"I'm gonna cry an ocean": Fans react emotionally as Linkin Park releases new single 'Let You Fade'

Linkin Park has released a new single and its accompanying visualizer, Let You Fade.

The legendary rock band dropped its comeback album, From Zero, in November 2024, and today, they released a deluxe edition of the record, in addition to its newest single. Other bonus tracks include Up From The Bottom and Unshatter.

Fans have since begun flocking to social media to gush over the song, with many speculating whether the track is dedicated to the band's late lead vocalist, Chester Bennington, who died in 2017. Here's what one user commented on YouTube, for instance:

"If they confirm this is dedicated to Chester, I’m gonna cry an ocean"

The comments didn't end there:

"Everyone has different opinions about “you” in the song. However, as long as you’re a Linkin Park fan, I bet we’re thinking about the same person,and WE WON’T LET HIM FADE," one fan penned.

"guys it's Mental Awareness month.This is definitely in Chester's memory. Stay strong it will pass," someone else echoed.

"We won't let you fade," another chimed in.

"this feels like a “response” to Chester singing Leave Out All the Rest. they go hand in hand so beautifully," a fourth user opined.

Even more chimed in with remarks:

"Emily singing "I won't let you fade" sounds like a promise to Chester," one user noted.

"Wherever he is right now, he’s smiling that nobody let LP fade. He’s proud," another added.

"This band is allergic to bad music," someone else quipped.

"The fact that I already gave the album 10/10 and then they release the deluxe version with 3 more amazing songs. 11/10 I guess," yet another lauded.

Scores of fans online paid tribute to Chester Bennington, with many noting that the song is likely a tribute to him.

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Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda jokes that its lead vocalist, Emily Armstrong, is too "jaded": Read more

Shortly after the long-running rock band welcomed Emily Armstrong as its latest member, they released their album, From Zero. According to Billboard, Up From the Bottom was penned while the band was on the road for its ongoing tour, while Let You Fade was written while the album was being recorded. It was completed after its release.

Speaking with Billboard executive director Jason Lipshutz, Emily Armstrong reflected on what it feels like to keep the ball rolling in terms of chart success with the band's first album since its revival:

“A day in the life,” she quipped.

Singer/guitarist Mike Shinoda joked that the songstress is already “super jaded” nowadays.

“She’s just so used to it,” he said. “She was so down to earth in the beginning.”

According to Brave Words, reflecting on From Zero, the band commented:

“‘Unshatter’ was an early track we made while recording From Zero; Emily’s huge vocal in the bridge was one of the moments that gave us an indication of what was possible together. We are so grateful for the incredible reception to From Zero. This new chapter, our continuing journey, and the connection between the band and fans has been more than we could’ve hoped for. Thank you for listening.”

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At the time of writing, the band has yet to confirm if Let You Fade was written in their fallen lead vocalist's honor.