“The Emptiness Machine” is the electrifying new single by American rock legends Linkin Park, marking a bold new chapter for the band. Released on September 5, 2024, as the lead single from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, From Zero, the track has sent shockwaves through the music world. This release is particularly groundbreaking, as it’s the first to feature powerhouse vocalist Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain on drums, introducing a fresh dynamic while stepping forward without former members Chester Bennington and Rob Bourdon.
Already a global sensation, “The Emptiness Machine” stormed to the top of the charts, hitting number one in Austria, Germany, Portugal, and beyond, while also dominating the top 20 in over 15 countries, from Brazil to Belgium to New Zealand.
The Emptiness Machine (Official Music Video) – Linkin Park
It all began with an enigmatic countdown on August 24, 2024. For 100 hours, fans speculated wildly as the band teased a possible reunion. Then, in true Linkin Park style, they flipped the script when the timer glitched and briefly flashed “09:05.” The cryptic message ignited fan theories, and soon enough, the band confirmed the long-awaited announcement: a September 5 release.
At a high-energy fan event in Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Linkin Park officially reunited on stage and performed “The Emptiness Machine” live for the first time. Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain made their debut, alongside Alex Feder, who now takes over touring duties for Brad Delson, cementing this moment as one of the most memorable in Linkin Park’s history.
Fans can now look forward to the full From Zero album, as the band redefines their sound while staying true to their roots.
The Emptiness Machine – Linkin Park Lyrics
Your blades are sharpened with precision
Flashing your favorite point of view
I know you’re waiting in the distance
Just like you always do
Just like you always do
Already pulling me in
Already under my skin
And I know exactly how this ends, I
Let you cut me open
Just to watch me bleed
Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be
Don’t know why I’m hoping
For what I won’t receive
Falling for the promise of
The emptiness machine
The emptiness machine
Going around like a revolver
It’s been decided how we lose
‘Cause there’s a fire under the altar
I keep on lying to
I keep on lying to
Already pulling me in
Already under my skin
And I know exactly how this ends, I
Let you cut me open
Just to watch me bleed
Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be
Don’t know why I’m hoping
For what I won’t receive
Falling for the promise of
The emptiness machine
The emptiness machine
I only wanted to be part of something
I only wanted to be part of, part of
I only wanted to be part of something
I only wanted to be part of, part of
I only wanted to be part of something
I only wanted to be part
I let you cut me open
Just to watch me bleed
Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be
Don’t know why I’m hoping
So fucking naive
Falling for the promise of
The emptiness machine
The emptiness machine
[I only wanted to be part of something]
The emptiness machine
[I only wanted to be part of]
The emptiness machine
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