As the 2024 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) approaches, anticipation builds not just for the games, but for one of the most iconic elements of the event—the official anthem. Speculation is rife within the community, with many fans believing that legendary band Linkin Park may be responsible for the Worlds 2024 anthem.
Theories Linking Linkin Park to Worlds 2024
The rumors started after an intriguing interaction on X (formerly known as Twitter). On Thursday, Linkin Park announced their comeback, unveiling a new album and tour featuring Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist. Among the thousands of responses, the League of Legends Esports account caught the attention of fans by replying with a simple crown emoji.
This seemingly cryptic interaction has sparked a wave of speculation, with fans convinced that the band may be collaborating with Riot Games for this year’s Worlds anthem.
Adding fuel to the fire, one of the songs from Linkin Park’s upcoming album is titled “Heavy is the Crown.” Fans quickly connected this to the crown emoji, interpreting it as a hint that the band’s new track might be featured as the Worlds 2024 anthem.
Linkin Park and Riot Games: A Perfect Fit?
Linkin Park’s involvement in Worlds would not be the first time Riot Games has collaborated with world-renowned artists for the tournament’s music. In past years, we’ve seen Imagine Dragons (2014) and K/DA with (G)I-DLE (2018) leave their mark on the esports stage.
The idea of Linkin Park, known for their high-energy, emotionally charged music, seems like a natural fit for the high-stakes atmosphere of Worlds.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting an official announcement as the tournament draws near. While the interaction on social media isn’t conclusive, the combination of Linkin Park’s comeback, their new song title, and the upcoming Worlds championship has fans buzzing with excitement.
Important Details Fueling the Rumors:
- Linkin Park’s Comeback: The band announced a new album and tour after a hiatus, with Emily Armstrong taking on lead vocals.
- Social Media Interaction: The League of Legends Esports account responded to Linkin Park’s post with a crown emoji, leading fans to speculate on a possible collaboration.
- Song Title: One of Linkin Park’s new songs is titled “Heavy is the Crown,” which some believe may be the Worlds 2024 anthem.
- Past Collaborations: Riot Games has a history of working with top-tier artists, including Imagine Dragons and NewJeans, for previous Worlds anthems.
Conclusion
While nothing has been confirmed yet, the connection between Linkin Park and the Worlds 2024 anthem is certainly intriguing. Fans are on the edge of their seats, awaiting an official announcement from Riot Games to see if the iconic band will indeed be providing the soundtrack to this year’s championship.
With the tournament just around the corner, the excitement continues to build for both the games and the music that will define this year’s event.
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