Is Linkin Park Touring Again in 2025 with New Female Lead Singer?

Is Linkin Park Really Starting Over or Just Stirring Up the Past?

Hold onto your band tees, folks—Linkin Park might be heading back to the stage in 2025, but with a twist that’s got everyone talking and me, well, slightly raising an eyebrow. There’s chatter about them bringing a female vocalist into the fray to fill the void left by the late, great Chester Bennington. Now, isn’t that a plot twist?

Word on the street (and by street, I mean Billboard and some loose-lipped musicians) is that the band is seriously considering this idea, with big-time agency WME already fielding offers for what could be a blockbuster tour and some headlining festival spots. But here’s the kicker—this mystery woman hasn’t been revealed yet. Cue the wild fan theories and dream line-ups that probably include everyone from Amy Lee to your talented shower-singing aunt.

But let’s hit pause for a second—should they really just slap a new face on the band and hit the road? Chester’s shoes are pretty big to fill, and not just because of his vocal range. His emotional intensity was the soul of Linkin Park, something not just any vocalist can replicate, female or otherwise.

Last I checked, Jay Gordon from Orgy spilled the beans earlier about this whole affair, mentioning a female vocalist before quickly retracting his statement when it went viral. That’s got to make you wonder about the stability of this whole plan. And speaking of Amy Lee, even she joked about stepping in—if only she weren’t already swamped with her own gothic rock empire.

So, here we are, with Linkin Park potentially on the verge of a comeback or a setup for a fall. It begs the question: Why not just start fresh with a new name and a clean slate? It’s hard enough to capture lightning in a bottle once, let alone twice, and especially without one of the original storm-bringers. Of course, if this is only a reunion tour and not a full-on restart of the band, then it may not be as big a deal.

However, is this reunion a heartfelt encore or just a play for the nostalgia bucks? Only time will tell if this rumored femme fatale can vibe with the legacy of a band that’s been as much about raw emotion as it is about those nu-metal riffs. Until then, we’ll keep our eyes peeled and our playlists ready.

Earlier in the year, Linkin Park released a greatest hits compilation titled Papercuts, featuring an unreleased track “Friendly Fire” with vocals by Chester Bennington. The song quickly rose to the top of the US Rock and Alternative Airplay chart to hit #1.