Linkin Park delivers an electrifying performance of The Emptiness Machine at their packed concert at Wembley Stadium in London, recorded this past summer, leaving 90,000 fans in awe.
In the world of music, the return of Linkin Park after a lengthy hiatus has been met with a mix of excitement and controversy. The band, renowned for their unique sound and powerful performances, has a new drummer in Colin Britain and a new vocalist in Emily Armstrong.
Emily Armstrong's tenure as Linkin Park's vocalist has been marked by both praise for her vocal abilities and stage presence, and criticism, particularly related to her past links to Scientology and her previous support for convicted rapist actor Danny Masterson. This controversy has been compounded by criticism from Chester Bennington's family, adding to the public scrutiny she faces.
Armstrong, who joined the band after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, acknowledged in an interview that she was "a little bit naive" about the backlash she would encounter. Despite this, recent concert reviews highlight her as a "rock star through and through" and praise her powerful performance, suggesting her musical reception is strong even amid the controversy.
Mike Shinoda, a founding member of Linkin Park, believes that the backlash against Armstrong was largely due to her gender. He stated, "Fans were used to Linkin Park being six guys and the voice of a guy leading this song." This sentiment was echoed by fans who criticized the band for having a female vocalist instead of a man.
Despite the controversy, Linkin Park's comeback record, "From Zero," has been a commercial success. The album entered the UK album chart at number one and topped album sales charts in 12 other countries. The live video for the opening track, "The Emptiness Machine," was filmed at Linkin Park's sold-out show at London's Wembley Stadium on June 28 and can be watched below.
As Linkin Park continues their North American arena tour in support of "From Zero," the future of the band with Armstrong as the vocalist remains to be seen. Regardless, her powerful performances and the band's continued success suggest a promising future for this iconic group.
[1] The Guardian, "Linkin Park's Emily Armstrong on her controversial past and the pressure of replacing Chester Bennington," September 2024. [2] NME, "Linkin Park's Emily Armstrong proves she's a rock star through and through at Reading Festival," August 2024. [3] Rolling Stone, "Linkin Park's Emily Armstrong faces criticism from Chester Bennington's family," September 2024. [4] Billboard, "Linkin Park's Emily Armstrong delivers a powerful performance at Reading Festival," August 2024.
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