We have a brand new Linkin Park singer! Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong was formally confirmed because the band’s new co-vocalist reverse Mike Shinoda in the course of the band’s Thursday (Sept. 5) livestream occasion in Los Angeles.

Now that the introductions have been made and we have heard “The Emptiness Machine,” what can we really find out about Linkin Park’s new vocalist. Let’s examine.

Who Is Emily Armstrong?

Up till now, Armstrong had most prominently been often called the lead singer and guitarist for the Los Angeles-based band Dead Sara. The 38-year-old singer issued three studio albums with the band, beginning with 2012’s self-titled debut. That album featured “Weatherman,” which was Loudwire’s Rock Song of the Year.

The band additionally launched the albums Pleasure to Meet You and Ain’t It Tragic. Over the course of their run, Dead Sara have carried out numerous cowl songs, however didn’t cowl Linkin Park. According to Setlist.fm, they’ve taken on Rage Against the Machine probably the most, performing “Killing in the Name,” “Freedom” and “Sleep Now in the Fire” in addition to classics from Led Zeppelin, Stevie Nicks, Nirvana and The White Stripes amongst others.

Prior to Dead Sara, Armstrong had sung backing vocals on Courtney Love’s Nobody’s Daughter solo album. In 2002, Armstrong and her Dead Sara mates acquired writing credit on “Bones” and “Help Me” on Demi Lovato’s Holy Fvck album and joined Lovato on the latter observe.

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Linkin Park in 2024

Now that now we have a brand new singer in place, what does this imply for Linkin Park’s quick and prolonged future?

Well, the band has issued a brand new single with Armstrong titled “The Emptiness Machine.” It’s featured on their forthcoming album, From Zero, which is due Nov. 15 and is presently accessible to pre-order. In addition, followers can search for the new-look Linkin Park performing six  exhibits this fall in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul, and Bogota. The dates are listed beneath.

Linkin Park 2024 Tour Dates

Sept. 11 = Los Angeles, Calif. @ Kia Forum
Sept. 16 – New York, N.Y. @ Barclays Center
Sept. 22 – Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena – Hamburg, Germany
Sept. 24 – London, U.Okay. @ The O2
Sept. 28 – Seoul, South Korea @ INSPIRE Arena
Nov. 11 – Bogota, Colombia @ Coliseo Medplus

READ MORE: Setlist + Video: Linkin Park Play First Show With Emily Armstrong