Riot Games has announced that global music superstars Linkin Park will sing the national anthem at the next major League of Legends event.
The group will perform the theme song for the 2024 League of Legends World Championships. The crown is heavyThis kind of pairing shows the marriage between entertainment and gaming, where superstars can collaborate and come together to generate much more interest. In this case, it’s music meeting gaming, showing that Riot Games is always ready to tap top entertainers to showcase their esports events.
Fans can watch the music video for “Heavy Is The Crown” on YouTube on Tuesday, September 24 at 8am PT or stream the song wherever they listen to music. here For the premiere.
The crown is heavy Following Linkin Park’s No. 1 single The Void Machine“From Zero” marks the band’s first new music in seven years. The song rocketed to the top of the charts, garnering over 80 million streams, and the band immediately embarked on a six-date arena tour. Their eighth studio album, “From Zero,” will be released on November 15th via Warner Records.
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The crown is heavy This is a monumental collaboration between the band and the gaming industry. The League of Legends World Championship, or Worlds as it is commonly known, is the most prestigious LoL event. 6 million concurrent viewers last year.
“It’s been an amazing experience partnering with Riot to bring this theme to the global League of Legends community,” Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda said in a statement. “This song is a highlight of this new era for us, taking our signature sound and infusing it with fresh energy. We’re excited for our players and fans to experience it!”
“The Worlds theme song is one of the most anticipated musical moments for League players each year and has become a highly coveted staple in music communities around the world,” said Maria Egan, global head of music at Riot Games, in a statement. “As the band embarks on this exciting new chapter, we’re honored to partner with them on the 2024 theme song. The lyrics of ‘Heavy Is The Crown’ perfectly capture the story of this year’s Worlds and are a perfect fit for the music video’s theme.”
Billboard called Linkin Park’s return a “triumph,” joining the ranks of past World Anthem performers including global superstars Imagine Dragons, Lil Nas X, Zedd and NuJeans, whose anthems have collectively garnered more than 10 billion streams across DSPs.
Recently, New Jeans’ theme song for the 2023 World Championships Gods It was the biggest debut in Anthem history, racking up nearly 270 million streams worldwide through DSPs, and the music video has been viewed nearly 100 million times on the League of Legends YouTube channel.
