have launched a 100-hour countdown timer on their and social media accounts – sparking speculation about what the band are set to announce. The website URL has also been updated to include the symbol ‘ø’ – which is also the title of the YouTube video hosting the countdown timer. The timer is due to hit zero on Wednesday, August 28.
Welcome to Rockville festival's Instagram page also posted the countdown timer, but the post has since been removed. This led some to believe Linkin Park's surviving members would perform at the Florida, USA, event in May of next year. Earlier this year, tour with a new lead vocalist for 2025.
There was also strong suggestions that to replace the late Chester Bennington. The band's booking agency, WME, was said to be looking at offers for a potential tour and festival headline dates featuring band members , Brad Delson and Dave Farrell. Barring a tribute performance in Bennington's memory, Linkin Park have not performed since his death.
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