Riot Games has confirmed that Linkin Park’s new track, Heavy is the Crown, is this year’s League of Legends World Championship anthem. This was all but known in recent weeks when several clues surfaced online pointing to the track – one of the first new songs from the group in several years – being this year’s LoL Worlds anthem.
Another Year, Another Banger
The League of Legends Worlds anthem is typically a profile track that garners hundreds of millions of listens online. In recent years, some of the biggest artists in the world have lent their talents and profile to the League of Legends World Championship. Most recently, NewJeans provided the anthem.
Heavy is the Crown is one of Linkin Park’s newest tracks, taken from the group’s first new album in years – ‘From Zero’.
Recently, Linkin Park revealed a new lead singer in the form of Emily Armstrong, who has stepped in to provide vocal talents following the tragic passing of Chester Bennington in 2017.
Heavy is the Crown, which is expected to be one of the best LoL Worlds anthems in years, will premiere on YouTube tomorrow, September 24:
This year’s Championship will unravel in the O2 Arena in London, England. Between September 25 and November 2, the world’s greatest League of Legends teams will descend on the venue seeking their chance at winning the $445,000 grand prize. It’s one of the biggest events in the esports calendar, and last year’s event broke global viewership records.
League of Legends remains one of the ‘Big Three’ esports titles, sitting at the top of the table alongside Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. It’s a monumental title that continues to spearhead the growth of the industry, and the League of Legends World Championship 2024 shouldn’t be missed, even if you’re not a huge fan.
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