Linkin Park Rocks the Rift: New Anthem Crowns League of Legends Worlds 2024

Linkin Park Rocks the Rift: New Anthem Crowns League of Legends Worlds 2024
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Linkin Park has premiered "Heavy Is The Crown," the official anthem for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship, out today via global rock superstars on September 24, 2024. The track is now available on all major streaming platforms and has a breathtaking music video accompaniment on YouTube.

The video focuses on the celebrated League of Legends pro player Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok and puts him in the role of a newly crowned king pitted against wannabe rulers. The storyline not only pays respect to Faker and T1's triumph in Worlds 2023 but also represents the competitive spirit of League players.

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Set against London's rich history of kingdoms and dynasties, the video thematically cuts to the upcoming Worlds Finals in the same city on November 2, 2024. "Heavy Is The Crown" is one of those moments in esports and music collaboration that has left fans and players hyped for such a prestigious tournament.