Linkin Park Unveil New Album From Zero, Introduce Emily Armstrong as New Vocalist

Greater than 100,000 individuals signed onto YouTube and one other practically 26,000 extra watched reside on Instagram because the insanely influential nu metallic band Linkin Park introduced not only a new album, however launched a brand new emblem and the band’s new vocalist, Emily Armstrong.

Emily Armstrong. the co-founder of Useless Sara, will probably be taking the place of the late Chester Bennington, who died in 2017. Since then, the band’s been largely silent, sometimes releasing collections of rarities and best hits. That every one began to alter a pair months in the past, as rumors started to swirl that Linkin Park was contemplating coming again. Some individuals mentioned it was that Sum 41 man, others mentioned it was Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Orgy’s frontman revealed it might finally be a feminine singer.

And it turned out that final one was useless on the cash.

In entrance of a crowd of screaming followers, the band performed with Armstrong holding it down. They launched the primary new monitor in seven years, “The Vacancy Machine.” The large second got here once they launched into “Someplace I Belong” and “Crawling.” Over the course of the livestream, they performed songs from most of their discography, highlighting Armstrong’s vocal vary. As a fan from again within the day, I’m so excited to say she fucking nails it.

The beauty of Armstrong is she seems like she suits completely in with the band, sounding shut sufficient to Chester with out sounding like a carbon copy. She’s obtained grit when she wants it and an extremely highly effective voice when essential.

Truthfully, the reveal was completely nailed.

Together with Armstrong’s reveal, the band introduced that Colin Brittain was taking on because the band’s drummer. Followers additionally obtained a glimpse on the band’s new emblem and previous to the present’s launch, they’d a word revealing that the brand new album’s title is From Zero and it’s due out on November 15.

Talking of the brand new album, Mike Shinoda mentioned it’s all a reference to Linkin Park’s origins, all the best way earlier than the band was referred to as Linkin Park.

“Earlier than Linkin Park, our first band title was Xero. This album title refers to each this humble starting and the journey we’re presently endeavor. Sonically and emotionally, it’s about previous, current, and future—embracing our signature sound, however new and lively. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our mates, our household, and our followers. We’re happy with what Linkin Park has turn into over time, and excited concerning the journey forward.”

Lastly, the band revealed that they’ll be doing a world tour of six reveals later this month. The run will begin on September 11 in Los Angeles on the Kia Discussion board and can come to an finish on November 11 in Bogota, Colombia. The complete checklist of dates could be discovered beneath.