Linkin Park Reignite With Emily Armstrong at Lead Vocal

Linkin Park has stepped boldly into their next chapter, re-emerging with co-lead singer Emily Armstrong (of Dead Sara) after seven years since Chester Bennington’s death. In a revealing interview with The Guardian, the band outlined the tumult and hope of this transition—Armstrong faced backlash for being a woman, while Mike Shinoda acknowledged critics were “uncomfortable” with a lineup that broke longtime expectations.

Their strong return is anchored by From Zero, the first album in nearly a decade, and the ongoing From Zero World Tour. Armstrong’s voice now anchors a reinvigorated set that celebrates their legacy while forging new territory—a territory that respects the past but isn’t stuck in it  . The band is also opting out of performing “One More Light,” saying the song’s emotional weight—tied deeply to Bennington’s memory—makes it hard to play.

This isn’t a mere comeback—it’s a rebirth. Expect to hear Armstrong’s vocals woven into the LFRP frequency over the next year, from lean alt-anchors to defiantly raw choruses. Tune in to Frequency Shift and Fresh Frequencies, and hold on tight as Linkin Park turns From Zero into a fresh starting point.

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