Emily Armstrong becomes new lead singer of Linkin Park after seven-year hiatus
Linkin Park announced Emily Armstrong as their new frontwoman during a live-streamed performance in September 2024.
Armstrong's history with the band
Emily Armstrong grew up in Los Angeles and joined fans in savoring Linkin Park's debut album Hybrid Theory when it was released in 2000. She told Bazaar that hearing the band on K-ROQ radio made her feel like the music was her identity. Armstrong noted that she decided to sing and scream after listening to the group's experimental anthems as a teenager.
The announcement of the new singer
Chester Bennington died by suicide in 2017, which left the band's future uncertain for seven years. The group returned with a live-streamed show in September 2024 where they revealed a new album titled From Zero. During that event, the band officially introduced Emily Armstrong as their new lead vocalist to replace Bennington.
Fan reaction to the change
The initial response from fans was divided regarding the decision to bring in a new singer. Some listeners who knew Armstrong's work with her own band Dead Return celebrated the announcement. Others remained unsure about how the group could exist without their former frontman.
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