Fans React to Linkin Park’s New Singer + Lineup
The countdowns (and count-ups) are over and Linkin Park have revealed throughout a livestreamed occasion that Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong will probably be their new co-vocalist.
In addition, the new-look Linkin Park lineup options returning members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson (who was not performing throughout the livestream), Joe Hahn and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, together with songwriter/producer Colin Brittain now dealing with drums instead of Rob Bourdon.
Speculation that the band would possibly return to the general public eye began again in April when Orgy’s Jay Gordon advised KCAL 96.7’s Wired within the Empire host RadioActive Mike Z that he had heard that the band had “got a girl singer now.” He then tried to stroll again the feedback, however concluded, “They might just try to move on like that. That ought to be interesting.”
Not lengthy after, Billboard issued a report citing sources shut to the band that a minimum of three members of the group have been contemplating a 2025 reunion tour with a feminine singer and had been fielding tour and pageant provides.
Talk of a Linkin Park reunion died down for a bit till lately when the band launched their countdown and count-up timers earlier than finally teasing a Sept. 5 announcement.
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Now that the band has revealed themselves of their present state, what are the followers saying in regards to the new look lineup and the additions of Armstrong and Brittain?
What Linkin Park Fans Are Saying
The response was typically optimistic to Armstrong’s addition, whereas little commentary was made in regards to the quieter addition of Brittain to the group instead of Rob Bourdon.
There have been some followers crucial of Armstrong’s first look with the group, however general the vibe was very favorable for the brand new singer.
“Mike Shinoda must be feeling a LOT of varying emotions on that stage. Emily Armstrong must be feeling a LOT of pressure. Both are absolutely killing it. Linkin Park are back,” remarked one fan. “Welcome Emily Armstrong! I like her, looks to be a great fit for this new Linkin Park! Chester won’t be forgotten for what he’s done with the band but pleased to see they’ve moved on with what I feel is a great fit! Certainly an emotional feeling happening,” added one other particular person on the X platform.
“We are allowed to have opinions on new linkin park. I’m listening to the live YouTube show and I wanna say that she’s doing good, but I feel like maybe she’s trying too hard to be raspy with the vocals,” provides one particular person. Another commented, “I am mixed on the new Linkin Park vocalist. She has the potential to grow her own sound and vocal performance, but at the same time, being Chester’s replacement are some REAL big shoes to fill…”
“Can’t believe Linkin Park is back and I don’t hate it. Emily Armstrong is bringing it,” added one more particular person. “Emily Armstrong is a great pick for Linkin Park because she doesn’t seem to be trying to be a second Chester Bennington,” commented one other fan.
As you would possibly count on, there was additionally a large amount of affection for the return of the band. “Linkin Park is back… the world is healing,” summed up one fan. “#LINKINPARK IS SO FUCKING BACK!!” added one other.
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