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Preparing to Rock Out at the Ring in 2026: Headlining Announcement

Securing the headline act for Rock am Ring in 2026

Rock heavyweights Linkin Park unveil their revamped lineup, featuring new lead vocalist Emily...
Rock heavyweights Linkin Park unveil their revamped lineup, featuring new lead vocalist Emily Armstrong, at the esteemed 'Rock am Ring' and 'Rock im Park' festivals.

Set to Headline at 'Rock am Ring' Festival in 2026 - Preparing to Rock Out at the Ring in 2026: Headlining Announcement

Rockin' Out Again: Linkin Park Returns to Burn up the Stages at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in 2026

Get ready to rock! From June 6 to 8 next year, tens of thousands of music lovers will gather at Nürburgring and the parallel festival "Rock im Park" in Nuremberg. The announcement for 2026's lineup brought a surge of excitement, with none other than the legendary Linkin Park set to headline both events for the sixth time!

Get Those Goosebumps Ready!

Known for making festival moments worth remembering, Linkin Park's return in 2026 is highly anticipated after an extended hiatus. The news was broken on Linkin Park's official Instagram late on Friday, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation. The post read, "2001, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2014... 2026! @linkinpark is coming home."

Ticket sales for this electrifying event kick off on June 10 at 12 PM sharp. But let's not forget their tumultuous past—the band took a break following the tragic loss of founding member Chester Bennington in 2017. However, Linkin Park is now set to make a triumphant comeback, with a new face gracing the stage: Emily Armstrong, a co-founder of Dead Sara, will join as the new co-lead vocalist alongside Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, and Colin Brittain.

The Festival Spectacle Carries On

This year marks a historic moment, as both "Rock am Ring" and its sister festival "Rock im Park" celebrate their 40th and 30th anniversaries, respectively. The twin events will happen simultaneously, showcasing some of the biggest acts in the industry: Rise Against, Bullet For My Valentine, Weezer, The Prodigy, and Powerwolf.

However, the question on everyone's mind is—who else will rock the stage with Linkin Park? More details on the band's lineup are eagerly awaited by fans. Meanwhile, get your tickets and let the countdown begin!

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In 2026, Linkin Park, a renowned group known for creating memorable festival moments, will return to the stages of "Rock am Ring" and "Rock im Park" in Nürburgring and Nuremberg respectively, Following their extended hiatus, the band's highly anticipated comeback has been officially announced on Linkin Park's Instagram, Complete with the tagline "2001, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2014... 2026! @linkinpark is coming home."

The upcoming festival promises to be an entertaining display of music, with the lineup featuring Linkin Park, Rise Against, Bullet For My Valentine, Weezer, The Prodigy, Powerwolf, and many more yet to be announced, making it a must-attend event for music lovers everywhere.

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