The 68th Annual Grammy Nominations, announced on November 7, 2025, mark a dramatic resurgence for Linkin Park. The band has earned two nominations: Best Rock Album for From Zero and Best Rock Performance for their new single “The Emptiness Machine.”
The album From Zero, released November 15, 2024, sees the band shift boldly into a new era with a lineup that introduces Emily Armstrong as co-lead vocalist alongside Shinoda and original members Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell. Armstrong’s arrival raised eyebrows—Shinoda later admitted that some of the backlash they faced stemmed from sexism:
“We felt people lashed out because she wasn’t a guy.”
Despite the risks, From Zero debuted strongly and reclaimed much of the band’s early momentum. For Shinoda, the nominations feel like acknowledgment not just of a comeback—but of purpose.
“We’re proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.”
With the Grammy ceremony scheduled for February 1, 2026, Linkin Park are not just in the race—they’re contenders. And for the fans who have never given up, seeing the band’s name back in the nomination list after so much felt like the best kind of victory.
