Linkin Park Tease Announcement For Wednesday Amid Reunion Rumors

Among other big reunions rumored to be announced this week, Linkin Park are teasing a big announcement for Wednesday and it could very well be a reunion announcement with a new vocalist. The alt-rock outfit has posted a countdown on their website which is scheduled to end on Wednesday, August 28th, and the Danny Wimmer festival ‘Welcome to Rockville’ has also shared the same post, indicating that a Linkin Park reunion could be making an appearance at the Danny Wimmer festival circuit next year.

Rumors of a Linkin Park reunion have been simmering throughout 2024, and it’s been reported that booking agency WME is currently taking offers for a Linkin Park reunion tour and festival appearances for 2025. The alleged reunion is rumored to feature original members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Dave Farrell, alongside a new female vocalist taking the place of the late Chester Bennington. Rumors began circulated that Linkin Park was in the search for a new vocalist back in March, after comments from Orgy’s Jay Gordon in an interview with Wired In The Empire. Gordon stated that Linkin Park were “still going for it,” adding “It’s going to be tough without Chester, but we’ll see. I hear they got a girl singer now. That’s what I heard.”

Following Gordon’s viral interview he retracted his comments and stated, “with regards to this Linkin Park singer thing. I know nothing about any of that.”

However, recently Billboard has reported that they’ve been told from a source that the band is in search of a female vocalist for a reunion tour slated for 2025. Additionally, it was rumored that Evanescence singer Amy Lee was being eyed to front the band’s reunion lineup, however, she shot down any claims stating in an interview, “That is an incredible compliment, have not heard that. No, I have not been contacted by [Linkin Park] or anything like that. But [I’m a] huge fan feel like our worlds, our fanbases are a lot of the same people.” Regardless if Lee isn’t the alleged new vocalist, Evanescence and Linkin Park would certainly make for a solid tour package if this reunion ends up being true.

While nothing is confirmed yet about a Linkin Park reunion, it’s worth noting that when rumors or ‘sources’ begin circulating around reunions, and more specifically when it’s rumored that reputable booking agencies are taking offers, it’s usually a promising sign that a reunion is actually in the works. Take Pantera for instance. Back in 2022 rumors and reports began circulated that the iconic metal outfit was taking tour offers and being booked for reunion shows in 2023, all of which turned out to be true.

Come Wednesday, all these Linkin Park reunion rumors will either be put to rest or made true, as whatever the band is teasing with their ambitious countdown will be revealed.