Chester will forever be irreplaceable, but this new chapter for Linkin Park feels like the perfect way to honor him. Emily and the band sound incredible!
It was his choice. He's distanced himself from the band for years. He wasn't around by his own choice for the papercuts release or hybrid theory rerelease
None will ever replace Chester. It took the band 7 years to move on, we need to move on as well. Chester would be proud. Welcome Emily to the LP family ❤ Can't wait for the new album! 🙏
Mike. You bastard. You made a 46 year old man cry. Great song, Emily roars like a lion and it's amazing that I feel like I can feel Chester roaring in the background. Thank you for coming back.
Yeah but not everyone agrees with that apparently. She sounds good but idk if they will reach the levels of Chester fronted LP. We'll see. I think I need to get used to it, I will be buying the album for sure, been a fan for over 20 years now.
My biggest regret is never attending a live concert while Chester was alive. I will not miss the opportunity this time. Count me in for this new era. The band is sounding AMAZING. Welcome, Emily!
@@frutosergio i was there many times and I would tell you unforgettable moments I still have the ticket when they come switzerland for the first time. Hallenstadion was earthquacking. I remember we did a flag with our messages for them and they put it on the piano, we cried from happiness, i have a drum stick from rob bourdon and guitar plettros with the logo LP, I remember When chester and Mike came to us while playing in the end, we have great pics with them we gave the hand to chester and mike 🥲🥹🥹🥹 I would never forget how cool that band was and never forget what they created with underground pass! I still have friends from all over the world cuz of them.. I remember it was always a fear with chester he always had up and downs and I still remember reading about HIS depresión. But I will never know the truth. He left a big big family.
In 2017 when Chester took his own life, I was fighting body and soul against stage 3 cancer while my wife was 5 months pregnant, learn on the TV news that the singer of your favorite band died is like living a mourning while your body is dying. So to see the rebirth of Linkin Park with Emily Armstrong, for me it is like living a second Renaissance, I am very moved
Ive never heard of Emily but I got goosebumps when she started screaming. No one can ever replace Chester but she's paying tribute in such a beautiful and impressive way
Smartest decision they made. Trying to replace him with any guy would be career suicide because they will never live up to expectations. Going a completely different route allows a new chapter to start.
@@vict1435Exactly. A guy would always be in Chester’s shadow. A girl is a new and unpaved path and cannot be compared in the same way. Emily has a clean slate. And she looks like a great choice 🔥
Somehow, I feel I hear Chester singing in this song even though I know it's not his voice, and she is neither trying to do it. And love how Mike is taking center stage. I'm crying happy tears. This is Linkin Park
@RagingKabuto i mean not even about real or fake fans, it's just fans who cannot move on. They still have their pain held on for so long, that can't be healthy. Prodigy also had a few concerts recently after having lost one of their main frontmen, even though they always leave room in their concert for the ghost of Keith, they will also have to move on and find what could be eventually their successor. It's something that Corey from Slipknot spoke a lot about, having Slipknot being this group that represents something, regardless of its members, which is important to its continuation. People always spoke about "x member era of y band", why is it unacceptable now? It's irrational pain fans have that need processing. Don't forget Chester, but also move on. The message is still there!!
Thought I’d heard this years ago… it sounded so familiar, then i realized I’d never head it before, then I started to listen. Her singing… my goodness, it ripped my mind from reality for a few minutes.
To everyone saying they should’ve changed the band name. No, they shouldn’t have because that would be dishonoring Chester Bennington. He wanted the band to continue. The band was torn for the longest time but decided to keep the legacy going. Also, stop saying that Emily is trying to replace Chester. She’s not. She’s his successor. She’s picking up the torch he left behind and carrying it on. For every song they do that was originally with Chester, she is honoring his memory. He wouldn’t want people hating on the new singer or calling their new music “trash”. He would want people to accept and love the new music. For the band, this is a new beginning. Stop hating on them for choosing to carry on the legacy of LP. LP isn’t Chester Bennington, it’s everyone that was/is in the band, like a family of sorts. When someone dies, that doesn’t eradicate their family name. It just means the next in line carries on the family torch.
Well said, loud and true If a family member passes away the family is not over, new members will come afterwards, it's been like that since centuries long before you or me have arrived in here in this world We were just passed the torch and we do our best in our time so later on sometime else will pick up the torch too
There's nothing wrong with her. This song doesn't sound good to me, they need to write much better songs and people will accept her, as we cannot revive Mr. Bennington.
as a die-hard Chester fan, I don't think this is an attempt to replace Chester I think it's an attempt to move on and keep moving forward and I absolutely love this song. It definitely embodies the spirit of the band and nobody is ever going to replace chester. I'm super excited to have her as the singer for Linkin park. Keep up the Great work.
I love how this song starts with Mike Shinoda and gives us a minute for us to get adjusted to the new song before introducing us to the new vocalist Emily Armstrong. It's the perfect first single for the rebirth of Linkin Park.
Have you heard any of her old band’s (Dead Sara) stuff? All of that is super good too. She also sounds incredible live. I went to a slash and Myles Kennedy concert and dead Sara opened. She’s kick ass
I agree, they timed everything perfectly for that show. Castle of Glass as an intro with Chester's voice modified, the new single as the opening song, Numb in the middle which matches the context of Emily trying to exist in LP now, and her duo with Mike at the end. I also loved to see the others members of LP smilling at Emily to show their support and their joy to be back!
As long as Mike is still there, it will always sound like Linkin Park. Because he writes and produces most of their songs. In The End, Breaking the Habit, Burn it Down, One More Light, One Step Closer, Castle of Glass and way more. Even this song, he wrote it and sang the whole song himself until he changed it for Emily.
I think the rocky and nervous start was necessary. The fact that the crowd finally warmed up is so critical. Emily KILLED it on the clean vocals. Needs to continue to make it her own. Welcome back Linkin Park! I'm sooooooo happy!
A massive occasion for the band and Emily. Adrenaline would have been spilling out of their ears. She lost her voice a little but recovered tremendously. Faint and What I've Done were flawless. I'm looking forward to the new album. This new track is fresh.
@@miller441mm Dude she has been making music since her Teenage Years and honestly i expected more from her. The Vocals were cracky on some parts during the live show. This is studio mixed and she is not a good Live singer. There is a reason they spared out songs with hardcore screams like From the Inside, Blackout, Victimized or Given Up. She has much trouble keeping her voice after some of the more intense screams. I can't really decide if i like this new Linkin Park. It seems like a giant sellout, and the fact that two of the core Members were not there speaks volumes. Compare this Liveshow with the Tribute Concert on 27th October of 2017, were so many awesome metal and rock singers came on stage to honor Chester. There is not a problem with linkin park starting "From Zero" but they should have changed their Bandname back to Xero then. It would have been a statement, that Linkin Park will stay with Chester but never will be replaced. I certainly wish them all the best, but as i stated this is not optimal given how many amazing female singers are out there. If they would have chosen someone like Ai Mori or Alyssa from Arch Enemy imagine how much more powerful songs like in the end would have sounded. This way it seems like they choose someone with little Live Experience and insecure voice cracks.
I realized she was nervous. I respect her for having the courage to step up into a position where people are going to have strong opinions. I already like her ❤️
They waited long enough, they showed enough respect to Chester's memory, and they honored Chester by not having anyone replace him even in the first part in this song. It’s not a replacement, it’s a new member and I’m ok with that. Her performence is amazing by the way, she fits there.
For anyone who's been through narc abuse this song just hits so hard. I can't put into words how much this band have helped me, they really brought me back from the brink. Love you LP
I heard this song for the first time today, on the radio on the way home from work. Before this, it had been years since I'd listened to anything from Linkin Park, probably near a decade. My truck is old and doesn't have any sort of information on the radio regarding who is playing, but my first thought was "This sounds like Linkin Park." Glad to hear Linkin Park back in action.
Same thought , howevercnot 💯 percent riding wit her voice ... think she should make it her own ..sonically sounds to similar to chester.. which is not bad but is just a thought
I seriously feel like I've been reunited with an old friend. We've both grown, but will always have traces of who we were. Life has led us here, and I'm happy to have this again.
The second Emily hit the chorus I cried. It's like they never left, and I've never been happier. My favorite band ever is back, and sounding incredible.
It’s got me feeling some kind of way. I came into this so ready to dismiss her and the band. I’m not fond of female singers in general and anyone trying to fill Chester’s place has a lot stacked against them. But Gods be damned if she doesn’t nail it. I truly love this song and the other released and she is perfect.
Interested to see what they can do with a new vocalist with different range, this one the verses felt different but the chorus kinda felt like she was trying to sound like Chester. Interested to see what they can get out of her on the album, since this one kinda felt like playing it safe and being as much like old LP as possible
I was nervous and I was unsure. Now I'm sold. She's phenomenal and she is going to remake this band and she will restore it to its former glory 💯🔥🙌🏻❤️🫂🎉🥹 Welcome to the Fam, Emily. Welcome back, Linkin Park ❤️🩹 This isn't how I thought my day would start but I'm damn sure glad it did. Miss you sooo much, Chester. RIP forever. I know you'd be proud. It's in good hands now. You are immortalized through your music and you live on in our hearts and and in our minds. To me, you will always be irreplaceable. But my man... isn't she something special? 😉🙏🏻🫂 Indeed. Love!
I dont think the idea was ever to replace Chester, that is impossible and a pointless thing to try to do as Chester will always be Chester. That does not mean that LP as a band cant move forward into a new chapter. I like what I hear and see so im excited to see Linkin Park back with new music.
Wasn't sure about this direction... but I'm sold. The fact that they didn't try to find a Chester sound-alike was absolutely the right way to go. Well done! Linkin Park is back!
They didn’t try to find a sound alike 😂😂😂😂 seriously have you listened to the side by side comparison?!? I’d have respected her more to sing how she does for dead Sara not a karaoke wannabe Chester not for me never will be
@@ferggraham9849 Sorry but I haven't heard anything that gave me that vibe. Obviously there would have to be some similarities otherwise she wouldn't fit with Linkin Park's music style. Is there a song you'd recomnend to do the side-by-side comparison?
Hope they will keep the original vibe, no matter who's the singer, and anyone can close eyes and simply hear and see Chester singing this He was one of a kind! Emily, just leave the Scientist crap and be the music, learn from Chester's loyalty, cause you are the part of one of the GOAT of the rock music, just live it, and you all keep Chester's spirit forever!
From Zero ... really felt that. They lost him, honored him, made sure he's remembered forever and finally began anew. Favorite band for 23 years, will be till the day i'm gone. LINKIN PARK
@@WalterWhiteJP "Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance, and went to one early hearing as an observer. Soon after, I realized I shouldn’t have. I always try to see the good in people, and I misjudged him. I have never spoken with him since. Unimaginable details emerged and he was later found guilty. To say it as clearly as possible: I do not condone abuse or violence against women, and I empathize with the victims of these crimes."
@@WalterWhiteJP Brother I understand. But think about it they've been gone for 7 years. Had they been money and fame hungry i'd give it 6 month a year tops for them to bring someone in. But instead they 've dedicating all the concerts, covers, album re-releases, and any event of the band, to him. I've been a fan of LP since "in the end" came out so i know exactly how you feel cause i used to believe the band was dead too. But this is a new beginning, nobody is trying to be like chester, it's just a new voice, a new style. This is how they honor him, making awesome music. That's why we loved them to begin with isn't it? I hope you understand, just give it a chance, see what they got, I know you wont get disppointed.
It took 7 years for the band to move on from Chester's legacy. This is a fresh start for Linkin Park. To Emily, thank you & welcome to Linkin Park. To Chester, you are gone, but not forgotten. Your legacy remains in our heart. Greetings from Malaysia.
Mike, Brad, Joe, Dave. Thank you. You all kept the band from dismissing away for these many years. It must’ve been tough for you on what to do next. If you needed all this time, I understand. Always did. Rob, thank you. For being part of that amazing first era. Chester, rest in peace. Your legacy lives on.
But they didn't need all this time. The interview just came out. They met Emily in 2019 and started jam sessions. They just took this long for public appearances. I will always believe that Mike was low-key jealous of Chester. LP was Mike's baby, and when they grabbed Chester, the label wanted to drop Mike. Mike always wanted to be the center. Them taking this long was good optics, nothing more. That's why Rob left, IMO. He probably saw through it.
@@kialbonetti1997sure sure.. jealous that last more than 20 years is what you say? And.. sure sure... the jelaous Mike didnt said that "the role of chester is in each one of you".. he just said it because is really really jealous. 😊 ignorance sometimes is a blessing.
@@redmictianI feel like youre trying to create an issue out of nothing. She will most probably perform the songs with Chester, but that doesn’t make her a replacement, she’s just the new lead.
I think what he means by that is that if they weren't going to get someone to attempt to fill his spot, why not just rename the band aka just start a new one.@@anonym_s5031
Where? I don't hear it at all. I just here the same generic singing of every female alt rock singer. It's bland, and honestly that's putting it nicely.
@@MrRoneoRegondola Listen again, the passion isn't there. She screams as rehearsed, Chester screamed from a guttural desperation and pain. Her cult, Scientology, doesn't believe in professional health care of any kind, nor do they believe in mental illness. Sxly abused children are told it's their fault, as they "brought it in" on themselves. They can't even bring the crimes to the attention to the authorities. These children must discover their past crimes in a past lifetime. Not just on earth, but any planet in the galactic federation. If this sounds unreal, like Science Fiction, it's because Scientology was started by a science fiction writer! Penny, a page Sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard. Chester deserves more from his former band mates. I will continue to educate fans!
@@flyingfreak90 oh I'm sorry for sharing my opinion, I forgot your; if I dont agree im retarded and deserve the ax. Life IS tough, especially when your taste in music is garbage.
I am 30 years old dude grew up with Linkin Park. Chester's voice became a part of my life, a part of my good/bad memories. he is not replaceable and I think Emily knows that. she knew people will say "you are not chester" but she stepped up anyway. Emily has all my respect for the courage to walk on the hard road. Good luck to her and all Linkin Park🍀
35 yo. I started Learneing English as my third language by translating Linkin park and Evanescence songs early 2000s in high school. LP was a big part of my teens and 20s
@@ZZ-vl5nd 14 years old, growing up with linkin park throughout my entire life, and i do miss chester, but emily will be a big help with anything i go through during the next *insert random number of years here* years
I just realized that Linkin Park has the best fanbase in the world. I was afraid to enter the comments section because I didn't know what I might read. Now I'm here and I see only beautiful words for Emily, Colin and the entire LP. To any Linkin Park fan reading this who understands that Emily isn't here to step into Chester's shoes, you're awesome and I hope we run into each other somewhere at their show. I'm 39 years old, I grew up with LP and now I just can't watch it without crying uncontrollably...crying because I'm both happy that this isn't the end of LP and sad that I'll never get to see Chester live. However, life goes on, there is no point in being sad that something has ended. We should be happy that it happened... and I am. I am happy for you and with all of you. You are great! Much love ❤
You were there in my teen years, one of the hardest periods in my life. Now that i've lost my father to cancer, you pop up again with new energy and a brutally good new singer. You helped me then and you are helping me now. Long live to Linkin Park.
Thank you, Rob Bourdon, for all the amazing years as LP's drummer-we'll miss you. This isn’t about replacing Chester; it’s the beginning of a new era for Linkin Park, and I’m all for it!
noones replacing chester , this is the best thing they could do .. not find someone who mimics chester but someone who can help the band start a new chapter. I love that my favorite band is back , RIP chester
But she kinda sucks. She not really that good of a singer, screamer. She needs a coach. Live, she cuts off notes early cuz she not breathing right. Etc .. she can get better.
One of the many reasons this works is because I could totally picture Chester singing Emily's part. This just feels like Linkin Park and I love it. The future looks bright.
I'm gonna pick a line that Mike said while opening the show: "This is Emily, [...] and in the role of Chester Bennington this afternoon is each of you". it means we must keep chester's irreplaceable legacy in our hearts and honor it by singing every single new song as loud as we can
@@vincemartinez1666 She's literally the antithesis of Chester. She's a scientologist, a cult that doesn't believe in psychiatry, and she's a supporter of Danny Masterson, someone who was convicted of multiple r*pes. Chester was an SA victim and took his own life due to depression. Seems like a big middle finger.
I don't know what happenend, but I literally cried because of this. Yes, she is not Chester and no one can replace the legacy he left behind. But this song brought up so many good, distant memories and nostalgia. It has the same vibe and energy as the old songs and it just makes me so, so happy to have LP back. Nothing but love for Emily and Colin. Let's start a new era.
No disrespect to Chester I've been a fan since day one but Emily you've managed to do what no other person on this earth could have done, you have done justice to the greatest vocalist of our time and brought back a band that literally saved my life. Greatest comeback in rock history
I see both sides. Emotionally, how could you possibly replace him? Practically, what were the rest of the guys supposed to do going forward. My stance? Queen carried on after Freddy passed on. And I think switching to a female vocalist was the best decision LP could have made, because any male artist would have been compared
@@bradleywalker3029ngl bro that's a pretty messed up thing to say. Idk what Chester personally done to you to say such thing but he was the voice of a generation.
Old school LP fan here, I'm blown away by how good this is. I wouldn't have expected a female vocalist for LP but she does so incredibly well and fits in with the rest of the band, I hope we hear more from her. Also, I like that everyone is just authenitc and themselves, they are not pretending to be 20 years old or something they're not anymore, and yet, you can still clearly hear the Link Park in there. Stellar job everyone!
@delta5297 If by 'did some bad things in the past' you mean how she was born into a cult- she had no control over what family she was born into. And as for Chester's family not liking her, that's not entirely true. One of his children spoke out against her, but from what I understand he'd been disowned by the entire family, and he also lashes out publicly at EVERYONE who ever knew Chester basically- so I would take his comments with a grain of salt; and Chester's mother spoke against Mike for hiring her, but she spoke about a story which doesn't make any sense and which other people who knew Chester said was false. Everyone else in Chester's family supports the new LP and some of them even attended the reunion show.
She is good in this song, yes - She will probably be good in other songs that they do, how ever they need to retire / not revisit the songs by Chester. She doesn't have his voice or vocal range needed for the songs he did.
Loving how they introduced her as a "new beginning" in the music video. Loved the message and how confused/surprised the band was to hear her voice but then it transitioned to her singing fully.
@@guilhermeleonetti Basically it's about changing yourself to fit in with a clique, social movement, religion, that sort of thing, and feeling hollow for it.
@@guilhermeleonetti It is whatever you hear it to be, that's the beauty of their lyrics. They're written in a way that everyone can find their own meaning for them.
Did anyone notice the subtle callbacks to Numb, Crawling and Somewhere I belong? Numb : "I'm tired of being what you want me to be" Emptiness Machine : "Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be" Crawling : "Crawling in my skin, these wounds they will not heal" Emptiness Machine : "Already pulling me in, Already under my skin" Somewhere I belong : "Somehwere I belong" Emptiness Machine : "I only wanted to be part of something“ And if the lyrics weren't enough, the story in the video at 00:45 and 1:41 are callbacks to Numb and Crawling! Finally, the generation that listened to LP was fighting expectations from parents. The same generation is now fighting expectations from society as adults. The video makes so much sense! Goosebumps! What a masterpiece! If you know, you know!
I'm 41 years old, and I teared up when I heard Emily sing this song for the first time. I remember hearing Linkin Park for the first time nearly a quarter of a century ago, and I have feelings that I can't even put into words. I really hope I get to hear Emily Armstrong singing with this band for a long time to come.
Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda's vocal chemistry in ‘The Emptiness Machine’ is incredible. This song feels like the start of a new chapter for the band.❤❤
Linkin Park coming back is like rediscovering a favourite photo you haven't seen in years. And you feel emotions you didnt think you'd feel again... This feels incredible. I'm so glad they're back, Emily will make our beloved Chester proud.
I was enjoying the live stream as it is, but when that rap verse from A Place For My Head was squeezed in towards the end, it truly got me. It flashed me back listening to Hybrid Theory for the first time on a cassette with the track A Place For My Head, similarly put in towards the end with other greats. Was one of my favourites from the album, still is. Even the alt version is equally great.
I think listening to a favourite song you haven't listened to for a while feels more like rediscovering a favourite photo you haven't seen in years than having a completely new memory. But if that's how you feel, I'm happy for you.
They're not back, so you're right not to believe. This is not LP. It's a desperate attempt to keep a dead band going. Not because the other band members were useless but it's not the band without Chester.
I used to pray for times like these ... A new beginning... Chester's legacy lives on.... I missed Linkin Park ... It's been so long but everyone is here , the real ones never left
She’s not a replacement she’s carrying the torch in her own right. As long as people don’t compare her and Chester they will continue to thrive, she’s really freaking good.
People are going to compare, it's inevitable. Especially once she starts to perform Chester's parts live. People will AI Chester's voice into this song and probably Ai Emily into old linkin park songs.
@@adayinforeverjust as they did when Lynyrd Skynyrd 2.0 formed people are gonna compare but I like with my love of Lynyrd Skynyrd I don't care I love linkin park
Me. I love it, it is a great foundation for anew journey with LP. I remember when the first hit and how they were vilified for their not being one thing or the other in the music press. Y
Hm, Mike & Brad have always have been the main writers of LP, so it's probably just that... Well they haven't left, so it's their lyrics she's most probably singing, just like it was their lyrics Chester was singing.
hmm not sure, maybe im too much into meteora, that i dont hear any LP vibes. Its solid Song, but there are Bands out there who sound more LP to me than this . But different tastes are good. Happy so many people love it.
I'm 24 and linkin park was my childhood, i remember listening to his songs since 2006 at least and by 2008 I had listened to most of his old tracks, had them on my portable music player and PC.
Same bro, I give thanks to Chester for saving me when nobody else was around but with this new chapter of Linkin Park I'm all in 🔥 and her voice is amazing!
Yeah haven't you noticed Chester sang sum where I belong. She's singing I only wanted to be apart of something. Leave out all the rest Emily, get sum singing lessons and a identity Emily
Mike's vocals in the beginning with the piano that is so reminiscent is FLAWLESS and amazing. This is LINKIN PARK. A New era arises, I love it, I want it, I NEED it. Chester would be so proud.
Emily is no doubt a powerhouse but Mike's vocals are my favorite part. The layering and smooth transition when sings "I let you cut me open" is perfection. Dude really found his voice over the years.
she’ll never be a chester replacement, no one on this planet could replace that man in my heart, but i am happy that my favorite band ever is back with new music after seven years. rest in power, Chester, may emily carry on your legacy for the new generation
To be honest, Ivo Massana is doing an excellent job. He's the singer of "Hybrid Theory", the portugese LP tribute band that has been touring all around world the recently (2022-2024) because they were so good and close to LP. Emily is a smarter choice, she has a very interesting voice, where Ivo sings almost like Chester and you can feel much more emotion by listening to him than Emily. If not done yet, you should check their live version of Lost, you'll be surprised by how good and close to Chester it is !
I'm 36. Sitting right now listening to this song with tears in my eyes and remembering myself listening to Meteora 20 years ago. Thanks for the spark and goosebumps I've been waiting for so long! LP
She gives me strong Chester energy while still being her own… the song really feels like Linkin Park while still being the beginning of something new. I’m super keen for the new album
My little daughter keeps hiding from Mike when he is on screen 😂 and then when Emily's part comes on she runs towards it and just starts wriggle her body like she is dancing. It's cute. I am thankful for LP bringing Emily on ❤
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This isn't a replacement for Chester Bennington, this is the start of a new Linkin Park, and I'm all for it.
exactly! its honoring his memory
Periodddddddttttt
From Zero, literally
Yes, they are coming back From Zero ❤️
All in, no doubt
The new era of linkin park is upon us
The beginning of a new beginning
C🔊🎧L❣️✌🏼🤩✌🏼4️⃣
They've really made it! Made Chester proud ... this song really doesn't disappoint at all !
It's awesome
nerf poco
yup
Chester will forever be irreplaceable, but this new chapter for Linkin Park feels like the perfect way to honor him. Emily and the band sound incredible!
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Nah, this chick is mid af
Even x is here☠️😂
Ayo even x listens to linkin park? Let’s go
Bro is literally everywhere
Her voice is just what Linkin Park needed to bring them back :)
This is a wedding made on heaven, they are soooo matching each other..good this is amazing
"The hardest part of ending is starting again". The hype is real. Thanks, Linkin Park!
Starting "from zero"
@@DEFALT_HORRORI actually don’t mind how the studio version sounds. Still has the beautiful instrumentals and writing of Mike shinoda
@@S0L12D3 it's phenomenal
@@DEFALT_HORROR that really hit me...
@@hypercloudnine it's a good thing, a new era. Not a replacement
I just want to say this. Thank you, Rob Bourdon, for all of the years of being the drummer for LP. We will miss you very much.
Exactly! Well said! I feel like he should've been mentioned at least in the live show at least
yes
What happened to him?
Any whispers on why he's decided not to continue with the band?
It was his choice. He's distanced himself from the band for years. He wasn't around by his own choice for the papercuts release or hybrid theory rerelease
"In the role of Chester Bennington, ALL OF YOU." Says everything. Thanks Mike Shinoda. 🖤
I got such goosebumps when Mike did that!
@@Jo1Mo182 Joining you on this one
shes not replacing chester its just a phase of the band
I couldn't stop crying after that.
I cried immediately while I heard Mike said that...
December 2024. So appropriate. Tears, angst and pain. But also love, hope and inspiration.
This is so good but you must hear “City” or “Cage” by SLT 🌇🔥🤘
love, hope and inspiration...
"In the role of Chester Bennington is each of you" - Mike
this was powerful
Fellt that
When Mike said that, omg I started to CRY!!!! So emotional!!! Chester will Always be with us!!!!
Lame.... You meant lame.
That hit me on the live
@@kurtisdeakin no
No, she doesn't sound like Chester.
But she sure sounds like Linkin Park.
Exactly my thought.
She sounds fuc*ing awesome!
100%
👏
YES
Yessss!!!! This!
7 years later, and the energy of Linkin Park is still unmatched. Chester’s spirit lives on in every note.
Sure does. We will let her rock. She is fabulous.
Sure does
Sure nah bro, it's gone but the band not turning bad
exactly! right?
that first pre-chorus on 0:35 , I swear I can almost hear Chester gently harmonizing with Mike for that part
WOW, she ROARS like a lion! I love her! Her voice fits the band’s sound perfectly!
None will ever replace Chester. It took the band 7 years to move on, we need to move on as well. Chester would be proud. Welcome Emily to the LP family ❤ Can't wait for the new album! 🙏
💙
Real bro
Emily is so fkn good. This was a perfect addition to LP
I agree with you ❤🤘
Tell that to Alice in Chains fans or three Days Grace fans, they still can't move on from the past.
Mike. You bastard. You made a 46 year old man cry. Great song, Emily roars like a lion and it's amazing that I feel like I can feel Chester roaring in the background. Thank you for coming back.
I can hear him sing this it hurts so much but it felt so good
Mike could have done too many things, but he did the right one.
💯❤🔥
Imao😂
I think Mike is also 46 years old. 😝
*"We'd like to think that our music will always be bigger than any one of our individual personalities". - Chester Bennington*
why did this make me tear up 🥲
That's a fantastic quote
Im not crying, it's just i got something in my eye!
Yeah but not everyone agrees with that apparently. She sounds good but idk if they will reach the levels of Chester fronted LP. We'll see. I think I need to get used to it, I will be buying the album for sure, been a fan for over 20 years now.
I do agree with his sentiment though. Chester was a brilliant guy and one of the best singers.
She is not here to replace, she is here to continue..
This is so good but you must hear “City” or “Cage” by SLT 🌇🔥🤘
My biggest regret is never attending a live concert while Chester was alive. I will not miss the opportunity this time. Count me in for this new era. The band is sounding AMAZING. Welcome, Emily!
That's exactly what I thought, when first listening to this masterpiece. Emily is fantastic with these guys. I'm all in for this.
@@frutosergio i was there many times and I would tell you unforgettable moments I still have the ticket when they come switzerland for the first time. Hallenstadion was earthquacking. I remember we did a flag with our messages for them and they put it on the piano, we cried from happiness, i have a drum stick from rob bourdon and guitar plettros with the logo LP, I remember When chester and Mike came to us while playing in the end, we have great pics with them we gave the hand to chester and mike 🥲🥹🥹🥹 I would never forget how cool that band was and never forget what they created with underground pass! I still have friends from all over the world cuz of them..
I remember it was always a fear with chester he always had up and downs and I still remember reading about HIS depresión. But I will never know the truth. He left a big big family.
Same here❤
I also have that regret! I never got to see them live with Chester, but I will not let a chance slide to see them live now! This is sooo good!
Описали мои мысли.
In 2017 when Chester took his own life, I was fighting body and soul against stage 3 cancer while my wife was 5 months pregnant, learn on the TV news that the singer of your favorite band died is like living a mourning while your body is dying. So to see the rebirth of Linkin Park with Emily Armstrong, for me it is like living a second Renaissance, I am very moved
Glad you’re still here. ❤
Que bueno
Happy you're still with us ❤
Before Chester left, he gave the band his blessing, to continue without him
Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes.
Ive never heard of Emily but I got goosebumps when she started screaming. No one can ever replace Chester but she's paying tribute in such a beautiful and impressive way
Smartest decision they made. Trying to replace him with any guy would be career suicide because they will never live up to expectations. Going a completely different route allows a new chapter to start.
They need to do less screams with her, she couldn't hit them in most songs. Her cleans were great
She can't hold a note
She never once screamed lol
@@vict1435Exactly. A guy would always be in Chester’s shadow. A girl is a new and unpaved path and cannot be compared in the same way. Emily has a clean slate. And she looks like a great choice 🔥
Somehow, I feel I hear Chester singing in this song even though I know it's not his voice, and she is neither trying to do it. And love how Mike is taking center stage. I'm crying happy tears. This is Linkin Park
Final stage of grief: Acceptance. This is the new Linkin Park. And it sounds AMAZING. We, the fans will take it from here for Chester.
Well said. 👏
No we dont
@@foopa777 Mike Shinoda says otherwise.
@RagingKabuto i mean not even about real or fake fans, it's just fans who cannot move on. They still have their pain held on for so long, that can't be healthy. Prodigy also had a few concerts recently after having lost one of their main frontmen, even though they always leave room in their concert for the ghost of Keith, they will also have to move on and find what could be eventually their successor. It's something that Corey from Slipknot spoke a lot about, having Slipknot being this group that represents something, regardless of its members, which is important to its continuation. People always spoke about "x member era of y band", why is it unacceptable now? It's irrational pain fans have that need processing. Don't forget Chester, but also move on. The message is still there!!
This project needs another name... Not LP
Just heard this song randomly in the radio and got chills.
Emily is awesome.
Yeah
this song plays at my job and I thought this song sounded cool. I love this so much
With you all the way
Thought I’d heard this years ago… it sounded so familiar, then i realized I’d never head it before, then I started to listen. Her singing… my goodness, it ripped my mind from reality for a few minutes.
lucky dude, ur radio station rocks
Radio dropped this one in my lap too.
Absolutely awesome that it did as well.
I seriously feel like I'm 14 years old again.
Here's to a new beginning, LP. May it be glorious.
Calm down it's okay
I had the same feeling and felt the same energy of old LP songs!
So fking true
Still remember elementary school and listening LP for first time
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “City” by SLT 🤘🐺🌃
To everyone saying they should’ve changed the band name. No, they shouldn’t have because that would be dishonoring Chester Bennington. He wanted the band to continue. The band was torn for the longest time but decided to keep the legacy going. Also, stop saying that Emily is trying to replace Chester. She’s not. She’s his successor. She’s picking up the torch he left behind and carrying it on. For every song they do that was originally with Chester, she is honoring his memory.
He wouldn’t want people hating on the new singer or calling their new music “trash”. He would want people to accept and love the new music. For the band, this is a new beginning. Stop hating on them for choosing to carry on the legacy of LP. LP isn’t Chester Bennington, it’s everyone that was/is in the band, like a family of sorts. When someone dies, that doesn’t eradicate their family name. It just means the next in line carries on the family torch.
I love this song and emilys singing but we have to agree the songs will never feel the same
Well said, loud and true
If a family member passes away the family is not over, new members will come afterwards, it's been like that since centuries long before you or me have arrived in here in this world
We were just passed the torch and we do our best in our time so later on sometime else will pick up the torch too
I love how Emily doesn't try to be Chester and just being herself. Her authentic voice brings LP back to life.
true
Next Episode of LP. Glad to see you back on stage!! I love it!
if she tried liinkin park would have died ouut
Her voice fits so well
There's nothing wrong with her. This song doesn't sound good to me, they need to write much better songs and people will accept her, as we cannot revive Mr. Bennington.
as a die-hard Chester fan, I don't think this is an attempt to replace Chester I think it's an attempt to move on and keep moving forward and I absolutely love this song. It definitely embodies the spirit of the band and nobody is ever going to replace chester. I'm super excited to have her as the singer for Linkin park. Keep up the Great work.
We mean "Linkin Park 2", because the original is inerently tied to Chester
Well said👌🏻
Absolutely agree!
I 💯 agree
Oh stop lol 😂
I love how this song starts with Mike Shinoda and gives us a minute for us to get adjusted to the new song before introducing us to the new vocalist Emily Armstrong. It's the perfect first single for the rebirth of Linkin Park.
Have you heard any of her old band’s (Dead Sara) stuff? All of that is super good too. She also sounds incredible live. I went to a slash and Myles Kennedy concert and dead Sara opened. She’s kick ass
I agree, they timed everything perfectly for that show.
Castle of Glass as an intro with Chester's voice modified, the new single as the opening song, Numb in the middle which matches the context of Emily trying to exist in LP now, and her duo with Mike at the end. I also loved to see the others members of LP smilling at Emily to show their support and their joy to be back!
Wow. Actually didn’t think about that. But this nails it
Shes way to good for this mediocre band
@@bowser2onrsdude go away
Wow her voice, it fits perfectly
This is phenomenal. It's still the Linkin Park sound, writing, feeling, everything. You're doing great guys, it's gonna be a new era.
As long as Mike is still there, it will always sound like Linkin Park. Because he writes and produces most of their songs. In The End, Breaking the Habit, Burn it Down, One More Light, One Step Closer, Castle of Glass and way more. Even this song, he wrote it and sang the whole song himself until he changed it for Emily.
Are you deaf?
That was my thought exactly. Sorry, but this fkn sucks. I heard mike quit too. @davebright8421
La verdad que sí, por alguna razón está canción trae mucha nostalgia 😊
For real this track reminds me of the old days. Don't get me wrong I'll always miss Chester but this rocks
I think the rocky and nervous start was necessary. The fact that the crowd finally warmed up is so critical. Emily KILLED it on the clean vocals. Needs to continue to make it her own. Welcome back Linkin Park! I'm sooooooo happy!
A massive occasion for the band and Emily. Adrenaline would have been spilling out of their ears. She lost her voice a little but recovered tremendously. Faint and What I've Done were flawless. I'm looking forward to the new album. This new track is fresh.
Sounds like she is super new too. As was Chester at the beginning. So much potential imo.
@@miller441mm Dude she has been making music since her Teenage Years and honestly i expected more from her. The Vocals were cracky on some parts during the live show. This is studio mixed and she is not a good Live singer. There is a reason they spared out songs with hardcore screams like From the Inside, Blackout, Victimized or Given Up. She has much trouble keeping her voice after some of the more intense screams. I can't really decide if i like this new Linkin Park. It seems like a giant sellout, and the fact that two of the core Members were not there speaks volumes. Compare this Liveshow with the Tribute Concert on 27th October of 2017, were so many awesome metal and rock singers came on stage to honor Chester. There is not a problem with linkin park starting "From Zero" but they should have changed their Bandname back to Xero then. It would have been a statement, that Linkin Park will stay with Chester but never will be replaced. I certainly wish them all the best, but as i stated this is not optimal given how many amazing female singers are out there. If they would have chosen someone like Ai Mori or Alyssa from Arch Enemy imagine how much more powerful songs like in the end would have sounded. This way it seems like they choose someone with little Live Experience and insecure voice cracks.
Agreed!
I realized she was nervous. I respect her for having the courage to step up into a position where people are going to have strong opinions. I already like her ❤️
They waited long enough, they showed enough respect to Chester's memory, and they honored Chester by not having anyone replace him even in the first part in this song. It’s not a replacement, it’s a new member and I’m ok with that. Her performence is amazing by the way, she fits there.
It's kind of like she's always been there, it's weird but she fits ❤️
Amen
Wait, what am I missing? How is Chester involved in this particular song?
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “City” by SLT 🌆🤘🐺🤘🌆
Well said!!!!❤
For anyone who's been through narc abuse this song just hits so hard. I can't put into words how much this band have helped me, they really brought me back from the brink. Love you LP
I heard this song for the first time today, on the radio on the way home from work. Before this, it had been years since I'd listened to anything from Linkin Park, probably near a decade. My truck is old and doesn't have any sort of information on the radio regarding who is playing, but my first thought was "This sounds like Linkin Park." Glad to hear Linkin Park back in action.
That's a nice compliment
That's pretty much how I first heard it too lol. This song kicks all the ass
Comparto volvió, este tema con ches hubiera sido la leche pero no está mal revivió recuerdos lindos.
Same thought , howevercnot 💯 percent riding wit her voice ... think she should make it her own ..sonically sounds to similar to chester.. which is not bad but is just a thought
Yessss. The same, listened just now at work and was soooo LP vibes that i ran to my phone searching 🫶🏻 What a wonderful surprise,.
I seriously feel like I've been reunited with an old friend. We've both grown, but will always have traces of who we were. Life has led us here, and I'm happy to have this again.
Well said. Pretty much exactly how I felt listening to it
This could not be said better
Yeah, same.
Listened to this 5 times on the bounce.
She gives me chills man. 😊👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻✊🏻💜
Pretty much what I believe ✌🏻✌🏻
Exactly! Great metaphor
The second Emily hit the chorus I cried. It's like they never left, and I've never been happier. My favorite band ever is back, and sounding incredible.
This is so good but you must hear “The Wave” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🎸🤘🐺🤘🎸
It’s got me feeling some kind of way. I came into this so ready to dismiss her and the band. I’m not fond of female singers in general and anyone trying to fill Chester’s place has a lot stacked against them.
But Gods be damned if she doesn’t nail it. I truly love this song and the other released and she is perfect.
My favourite part to when Emily hits the chorus I haven’t herd a girl do that except at not fest
I can’t listen to this song without starting to tear up. It’s just a beautiful bridge across the history of Linkin Park.
Bro i feel the same. Her sound always reminds me of chester but still authentic
The new Era has begun. Its started with a banger!
her screams are so killer. Loving this
1:53 Falling for the promise of The Emptiness Machine
The end is only the beginning.
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “City” by SLT 🤘🐺🌆
A legendary singer like Chester can't be replaced, but Emily can sing. What a way to honor him and the band's past, while moving forward.
Interested to see what they can do with a new vocalist with different range, this one the verses felt different but the chorus kinda felt like she was trying to sound like Chester.
Interested to see what they can get out of her on the album, since this one kinda felt like playing it safe and being as much like old LP as possible
She is like 100% better hell yeah dude
I was nervous and I was unsure. Now I'm sold. She's phenomenal and she is going to remake this band and she will restore it to its former glory 💯🔥🙌🏻❤️🫂🎉🥹
Welcome to the Fam, Emily. Welcome back, Linkin Park ❤️🩹 This isn't how I thought my day would start but I'm damn sure glad it did. Miss you sooo much, Chester. RIP forever. I know you'd be proud. It's in good hands now.
You are immortalized through your music and you live on in our hearts and and in our minds. To me, you will always be irreplaceable. But my man... isn't she something special? 😉🙏🏻🫂 Indeed. Love!
@@bigcoliber4864 No she isn't.
I dont think the idea was ever to replace Chester, that is impossible and a pointless thing to try to do as Chester will always be Chester. That does not mean that LP as a band cant move forward into a new chapter. I like what I hear and see so im excited to see Linkin Park back with new music.
Wasn't sure about this direction... but I'm sold. The fact that they didn't try to find a Chester sound-alike was absolutely the right way to go. Well done! Linkin Park is back!
You can hear Chester's influence still alive in it I ready!!!
They didn’t try to find a sound alike 😂😂😂😂 seriously have you listened to the side by side comparison?!? I’d have respected her more to sing how she does for dead Sara not a karaoke wannabe Chester not for me never will be
@@ferggraham9849 sorry but... you're wrong, she's being her, no karaoke here... but look at it that way if you want. btw she is aamazing!
@@ferggraham9849 Sorry but I haven't heard anything that gave me that vibe. Obviously there would have to be some similarities otherwise she wouldn't fit with Linkin Park's music style. Is there a song you'd recomnend to do the side-by-side comparison?
Hope they will keep the original vibe, no matter who's the singer, and anyone can close eyes and simply hear and see Chester singing this
He was one of a kind!
Emily, just leave the Scientist crap and be the music, learn from Chester's loyalty, cause you are the part of one of the GOAT of the rock music, just live it, and you all keep Chester's spirit forever!
She's obviously not here to replace Chester. Shes here to help keep the fire of Linkin Park alive.
From Zero ... really felt that. They lost him, honored him, made sure he's remembered forever and finally began anew. Favorite band for 23 years, will be till the day i'm gone. LINKIN PARK
Also, their original name was Zero
@@blind3897 Actually it was Xero
@@WalterWhiteJP "Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance, and went to one early hearing as an observer. Soon after, I realized I shouldn’t have. I always try to see the good in people, and I misjudged him. I have never spoken with him since. Unimaginable details emerged and he was later found guilty. To say it as clearly as possible: I do not condone abuse or violence against women, and I empathize with the victims of these crimes."
@@WalterWhiteJP Brother I understand. But think about it they've been gone for 7 years. Had they been money and fame hungry i'd give it 6 month a year tops for them to bring someone in. But instead they 've dedicating all the concerts, covers, album re-releases, and any event of the band, to him. I've been a fan of LP since "in the end" came out so i know exactly how you feel cause i used to believe the band was dead too. But this is a new beginning, nobody is trying to be like chester, it's just a new voice, a new style. This is how they honor him, making awesome music. That's why we loved them to begin with isn't it? I hope you understand, just give it a chance, see what they got, I know you wont get disppointed.
@@michionwheels Hard Core Fan i see.
It took 7 years for the band to move on from Chester's legacy. This is a fresh start for Linkin Park.
To Emily, thank you & welcome to Linkin Park. To Chester, you are gone, but not forgotten. Your legacy remains in our heart.
Greetings from Malaysia.
❤🎉
It's already 7 year 😢
@@angahchelsea7146 Yeah. 7 years.
Is took u years for the ban to move on from chesters legacy.
Welcome Emily
After a long grieving, the new era begins. Chester will always be in our hearts
Absolutely ❤
Well said
Does my music have potential?
According to Chester’s son they started making music back in 2019 and just waited to release it now. Likely why Rob isn’t interested in the band
Chester will always amaze me with his vocal talent. Rest in peace to an absolute legend❤
How many times have you listened to this song? Me: yes.
Linkin Park was a part of my childhood. Im 32 now, and I never thought I'd get more LP. Now many more can enjoy the new and old. Welcome back, guys.
And gal!🎉
Same here, pal! 32 and never thought I’d hear such an authentic LP after all these years. So happy!
See you soon pal !!!!! 32 as well!
I’m 36, and I feel ~exactly~ the same. LP was a formative part of growing up; will always be down for more!
32 here also 😅 1991
Mike, Brad, Joe, Dave. Thank you. You all kept the band from dismissing away for these many years.
It must’ve been tough for you on what to do next. If you needed all this time, I understand. Always did.
Rob, thank you. For being part of that amazing first era.
Chester, rest in peace. Your legacy lives on.
Why Rob 😭?
But they didn't need all this time. The interview just came out. They met Emily in 2019 and started jam sessions. They just took this long for public appearances. I will always believe that Mike was low-key jealous of Chester. LP was Mike's baby, and when they grabbed Chester, the label wanted to drop Mike. Mike always wanted to be the center. Them taking this long was good optics, nothing more. That's why Rob left, IMO. He probably saw through it.
@@kialbonetti1997lay off the tinfoil
@@kialbonetti1997 ???? this take is insane, lowkey. Touch some grass, aint nobody know more about the band than they themselves.
@@kialbonetti1997sure sure.. jealous that last more than 20 years is what you say?
And.. sure sure... the jelaous Mike didnt said that "the role of chester is in each one of you".. he just said it because is really really jealous. 😊 ignorance sometimes is a blessing.
The best way to honor Chester. They didn't try to find a replacement. They started a new version of LP. Beautiful.
The question whether she will perform their old songs in their concerts? If so, that’s a lot of Chester songs for “not a replacement”
@@redmictianI feel like youre trying to create an issue out of nothing. She will most probably perform the songs with Chester, but that doesn’t make her a replacement, she’s just the new lead.
I think what he means by that is that if they weren't going to get someone to attempt to fill his spot, why not just rename the band aka just start a new one.@@anonym_s5031
A smart move imo.
@@anonym_s5031 What do you mean "with Chester"?
@@redmictianwell at the concert last night they sung In the End so they probably will do older songs
Emily literally pulling the band back together
I can clearly imagine, and clearly hear Chester singing this. He would be so proud of you all. For never giving up. Peace and love
Yeah. Someone needs to get to work on an AI voice cover. It'll never actually be Chester. But it'd be worth it to hear as close to it as we can get.
100 hundred percent I keep hearing Chester in my h and singing her parts and that's not a bad thing
@@Sam-im5tcyeah because a machine mimicking the vocals of someone who passed away isn’t disrespectful at all!
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “City” by SLT 🤘🐺🌆🐺🤘
RIP Chester.......
...................Welcome Linkin Park.. Good to See You Back.
I still hear Chester's voice in this song, I hear Chester's passion in Emily's voice. Respect to Emily. Linkin Park, the best.
Where? I don't hear it at all. I just here the same generic singing of every female alt rock singer. It's bland, and honestly that's putting it nicely.
@@MrRoneoRegondola Listen again, the passion isn't there. She screams as rehearsed, Chester screamed from a guttural desperation and pain. Her cult, Scientology, doesn't believe in professional health care of any kind, nor do they believe in mental illness. Sxly abused children are told it's their fault, as they "brought it in" on themselves. They can't even bring the crimes to the attention to the authorities. These children must discover their past crimes in a past lifetime. Not just on earth, but any planet in the galactic federation. If this sounds unreal, like Science Fiction, it's because Scientology was started by a science fiction writer! Penny, a page Sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard.
Chester deserves more from his former band mates. I will continue to educate fans!
Not even close. If this is who they are going with then change the band name.
@@balamtheknowledge9578get a helmet, life is tough
@@flyingfreak90 oh I'm sorry for sharing my opinion, I forgot your; if I dont agree im retarded and deserve the ax. Life IS tough, especially when your taste in music is garbage.
I'm glad the doubters were proven wrong! Emily sounds AMAZING!
RIP Chester. Welcome back, Linkin Park. Love you all.
Based and Scientological.
@@gxdxr What does “based” mean though? Just asking
@@abbiedbased generally means good in the eyes of who says it. If someone has a "based" opinion, it means that opinion is good in your eyes.
@@abbiedit’s basically to show approval/agreement with smthng
@@babayaga3064 Ok, thank you 👍🏻👌🏻
I am 30 years old dude grew up with Linkin Park. Chester's voice became a part of my life, a part of my good/bad memories. he is not replaceable and I think Emily knows that. she knew people will say "you are not chester" but she stepped up anyway. Emily has all my respect for the courage to walk on the hard road. Good luck to her and all Linkin Park🍀
35 yo. I started Learneing English as my third language by translating Linkin park and Evanescence songs early 2000s in high school. LP was a big part of my teens and 20s
@@ZZ-vl5nd 14 years old, growing up with linkin park throughout my entire life, and i do miss chester, but emily will be a big help with anything i go through during the next *insert random number of years here* years
same here bro..30 as well..paper cut was my everyday song along with breaking the habbit
I'll bet she's so grateful for your respect
He'll yeah!
I just realized that Linkin Park has the best fanbase in the world. I was afraid to enter the comments section because I didn't know what I might read. Now I'm here and I see only beautiful words for Emily, Colin and the entire LP. To any Linkin Park fan reading this who understands that Emily isn't here to step into Chester's shoes, you're awesome and I hope we run into each other somewhere at their show. I'm 39 years old, I grew up with LP and now I just can't watch it without crying uncontrollably...crying because I'm both happy that this isn't the end of LP and sad that I'll never get to see Chester live. However, life goes on, there is no point in being sad that something has ended. We should be happy that it happened... and I am. I am happy for you and with all of you. You are great! Much love ❤
Imagine being afraid of words
Real fans are here to support the band grow no matter what! Beautiful words! ❤
@@mattb6646 Imagine calling yourself a fan of Linkin Park - and yet dismissing the life-altering effect and power, of words....
@@lewis7515 EXACTLY, like bruh ....
🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂
Now THIS is how Linkin Park sounds like! And not only Emily's voice is brilliant, she's beautiful too. Damn, what a time to be alive.
She's a little crazy though. She's into Scientology and made some pretty crazy on twitter a few years back
they took 7 years.. Meteora 20th Anniversary, HB 20th Anniversary.. Mike with his solo stuff. they didnt forget.. SO HAPPY TO SEE THEM BACK.
just like we don't forget them mate :)
That's the most important thing, and good it is still awesome!
Nice to see Han back in the group
They've been through alot. I believe she's gonna do absolutely amazing. And the show they did I know Chester was smiling down on all of them ❤️❤️
My brother I had the same thoughts
You were there in my teen years, one of the hardest periods in my life. Now that i've lost my father to cancer, you pop up again with new energy and a brutally good new singer. You helped me then and you are helping me now. Long live to Linkin Park.
lost my father in november '23. Stay strong my brother
Yeah man ❤
I am really sorry for you. Stay strong 🍀
Muchísima fuerza hermano.
This is so good but you must hear “City” by SLT 🤘 and wait until the drums kick in 🤘🌇🥁🌇🤘
Thank you, Rob Bourdon, for all the amazing years as LP's drummer-we'll miss you. This isn’t about replacing Chester; it’s the beginning of a new era for Linkin Park, and I’m all for it!
😊😘😘😘
that is! one more that might missing from my eyes...
where is rob? did he retired?
No half nude show girls jumping around and yet 76 million views as of today. Who knew that you just need good music to be loved by the masses?
And as of today 78 million views ❤ no other band can pull it off like linkin park
And as it today, 138 million
noones replacing chester , this is the best thing they could do .. not find someone who mimics chester but someone who can help the band start a new chapter. I love that my favorite band is back , RIP chester
✅✅
@boogey_man1328 the band sounds very similar
@@SmannGoTitans Very close, no one will replace Chester. But she are starting to move forward again.
@boogey_man1328 exactly no one can replace Chester but they sound very good and in my mind it's a tribute to keep the bands legacy going on.
But she kinda sucks. She not really that good of a singer, screamer. She needs a coach. Live, she cuts off notes early cuz she not breathing right. Etc .. she can get better.
One of the many reasons this works is because I could totally picture Chester singing Emily's part. This just feels like Linkin Park and I love it. The future looks bright.
100%. It probably won't take long until someone does an AI version with Chester's voice
I hear it too man.
@@juangraciaofficial one could only hope! I would love it
Damn I think you hit that nail exactly on the head.
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I can almost hear Chester sing this. My tears won't stop falling, I am at my final stage of grief. Acceptance.
Está bueno ❤❤❤ me gustó y quiero escuchar mas
After hearing the Chester AI cover of this, I'm back to the bargaining stage lol
I agree. During the chorus I can almost hear Chester when I close my eyes. Emily is doing his memory honor.
Idk how everyone isnt feeling what we’re feeling rn.
@@davidmojica9671they are prolly the same ppl who shitted on their last album
The kings returned with a new queen.
I'm gonna pick a line that Mike said while opening the show:
"This is Emily, [...] and in the role of Chester Bennington this afternoon is each of you".
it means we must keep chester's irreplaceable legacy in our hearts and honor it by singing every single new song as loud as we can
🥹🥲
When Mike said "It's good to see you again", that was powerful
@@The_Beaten absolutely, man
no thanks
Soooooooooo well said😢😂
We will miss Chester forever and now shall go on new journey to keep his memory alive.
Ruining Chester's legacy with Scientology is nothing but disgraceful.
@@Dark__Thoughtsyour point is ??
@@vincemartinez1666 She's literally the antithesis of Chester. She's a scientologist, a cult that doesn't believe in psychiatry, and she's a supporter of Danny Masterson, someone who was convicted of multiple r*pes. Chester was an SA victim and took his own life due to depression. Seems like a big middle finger.
@@Dark__Thoughts What do you mean ?
@@vincemartinez1666 I made my point pretty clear, no? What words are you struggling to comprehend?
I don't know what happenend, but I literally cried because of this. Yes, she is not Chester and no one can replace the legacy he left behind. But this song brought up so many good, distant memories and nostalgia. It has the same vibe and energy as the old songs and it just makes me so, so happy to have LP back. Nothing but love for Emily and Colin. Let's start a new era.
I can't agree with you more. Their songs touched my heart.
@@3iphone14 i agree too
This song brought good energy and memories of the old days of Linkin Park, I only have compliments to give
I'm feeling and thinking the exact same things, I'm so excited!! Let's rise again 🐦🔥💜
Gotta love supporting someone who supported a rapist and tried intimidating the victim in the courthouse.
You said it all, felt exactly like this
No disrespect to Chester I've been a fan since day one but Emily you've managed to do what no other person on this earth could have done, you have done justice to the greatest vocalist of our time and brought back a band that literally saved my life. Greatest comeback in rock history
Chester was the voice. But Shinoda will always be the sound. LP was not only Chester, LP is the memory of never giving up.
Emily sounds like a female Chester. Goosebumps all over. What a comeback!
I see both sides. Emotionally, how could you possibly replace him? Practically, what were the rest of the guys supposed to do going forward. My stance? Queen carried on after Freddy passed on. And I think switching to a female vocalist was the best decision LP could have made, because any male artist would have been compared
FACTS!!! Mike’s literally a musical genius in my book!!
both the lead guitar and the baterist left as well, this isnt linkin park at all
No
Chester would have never wanted them to freeze and fade away. He's smiling from above. Love Emily!
If you believe in heaven..... then you know where he really went...
❤
@@bradleywalker3029ngl bro that's a pretty messed up thing to say. Idk what Chester personally done to you to say such thing but he was the voice of a generation.
@@riddhenduguhabiswas4774 I agree darling!
@@bradleywalker3029wtf
Old school LP fan here, I'm blown away by how good this is. I wouldn't have expected a female vocalist for LP but she does so incredibly well and fits in with the rest of the band, I hope we hear more from her. Also, I like that everyone is just authenitc and themselves, they are not pretending to be 20 years old or something they're not anymore, and yet, you can still clearly hear the Link Park in there. Stellar job everyone!
Oh no many people claim that she's a scientologist, I hope this isn't actually true because that could ruin this.
@@highvoltage3000she's but we are here for her music not for her beliefs
Very well said ❤
@@highvoltage3000 how the fk is that even related to the songs. I hear Linkin Park in there.
I encourage all of you LP fans to go check out her other band: Dead Sara. One of the best modern rock bands out there.
She won me over with this song. Damn that girl has some pipes.
Emily's vocals here is incredible, it truly brings a person to tears
Vocals? You must be a kpop stan 😂
It makes me cry it's so bad
She does sound great, but I've read about how she did some ugly stuff in the past and Bennington's family doesn't like her.
@delta5297 If by 'did some bad things in the past' you mean how she was born into a cult- she had no control over what family she was born into.
And as for Chester's family not liking her, that's not entirely true. One of his children spoke out against her, but from what I understand he'd been disowned by the entire family, and he also lashes out publicly at EVERYONE who ever knew Chester basically- so I would take his comments with a grain of salt; and Chester's mother spoke against Mike for hiring her, but she spoke about a story which doesn't make any sense and which other people who knew Chester said was false. Everyone else in Chester's family supports the new LP and some of them even attended the reunion show.
She is good in this song, yes - She will probably be good in other songs that they do, how ever they need to retire / not revisit the songs by Chester. She doesn't have his voice or vocal range needed for the songs he did.
Loving how they introduced her as a "new beginning" in the music video. Loved the message and how confused/surprised the band was to hear her voice but then it transitioned to her singing fully.
What is the message of the music? Pls
@@guilhermeleonetti Basically it's about changing yourself to fit in with a clique, social movement, religion, that sort of thing, and feeling hollow for it.
@@MariktheGunslinger yeah it makes sense, thank you 😁
@@MariktheGunslinger I thought it was about society trying it's hardest to force you into the new modern era/age.
@@guilhermeleonetti It is whatever you hear it to be, that's the beauty of their lyrics. They're written in a way that everyone can find their own meaning for them.
Did anyone notice the subtle callbacks to Numb, Crawling and Somewhere I belong?
Numb : "I'm tired of being what you want me to be"
Emptiness Machine : "Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be"
Crawling : "Crawling in my skin, these wounds they will not heal"
Emptiness Machine : "Already pulling me in, Already under my skin"
Somewhere I belong : "Somehwere I belong"
Emptiness Machine : "I only wanted to be part of something“
And if the lyrics weren't enough, the story in the video at 00:45 and 1:41 are callbacks to Numb and Crawling!
Finally, the generation that listened to LP was fighting expectations from parents. The same generation is now fighting expectations from society as adults. The video makes so much sense! Goosebumps! What a masterpiece! If you know, you know!
well said !
Chester Forever ❤
She is highly set in Scientology church... like she is responsible even for hurting peoples. WHAT ABOUT THIS :?
Yea yea I had same observations while listening. Its so Linkin Park sound
Stop it
This is what Linkin park is all about, And Emily fits that role perfectly.
I'm 41 years old, and I teared up when I heard Emily sing this song for the first time. I remember hearing Linkin Park for the first time nearly a quarter of a century ago, and I have feelings that I can't even put into words. I really hope I get to hear Emily Armstrong singing with this band for a long time to come.
Im a lot younger but the feelings I experienced were very similar
42 here and I feel u
Yeah feel it to 35 years old. never thought that linkin park would make a good comeback. great!
The live stream was so emotional for me. In a good way
This is so good but you must hear “City” by SLT 🤘 and wait until the drums kick in 🤘🏙️🎸
Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda's vocal chemistry in ‘The Emptiness Machine’ is incredible. This song feels like the start of a new chapter for the band.❤❤
*Don't read my name…….💀*
@@DontReadMyPicture-c2p Don't worry... We won't
My thoughts too
She can sing. But most importantly, like Chester, she can FUCKIN SCREAM!!!!! 😈 👿 🤘
Welcome Emily ❤ "New" Linkin park is as great as "old" Linkin park. Love you all ❤❤❤
Linkin Park coming back is like rediscovering a favourite photo you haven't seen in years. And you feel emotions you didnt think you'd feel again... This feels incredible. I'm so glad they're back, Emily will make our beloved Chester proud.
Just felt like that in the livestream, it was beautiful
I was enjoying the live stream as it is, but when that rap verse from A Place For My Head was squeezed in towards the end, it truly got me. It flashed me back listening to Hybrid Theory for the first time on a cassette with the track A Place For My Head, similarly put in towards the end with other greats. Was one of my favourites from the album, still is. Even the alt version is equally great.
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “City” by SLT 🤘🐺🎧🐺🤘
I think listening to a favourite song you haven't listened to for a while feels more like rediscovering a favourite photo you haven't seen in years than having a completely new memory. But if that's how you feel, I'm happy for you.
In my opinion the new Linkin park is more amazing than old band
Got me crying. I cant believe they're back. No one will ever replace Chester, but you can feel him, even when hes not here.
Yes is true
True!
This is so good but you must hear “City” by SLT 🤘 and wait until the drums kick in 🤘🏙️🎸
They're not back, so you're right not to believe. This is not LP. It's a desperate attempt to keep a dead band going. Not because the other band members were useless but it's not the band without Chester.
@@ZonZorZerxgeez you’re insufferable
I used to pray for times like these ... A new beginning... Chester's legacy lives on.... I missed Linkin Park ... It's been so long but everyone is here , the real ones never left
@@insomnia_20 Amen! After Covid, we needed this! 👏
Exactly
She’s not a replacement she’s carrying the torch in her own right. As long as people don’t compare her and Chester they will continue to thrive, she’s really freaking good.
She's also a scientologist and s rapist apologizer.
Absolutely. My only personal qualm is I don't like Mike Shinoda's vocal when he sings. But I like it when he raps.
Hope more new songs he does rap@@addyvarlick6204
People are going to compare, it's inevitable. Especially once she starts to perform Chester's parts live. People will AI Chester's voice into this song and probably Ai Emily into old linkin park songs.
@@adayinforeverjust as they did when Lynyrd Skynyrd 2.0 formed people are gonna compare but I like with my love of Lynyrd Skynyrd I don't care I love linkin park
Going through Chester's death and having a comeback like this... Massive love and respect ❤️🩹
Who else is replaying this song over and over again because of how good it is?
This is so good but you must hear “The Wave” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🔥🤘🐺🤘🔥
@@beezybeez4207you have haunted the comment sections of rock bands forever 💀
Me. I love it, it is a great foundation for anew journey with LP. I remember when the first hit and how they were vilified for their not being one thing or the other in the music press. Y
Ich hab seit Veröffentlichung einen permanenten Ohrwurm.
🙋♀️
This has Chester’s spirit all over her verse. I like it. Kinda makes you appreciate all of the past work a lot more now.
Bittersweet as well because it marks that LP has finally moved on… but some original fans haven’t. Long Live Chester Bennington! 🪽
But different enough as a new start and not to be mistaken as a replacement. And that is good. Very good!
No, not really, don't agree with you
Hm, Mike & Brad have always have been the main writers of LP, so it's probably just that... Well they haven't left, so it's their lyrics she's most probably singing, just like it was their lyrics Chester was singing.
@@CarstenSchlipf She needs to stop trying to sound like Chester when they do old songs tho.
bro, her scream brings some Chester vibes. glad my favorite band when I was a teenager is back, it really made my day
Made the rest of our year man 🤘🏻
Agreed
feel the same chester vibe from her when she screams!
hmm not sure, maybe im too much into meteora, that i dont hear any LP vibes. Its solid Song, but there are Bands out there who sound more LP to me than this . But different tastes are good. Happy so many people love it.
@@gerxkenny I mean when she sings the old meteora and hybrid theory songs, her scream is amazing
I love how the majority of the comments solidify the message.
Emily is now Linkin Park.
Chester is Eternal...Focus....
This song just spoke to at least 3 generations.
I'm 24 and linkin park was my childhood, i remember listening to his songs since 2006 at least and by 2008 I had listened to most of his old tracks, had them on my portable music player and PC.
It spoke to no one lol what an insult to Chester!!
@@stephenharris6447Cry more 🤣
@@flaminmongrel6955now I feel old I'm 36 been listing to them since there debut😂😂
I have battle inside myself right now and this song is just for me....right or left path is the right decision for me or for the others
Did anyone else got emotional...Chester...love you always brother. She is amazing!! Her voice just gave me chills!!! Fan since Hybrid theory
didnt expect it but it's been tough listen to this. There something special coming outta nowhere
I got tears too bro. Her voice is a hellava salute 🫡 to CB but a new direction! This is 🔥
Same bro, I give thanks to Chester for saving me when nobody else was around but with this new chapter of Linkin Park I'm all in 🔥 and her voice is amazing!
dude i cried like a baby
Been on and off crying all day
“I only wanted to be part of something” this is the essence right there. New Era. Can’t wait to hear what’s coming now.
Yeah haven't you noticed Chester sang sum where I belong. She's singing I only wanted to be apart of something. Leave out all the rest Emily, get sum singing lessons and a identity Emily
@T.I.R86 her voice is so damn amazing and she seems to have a great personality, well she's obviously better than you in every level
Ela canta muito bem! Está incrível a volta deles, eu estou gostando, mas a saudade da VOZ do Chester será eterna!
Obrigado por voltarem! 🇧🇷♥️LP
Mike's vocals in the beginning with the piano that is so reminiscent is FLAWLESS and amazing. This is LINKIN PARK. A New era arises, I love it, I want it, I NEED it. Chester would be so proud.
Completely agreed he would be happy for his bandmates.
Not
Had the same thought after the 1st listen
Emily is no doubt a powerhouse but Mike's vocals are my favorite part. The layering and smooth transition when sings "I let you cut me open" is perfection. Dude really found his voice over the years.
@@CJWII I agree about Mike Shinoda's vocals. I'm hoping he takes a big part of the vocals going forward.
she’ll never be a chester replacement, no one on this planet could replace that man in my heart, but i am happy that my favorite band ever is back with new music after seven years.
rest in power, Chester, may emily carry on your legacy for the new generation
maybe just maybe (but not rly) Corey Taylor in sense of screaming and singing
To be honest, Ivo Massana is doing an excellent job. He's the singer of "Hybrid Theory", the portugese LP tribute band that has been touring all around world the recently (2022-2024) because they were so good and close to LP. Emily is a smarter choice, she has a very interesting voice, where Ivo sings almost like Chester and you can feel much more emotion by listening to him than Emily.
If not done yet, you should check their live version of Lost, you'll be surprised by how good and close to Chester it is !
sell outs.... change the name
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “City” by SLT 🤘🐺🎧🐺🤘
I'm 36. Sitting right now listening to this song with tears in my eyes and remembering myself listening to Meteora 20 years ago. Thanks for the spark and goosebumps I've been waiting for so long! LP
same dude!
Ditto......Nailed it !
Same here ❤
Same feeling!
Haha same for me. I just remember listening to Crawling over and over again, while sitting in a bus with the first broken heart 😅
All these feelings that i felt in my childhood,the same are back again😮😊
Will always miss Chester but I love her! 😻
Didn't expect to see you here wtf, but hell yeah her voice is amazing!
so true
Yep
Can't wait for the rest of the album
We all miss Chester! But Emily is so fcking good! ♥
She gives me strong Chester energy while still being her own… the song really feels like Linkin Park while still being the beginning of something new. I’m super keen for the new album
Completely agree!
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “City” by SLT 🐺🌆🤘🌆🐺
My little daughter keeps hiding from Mike when he is on screen 😂 and then when Emily's part comes on she runs towards it and just starts wriggle her body like she is dancing. It's cute. I am thankful for LP bringing Emily on ❤
A new era begins
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@@ratkomileusnic6157shut up
@@ratkomileusnic6157 Go back to school and learn how to spell, child