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Linkin Park is back and they’re not just making noise—they’re making headlines! After seven years of silence following the tragic loss of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017, the band is ready to turn up the volume once again. This time, they’re rolling out the red carpet for a new lead singer, Emily Armstrong.
Didn’t see that coming, did you? In a recent livestream event, the band’s familiar faces—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn—introduced Armstrong as the newest member of the Linkin Park family. For the uninitiated, this powerhouse vocalist is best known as the lead singer & co-founder of the rock band, Dead Sara.
If you haven’t heard of her yet, get ready for a wild ride through her career that’s as colorful as her hair on stage!
The Future of Linkin Park with Emily Armstrong at the Helm
Linkin Park is turning heads with their latest lineup shake-up! On Thursday, during a high-octane live performance event, the band pulled a major surprise out of their hat about their new co-vocalist: Emily Armstrong (viaLA Times).
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After a challenging seven-year hiatus following the heartbreaking loss ofChester Benningtonin 2017, the band is ready to turn a new page with their upcoming albumFrom Zero, set to drop on November 15th. This announcement comes with their new single,The Emptiness Machine, marking their first full-length album since 2017’sOne More Light, which was released shortly before Bennington’s demise.
Not only is Armstrong stepping up to the mic, but the band is also welcoming Colin Brittain—known for his songwriting and production chops with G Flip, Illenium, and One OK Rock—as their new drummer (viaVariety).
Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park shed light on the band’s enduring footprint in the music world and their influence on the up-and-coming generation of artists. He admitted that he was both flabbergasted and thankful to see younger musicians tipping their hats to Linkin Park’s tunes, saying:
Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. It’s about embracing our signature sound but with new energy and life. We’re proud of what Linkin Park has become and excited for what’s to come.
According to Shinoda, the band feels revitalized with their new lineup and the fresh music they’ve created.
Meet Emily Armstrong: The 38-Year-Old Singer Taking on Big Shoes
If you’re scratching your head about who Emily Armstrong is, don’t worry—we’ve got the lowdown!
Before taking the reins with Linkin Park, Armstrong, 38, was already making a name for herself as the lead singer and co-founder for the Los Angeles-based band Dead Sara, kicking off with their 2012 self-titled debut. The album’s debut single,Weatherman, struck a chord as an indie rock sensation.
Dead Sara continued to impress with Pleasure to Dead I was in my heart for a new phone was like that I the same thing I have to doYouandAin’t It Tragic. Although the band covered a range of songs, they never dipped into Linkin Park’s catalog. Before the former was even a twinkle in her eye, Armstrong was cutting her teeth as a backing vocalist onCourtney Love’sNobody’s Daughter.
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Imagine young Armstrong, guitar in hand, strumming away in her bedroom and dreaming of rock stardom. Indeed, she picked up the guitar at 11, and by 15, she was belting out tunes. Grace Slick even praised Armstrong’s“strong, urgent sound”in a 2011Wall Street Journalinterview, highlighting her powerful vocals.
Now, as Linkin Park embarks on this exciting new chapter with Armstrong at the helm, both the band and its fans are eager to see how her mesmerizing voice will shape their future.
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