“Meteora AF”: Linkin Park Wins Over Fans With League of Legends 2024 World Championship Anthem
Linkin Park's comeback effort has been boosted by a positive response to its Anthem for the League of Legends World Championship 2024.
- Riot Games' latest Performing Artist for its World Championship 2024 Anthem is none other than Linkin Park.
- Despite controversy surrounding the addition of vocalist Emily Armstrong to its line-up threatening to put off a few fans, the new track has managed to win gamers over.
- "Heavy Is The Crown" works well with League of Legends' gameplay while also taking fans back to Linkin Park's glory days.
Despite some resistance to it being Riot Games’ choice for the Performing Artist for its upcoming League of Legends World Championship 2024, it seems that Linkin Park has managed to bring back the magic of its glory days to recapture the hearts of fans who were initially reluctant to accept the band’s new lead singer Emily Armstrong.
With the release of Heavy Is The Crown, the band’s anthem for the event, Linkin Park’s comeback seems to have won over fans of the band in its heyday while bringing a new generation of gamers into its fold with a track that features hints of its past while making bold steps into the future.
Linkin Park Demonstrates That It Is in a League of Its Own
The new anthem and its accompanying music video seem like the perfect addition to League of Legends’ annual event, with the band featured front and center in a style not too distant from the game’s own visuals. It is a move that is sure to bring joy to long-term fans of Mike Shinoda’s work while winning over fans who may be on the fence about it in the aftermath of lead singer Chester Bennington’s tragic loss.
However, the new anthem has Emily Armstrong taking his place with a performance that channels his talent even as she manages to add her own distinct touches to the band’s signature style. Many fans are happy with the band’s return to its roots, with the anthem capturing the essence of what makes League of Legends such an exciting addition to the esports scene with its frenetic, action-packed gameplay.
A Legendary Band’s Take on League of Legends
Despite some pushback from League of Legends fans in the run-up to the anthem’s release, it seems that their fears were unwarranted considering the success of Heavy Is The Crown among fans and critics alike. While the track is an excellent new release from a band that has been a part of the music industry for a long time, it is its callbacks to some of its previous work that has caught the attention of fans.
The Reddit post below and its responses are a showcase of how Linkin Park has managed to turn things around while Armstrong cements her place as the band’s lead singer with a performance that is sure to capture the hearts of old-timers and newcomers alike.
Many responses to the post celebrate Linkin Park’s return to what it has done with aplomb for several years, with many fans and League of Legends players particularly welcoming the feeling of nostalgia that the new anthem gives them.
Another rather succinct response includes a callback to one of the band’s most successful albums which featured Bennington’s unmatchable vocals, showcasing how Armstrong has been able to live up to his legacy while she brings her own talents to Linkin Park’s new journey.
Other fans believe that the anthem is a great choice for the band’s comeback album considering how its music alludes to some of its greatest hits from the past.
Armstrong received some praise for her performance, with fans who may have been initially hesitant to accept her talents now welcoming her with open arms.
It is a welcome addition to one of League of Legends’ biggest annual events and a return to its best days for Linkin Park – a band that continues to stay at the top of its game as many players of Riot Games’ title will hope to do later this year.
