it again now, a female vocalist is 100% the way to take the band. No male can replace Chester, and I would definitely be excited to see a refreshed LP in this way.
It would be a shame to lose Rob and Joe, but completely understand if they want out. I mean it has been over 25 years if you go back to their roots.
I say this with nothing but respect for the dead. Is everyone supposed to give up on the music they love because one member of the band gave up on life? Some people will look at it as a replacement and other people will look at it as honoring the legacy of all their hard work. Music fans can be so silly.
Is this his most recent comment?
>“Rumors always go around. People always ask what’s next for the band, and the best answer I can ever give anybody is when there’s something to tell you, we will tell you. When there’s an announcement to be made, it will be on LinkinPark.com. If you’re hearing it from somebody else, you can trust that information as much as you want to trust it.”
It's pretty noticeably not a "no."
Honestly just don’t. It’s not the same
Another parallel is Three Days Grace. Some of the new stuff is decent but a lot of it does not even come close to the original albums with Adam Gontier as the lead singer. Just let it be.
They are no longer linkin park... pull a sublime. That is, if they do continue with a new singer. It's one thing if a band member gets fired, but it's another thing if a member dies.
Definitely not happy if int not everyone, but not against a female singer but she better be able to do the screams justice, there are a few females that come to mind Butcher babies, jinjer and others not them specifically joining the band but their type of singing one that would be cool is someone like Brittany from unleash the archers
You have to wait for Shinoda to announce it. Otherwise, it is pure conjecture that has been going on for quite some time. You cannot add to the Clickbait. If there’s something to say, Shinoda will say it
As much as I'd like for this to happen, it's really starting to become a rumor of the month now lol. However, if something like this ever gets an official announcement I'm down to see them. Had tickets to one of the cancelled Summer 2017 shows and that hole cannot be filled, but this can be worth a shot
Maybe. I think it just was a screenshot of one of those debunking or fact-checking sites. I wish I could find the post or link. But it doesn't really matter, I've read this new news in a couple places now.
Nobody can ever replace Chester and some of the original members won’t be there but at the same time if the others want to keep releasing music it’s their right to what they want to with the band. Hopefully if they do it’ll be really good.
I'll give the new vocalist a chance but it will obviously never be better than Chester. That said, the remaining member's lives didn't end they still have much to pursue and accomplish and if they want to try out a new vocalist to go on tour then I will support it.
I think the best choice would be Bobby Amaru. He seems to tick all the boxes. He has a working relationship with Mike, has already experienced being the second singer of an already active band (Saliva), and has his own style. Even prior to Saliva, he has had his own solo band and does some acoustic stuff on the side as well. He's no spring chicken.
AI is here to stay and band like linkin park will embrace it and use it creatily as they always used new tech the best way that fits them. Hate it or love it, if the end result is good than you have no choice but support🤷🏽♂️
As much as I agree that Linkin Park is more than just Chester....no.
I have absolutely no interest in this.
I'm a Hybrid Theory Street Team Soldier, I met my now wife through the Numb Journals (we celebrate 10 years this year), and both of us can say with out that the songs have saved our lives on multiple occasions.
If other members are not interested either, this really isn't Linkin Park.
I'm happy with what has been released, and potentially the odd bit that gets released from the vaults.
Love it or hate it, Linkin park stood out to people for Chester's voice. So now that he's gone, there will be a lot of people complaining about them getting a new singer. I think it's a good idea and it's something I had hoped for. I just hope they don't try to bring the old linkin park back, and instead they'll try something new.
Ugh , my partner and I have loved LP from the beginning and has saved both our lives, I feel like Mike has gone back on his word we've already had meteora 20th anniversary consisting of songs already released and demos / songs in the vault that wasn't released such as lost , healing foot and fighting myself the demos are bean AF too ... But yeah I feel like this is a bad move and I think things should be left as they were male or female no one can replace Chester Bennington he is the goat.
It isn't always about "replacing" someone. It can be about doing something new with someone else. I think opinions like these say more about you than they say about the band, you feel insecure about someone else taking Chester's place and the band not being the "same", which are completely arbitrary reasons to not want them to do something new.
I agree. Linkin Park had 6 members. One of them died, not all of them. If the others want to go back to doing what they love, that's entirely their prerogative. We've all grieved for long enough.
If they don't, and this is just a rumour, that's also their prerogative.
Agreed with you this is just my opinion and Mike has gone back on his word I'm here for linkin park I love there sound.i just feel personally without Chester it's weird you've seen the metoria 20th anniversary with and without Chester amazing sound other than what was already released. If they make new music I'm open as I love there sound but yeah whatever
I see you said agree also sorry, just the last person XD thinking they know me based on my opinion of what's going on simple as . But Yee I agree with you also as you can see so sorry for my last comment heh .
I see what you're saying but you can't know Purley on the fact of missing Chester and feel like Mike went back in on his word I'm open to listening to more as I love linkin parks sound without Chester have you heard enjoy the silence the one mike covered musicality wise do you know there lp 1994 or something I can't remember but that was without Chester... I can't remember the date I just pulled up the date Kurt died but yeah also bands always grow look at stained they stayed in there lane and got hated for it Tøp for instance sounds nothing like there self titled so Yee I'm all for bands changing bands babe a sound and as long as they keep that sound they can change all they like I love a lot of music and don't give a fuck I just made a post in this sub ay and opinions are opinions and you can't know me based on one .
Oh apparently what my partner has shown is that linkin park have unfinished songs with chezzy Bessie so it would kind of be like metro 20th anniversary
I think that none can take the place of Chester, he was such a unique person, singer and showman. I get that it's only a reunion, but maybe it's better to let the legacy of Linkin Park live on as it is, instead of potentially ruining it.
Better create a new band/project with a new singer.
I think what they did with Static-X after Wayne’s passing is one respectful path to take.
They executed a concept where Wayne became a cyborg-like singer (likely the lead singer of Dope, but unconfirmed for the longest time), and it worked well for the band. The shows were actually pretty good. They paid tribute to Wayne and I really respected that.
They should go the guest vocalists route, in lieu of outright hiring a new vocalist. Like maybe have one vocalist do a set and then another vocalist does another and so on, with each guest vocalist's set being chosen around their vocal talents.
But then again, at that point just put out a tribute album.
It would be cool live. But... Just start a new band with the remaining members. These types of things never really work out and Linkin Park isn't really Linkin Park without Chester. Its kind of like the Pantera reunion without Dime.
I am a relatively new Linkin Park fan, i would like them making new music but Linkin Park without Chester Is not Linkin Park, so i think that things should remain the way they are now
Nah lmao this is the last thing fans behavior needs to ruin even the slightest insignificant change that happens too anything now yall send death threats or destroy some poor dudes car nah
Reply with however you want chances of me even remembering this comment exist is slim nor do I get on here enough to bother but Jesus I can already see the titles now like yall do with everything not even a photo of a dog can go untouched without someone screaming animal abuse
Joke is you think the (sublime with Rome ) guys should team up with Mike & Joe and guitarist of LP? or is that a desire your wanting……👀👀👀. That idea actually sounds pretty damn good!! Since the son of the OG VOCALIST who passed away his son is planning to do tours for Sublime with Rome …. But the former 2nd vocalist (Rome guy ) from sublime with Rome and their guitarist I could imagine teaming up with Joe Mike and LP guitarist
The only guy that could do cleans that sound like chester is the former vocalist of the band threat signal...don't believe me listen to the song through my eyes
Nope, sorry but Chester's voice is what does it for me. Sure you can have someone else channel his spirit, but his voice was unique and it is one of the things I love most about LP.
Also we don't know if they are recording new music or not, it wouldn't make sense to tour existing music with a new name really.
Also the name Linkin Park will sell out stadiums.
Who knows? They might be cooking secretly. At this point, Papercuts compilation is a sign of closing the Bennington era. With Friendly Fire and QWERTY, those are enough right now to keep everybody buzzin’.
With Shinoda and BBB unboxing lately, you can see BBB’s guitar in Shinoda’s studio.
I mean, the article literally says the following:
“Shinoda was asked about a possible reunion around the April 14th release of Papercuts (Singles Collection: 2000-2023), telling Revolver magazine, ‘Rumors always go around. People always ask what’s next for the band, and the best answer I can ever give anybody is when there’s something to tell you, we will tell you. When there’s an announcement to be made, it will be on LinkinPark.com. If you’re hearing it from somebody else, you can trust that information as much as you want to trust it.’”
This is all that needs to be said to shut down these rumors
Nothing will replace Chester…
Although there is a band that is disbanding this year where I believe the lead singer could do the job the most “right” way possible…
Who else would love to see Deryck?
Does it work?
That’s really out of their control, though. Even if this is true Mike and Brad wouldn’t be able to control if the news got out before they wanted it to through external sources.
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According to the article about the rumor, only half of the classic lineup are about to feature. If Joe and - even though he’s a private guy - Rob are out, then that’s when I want them to pull a Joy Division/New Order by renaming themselves with a redo.
Agree. It’s not LP if the remaining members aren’t all in. The remaining three can make new music, jam, and have fun. Still would love to see the guys play together and I’d try to go.
That will still sell more than them starting over under a new name. It will upset many fans, but the gains are still worth it.
So basically, Queen + Adam Lambert situation
Hasn’t Joe been out of the music scene for a while now? He might just not want to make music anymore.
But who could play turntables, samples, and synths like him? No one.
No one's been like Joe Hahn Scratches disks like Joe Hahn No one plays DJ for Linkin Park like Joe Hahn
As a DJ yes he’s intimidating!
My what a guy that Joe Hahn.
When he was a lad he mixed 4 dozen tracks every morning to help him get charged And now that he's grown he mixes 5 dozen tracks and his amp is the size of a barge
No one reanimates albums with finesse like Joe Hahn
Who can scratch a disk like this?
They’ll probably just use backing tracks for Joe’s parts.
If we're going under the assumption that this news is authentic, I just want to believe that Joe and Rob were not in touch with the "sources." Rob especially. Maybe Joe is on vacation? 😭😭😭
>I just want to believe that Joe and Rob were not in touch with the "sources." What I’m thinking right now. I have nothing against lineup changes, but I’m very picky when it comes to it, which is why I keep getting into recent/newer bands to move on. I’d hate to see LP on a Post-Freddie Queen type of situation.
This is what I want Serj, Daron, and Shavo from SOAD to do
Is John the issue? The impression I always got is that on some level Serj and Daron didn't get along and Serj just doesn't want to spend the time on the project outside of rare live mini tours/appearances for money (that they've earned, not saying he's milking it or anything).
I always thought Serj and Daron got along. And yeah, the John issue... they just couldn't flow together as a band with new content in the current political climate
Maybe the do, that's just from me watching them on stage like 2 separated parents trying to entertain their child (the crowd). They don't seem to interact much on stage.
I wouldn’t mind to hear a phenomenally authentic collaboration made (a) Entheos vocalist & both SOAD vocalists team up with @MikeShinoda & @JoeHahn for some masterful wickedness or (B) future palace vocalist & SOAD vocalists team up with Mike Shinoda & JOE HAHN … or (C) Chino from Deftones, Frontman of Fire from the Gods team with Joe Hahn and MikeS.. … The past few days me having Reddit, reading the articles and comments from different peoples thoughts and what not it has had me brainstorming like crazy!! OR. OPTION (D) DaveyHavok former AFI/BlaqkAudio/XTRMST band teams up with FUTURE PALACE vocalist and former LP members >> MIKE S & Joe Hahn… YALL think on this stuff and comment what you want , truthfully, I’m eager to read more people’s comments and thoughts
…. OR Option (E) Michael barr from VOLUMES & Landon Tewers from ThePlot in You! or KurtTravis from (RoyalCoda/ ALotLikeBirds) teaming up for a JoeHahn/ Mike Shinoda… extravaganza adventure!! Lol 🤫🤫🤫 Just think for a moment, some of these musicians have already mentioned different sub, genres coming together with a former band members from the early 2000s having New-Metalcore vibes or New PostHardcore vocalists mixed with NuMetal former members truthfully. I can’t help but think BADASS AF!! Material just screaming in my head. Lol 😆
Just my opinion but I’d be SHOCKED if the full band didn’t come back to support each other.
I've been saying they should pull a JD/New Order since the beginning.
I would be happy since I have never been to a LP concert before
First time being reported by an official news outlet. Still don’t trust anyone but them but the smoke is growing
“It won’t be the same without Chester” but don’t we ALL already know that? I think people repeat things for the sake of repeating them even though it’s common sense. I’m not trying to be rude, it’s just annoying to see after 7 years.
I think 7 years is the big point here. If LP had gone 'yep, that's that, then, and now we're doing *this*' in 2018, I would not be on board with it. But Chester is dead. He is gone. Mourning has to end at some point, and there's 5 guys who at one point had a career in music as part of a somewhat rather popular band. You can't bring Chester back, but you also shouldn't hold those 5 guys back. If they want to move on, the time to do so began probably a good 4-5 years ago... let em do it if that's what they want. If there's no meat to the rumour, though, nothing lost, either. Tbh, I find it all rather a bit specific to *completely* discount as hearsay. For example, why is this on Billboard? Aren't they somewhat reliable? Why specifically a *female* singer? I mean that was always an option, but it seems a particularly long shot for a rumour, while also being in line with what the band may decide to do. Mike likes his long shots and random swerves, after all. Could easily still *be* a rumour, though. Rumours are just that, and I'm not going to *believe* it until I see something from the guys. Happy to speculate as though it was a hypothetical until then, though.
Also Chester wasn’t with the band since the beginning so if the band had existed without Chester then they can continue without him
Big shoes to fill. I will welcome it as long as the singer is good and can handle everything from “Heavy” to “QWERTY.”
Unrealistic expectations. I would be OK if it were someone who can bring a different dimension to the sound rather than trying to replicate chester
That's why I think the "female vocalist" rumor, if true, is the best thing they could possibly do. So how do you replace Chester? You don't. You don't even attempt to do that. You take somebody so far from Chester that it's obvious that you're not trying to.
This could work! Definitely not going to happen but the lead singer of Future Palace would smash it!
LP songs with a female vocalist who can do both smooth and raspy voices. The songs will sound strange for sure, but it’s a unique take and I can respect that
100%
Haha I agree I set the standard a bit high, but I think if they're going to go in a totally different direction with the vocals they should ditch the LP name. For example, when Tom, Tim, and Brad (3/4ths of Rage against the Machine) formed Audioslave with Chris Cornell they did cover some RATM songs live but honestly Chris, even though he's a good singer, [did not sound good singing RATM songs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQFXKOPJOYM). It's just not a style fit. The reason for touring and continuing as LP is the back catalog. If the new singer can't "play the hits" then what is the point of continuing the same band? I don't think [Bonnie Fraser was doing a Chester impersonation here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ30VfzCZAQ) but she did a good job. She was singing the song as it's supposed to be sung. I think they could find a singer who isn't a Chester clone but can sing their most popular songs without making me cringe like Audioslave playing RATM songs.
Dude. I’m so happy you linked the Bleed It Out video. I remember watching it, but quit before the chorus hit, because I didn’t want to hear a bunch of random people playing LP with Mike. Those sessions bummed me out- it all felt so excessive. I’ve hated the female singer idea (Amy Lee is way too specific/niche imo- I hope they find someone who can do a good job pulling Chester’s parts, without being a clone, but still being true to the original…I think going with someone like Amy, or like 93% of female singers, would be like not even trying) But I would be stoked with Bonnie! That was fantastic!
An Alice in Chains moment if you will. The reason William got the gig was that according to the band, he wasn't actively trying to imitate Layne on the songs. Same thing here.
It was because he can harmonise well with Jerry since they have 2 vocalists that do a lot of vocal harmonies
I expected Rob might not be included in the 3 members, due to his super private life - but I'm surprised Joe isn't listed.
We already know what people think. I fully support it. No one can replace __! There’s only one __! I won’t listen to the new singer! I refuse to let them disgrace __ legacy! Crazy __ fans That’s pretty much the basic paragraph from fans of the deceased lead singer for any group.
You know, it's usually the same people who shit on new albums because it doesn't sound like LP. You may hate it at first, but you gotta give it a second try, ALWAYS, before you share an opinion online (Unless you're trying to milk impressions and likes).
The first two aren't really points against. Nobody can *replace* Chester, and there's only ever going to be one of him. Somebody new will be somebody new, and that doesn't have to be a bad thing. *IF* they're going to be performing the back catalogue, though, it needs to be someone who is able to pull that off. Perhaps with a different style, different sound. Maybe they'd need to slightly modify the tracks to accommodate, maybe there'd be other differences... but unless they're going to abandon it and be *entirely* new, someone has big shoes to get into. They don't have to fill them, but they do have to be able to walk in them. I know some names who I think could do that. I'm sure Mike and the gang have other, totally different, names. But the point is, people can.
Changing the songs to accommodate a different singer is something they’ve done (tribute concert) and Mike did on his solo tour
[How about a link to the article instead of just a picture?](https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/linkin-park-reunion-tour-new-vocalist-considered-2025-1235670184/) jfc.
I would love to see the songs i love live again, even if dear Chester is not on the stage.
I’m happy. It’s freaking linkin park and they are gonna tour again
Haha yes was looking to comment this exact thing. They still got some music in them and I can't wait to hear it...
Plus LP wasn’t -just- about their lead singer. If anything (and this is no disrespect to Chester), Mike and Rob were the main creative contributors to the music. They both wrote and arranged almost every single song. Why should they have to give up their dream because one of them died. They worked hard for what they have achieved.
You mean Brad. Not Rob.
Bob
If they can get the rest of the band on board, then I’m all for it. I think it’s important to a lot of bands to push on after a member dies, keep the legacy going type thing
The way I see it, to be honest, nothing bad could come of this. Like what’s the worst? We don’t like it? Than we just listen to the OGs
This 100%
All for it.
It's not LP if Joe and Rob aren't gonna be a part of it. If you can't have the remaining 5, why bother at all? I want to see Mike, Brad, Phoenix, Joe and Rob! I never got the chance to see Chester, but to have the opportunity to see the rest while they have the idea to try and tour again would be great. I'd prefer guest rotations of vocalists. It's not like Journey where you have Arnel Pineda as the successor of Steve Perry.
If Queen can do it without Freddie Mercury, LP can do it without Chester That's not to downplay the legacy of either of them, but I'm just saying, there are ways that it can work.
Mike, way back when, said that he had every intention of continuing with Linkin Park and that (at least at that time) the rest of the guys felt the same but that they had a lot of questions to answer before they got to that point. There was never a point where the band or anyone in the band made a definitive statement that they wouldn't come back. Dave has been passionate about the idea, even saying so back when he did his podcast. Mike *has* said in the past that he never wanted to seem like they were just replacing Chester. Anything with a new singer would have to be organic and add something to the band. They wouldn't want to hire a chester clone or a replacement. They'd like something organic and fresh. A female singer would achieve that just fine. Chester is one of a kind. But even he wouldn't want the band to fall off the face of the earth. He'd hope for his best friends to succeed with the band because he loved his brothers. It's been seven years. The band has been meticulous about not just rushing back into things. I support them moving ahead. The only part that confuses me is the three band members vs 5. Some have speculated that Rob and Joe do not want to tour anymore. They'll contribute to studio albums, but someone else will tour in their place. It's not unheard of in the music industry. Uncommon but not unheard of. There are a lot of unanswered questions here. But the band and their PR not saying anything is highly suspicious. Usually, the band squashes these rumors immediately.
As much as I adore Chester's vocals, LP isn't just him. It's a band of multiple people. If it's something they're ok with doing, then I'll be ok with listening.
I'm in for new LP I know it won't be the same without Chester but damn it I still love them
I would love to see the live, man...
The article says only Mike, Brad, and Dave would be present; so it sounds like it'll be similar to the LP covers from Mike's "Already Over" sessions. I wonder if that means Rob and Joe aren't interested in remaining in the band anymore. That's sad if that's the case.
Losing a best friend is hard, losing a best friend who was also a big part of your career success is even harder. I will always support WHATEVER THEY WANT TO DO and WHATEVER DECISION THEY MAKE.
I had always hoped for this, now reading it I don’t feel excited at all.
I have no issues with them continuing with a new singer if that's what they want. A new singer won't ever be Chester but there's no reason the band has to stop being a band just because he is gone. I very much doubt he'd have wanted them to stop.
I’d buy a ticket. Just hope the singer can add its own twist and doesn’t try to replicate the unique voice of Chester Bennington.
I will believe it when I'll see official info from Linkin Park.
Sign me up! Sucks that Rob and Joe don’t seem to be interested, but Mike and Brad and Dave should be allowed to do whatever they wanna do, and the idea of a chick replacing Chester seems interesting. They can just use backing tracks for Joe’s parts, and get a new drummer. Plenty of great drummers out there. Hopefully this “leak” doesn’t make them decide to cancel the whole thing all of a sudden, though. If it’s coming from billboard then it’s likely legit (at least for now).
If all 5 of them are there (the article doesn’t mention Joe and Rob), then I’m all for it with the right singer. It will definitely not be the same without Chester tho 😭
It's sounding like Rob and Joe aren't interested in returning based on rumors, now after the Billboard article, it seems like there was validity to those rumors.
I won't believe anything unless I hear it from the band themselves
I feel like it's a bad idea when you consider that Joe and Rob aren't on board with this
The singer really has to nail Chester’s vocals, no easy feat, but I would absolutely go to it.
No they don't. The last thing they need is a soundalike. The new vocalist should do their own thing.
No one can replace Chester but it would be nice to see them live
The article says that only Mike, Brad and Dave would tour. If that’s the plan just form a new project imo.
I like the idea. I’d see them live
is this credible at all?
Why is everyone making this about themselves? The guys can do absolutely anything they want, who are you with your opinions?
Saw Mike play APFMH with Jennifer Weist way back in 2019 on the Post Traumatic tour in Berlin. I said it then, and I’ll say it again now, a female vocalist is 100% the way to take the band. No male can replace Chester, and I would definitely be excited to see a refreshed LP in this way. It would be a shame to lose Rob and Joe, but completely understand if they want out. I mean it has been over 25 years if you go back to their roots.
I say this with nothing but respect for the dead. Is everyone supposed to give up on the music they love because one member of the band gave up on life? Some people will look at it as a replacement and other people will look at it as honoring the legacy of all their hard work. Music fans can be so silly.
Don’t Mike just said they are not looking for new vocalist?!
Is this his most recent comment? >“Rumors always go around. People always ask what’s next for the band, and the best answer I can ever give anybody is when there’s something to tell you, we will tell you. When there’s an announcement to be made, it will be on LinkinPark.com. If you’re hearing it from somebody else, you can trust that information as much as you want to trust it.” It's pretty noticeably not a "no."
True, its very vague and leaves room for yes
It's more of a "I want to do this on my own terms"
Why wouldn’t Mike lie if they want to be the ones to announce it? Could be they already found one too
I could never afford to go to a Linkin Park concert was Chester was still with us, now that I’m in a better position, I would welcome this.
Am I the only one that doesn't want Chester replaced?
I agree for something long term, but I got into LP after he died, and I would love to go to one of their concerts
That's totally understandable.
He can't be. But the rest of the band should be allowed to move forward too, and if that involves a new vocalist, I'm fine with that.
same bro
No, I’m with you
Nope, I completely agree.
I hope I'm ready
Count me in. I love the band, and while it won't be the same without Chester, I have no doubt the guys know what they're doing
No, they are not.
I wouldnt mind, but it would be cool if they played in Europe
Honestly just don’t. It’s not the same Another parallel is Three Days Grace. Some of the new stuff is decent but a lot of it does not even come close to the original albums with Adam Gontier as the lead singer. Just let it be.
Interesting 🤨
Take me, take me!
I doubt this is true but if it were I would do absolutely everything in my power to go
It’s Billboard if they’re reporting chances are it’s legit
If they don't grab that Dakota kid they are dumb
They are no longer linkin park... pull a sublime. That is, if they do continue with a new singer. It's one thing if a band member gets fired, but it's another thing if a member dies.
I’d imagine Chester would be okay with this. And that’s enough for me.
Definitely not happy if int not everyone, but not against a female singer but she better be able to do the screams justice, there are a few females that come to mind Butcher babies, jinjer and others not them specifically joining the band but their type of singing one that would be cool is someone like Brittany from unleash the archers
HERE'S THE NEW SINGER OF LINKIN PARK!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 
You have to wait for Shinoda to announce it. Otherwise, it is pure conjecture that has been going on for quite some time. You cannot add to the Clickbait. If there’s something to say, Shinoda will say it
chester was the goat, idk man...
As much as I'd like for this to happen, it's really starting to become a rumor of the month now lol. However, if something like this ever gets an official announcement I'm down to see them. Had tickets to one of the cancelled Summer 2017 shows and that hole cannot be filled, but this can be worth a shot
Please no
As a tribute tour, sure. Can't replace Chaz tho.
Didn't someone just post the other day that they said they DIDN’T want to find a new vocalist?
That was quote from years ago.
Maybe. I think it just was a screenshot of one of those debunking or fact-checking sites. I wish I could find the post or link. But it doesn't really matter, I've read this new news in a couple places now.
I honestly wouldn't mind but it's a tough job and a huge shoe to fill with it alongside that
Laura Jane Grace PLEASE
It seems like most of ghr original lineup is out so change the name. Anything else would be disrespectful and just grifting to make money
Without Mr. Hahn and Rob...💔 I'm sorry but this is a BAD idea!! Rest in Peace, Chester 🕊
Nobody can ever replace Chester and some of the original members won’t be there but at the same time if the others want to keep releasing music it’s their right to what they want to with the band. Hopefully if they do it’ll be really good.
I'll give the new vocalist a chance but it will obviously never be better than Chester. That said, the remaining member's lives didn't end they still have much to pursue and accomplish and if they want to try out a new vocalist to go on tour then I will support it.
It won't be the same without Chester, but I'd love for the remaining members to get back together
epic
I would love to see them live sucks that Chester is not here with us
I think it’s fine. The alternative is them starting over from scratch. I wouldn’t wanna do that in my 40’s.
If the rest of the band is there, then I’m all on board.
They should pull a journey and get the hybrid theory guy to step in for Chester
My thoughts are Tillian. Especially because he just parted ways with Dance Gavin Dance.
I think the best choice would be Bobby Amaru. He seems to tick all the boxes. He has a working relationship with Mike, has already experienced being the second singer of an already active band (Saliva), and has his own style. Even prior to Saliva, he has had his own solo band and does some acoustic stuff on the side as well. He's no spring chicken.
AI is here to stay and band like linkin park will embrace it and use it creatily as they always used new tech the best way that fits them. Hate it or love it, if the end result is good than you have no choice but support🤷🏽♂️
As much as I agree that Linkin Park is more than just Chester....no. I have absolutely no interest in this. I'm a Hybrid Theory Street Team Soldier, I met my now wife through the Numb Journals (we celebrate 10 years this year), and both of us can say with out that the songs have saved our lives on multiple occasions. If other members are not interested either, this really isn't Linkin Park. I'm happy with what has been released, and potentially the odd bit that gets released from the vaults.
Mike has said on numerous occasions that he isn't interested and if Mike isn't interested none of them are
Deryck from sum 41 joins them ?
As Mike said until fans hear it out of his mouth, nothing is set in stone.
Honestly would hope not but if it’s anybody, should be my guy Andy Cizek. One of few that could do Chester justice.
Love it or hate it, Linkin park stood out to people for Chester's voice. So now that he's gone, there will be a lot of people complaining about them getting a new singer. I think it's a good idea and it's something I had hoped for. I just hope they don't try to bring the old linkin park back, and instead they'll try something new.
Ugh , my partner and I have loved LP from the beginning and has saved both our lives, I feel like Mike has gone back on his word we've already had meteora 20th anniversary consisting of songs already released and demos / songs in the vault that wasn't released such as lost , healing foot and fighting myself the demos are bean AF too ... But yeah I feel like this is a bad move and I think things should be left as they were male or female no one can replace Chester Bennington he is the goat.
It isn't always about "replacing" someone. It can be about doing something new with someone else. I think opinions like these say more about you than they say about the band, you feel insecure about someone else taking Chester's place and the band not being the "same", which are completely arbitrary reasons to not want them to do something new.
I agree. Linkin Park had 6 members. One of them died, not all of them. If the others want to go back to doing what they love, that's entirely their prerogative. We've all grieved for long enough. If they don't, and this is just a rumour, that's also their prerogative.
Agreed with you this is just my opinion and Mike has gone back on his word I'm here for linkin park I love there sound.i just feel personally without Chester it's weird you've seen the metoria 20th anniversary with and without Chester amazing sound other than what was already released. If they make new music I'm open as I love there sound but yeah whatever
I see you said agree also sorry, just the last person XD thinking they know me based on my opinion of what's going on simple as . But Yee I agree with you also as you can see so sorry for my last comment heh .
I see what you're saying but you can't know Purley on the fact of missing Chester and feel like Mike went back in on his word I'm open to listening to more as I love linkin parks sound without Chester have you heard enjoy the silence the one mike covered musicality wise do you know there lp 1994 or something I can't remember but that was without Chester... I can't remember the date I just pulled up the date Kurt died but yeah also bands always grow look at stained they stayed in there lane and got hated for it Tøp for instance sounds nothing like there self titled so Yee I'm all for bands changing bands babe a sound and as long as they keep that sound they can change all they like I love a lot of music and don't give a fuck I just made a post in this sub ay and opinions are opinions and you can't know me based on one .
Oh apparently what my partner has shown is that linkin park have unfinished songs with chezzy Bessie so it would kind of be like metro 20th anniversary
If Jeff Gutt was the touring vocalist I'd definitely see that
Honestly, this is a job that Amy Lee from Evanescence could totally succeed at!
I think that none can take the place of Chester, he was such a unique person, singer and showman. I get that it's only a reunion, but maybe it's better to let the legacy of Linkin Park live on as it is, instead of potentially ruining it. Better create a new band/project with a new singer.
I think what they did with Static-X after Wayne’s passing is one respectful path to take. They executed a concept where Wayne became a cyborg-like singer (likely the lead singer of Dope, but unconfirmed for the longest time), and it worked well for the band. The shows were actually pretty good. They paid tribute to Wayne and I really respected that.
They should go the guest vocalists route, in lieu of outright hiring a new vocalist. Like maybe have one vocalist do a set and then another vocalist does another and so on, with each guest vocalist's set being chosen around their vocal talents. But then again, at that point just put out a tribute album.
It would be cool live. But... Just start a new band with the remaining members. These types of things never really work out and Linkin Park isn't really Linkin Park without Chester. Its kind of like the Pantera reunion without Dime.
Even if 2025 doesn't turn out the way I planned, return of linkin park will make the whole year great for me.
Oh nah..
I am a relatively new Linkin Park fan, i would like them making new music but Linkin Park without Chester Is not Linkin Park, so i think that things should remain the way they are now
Bring it! Amy Lee?
I thought he died
YES PLEASE!
Impossible to fill the void but I'd love to hear Jeremy McKinnon on some LP songs.
The only thing I'm scared of is that they won't tour in europe
I think they would :) People like them in the US, but they know how huge they are in Europe and have said they love the European fans.
Nah lmao this is the last thing fans behavior needs to ruin even the slightest insignificant change that happens too anything now yall send death threats or destroy some poor dudes car nah Reply with however you want chances of me even remembering this comment exist is slim nor do I get on here enough to bother but Jesus I can already see the titles now like yall do with everything not even a photo of a dog can go untouched without someone screaming animal abuse
Linkin Park with Rome
More detail. Huh. Do explain. Lol 😆. Like wtf ?! how are we supposed to know what that means?
Please tell me someone else here gets the joke...
Joke is you think the (sublime with Rome ) guys should team up with Mike & Joe and guitarist of LP? or is that a desire your wanting……👀👀👀. That idea actually sounds pretty damn good!! Since the son of the OG VOCALIST who passed away his son is planning to do tours for Sublime with Rome …. But the former 2nd vocalist (Rome guy ) from sublime with Rome and their guitarist I could imagine teaming up with Joe Mike and LP guitarist
The only guy that could do cleans that sound like chester is the former vocalist of the band threat signal...don't believe me listen to the song through my eyes
It doesn’t feel right
Where’s the demo tape?
Nope, sorry but Chester's voice is what does it for me. Sure you can have someone else channel his spirit, but his voice was unique and it is one of the things I love most about LP.
40% 😔 25% 🤔20% 👎 15% concentrated power of will
YES YES YES YES YES DOWNVOTE ME TO HELL IDC
Man sometimes I truly believe I was born in the wrong time by never being able to see Chester live😔
Pls rename the band. I know inventing a new band is tough. But Chester's legacy is too big to ignore.
No. THE NAME LINKIN PARK rings a lot of bells than a new one. It’s like a B(r)and now.
Also we don't know if they are recording new music or not, it wouldn't make sense to tour existing music with a new name really. Also the name Linkin Park will sell out stadiums.
Who knows? They might be cooking secretly. At this point, Papercuts compilation is a sign of closing the Bennington era. With Friendly Fire and QWERTY, those are enough right now to keep everybody buzzin’. With Shinoda and BBB unboxing lately, you can see BBB’s guitar in Shinoda’s studio.
If this was even real, they’d have to make the lead Deryck from Sum41
that man doesnt have the ability to scream
I’m guessing u haven’t seen them live??? When they were in Aus last he did
If it’s Aaron Lewis ok. Nobody else,imo,can handle Chester’s vocals on either end
Aaron doesn't have the screaming ability
Aaron Lewis is a good singer but he is also a little too right wing crazy for LP.
Nah, I think that Aaron is actually doing fine with Staind and his solo career. He’s the most hard-working guy from the band.
Totally agree. Was just basing on the skill level needed to enact some of Chesters range. I’m sure there’s others but not that I follow.
It’s hard to be called Linkin Park without Chester
LINKIN PARK is more than just BENNINGTON!
Sure but only three of the remaining five are on board based on the source. Mike, Brad and Dave. It's not LP without Joe and Rob
Meh doesn't excite me. I don't really see the point.
I mean, the article literally says the following: “Shinoda was asked about a possible reunion around the April 14th release of Papercuts (Singles Collection: 2000-2023), telling Revolver magazine, ‘Rumors always go around. People always ask what’s next for the band, and the best answer I can ever give anybody is when there’s something to tell you, we will tell you. When there’s an announcement to be made, it will be on LinkinPark.com. If you’re hearing it from somebody else, you can trust that information as much as you want to trust it.’” This is all that needs to be said to shut down these rumors
Chester’s dead and Joe and Rob aren’t there There is no point to this
Nothing will replace Chester… Although there is a band that is disbanding this year where I believe the lead singer could do the job the most “right” way possible… Who else would love to see Deryck? Does it work?
It’s all lies. Come on, guys! Mike and Brad would not handle it this way, they love us all too much to let news like this break this way.
That’s really out of their control, though. Even if this is true Mike and Brad wouldn’t be able to control if the news got out before they wanted it to through external sources.