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Kia Forum in Los Angeles, marked a new chapter in Linkin Park’s storied history, as the band introduced their new lead vocalist, Emily Armstrong, to their generations of fans. Under the dazzling lights and roaring cheers, the band replaced the late legend Chester Bennington with Armstrong, who was hailed as the ‘Janis Joplin of arena rock’.
Bringing a fresh, electric intensity to the band’s performance, Emily Armstrong stole the spotlight with her powerful rendition of Linkin Park’s iconic singleNumb. This particularly ignited the crowd and marked a bold step forward for Linkin Park, as it left the band’s original fans divided over this transformative moment, with the shadow of Chester Bennington’s legacy looming large.
Los Angeles Went Electric as Linkin Park Introduced Emily Armstrong
The city of Los Angeles witnessed a new beginning for the legendary band Linkin Park, as they returned with their new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, after seven years of hiatus, on Friday night. Appearing on stage and delivering a performance that left the audience buzzing, Armstrong stepped into the colossal shoes left byChester Bennington, whose tragic demise in 2017 marked a poignant end to an era-defining chapter for the band.
Who is Emily Armstrong, the 38-Year-Old Singer And Founder Who Has Taken the Place of Chester Bennington in Linkin Park
With her powerful and raw energy, Emily Armstrong, the co-founder of the American rock band Dead Sara, delivered a high-octane set that showcased her impressive vocal prowess, especially during herrenditionof the iconic trackNumb. Thereafter, Armstrong’s performance not only went viral on social media, but even her live performance echoed the intensity and spirit of arena rock, earning her a place in the limelight among enthusiastic fans.
All this while, the seasoned vocalist and guitarist, Emily Armstrong was known for her covers of popular hits such asNirvana’sHeart Shaped Box, Rage Against the Machine’sKilling in the Name, and Patti Smith’sAsk the Angels. But now, following her newfound opportunity with Linkin Park, Armstrong is set to make a bright future, not just for herself but also for the legendary band.
Linkin Park’s Fans Remain Divided Over Chester Bennington’s Replacement
However, despite Emily Armstrong’s high-energy debut beside the long-time band memberMike Shinoda, the fanbase got divided. While most audiences attending the event seemed excited about Linkin Park’s return, original supporters of the band appear to be grappling with a sense of nostalgia and loss. Failing to overcome the news of Armstrong replacing Chester Bennington, fans expressed a profound sense of grief.
Stating how Chester Bennington’s era with the band was marked by emotional depth and a unique connection with listeners, fans of Linkin Park claimed that no new voice can fully capture the essence of what Bennington brought to the band. Therefore, Armstrong’s performance was met with a mixture of admiration and skepticism; part of which was because of fans’ undying sentiments for the band’s previous frontman.
Linkin Park has become a cover band for Linkin Park
I liked her voice, I need / want to hear new songs, I think chester must be happy his band finally could move forward.yes, no one could replacing chester, but LP need to move forward.
I don’t like it. From an OG fan.
Nope.She sings fine. But this isn’t Linkin Park.Sorry guys. Love you anyways
Sorry but this sounds like a bad attempt at a cover song. She’s a good singer but just don’t feel the same way about the songs. Needs a male voice that is deeper scream
Goosebumps. She is good. But man I miss Chester
Yikes… that girl singer is sub par singing live. Cannot replace Chester Bennington.
With the online discourse being abuzz with varied opinions, some fans claimed to be delighted to see the band rejuvenated with Emily Armstrong’s dynamic presence while being eager for fresh material that could define a new chapter in Linkin Park’s legacy. Others appeared more reserved, suggesting that Armstrong should focus on new compositions rather than attempting to recreate the classic hits that were indelibly linked to Chester Bennington.
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