In a jaw-dropping achievement, Linkin Park’s latest album, From Zero, has made history by becoming the first-ever album to claim all top 10 spots on the Billboard Hard Rock Songs chart.
It’s a clean sweep for the band, as every one of the album’s 11 tracks infiltrates the chart’s top tier—something no artist has pulled off since the chart’s inception in 2020.
This milestone also marks a triumphant debut for the band’s new co-lead singer, Emily Armstrong, and drummer Colin Brittain. From Zero is the group’s first release since the passing of co-vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017 and the departure of longtime drummer Rob Bourdon. Despite initial scepticism—particularly from Bennington’s son, who publicly criticised Armstrong and founding member Mike Shinoda—this record-smashing moment signals a bold new chapter for the band.
Armstrong, best known for fronting the fiery Los Angeles rock outfit Dead Sara, faced the unenviable task of stepping into a role that carried not just expectations, but the weight of grief and legacy. While fans were divided at first, the numbers don’t lie—From Zero is resonating with listeners. Armstrong’s raw, emotive delivery injects a fresh dynamic into the band’s sound, bridging the haunting familiarity of Linkin Park’s past with something fiercely forward-looking.
On the live front, Linkin Park recently announced a world tour, but Aussie fans were left hanging with no dates Down Under. However, with a six-week gap in the schedule following their February shows in Tokyo and Jakarta, industry whispers suggest that an Australian announcement is not far away.
If the record-breaking success of From Zero is any indication, Linkin Park’s next visit could be their biggest yet—so hold onto hope, Australia.
Top 10 Songs from ‘From Zero’ on the Billboard Hard Rock Songs Chart:
1.‘ The Emptiness Machine’
2. ‘Heavy Is the Crown’
3. ‘Two Faced’
4. ‘Over Each Other’
5. ‘Cut the Bridge’
6. ‘Stained’
7. ‘Good Things Go’
8. ‘Overflow’
9. ‘Casualty’
10. ‘IGYEIH
