Watch: Linkin Park Unveils "Heavy Is the Crown" as 2024 League of Legends World Championship Anthem
- by Adam Bailey
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New single, sold-out shows, and a highly anticipated album signal a powerful new era for the band.
Linkin Park has unleashed their latest single, "Heavy Is The Crown," which has been announced as the official anthem for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship. The track is already creating waves, quickly climbing to the #1 trending spot on YouTube, and marking the band’s first collaboration with Riot Games. Known for their fusion of high-energy rock and powerful lyrics, Linkin Park’s latest anthem is a natural fit for the world of competitive gaming.
In addition to the release of the new single, the band is in full swing on their From Zero World Tour. Following a series of sold-out arena shows, Linkin Park has added three new stadium dates for 2024 in Paris, Dallas, and São Paulo. Pre-sales for LP Underground members begin today, with general ticket sales starting on September 27.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. "Heavy Is The Crown" follows the band's previous single, "The Emptiness Machine," which debuted earlier this year to widespread acclaim. The song topped charts globally, hitting #1 on both the Billboard Alternative and Rock Airplay charts. In just weeks, it amassed 95 million streams on Spotify and over 28 million YouTube views. Their comeback performance of "The Emptiness Machine" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon only added to the momentum, as fans and critics alike praised their return to form.
As Linkin Park prepares for the November 15 release of their first new album in seven years, From Zero, the band continues to prove that they remain a driving force in the rock world. The upcoming album promises to blend the raw energy of their earlier work with a fresh and dynamic sound that looks to the future.
Critics have hailed this new chapter for Linkin Park. The New York Times described "The Emptiness Machine" as “bombastic,” noting that the band has returned with a sound that feels both familiar and revitalized. Billboard echoed this sentiment, applauding From Zero as a project that "pulsates with renewed energy," making it one of the most anticipated rock albums of the year.
With sold-out shows, chart-topping hits, and their eighth studio album on the horizon, Linkin Park’s 2024 is shaping up to be their biggest year yet.
From Zero World Tour 2024 Dates:
- September 24, 2024 | The O2 - London, UK
- September 28, 2024 | INSPIRE Arena - Seoul, South Korea
- November 3, 2024 | La Defense Arena - Paris, France (NEW DATE)
- November 8, 2024 | Globe Life Field - Dallas, TX (NEW DATE)
- November 11, 2024 | Coliseo Medplus - Bogota, Colombia
- November 15, 2024 | Allianz Park - São Paulo, Brazil (NEW DATE)
From Zero Tracklist:
- From Zero (Intro)
- The Emptiness Machine
- Cut The Bridge
- Heavy Is The Crown
- Over Each Other
- Casualty
- Overflow
- Two Faced
- Stained
- IGYEIH
- Good Things Go
The new Linkin Park era has officially begun, and the world is ready for it. Pre-orders for From Zero are now live via Warner Records.
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