Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley responds to rumours he’s joining reunited Linkin Park (…and Oasis)

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Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley has responded to growing rumours that he’s set to be the new Linkin Park frontman… or part of the new Oasis lineup.Speculation began yesterday (August 26), after Sum 41 urged their fans on social media to “tune in” this Wednesday morning (August 28) local PST time in the US for a “Deryck Whibley announcement”.The post came only two days after Linkin Park also shared a mysterious countdown video on their social media accounts, leading to excitement from fans online who presumed the two announcements may be linked.

One wrote: “Holy fuckin shit hes the new Linkin Park singer” while another added: “Don’t tell me Deryck is LP’s new singer.”Another even joked: “Is Deryck joining Oasis?” following the band’s cryptic announcement on Sunday (August 25) at the end of Liam Gallagher’s set at Reading, and subsequent revelation that they’ll be reuniting for a string of UK and Ireland tour dates.Now, Whibley has taken to Instagram to dispel the rumours.

In a post shared today (August 27), the frontman wrote: “It’s been brought to my attention that many people think I could be joining a reuniting band.

But I just want to say, despite popular belief, I am not joining Oasis…. or Linkin Park. or any other band for that matter.”He went on to say that he has his own “tour and book” announcement that he will now be moving to the end of the week.“I do look forward to seeing whatever both these amazing bands do in the future,” he continued.A post shared by Deryck Whibley (@deryckwhibley)It wouldn’t be the first time the two bands have crossed paths.