Linkin Park made a very welcome return to São Paulo with the From Zero World Tour on Saturday night, the 8th.
Almost exactly a year ago, on November 15th, the band began its new phase with the album launch show From Zero (2024), held at Allianz Parque . They are now completing the cycle by performing at the larger MorumBIS Stadium, and with two more stadium shows in the cities of Curitiba (November 5th) and Brasília (November 11th).
The arrival of the new vocalist, Emily Armstrong , and the release of their first album Chester Bennington 's death marked a true rebirth for Linkin Park. The last year was wisely used to present new music, reconnect more closely with fans, and cement the new lineup in the public imagination. Undeniably one of the most beloved bands by their fanbase, they made a great move by focusing their efforts on a major tour – both to satisfy the fans' longing, who had been without shows for about 8 years, and to introduce them to the band's new face and prepare them for future projects.
Linkin Park's chemistry in São Paulo
At the São Paulo show, the band appeared more cohesive than ever. Emily, who initially struggled to match her vocals to those of her predecessor (a task that would be practically impossible for anyone), now seems to have found a place of absolute comfort and familiarity with the older songs. The tracks written for her, however, are still where she shines most naturally and where she manages to showcase her own signature and authentic personality as a frontwoman. The strength and improved technique of her screams stand out in songs like “Heavy Is The Crown”, “Two Faced”, and “IGYEIH”.
Compared to last year, the setlist lost some classics like “Crawling” and “Breaking The Habit” to accommodate tracks from the new album. The overall energy of the show also dropped a bit, with the addition of slower songs that clearly showcase the evolution of Emily's melodic vocals. The crowd only really got going towards the end, with the combination of “In The End”, “Faint”, “Papercut”, and “Heavy Is The Crown”. Some areas of the floor had mosh pits and flares.
Mike Shinoda captivates the audience.
It's impossible not to mention Mike Shinoda and his unbeatable charisma. On the road for over 20 years, the vocalist has the audience completely captivated and always seems to be having fun, both during Linkin Park's songs and in his solo moments, where he takes time to go down to the audience and connect with the fans.
With their show in Brasília on Tuesday the 11th, Linkin Park concludes their Latin American tour and takes a break before continuing their European tour, which has dates scheduled until June. With a 2-hour show, they currently appear to be a slightly more domesticated and somewhat more subdued band than at the beginning of the tour. Not in terms of quality and delivery, but rather due to the change in the show's rhythm, which is now a little less fervent and with more space for songs that are built and intertwined with admirable calm and technique.
It's a show that forces you to stop, watch, and absorb what the musicians are doing on stage. No rush, no pressure. From scratch.
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