Fans of Linkin Park are buzzing with anticipation following the conclusion of a countdown on the band’s official website and social media, which left many puzzled. The timer, which began on Saturday and lasted for 100 hours, hinted at a significant announcement, possibly regarding a new tour and a new lead singer. However, when the countdown reached its end on Wednesday afternoon, it glitched and began counting back up, adding to the confusion.
The band’s social media accounts shared a cryptic message: “It’s only a matter of time…” as the timer reversed.
Reactions from fans ranged from frustration to bewilderment, with many taking to social media to express their thoughts. One user exclaimed, “What does it mean?!” while another shouted, “MAN WHATS GOING ON.” Some took a lighter approach, joking about the situation, such as one tweet stating, “Every time you guess the new Linkin Park singer incorrectly another 100 hours gets added to the timer,” and another lamenting, “In the end, the Linkin Park countdown didn’t even matter.” A fan summarized their experience by sarcastically stating they felt trolled by the band.
As of Thursday morning, Linkin Park has not released any official statements. Speculations had initially suggested the band might be planning a reunion tour with a new frontman following the death of original singer Chester Bennington in 2017.
Deryck Whibley, the frontman of Sum 41, spurred more speculation after he mentioned he would be making an announcement on the same day the countdown ended. However, he later clarified that he would not be joining Linkin Park or any other band and instead announced a promotion for his upcoming memoir. He humorously commented on the difficulty of coordinating announcements within the music industry.
Earlier this year, reports indicated that Linkin Park members were contemplating a reunion for concerts in 2025 featuring a female vocalist. Orgy’s frontman, Jay Gordon, added to the buzz by hinting at a potential female singer for a Linkin Park reunion, although he later stated he had no concrete information.
Names like Evanescence’s Amy Lee have emerged in discussions as a possible candidate for collaboration, although she noted she hadn’t been approached but found the idea exciting.
Linkin Park, known for classics like “In the End,” “Numb,” and “Crawling,” stirred reunion rumors when they released a greatest hits album that included an unreleased track earlier this year. Mike Shinoda, a prominent member of the band, emphasized that any future announcements would be made through the official website, indicating that fans should rely on official channels for news.