The internet is buzzing with speculation that Sum 41’s frontman Deryck Whibley might just be the new voice of Linkin Park. The rumors caught fire after Sum 41 teased a major announcement on their social media, urging fans to “tune in” this Wednesday morning (August 28) for a special “Deryck Whibley announcement.”
Fans immediately began to connect the dots, with one exclaiming, “Holy f**kin’ shit, he’s the new Linkin Park singer,” while another added, “Don’t tell me Deryck is LP’s new singer.” Not everyone was thrilled by the idea, though. One fan commented, “Love Deryck but I hope he’s not the new LP vocalist,” and another simply stated, “God no.”
The rumor mill started churning even faster after Linkin Park dropped a mysterious countdown video on their social media over the weekend, leaving fans guessing whether a new album or something even bigger could be on the way. “Minutes to midnight. Wait, those ain’t minutes. What’s goin’ on?” one user wondered in the comment section.
The timing of Linkin Park’s cryptic video and Sum 41’s announcement has fans speculating that the two might be related. Earlier this year, whispers of a 2025 Linkin Park tour began circulating, with some reports suggesting the band was considering recruiting a female vocalist to carry on the legacy of the late Chester Bennington.
For Sum 41, this comes as they prepare for their farewell tour across the UK and Europe, with a final stop in London on Halloween 2024. Whether Whibley’s upcoming announcement is related to Linkin Park or something entirely different, one thing is for sure: fans are on the edge of their seats.
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