Riot Games announced global music superstars Linkin Park will sing an anthem at the next big League of Legends event.
The group will perform the 2024 League of Legends World Championship anthem, Heavy Is The Crown, marking a significant collaboration between the music and gaming industries. This partnership exemplifies the synergy between entertainment and games, showcasing Riot Games’ ability to enlist top-tier talent for its esports events.
Fans can watch the music video for “Heavy Is The Crown” on YouTube or stream the track on various music platforms on Tuesday, September 24 at 8 a.m. Pacific time. Tune in here for the premiere.
Heavy Is The Crown follows Linkin Park’s chart-topping single The Emptiness Machine, which marked the band’s return to music after seven years. The song garnered over 80 million streams and catapulted the band into a six-date arena tour. Their 8th studio album “From Zero” is set to release on November 15 under Warner Records.
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Heavy Is The Crown signifies a monumental collaboration between Linkin Park and the gaming industry. The League of Legends World Championship, known as Worlds, is the premier LoL event, attracting over six million concurrent viewers last year.
“Partnering with Riot to create this anthem for the global League of Legends community has been an amazing experience,” said Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park in a statement. “The song is a true highlight of our new era, blending our signature sound with fresh energy. We are thrilled for players and fans to experience it!”
“The Worlds anthem is the most anticipated music moment for League players each year and has become a coveted global fixture in music,” said Maria Egan, global head of music at Riot Games in a statement. “As the band embarks on this exciting new journey, we are honored to collaborate with them for the 2024 anthem. The lyrics of ‘Heavy Is The Crown’ perfectly capture the narrative of this year’s Worlds and serve as a powerful accompaniment to our music video.”
Billboard hails Linkin Park’s comeback as “triumphant,” joining the ranks of previous Worlds Anthem performers like Imagine Dragons, Lil Nas X, Zedd, NewJeans, and more. Collectively, these anthems have garnered over 10 billion streams across Digital Service Providers (DSPs).
Most recently, NewJeans’ 2023 Worlds anthem Gods set a record for the biggest debut in anthem history, accumulating nearly 270 million global streams across DSPs, with its music video garnering almost 100 million views on the League of Legends YouTube channel.
