Mike Shinoda, left, and Emily Armstrong of Linkin Park perform on Thursday in Los Angeles. It was announced on Thursday that Dead Sara's Emily Armstrong would join as the band's new co-singer and songwriter/producer Colin Brittain would join on drums.
Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and is debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. On Thursday, the band kicked off a livestream showcasing new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.Mike Shinoda, left, and Emily Armstrong of Linkin Park perform on Thursday in Los Angeles.
, at the top of the stream. Armstrong's performance style comfortably continues the band's legacy: Her full-throated vocals recall Bennington without attempting parody, immediately evidenced on the second song of the set:"This is a very special day for us," Shinoda said as he led introductions, mentioning that guitarist Alex Feder was filling in Delson for the night.
Armstrong comes from alt-rock band Dead Sara and Brittain is a songwriter and producer who has worked with Papa Roach, One OK Rock and All Time Low, among others. He replaces original drummer Rob Bourdon, who "has decided to step away," a band representative told The Associated Press.
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