The rock community is speculating that Sum 41's Deryck Whibley could be Linkin Park's new lead vocalist.
Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 performs during the"Does This Look All Killer No Filler" tour at Alexandra Palace on October 21, 2022 in London.The rumor has gained major traction this week following cryptic social media posts from both bands, setting fans on high alert.Sum 41 lit the fuse on Aug. 25, teasing a “Deryck Whibley announcement” scheduled for Wednesday morning PST.on their website just a day earlier, set to conclude simultaneously with Sum 41’s reveal.
Asked if he would join the band if the opportunity arose, he added, “That is such a non-possibility that it’s too weird to even, like, sort of joke-think about it.”, one fan expressed concern: “I just worry he’ll be too similar to Chester that he’ll fall short.” Another offered a more optimistic view: “He couldn’t do the super screaming songs but could handle most of the setlist.”
Whibley’s life and career are at a pivotal moment, not just due to the speculation about Linkin Park but also because of his recently announced memoir,The memoir chronicles the rocker’s journey through the highs and lows of his life, both personally and with Sum 41. “Surviving that moment, I made a promise to myself: I would fight harder than ever for this band and strive to become the best version of myself. Today, I’m proud to say that Sum 41 is experiencing the greatest success in our career, with our biggest hits on the radio and performing at the largest shows of our lives.”
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