Sum 41 Singer Shoots Down Linkin Park Rumors

LISBON, PORTUGAL – JULY 13: Deryck Whibley from Sum 41 performs on the NOS stage during day 3 of NOS Alive Festival 2024 on July 13, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Pedro Gomes/Redferns)

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley is throwing some cold water on internet rumors he’s joining Linkin Park as their new lead singer.

After rumors began to swirl this week, Whibley addressed them in a statement posted to social media on Tuesday:

“I feel the need to dispel some current rumors. It has been brought to my attention that many people think I could be joining a reuniting band. But I just want to say, despite popular belief, I am not joining Oasis… or Linkin Park. Or any other band for that matter.”

Rumors began to spread after Whibley mentioned a big announcement on Wednesday – the same day Linkin Park has a big announcement planned.

But Whibley says it’s a “tour and book” announcement that he’s bumping to the end of the week.