Linkin Park released “Heavy Is The Crown” on September 24, 2024, as the official anthem for the League of Legends World Championship. The track is the second single from the band’s upcoming eighth studio album, From Zero, set for release on November 15.
The accompanying music video, animated by Eddy at Brunch Studio, depicts pro players laying siege to T1’s castle, drawing on the team’s historic Worlds 2023 victory and London’s history of kingdoms and empires. The band performed the anthem live for the first time on November 2 at London’s O2 Arena, during the opening of the Worlds 2024 Finals.
Mike Shinoda produced the track, with songwriting contributions from Colin Brittain, Brad Delson, Mike Elizondo, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn, and lead vocalist Emily Armstrong. “It’s been an amazing experience partnering with Riot to bring this anthem to the global League of Legends community,” Shinoda said of the collaboration.
Riot Games’ Global Head of Music, Maria Egan, called the Worlds anthem “the musical moment that League of Legends players look forward to the most each year,” adding that it has become “a highly coveted fixture in music across the world.”
“Heavy Is The Crown” is the 11th official Worlds anthem, following past collaborations with artists including Imagine Dragons and NewJeans. It marks Linkin Park’s first partnership with Riot Games and continues the band’s return to the spotlight following the addition of Emily Armstrong as lead vocalist.
Worlds 2024 brought together 20 teams across venues in Berlin, Paris, and London, culminating in the Finals at the O2 Arena on November 2.
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