“That’s not Linkin Park”: Controversial Replacement Aside, Linkin Park Debuts League of Legends Theme Song and Fans Are Incensed
Linkin Park's debut in League of Legends has not been as well-received by the band's fans as Riot Games would have hoped.
- The latest choice of performing artist for the League of Legends Worlds event has not been received well by fans.
- Despite Linkin Park's outstanding track record, the band's latest addition to its line-up has left many fans dissatisfied with its decision.
- That dissatisfaction has carried over to League of Legends in a turn of events that Riot Games may not have seen coming.
A new announcement for League of Legends has come under fire from the game’s fans in a turn of events that Riot Games may not have anticipated.
The choice of popular American rock band as the performing artist for League of Legends Worlds 2024 Anthem has come under fire from the game’s fans considering the band’s own troubles with its new lead singer.
Linkin Park’s League of Legends Debut Does Not Go as Planned
With the introduction of Heavy Is The Crown, a brand new track that Linkin Park debuted live at a concert in Germany, Riot Games may have hoped that fans of League of Legends would be excited for the game’s new anthem ahead of its next massive event. However, responses to the announcement have been poor in a rare display of criticism for a game that has managed to remain successful ever since its 2009 release.
However, responses to the new anthem may not be all that surprising considering how Linkin Park currently faces a lot of backlash from its long-term fans over its choice of a new lead singer Emily Armstrong. With many fans of the band’s original lead Chester Bennington reacting poorly to Armstrong’s addition to the band’s line-up after Bennington’s tragic death, Riot Games’ choice of artist for Worlds may not have been what was best despite Linkin Park’s proven track record in the past.
Heavy Is The Crown Fails to Strike a Chord With Legends Fans
While Riot Games has been known for very successful ventures in the music industry with various bands across several genres, its latest attempt to win over its fans has fallen flat in the wake of Linkin Park’s controversial new line-up, despite Mike Shinoda’s unwavering efforts to take the band in a fresh direction.
Reactions to the post below from popular gaming personality Geoff Keighley showcase how Legends players are largely unimpressed by the new anthem, which is mere hours away from its official premiere on YouTube at the time of writing.
Among the many responses to the post, one of them brings in an opinion that may be echoed by several other League of Legends players.
In a sarcastic reaction to the announcement, another fan went right to the crux of the issue, voicing their displeasure at Armstrong’s new role in the band with a callback to its glory days with Bennington at its forefront.
Another player questions the choice of Linkin Park as the performing artist considering the many options that Riot Games has at its disposal.
It’s evident that League of Legends players are unhappy with Riot Games’ choice for the Worlds Anthem.
However, the studio may not be too worried considering the game’s successful run and the multiple accolades it has garnered over the years with its well-tuned gameplay loop that keeps its players coming back for more time and time again.
