Linkin Park reportedly planning 2025 tour with new female vocalist
nme.comLinkin Park are reportedly planning a 2025 tour and potentially looking to recruit a female vocalist to succeed late frontman Chester Bennington.The band have been on hiatus ever since the death of Bennington in 2017, who took his own life aged 41.However, according to reports from Billboard, the band’s booking agency WME are now taking offers for concerts and festivals featuring Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Dave Farrell.
Though it’s unclear who will succeed Bennington, a source has apparently told Billboard that the band are looking for a female vocalist for their reunion.The news follows a rumour sparked by Orgy’s Jay Gordon, who said he “heard” that Linkin Park “had a girl singer now” back in March.
He later issued a statement clarifying his comments, writing: “With regards to this Linkin Park singer thing,” he wrote. “I know nothing about any of that.
People sure do love to take my words out of context. I love those guys and wish them the best.”NME have approached Linkin Park’s representatives for comment.Since Bennington’s death, there have been some discussions on how to continue the band.
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