In July 2017, he was discovered deceased at his Palos Verdes Estates, California, home. After that, the group took a break, but on August 24, 2024,
they changed their website to include an enigmatic countdown that is likely what brought us to the news of today. In addition, the rock group has announced a global tour.
Co-founder and main singer of Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda, released the following statement on their return and new chapter in their career:
“Before Linkin Park, our original band name was Xero. The title of this CD alludes to both our modest beginnings and the present adventure.
In terms of sound and emotion, it’s about the past, present, and future—embracing our distinctive sound but still making
it fresh and vibrant. It was created with a great deal of gratitude for our friends, family, fans, and both new and old bandmates.