Rapper FIRST time REACTION to The NEW LINKIN PARK - The Emptiness Machine! A new lead singer??
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Rapper FIRST time REACTION to The NEW LINKIN PARK - The Emptiness Machine! A new lead singer??
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They are not replacing Chester as he can't come back. They are just moving on, which is a tribute to him if you ask me by carrying on.
Exactly. They will be fine. She sounds great IMO. Anyone thinking it's disrespectful or that they should change their name is just ignorant. IMO. Chester was depressed and unfortunately didn't win his battle. It was sad but also his choice. The rest of the band shouldn't have to change from Chester's choice
My thoughts exactly. Emily's got a great voice, and it still sounds like LP. Which I'm so happy about.
The interview with them a week ago resonated that sentiment and they spoke to the decision to continue as linkin park. Was a really good interview if you check it out Pegasus
I think the fact that they chose a female lead just proves that they know Chester can never be replaced...I think it was smart and she has a good voice
100% agree but I wish she wouldn't try and force the screams Chester would do and maybe find something more natural for her that sounds stronger.
@@mottoswgoh9004 It's going to take more than the (reportedly) 8 months together for her and the band to really figure out how best to sing the songs. On top of the time that it'll take for her to personally settle into the spotlight and the pressure.
@@mottoswgoh9004I think that'll just come with experience together. These are their first performances and she's already made some changes between shows
I completely agree with this. I miss Chester, and Emily doesn’t replace his voice - even on his songs. It’s the hollow sadness that is missing. If it was another male singer, the comparisons would be endless - just as it was when Sammy Hagar replaced David Lee Roth in Van Halen (admittedly under different circumstances).
She comes in and the band declares that this is the new vocal sound. They’re not trying to replace Chester, they’re declaring Mike Shenoda and the rest of Linkin Park didn’t die, too.
@@mottoswgoh9004I’ve been following the performances after the first introduction concert and she actually sounds like she is improving on the old LP material. She has dialed it in more. I agree she doesn’t have to scream ALL the Chester stuff. She can use her own girl voice and it will sound more natural. I am hopeful for the new material.
Changing the name would have yielded a quarter of the media hype. They worked for 25 years building a brand - they deserve to start a new chapter under the same banner.
There are people that arent going to like anyone in that role. she straight up started crying while singing "Waiting for the End" during the live show. no one is chester, she has balls for even trying, but dammit, she sang her ass off and left everything out there snd let us see into her soul, just as chester did. to ask for anything else is ridiculous, IMO
...exactly....even if they are replacing him as in the professional role, we shouldn't be impossible in our standards for Emily, it a new era for the band, and for Emily.....
Shes not him, but i feel him in her energy. Had me in tears
This
yeah I see that one maybe the spirit of Chester told Mike subconsciously to give her a chance
Emily is no joke. 🔥🔥🔥
Linkin Park was always Mike's band. He wrote most of the songs. 4 of the 6 original members are still in the group. Why wouldn't they keep their band name?
this
An average, uninformed person is going to assume it was Chester's band, because he was 1. The front-man, 2. Incredibly unique, 3. An emotional powerhouse. Plus, people typically associate the guy who's doing the rap-type shit in a rock song as the "Extra" or "Featured". Like, obviously you would start a rock band, then go FIND a random dude to rap in some parts, right?
If you explain to people that Mike was the main songwriter, and that they had their musical and lyrical style before even meeting Chester, they get it.
"Linkin Park was always Mike's band" is true, most people just don't know that.
@@reizig The problem is Cheester Fans don´t want to hear that fact and now think about which People are hate Emily! The same!
yeah, the argument that they should change the name is just bizarre to me.
More like 3.5. Brad isn't going to tour anymore.
Saying “Hey Mike, you should change your project’s name and perform LP songs under that new name” sounds crazy.
I’ve been to the NYC concert and you have no idea of the catharsis they are having right now. The vibe was just amazing.
Literally half the band is gone, they're keeping it for the money.
@@speedball10169 Don’t you think they already have enough money for several generations ahead? You must’ve never experienced losing someone your future was tied to. In that situation, your spectrum of emotions becomes so wide that you wouldn’t even believe it. Including the feeling of injustice, ‘cause you never asked for this. Everything was decided for you. Btw, Mike talks about it a bit in Post Traumatic. IMHO, they’re just trying to get back what was taken from them.
Regarding Rob, it looks like he has different priorities. This is absolutely normal ‘cause it’s life.
@@ann_7890 Is there ever really enough money? If you had the opportunity to capitalize on your name and likeness to further your career, you wouldn't do it?
@@speedball10169Finally someone in the comments thus far who sees it for what it Truly is!
Seems So Many Forget All the Crap Mike has pulled behind the scenes for Decade's.
IMHO they (fans) just want that emotional connection in a way.
This was not just a money play, the Bigger issue is Shinodas EGO!!!!!!!
@@speedball10169 two people are gone, not "half the band"
Her performance of Crawling completely sold me on her, and seeing clips from the New York show, as she gets more comfortable she gets even better. Her scream during faint was absolutely insane.
Im going to find crawling❤
so it took them 7 years to get to this point. if you want to know how this came about watch " linkin park interview zane lowe" they talk about how all this came about. i have been a Linkin Park fan for long time. this new singer is great and can sing her ass off. glad to see Linkin Park is back looking forward to the new sound and new songs.
Well covid delayed things by some years. They started talking before the pandemic around 2020 - 3 years after Chesters passing. Being Californians of course all covid related restrictions were abided to hence no collaboration happening during those times.
@@nougatbitz covid cant take all the blam. lol Mike was still putting out tunes during this time.
This is an amazing ode to the workforce!! She isn't replacing, she is keeping the legacy alive
I don't think they need to change the name. Chester was amazing and really missed but was not even the first singer of the group Mark Wakefield was when they were going by Xero. Chester came joined as they transitioned Into Linkin Park and will always be a part of LP. it's not a replacement it's the next era of LP who has even changed their style with Chester as the singer. While Chester is IMO one of the top rock vocalist of all time Mike has always been the creative force behind LP and the one who really drove their sound and evolution through the years
Completely agree 👍🏼
Well said 👍
These are facts, people are trippin. Plus I just saw them in Brooklyn and they were amazing!
I’m also not sure it would be a wise decision to change names. Sure, there are probably gonna be changes in the lyrics. I’d be surprised if both Emily and Chester had the same traumas. But now they don’t have to reinvent their sound and can continue to be there for anyone who would be helped by listening to their music. Also, I’d like to believe that Chester wouldn’t be narcissistic enough to want Linkin Park to stop existing simply because he is gone. I love Chester, but if this were the case, I would probably look at him differently and I don’t want that.
I disagree.
I don’t think anyone will sound like Chester. So they made a good choice to me.
I get why people have the, "It's not Linkin Park if it's not Chester" vibe, since he was the frontman and the emotional force.
However, he was the last member added to the band, and behind-the-scenes from what I understand Mike and Joe were the original driving force (not to discount the others), and the band already had their sound and the messages/emotions they wanted to speak to. So in context, if those guys still feel like it's "their band", we gotta respect that.
I like it. I’m glad they are still making ART! They are not replacing Chester. They’re just onto a new chapter.
I'd agree if they didn't have her perform Chester's songs live.
I never had a problem with her, I like the new song. She sounds good on it, but I simply can't stand hearing her try to sing the old songs. It just doesn't sound good at all. And with all fairness, I don't think anyone would be able to make those old songs sound good live except Chester.
With that said, i JUST hope they will focus on performing the new songs once the new album comes out.
@@andreaseriksson4632 to be fair 2-3 of the old songs she did pretty well and nailed them.
@@j.w.2166 what songs did she nail? Every single one i've heard her sing sounds horrible.
@@andreaseriksson4632 nailed papercut and bleed it out emptiness machine, lost aswell. some others were quite ok one step closer in the end. with her nerves and the emotions overwhelming her that she even was choking up/crying at some point. she did a really good job. maybe you should think about adjusting your ears soon.
This is a new chapter to Linkin Park. Great song, Emily is an awesome singer for this genre.
When Peter Gabriel left Genesis, many believed it was the end of the band. But they pushed forward, with Phil Collins stepping in as lead singer-and they became even more extraordinary.
I've been a devoted Linkin Park fan since 2001, and no one can ever replace Chester. But I believe he wouldn't have wanted the band to stop. I'm confident he'd give his full support to Emily. We owe it to her, and to ourselves, to view things with an open mind and give her the chance she truly deserves.
We need to look with better eyes.
The song absolutely has the Linkin Park DNA... the instruments are LP, the voice of Mike is LP, the songwriting is LP, even 4 of the 6 founding members are there (except Mark Wakefield as lead singer and Rob Bourdon on drums... Chester was not a founding member... but who cares). The point is, if they had released this song under a different band name everyone would be wondering.... they sound like LP, 0.66% it's LP.... why didn't they keep the name?
Definitely spot on! That's a good point as well. How would people have reacted if they had changed their name?
We are so back!
I keep saying this is very similar to what happened with Alice In Chains after Layne Staley died. He had such a distinctive voice that nobody was going to match, but, after 4-5 years, Jerry and the rest of the band wanted to continue on. They brought in William Duvall, whose voice is similar enough to do justice to the older catalog with Layne, but different enough to allow them to create new music and continue on. Same situation here with Emily Armstrong and Linkin Park. She's not going to be a 100% Chester clone, but if she can hit 80% similar (which I think she does) and allows the band to continue writing new music, it works. I'm a fan. I think it works well.
They did start new. She’s not trying to replace Chester, they are just breathing new life into the band. Chester would’ve been pissed if they’d just quit, or changed the vibe of the band. Linkin Park is Linkin Park no matter what. I FUCKING LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
New era for LP. Thank God they are back!
This group is back and is killing it, but LP is gone, Chester is gone. The same way Alice In Chains are still playing but without Layne, AIC is gone.
@@ethanfullerton507 I am not agree, Chester is gone but the sound of LP is still here... this is a ture LP song, could even been written 10yrs ago for what I know (obviously is not)
Her vocals live are just as good
Awesome song , Emily is 🔥.. Chester always in our ❤️.. Linking park 2.0 is awesome.
All respect always to Chester & his family, but Linkin Park was always a group. The members of that group have a right to live their lives. They said they missed being together & being creative & the new lineup evolved from that. They sound f@cking amazing w/this lineup & that's awesome for all of us who love their music & Chester. Salute & Peace as always.
"tired of being who you want me to be: - Numb 2003
"Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be" Emptiness Machine 2024
The more things change the more they stay the same.
I love that Mike and the guys get to move forward. I know Emily has had a few bumps so far but I know she has released a statement on those issues. I honestly think she has a lot of potential and I am so happy that we get new LP so a group that meant so much to Mike and Chester and the rest of the guys too gets to move on past the grief. She is never going to be Chester so we have to move on. I am excited to see how this goes.
IMO bands changing members happen, including lead singers. I understand that Chester was considered a core element of LP but this still feels completely LP to me. Let them move on to the next chapter.
Its understandable to think chester was Linkin Park in general, especially when you're starting to listen. He was a huge part definitely and i was so sad when we lost him. But Mike was the main producer of most of the songs you hear, honestly without him you wouldn't get the Linkin Park music you've heard. However, They all made LP ... LP. I think Mike wanted to let us know that Linkin Park won't be how it used to be but like a Pheonix, he wants it to be reborn from the ashes. My perspective of why they wanted LP to stay LP
Loved Chester, now loving Emily. LP was never just Chester and the whole group meant more to their fans than just the music. Makes sense to keep the name. The music is still obviously identifiable as LP. Amy Lee (Evanescence), could not do what Emily Armstrong does (Not enough rasp/gravel).
I personally love this. They deserve to do what they love to do. They have taken a long time to process the loss of Chester. Emily deserves to be a part of this. I don’t care about the drama. She posted her response and I accept it. Time to move on. I preordered the album, looking forward to listening to it all.
They were looking at changing the name but after Mike heard her vocals on the tracks he thought "This feels like a Linkin Park song"
I think this was the best way to go. If they had tried to get a male singer that tried to sound like Chester it would have been a huge mistake. The more I listen to it the morebI like it. Still it sounds like an LP song to me. Mike founded the group. Chester replaced the original singer and of course killed it. She is not a replacement. She is a co-vocalist with Mike. I'm excited for a new era and keeping an open mind for the rest of the album.
The new album is “From Zero” almost like a callback to to the bands original name which was Xero
The show must go on
Nah you trippin!!!! Totally giving linkin park vibes. This singer is a perfect fit for the next phase of linkin park. Bring on the new album. Chester can never be replaced and lives on with the band 🫶🏾🫶🏾
One of my favorite songs so far from recent times, so I'm happy for that. I think you can make the argument that this could have started as a different band, but after watching their interviews and seeing how naturally they came together (without a mission to restart Linkin Park), and the idea that I can potentially go to a concert and see Papercut and Numb performed live (any old LP catalog really) with a lot of OG members and a great singer, makes it for me personally a good choice that I'm happy with.
This girl is from Dead Sara ... one of my favorite bands... I think she kills this.
You can ask why Black Sabbath didnt change their name when Dio became their singer or any band that changed singers like Van Halen? They didnt need to change names neither does Linkin Park!! I like their new song better then anything on their last 2 albums
That’s right totally forgot Sabbath and VH changed lead singers with female vocalist
@@2-1inffwa97so your only problem is that they chose a female vocalist? May you explain why is that so?
@@parthshandilya9421 Never said I had a problem with anything they did
Just your comparison
@@2-1inffwa97 ouch. what a quote.
I think it is kind of disrespectful against the other bandmembers when people say that LP is only Chester. He surely was a really big part of it, but he was not the only one. If I'm not mistaken the band was formed by mike. so I think if the sound is still going to be the LP sound, then it would be strange to have an other name... fort minor is completly another sound.
This. I agree 100%! I don’t like it when people act like only the singers make the bands.
One love my dude ❤
There's always going to be a backlash, R.I.P. Chester ❤
Life moves on my family, birth, death and taxes. We all have that in common! We have more in common than divides us ❤❤❤❤❤.
They came back correctly and hard with complete respect ❤❤❤
This doesn't really sound like an LP song. But it totally feels like one! So fucking happy they are back!
Every record after Meteora was cryticised for not sounding as LP record. Which makes this totaly LP record in a way.
For a band, feeling is more important than sound anyway, in my opinion.
@@zdenekdolezal9646 Hell yeah it does!
@@zdenekdolezal9646 and ironically, Emptiness Machine is the closest thing to Meteora since New Divide.
Mike said in an interview that Emily has the same tone, octave range, and energy as Chester while being her own person. He said it took a while for even him to maybe think she could be the new singer. Once the rest of the original members heard her scream they were all like, “Yep, she’s it.” Emily has said all she wants to do is make Chester proud when she sings his songs. Say what you want but the band is being very respectful. Even Chester’s widow has endorsed Emily. Chester’s gone… his decision. You still have his work. This is a new era.
Did people say that Apple should change its name when Steve Jobs passed away or request the Chicago Bulls change the teams name when Jordan lretired either time.
I respectfully disagree with those who say that Linkin Park should have come up with a different name. They aren't just a band they are a brand, and I highly doubt Chester would want the band to face any repercussions for his tragic decision.
from what im getting from the lyrics is that they are calling out the "critics" before they release their new stuff (listen back to the opening verse with "critics" in mind, i think it makes sense). critics online, critics from fans, ect... they are probably getting ahead of the situation with this song and new album. I love it!
It's not about erasing the past and changing the band name, its about keeping the legacy alive. The part of Chester is filled by us, the fans, not Emily. Emily's part is to help carry it by performing and see the band live, get new songs, and continue the message of what "Linkin Park" is all about so that new fans can also rediscover Chester and keep his memory alive in a way. It is a difficult decision for the band because most of them want to continue making music, but I feel they found the right balance to it. I believe Chester would want them to continue as well...
I am glad they didn't go with a male vocalist because they definitely would have been compared to Chester which they're not trying to replace because he can never be replaced. RIP Chester and I think he would want them to carry on. It took them a little over 7 years to get here and I totally trust Mike's decision so it's not a replacing of Chester it's just a New Era and Emily really fits well with the band.
I get your point and respect your opinion, but it's not as simple as saying "why didn't they just make a new band".
As Chester himself once said "We'd like to think that our music will always be bigger than any one of our individual personalities."
Chester wasn't a founder of LP and in some way they are paying their respects to Chester and Rob (the drummer who also left) by keeping their name and songs alive.
Carrying their legacy on. As a long term fan, I am just happy that Mike, Brad, Joe and Dave are finally smiling again on their live shows and my Linkin park didn't die along with it's famous lead singer, may he rest in peace.
For many of us, it's a band that carried us through hard times in our lives and that's an emotional aspect newer LP enjoyers wouldn't understand, no offense.
I think she is awesome. She isn’t trying to take Chester’s place, they are just continuing the band in a new direction
AC/DC survived as AC/DC... Lynyrd Skynyrd survived....after both losing their frontmen to death. Pink Floyd retained their name after Syd and Roger left the band... see Van Halen, same deal. LP was ALL of them... not just Chester. All those years of dedication was by all the members and they absolutely have the right if not the duty to retain the name and history. (RIP Chester)... Not for me to decide, that is up to THEM. Rock on LP... great choice in Emily !!!!
Why do you all compare peaches to bananas
None of those bands replaced their singer with female vocalist
@@2-1inffwa97why does it matter if it's a male or female vocalist? 😂
@@BacardiRaZz90 No one said it mattered 🤷🏽 But your comparison was laughable
@@2-1inffwa97 i hope youre into guys if you dont like females. otherwise you gonna have a really tough life :D
As a fan I'm okay with them trying to do this and she can sing, but Chester's son has publicly been against this just because of questionable things she has done in the past and her faith (Scientology). She did make a statement about defending Danny Masterson saying she didn't know what he actually did, but it could have just been PR when it started coming up.
I feel your opinion is based on being late to linkin park and seeing Chester as the main vocalist and taking it as his band. Linkin park was always mikes band and Chester was the last piece of the puzzle. Getting in a female vocalist is much better than replacing with another male that everyone would say isn’t Chester. Mike and the other 3 original members have made a great decision
I think she's a great addition to the band and super happy they are back at it. She seems to get better the more shows they do - I've been watching the videos as they come out of each location of the tour. And i've never seen Mike looking so happy to be back on stage. His cheeks must be sore from smiling so much lol.
PS...They dont need to change the name and Emily isn't replacing chester shes a new addition for this chapter of LP. Rock on kids.
Have been anticipating your reaction for a week now!
Chester will never be replaced. LP 2.0 is honoring what was before but moving on to a new exciting chapter in their band history. I think the new song is FIRE and cannot wait for the album to come out!
I'm going to disagree with BP. Linkin Park is not just Chester, and never was. They are a band. It's a group of musicians and its up to them to decide what's best for the band. They did amazing tributes for Chester. I think they keep his memory alive by continuing on with new members.
Also, from a financial standpoint, why would they start over with a new band name when they already have a platform? Liniin Park is a recognized band. It has 22.2M followers. Mike Shinoda had a solo career after Chester's death. His RUclips channel has 920k followers over a 6 year span. It's easy to say change the band name, but there is more to consider.
Chester was a (big) part of LP but he wasn’t LP. They are not replacing him with Emily. They’re just moving on. Continuing their musical journey. I for one love it.
A great band's name will live forever. Band members come and go, sometimes in unfortunate ways. Why not try new things? RIP Chester, you'll always be one of THE BEST singers of all time, and welcome to the LP Family Emily!
my response to "why didn't they make a new band" is why should they? Chester as good as he was wasn't the entire band. There's still 4 original members. I'm sure you didn't mean it this way but that attitude just screams "the rest of the band doesn't matter" If the band wants to continue they are more than welcome to. I mean Paramore has gone thrrough so many line up changes its impossible to keep track of it anymore lol. Surely LP can have a new singer. Also the Evanescence comparison is funny because for the longest time people labelled them the female version of Linkin Park.
Changing the name wouldn’t have been the right move. Now you have to understand that Emily(new singer) isn’t here to replace Chester it’s impossible. This is a new chapter for Linkin Park the band has had time to mourn. Now it’s time to for the band to continue and help a new generation through difficult times like Chester did with the previous generation.
The answer to your question is simple bro: it's their band too. There aren't replacing Chaz, that's the point.
Great Reaction!
I don't care what people say. Chester would love this song. I know, i know trust me. A male could never fill Chester's shoes. with a female it can be a new page for Linkin park. everyone says change the name. we're a family grown over decades I don't think Chester would want to change the name. I feel Mike knew him maybe more than anyone. Mike wouldn't have done this if Chester wouldn't approve. plus Chester's wife just came out supporting Emily as well. I do have to say its a shame that Rob left the band as well. R.I.P. Chester, we miss you dearly.
Emily is a wonderful gem that shines even brighter with every live performance on the stage. Pure overflowing energy, charisma, high spirits, sense of humour and last but not least the most unusual voice. She's got a true, uncanny talent to sing in variety of styles and tones on a wide range in her own way (I did a background check on the band she used to sing for years which is named Dead Sara and she kills it all).
Obviously Chester will never be replaced and his legacy will live on, nevertheless I'm incredibly fulfilled and excited with LP's new direction for the future. I can't wait for more!
Amy Lee has no rasp/scream anywhere near Emily. nor does Emily have the power of Amy. imo. both great in their own rights.
This does not sound like Evanescence at all. It's closer to maybe Pretty Reckless or Halestorm. Mike himself said they don't want to replace Chester but rather write a completely new chapter for the band. For Chester there is already 17 years-worth of music to listen to out there. And even with Chester, the band was changing quite a lot with each new album they've put out.
I put the singer replacement to the Nightwish replacement singers. They did what they had to do to continue making music to be complete. It's not replacing a singer to make money, but to continue doing what they love. I'm here for the new music as it's not just 1 person who makes a band, but everyone as a whole making music and enjoying what you love. I'm ready to see what this new venture of Linkin Park has to give us.
Linkin Park is my favorite band of all-time and I love this! Emily is awesome. She isn't Chester. No one ever will be. She doesn't need to be Chester. She just needs to be Emily. No one is trying to replace Chester. They should not have reformed under a new band name. I like that they are still Linkin Park. You mentioned AC/DC but there is a long, long history of bands either voluntarily replacing singers or being forced to and not changing the name of the band. This still has the spirit of Linkin Park. I don't get the Evanescence comparison at all. I'm not discounting those who do compare this to Evanescence but I am a fan of theirs as well and this is more LP than Evanescence. I'm excited for Mike and the rest of the band and cannot wait to see where they go from here.
I am a fan since 2000. I have chesters voice painted on my memory for so long so i struggle to hear her singing the old stuff but I like her voice and i look forward to the new album with fresh and new linkin park songs. I love your reactions thank you
I fell in love with linkin park and I’ve never been so crushed by losing someone I never met but I still get sad over chester. With that said I kinda feel this is the next step to healing. It’s hard hearing someone other than Chester but Mike has put so much into linkin park I’m happy he’s finally moving forward. I’m loving the classic l.p. Sound. Will see if Emily grows on me, I like her voice
I think because you're so new to Linkin Park, you haven't really gotten to know how many times their sound has changed over their long tenure. When you have the context of following them from Hybrid Theory through to Living Things and beyond, this evolution of their sound makes a lot more sense as *still being Linkin Park*. I support the band's decision not to change their name. The core is still there. Chester was amazing, but he wasn't the entire band. They grieved, and now they're moving on as something that isn't new, it's just different.
In my opinion, Emilie Armstrong is the best choice for the band. She’s incredibly talented, and her voice truly captures the essence of Linkin Park. This song embodies everything that defines the group. Creating a new band would mean betraying what makes Linkin Park special. No longer hearing Chester’s lyrics live would be a huge loss. Emilie represents the future of the band, as she respects Linkin Park’s DNA while also allowing Chester’s memory to live on by performing his songs live again.
I'm an original long term Linkin Park fan and I one hundred percent agree with you Buddy! I've actually heard her do my favorite Linkin Park song and she is good but she can't do some of the things he could. I will love the new songs as always but I will always miss Chester. ❤
Zane Lowe (Apple Music) interview with the entire band on the LP channel explains it all.
I was skeptical at first. Chester is not someone you can replace and I've been of one mind here that Linkin Park should just disband and we can move on. I have never been more happy to be wrong in my entire life. Emily is great. Her voice is great she rocks and she's a perfect fit for Linkin Park. She's not Chester but those are shoes you just can't fill and its unrealistic to expect her to. The fact they got a woman tells me they never intended to try and replace Chester. This just a new chapter for the band and I for one am very excited to see where its heading.
I watched the live reveal and I was impressed. Watched recordings of the first full concert in LA and she got better. Watched the second full concert in NY and she KILLED IT!!!! Emily gets better and better with every performance. I'm in love with Linkin Park 2.0!
I think I understand what you mean. Because they still have the old band name with the new singer, Chester is still floating in the background for me. And so perhaps there is unnecessary pressure for them to live up to him!?
I hope that my statement comes across correctly, as I have to rely on Google Translate. :D
Mike has said in several interviews that after collaborating with multiple artists, hearing Emily sing with the group was the first time he thought it felt like Lincoln Park. There were other artists that sounded great and he enjoyed working with but hearing Emily with the band felt like who LP was as a band.
The question is always if a band should continue after the singer passes away... For AC/DC, it was the right decision to carry on w/ Brian Johnson after the death of original singer Bon Scott, even though they sounded different.
Other bands have carried on after the deaths of their iconic singers:
Stone Temple Pilots have current singer Jeff Gutt after parting ways w/ singer Scott Weiland, who passed away in 2015... Drowning Pool carried on after the 2002 death of vocalist Dave Williams; they currently have vocalist Ryan McCombs... Alice in Chains are currently active since 2006 w/ singer William DuVall after the death of singer Layne Staley in 2002... Warrant parted ways w/ singer Jani Lane, who passed away in 2011; they now have Robert Mason on vocals... Great White parted ways w/ singer Jack Russell in 2012 (He passed away in 2024) and are currently w/ singer Brett Carlisle
Polish extreme metallers Decapitated reformed in 2009 after a tragic accident that killed drummer Vitek and put vocalist Covan (who replaced original vocalist Sauron) in a vegetative state in 2007; Rafa Piotrowski (vocals) joined and Decapitated carried on... etc. etc.
However, there r bands who could not replace their iconic vocalists and disbanded... Nirvana after the death of Kurt Cobain in 1994... The band Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath w/ singer Ronnie James Dio) ended in 2010 after the death of singer Ronnie James Dio... Type O Negative ended in 2010 after the death of vocalist/ bassist/ songwriter Peter Steele ... Death (the band) ended after the passing of Chuck Schuldiner (vocals/ guitar) in 2001 ... Punk rockers Snot could not replace late vocalist Lynn Strait (they did try)... Blind Melon disbanded after the death of singer Shannon Hoon in 1995 ... INXS tried to replace singer Michael Hutchence after his death in 1997; they disbanded in 2012...
Soundgarden has effectively ended after the death of singer Chris Cornell in 2017... The Cranberries disbanded after the death of singer Dolores O' Riordan in 2018.
It's all a matter of who can (or who are willing) carry on w/ the band.
Having gone back and looked at a lot of Emily’s previous work she is an incredible talent, and so unique. The guys made the right choice with her, the more time they spend together the better they’re gonna get.
the whole band wasnt just chester and i think thats what people are missing. he became the fan favorite, yeah, but mike is the creative force behind the band. its his band. he should be able to do what he wants with it
Emily joined the band not to replace Chester. She was asked to join because she "fit in" to the existing members. They are very comfortable with her contributions. And OBTW she can sing the entire spectrum!!! Love this new start for LP
😂 her voice is suspect. Dead Sara is terrible and she doesn’t fit!
I get your reaction and understand it. But you must remember that Mike started this group and Chester was the last member to join. He was in a band called Grey Daze prior. In addition, Mikw wrote the bulk of the songs and lyrics. Essentially it is Mike's group and Chester was the singer. As much as I miss him, Linkin Park is making the right decision here. Alice In Chains did it with William Duvall replacing Layne Staley. Dio replaced Ozzy, AC DC replaced Bon Scott by Brian Johnson. There's a lot of bands that are moving on and I'm glad that they did. Look at yourself, you're rocking to AC DC because they moved on with a new singer. Again, I miss Chester but I'm sure glad they're moving on and Emily is a great singer, so let's give them a chance, they deserve it.
It's still Linkin Park because they existed before (and now after) Bennington, even though Bennington did bring a unique signature to the group. But so does Emily, and she's not trying to replace him
Stoked! ❤ This song is fire! And I am in love all over again. Album title is “From Zero” I really love her vocal style! I also wonder why they didn’t come up in brand new with a new name and honestly I just can’t listen to her singing Chester’s songs. It’s not her… it’s me 😂❤❤❤
The Amy Lee/Evanescence comparisons simply don't work lol. Both are female... and into "rock" music, but that's essentially where the comparisons stop. Amy, in no way, could do the types of harsh vocals that Emily does. Amy has a more operatic voice, while Emily can straight up do growls, screams, and heavy amounts of grit. I've seen several people try to make the comparison, and as a musician, I wish they would stop lol. Both are amazing at what *they do individually, but that doesn't make them interchangeable.
Because chester wasn't lincoln park. He was a member.
Linkin Park doesn’t make bad songs. Period. This is a Linkin Park song. It’s real easy for the guy who just heard the band for the first time five minutes ago to say they should have changed the name.
She's not Chester, but she's damn good, and I honestly think the band is better now than they were. Mikes worked on his singing, and the new drummer is good, plus he plays several instruments and is a producer also. Emily also played guitar in her old band of 20yrs. Curious to see if she will write guitar parts or even play live now that Brad isn't touring
There can never be too many guitars in a band, right? :)
For me, it will take time to hear her voice on classics. Original stuff I like a LOT.
Mike talked about considering renaming the band, but with Emily and Collin and the stuff they were writing together felt and sounded to him like Linkin Park. So they kept the name.
There’s a few Chester copycats out there that can sound “close”, like the dude in the tribute band Hybrid Theory. But to me, it would feel sorta cheap. They needed a new start, and Emily is giving that to them and I’m here for it 🤘🏻
people would cry if they changed there name and still sounded like linkin park
ever since Chesters passing, I have had a list in my head for IF they would return and keep going.
I have never known what is on that list, but she checked all the boxes when I heard her the first time.
she will only get better on the old stuff the more she gets to sing them.
Emily Armstrong is Linkin Park’s new Lead vocalist. She doesn’t have the power in her voice that other female voices have like Amy Lee or Lizzy Hale or Maria Brink or Lee Aaron they all have powerful voices indeed. If a woman they wanted to have they need someone that can powerfully grab attention for me she doesn’t grab my attention I was streaming the song through my PlayStation 5 and the whole time I was looking at my phone. She doesn’t grab my attention like any of the female singers I mentioned.
For example in early 2003 Evanescence was on David letterman’s show promoting their new album that performance grabbed my attention then my next paycheque I got their new album.
Same with Lizzy Hale I heard her performance on TV I was distracted she pulled me back to the TV and her performance.
I heard that Amy Lee was quoted as saying she’d perform as lead singer for Linkin Park not sure how true that is but that would be awesome.
I am not impressed with Ms Armstrong’s performances…she doesn’t have power or vocal range. She doesn’t grab my attention. Doubtful she ever will. I am a big fan of Linkin Park
Agreed!!!!
I LOVE the new song and I think Emily sounds great on it! I can't wait for the rest of the album to be released. The song feels like a pretty classic Linkin' Park song to me (without Chester, of course). I have to say that I'm lukewarm so far on hearing the old songs with Emily singing Chester's part. I think she'll get there and find her voice with those eventually. I'm really excited for this new incarnation of Linkin Park.
I can't get this song out of my head!!! FIRE!!! Love her voice!
I saw an interview where both Chester's widow and his son both gave there blessings to Emily after hearing her.
His son is now railing against her. I have my opinion about that but will respectfully keep that to myself
EMILY THERE NEW VOCALIST IS ALSO THE SINGER FOR DEAD SARA , CHECKOUT WEATHERMEN BY DEAD SARA..
When David Lee Roth left Van Halen they didn’t change the name. Singers come and singers go, but the band plays on.
Linkin park isn't the first group to lose a front man. Then try to move forward, AC/DC back in the day. Did AC/DC need to change their name? Just because fans wanted that, are our families different for losing a family member? I look forward to seeing where Linkin Park goes. Look at Lynard Skynard, they regularly change out members as another passes.
People who say they should have changed name, started a new band etc. They are Chester fans, not Linkin Park fans. It is like asking AC/DC to change name after Bon Scott died, what a crazy take.