Linkin Park address founding drummer Rob Bourdon’s departure
nme.comLinkin Park have addressed the departure of founding member and drummer Rob Bourdon – see what they had to say below.Late last night (September 5), Linkin Park announced their comeback through a livestream event where they performed with two new members: vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.They also announced a new album ‘From Zero’, shared a new single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ and announced short world tour beginning this month.
It marks their first new music since the death of Chester Bennington in 2017.In a chat with Billboard regarding their comeback, Mike Shinoda noted that Bourdon – who had founded the band with him and guitarist Brad Delson – had decided to depart the band.Shinoda explained: “Rob had said to us at a point, I guess it was a few years ago now, that he wanted to put some distance between himself and the band.
And we understood that — it was already apparent. He was starting to just show up less, be in less contact, and I know the fans noticed it too.
The ‘Hybrid Theory’ re-release and ‘Papercuts’ release, he didn’t show up for anything. So for me, as a friend, that was sad, but at the same time, I want him to do whatever makes him happy, and obviously everybody wishes him the best.”In his place on the drum throne now is acclaimed songwriter and musician Colin Brittain, who has in the park worked with the likes of G Flip, Illenium and One OK Rock.
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