A NEW LINKIN PARK?! | Rapper Reacts to Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine (FIRST REACTION)

[@KnoxHill]

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[@garygenco5561]

you gotta react to the 1 hour concert they did for the release of the album i think you might like it knox...... all new music i wait for your reaction to it first over any other reactor ( you, cliff, then crypt) are my 3 top reactors in music right now

[@Seven.th7]

@@garygenco5561 yes pls @knoxhill react to that please!

[@johnarnieobnamia5934]

Gotta react the live concert 🤘

[@darrellyounyvski591]

are you familiar with THE Ronnie James Dio? If not, start that journey with his old band Rainbow and him singing Stargazer.

[@pentenai6196]

GOTTA react to the live reveal

[@joshuashadow5147]

Emily Armstrong is her name, she was the lead singer for a band named dead sara.

[@mitasifrauda]

i don't think she left that band yet

[@joshuashadow5147]

@@mitasifrauda they broke up last year, assuming when lp asked her to join

[@tannerdouglas2625]

She’s also a Scientologist and rape apologist for Danny Masterson, won’t be supporting LP at all at this point

[@Chirpysemperboy]

And what is interesting is one of the “controversies” surrounding her right now is supposed tied to Scientology. Her lyrics could be her part of that. Her outlook on leaving if she was a part of that.

[@Tsazao]

@@Chirpysemperboy I think Mike mentioned in some video the song was done before her, idk

[@Reeeeeves]

"And in the role of Chester Bennington: All of you" - Mike Shinoda.

[@carolinehaf21]

Amen.

[@cookiemonster6468]

That was beautiful

[@hatch450sx3]

Funny because I remember years ago that same dude saying to og fans we are never doing our old style so just let it go.

[@rmarflitt]

Anyone on the fence should watch the live stream they did.... That smile on Mike's face is worth more than anyone else's opinion on what direction the band should go

[@1212myali]

​@@hatch450sx3funny you say that because he never said that. You've taken it out of context. What he said is that musicians change styles. Because if we keep doing the same thing it can get draining. So we're always finding new things to try. And this song is refreshing. It's metal, but new. It's not like their old stuff.

[@introvertedillusion9769]

she actually killed that shit i was hella surprised. she brings a new vibe in a cool way without “trying to be chester”

[@rachmatmulia5212]

Yeah, but try listening to Emily singing old Linkin Park songs, it's horrible, it would be better for Emily to sing a new Linkin Park song, that suits her better.

[@DuBstep115]

@@rachmatmulia5212 yeah she should avoid singing old songs and only stick to song cherster has not sung

[@johnlines9864]

I assume you're talking about the live show. Give her a chance. I thought she and the band sounded great. The concert sound mix and the recording I think doesn't do them many favors. Also first time live and that had to be hard. I could hardly watch it because of the loss of Chester. I can't imagine how hard that was for her and the band.

[@rachmatmulia5212]

@@johnlines9864 Yeah, to be honest Emily's live performance was terrible, that's why I said don't sing old Linkin Park songs because they're just Chester songs and just move on with new songs like the fans expect.

[@frankscrafted9709]

@@rachmatmulia5212bro realistically it was mikes band and always has been, his decision is what truly matters, plus they have 1 song released, what are they gonna just sing the same song over and over?

[@luhaze7454]

I'm so glad Linkin Park doesn't end with Chester passing away, that there is some life and bright future ahead of them

[@PepGuard-tp4ny]

The album will flop

[@VaMage]

@@PepGuard-tp4ny No.

[@queenbrightwingthe3890]

@@PepGuard-tp4ny Haters will hate and the band will move on and you will cry in the dark.

[@danday9697]

​@@PepGuard-tp4nyno. The first album will sell a ton. Just because its the first.

[@nicholasjh1]

Not to mention this song is fire

[@mrillusive321]

People complaining don’t realize linkin park isn’t replacing Chester they are moving forward after mourning Chester new era is gonna be amazing

[@raymondhernandez1150]

It's not the same thing

[@OldNorse175]

She iS in a cult of human trafficers

[@KO4AYE]

RIght!

[@Emilie-one]

I’m certainly not hating on them, but I really wish they had just renamed the band

[@-vart-]

@@witte_raaf shes already spoken on that

[@Chirpysemperboy]

Chester sang with pain. Emily sings with fury.

[@TheDeathCap]

@GovernmentPants She is Chester's Vengeance I'd like to call it

[@maryamtara2934]

@@TheDeathCapthat’s a beautiful way to look at it❤

[@WRAFofzelichking]

Someone said in another reaction video "Chester was the angst of my youth. She is my fury as I age. They're similar but different. I hate the loss of Chester, but she exhibits how the band is aging with me" and that resonates DEEP within me. I've been unable to stop the tears of joy and overwhelmedness when I hear this track, and especially when Emily comes in. I dont know how else to express my emotions other than what this other person commented. Life is overwhelming right now.

[@PepGuard-tp4ny]

She is old

[@gargaj]

My big problem isn't with her fury, or even the lyrics, it's the lack of fury in the music. :/ She's good, no problem with her, but I hope the rest of the album is better.

[@thatoneguy9582]

ohh that’s amazing

[@ana_lynn_w2959]

@@PepGuard-tp4ny she’s 10 years younger than the original band members. They are in their late 40s and she’s 38. The original Lincoln Park fans are millennials and Gen X. So what did you want them to get someone who was in her early 20s… We’re not looking for a new pop star we’re looking for someone who’s actually lived life and can understand and emote the proper emotions.

[@dudegetagrip]

@GovernmentPants you know she's not, nice rage bait. She's just not your favorite which is fine, honestly its very different from what they have produced in the past.

[@Kanoog]

Choosing a female was a massive respect to Chester, it shows they aren't trying to JUST replace him with a male, they are securing his Legacy with LP and moving onto a new chapter. I can't think of a better way to do it honestly.

[@Luke.Skywodka]

In fact they replaced 2. But, as a fan, they don't.

[@jotaele24]

@@Luke.Skywodka Rob didn't give them any option, they were trying to reach him and he just wouldn't show. The guys understand, but still, they wouldn't have done it that way if he just talked to them. Brad for example, decided to step away from stages as well, but they're good so he'll keep helping them with their music

[@Luke.Skywodka]

@@jotaele24 he doesn't show? He knows why before us us.

[@TripleTapHK]

Get someone who can sing on pitch for a start. That would be great.

[@jotaele24]

@@TripleTapHK That's not all Chester did

[@gangr3l]

That's Emily Armstrong. Frontwoman of the band Dead Sara and now co vocalist of Linkin Park. Apparently people say she is controversial. I however say let music be music and she is undeniably talented. Also my personal opinion. She is the only person who could step into the role as co vocalist in Linkin Park. If it was a male co-vocalist the comparison to Chester Bennington would always be there. By going with a female vocalist they gave themselves a "new start" so to speak, which is reflected from the album of their coming album "From Zero" which is a double entantre reflecting back to a former name of the band(Xero) I guess.

[@OldNorse175]

She is in A cult

[@dotcomaki]

@@tannerdouglas2625 Maybe read what she wrote first, braindead

[@mranonymous00]

@@OldNorse175 is or was?

[@ricosuarez5286]

​@@tannerdouglas2625 She went to a pre trial. There she heard what happened and broke their friendship. She also stated this through her socials. True or not, she adressed this. Now she didn't adress her Scientoligy yet and can be an issue but you don't know what she is as an person. The guy who blasted her came from the same church. Maybe she tries to break free also, but no one just leave that cult on a whim and I guess Mike and the guys are smart enought to know they let into LP. And if you want to type stuff, make sure you don't just copy others without looking things up through credible sources. Not just reddit forums and commentsections.

[@mranonymous00]

@@tannerdouglas2625 apologist?

[@ImOree.]

The drummer is Colin Brittain, he's helped produced music for bands like One Ok Rock and Papa Roach. Lots of talent in LP, excited to see whats next.

[@mariee.5912]

He is great!

[@shuzelice]

huhh OOR?? Then he must be super coz OOR music is also banger 🔥

[@ImOree.]

@@shuzelice Yep! Favourite band, seeing them again next month! 👌

[@queenyllz5368]

To the people saying that she's not Chester Bennington.. Yall right, she's not Chester, she's Emily Armstrong. She's awesome in her own way. And Linkin Park thinks so too.. I'll always support Linkin Park no matter how they choose to move forward ❤

[@PepGuard-tp4ny]

Nope

[@Mike-Shinoda]

💝😘😘

[@aliffzainal1593]

❤❤❤

[@Rocka7038]

Shes a woman so no

[@phamthinh7792]

I think many people didn't notice the biggest role of this comeback is Mike and how courage he is. If we have all loved Chester by heart then Mike is truly the brain of Linkin Park

[@Nyarlah]

Her distorted voice is absolutely perfect, she will master the existing discography, and she's already tuned for the future, this is part 2.

[@Crotes1990]

Agreed, she sounds great live too!

[@Luke.Skywodka]

Lets see how crawling live goes for her.

[@Crotes1990]

@@Luke.Skywodka well, check out the full live show, it's on youtube :)

[@Luke.Skywodka]

@@Crotes1990 Not a great experience.

[@TripleTapHK]

@@Luke.Skywodka Sadly this is the truth. People saying she did good are coping so hard. She was flat the whole concert.

[@ThePSA1Collector]

Heard the song now around...50 times?? And i thing i know for sure: Chester would aprove this & be proud of all of them ❤🤘

[@carolinehaf21]

Well fkn said!

[@ConstitutionalDelegateRepublic]

​@@carolinehaf21 well said 😁❤

[@TripleTapHK]

He probably wouldn't like her trying to emulate his grit and singing off pitch because of it.

[@6105jose]

@@TripleTapHK he "probably" wouldnt be complaining about those things, enjoy the music pal

[@brendanmclaughlin1805]

@@TripleTapHK waaaaa waaaaaaaaaa. I dont like change. It scawyyy

[@proudamerican6846]

I love how they put Emily's screams in the background during Mike's verse, it adds such a phenomenal LP touch.

[@Benzil_infinity]

I think that was Chester's

[@symphonixblades]

​@@Benzil_infinity i think that was Chester as well, which makes sense with the lyrics of the song

[@alaia-awakened]

Your face when Emily entered the song was EVERYTHING. 100% me when she stepped onto the podium!

[@iambish]

This single is fire! Fuck what anyone else says this new Era is gonna be amazing!

[@vengeance8298]

Yup! 🔥

[@CArsonthedevilsaint]

Its not though. Doesn't feel like LP

[@vengeance8298]

@@CArsonthedevilsaint Not supposed to, They have said this so many times, pay attention

[@turistography2835]

calm down dude, theres something that is call "taste" and no matter how hard you try u cant say what is good or bad for the rest, but YOU. And u know what? thats fine!

[@kevinkalani]

If any of you have followed Thrice like I have, I would equate this new era as Thrice evolving over time but still being great. Both can exist and still be good. It's okay to like both, it doesn't make you less of a fan.

[@carolinehaf21]

She is AWESOME. Incredible distortion with dynamic highs and lows at the same time... smooth slides into frys/screams... yet she maintains her diction where you hear not only the lyrics but her FEELING behind it. Everything she sang during the concert was somehow familiar yet new... their harmonies were the BEST thing every time I heard them, no matter what song. I LOVE this one as well. Instant album preorder. Guitars have a heaviness yet a bounce to them... same as her voice. Love it.

[@Mike-Shinoda]

💝😘😘

[@justifiedmadness31]

I'm a long-time fan of Linkin Park, and I'm so here for the new era. RIP Chester 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Mike-Shinoda]

When I see all this love it's makes me feel more loved 😍 💕

[@supertree08]

I honestly like her a lot. During the live performance, she got better as the concert went on. It’s a new beginning for LP, and old fans love this. Let the new fans experience LP like we did back then when they first came out.

[@PepGuard-tp4ny]

Lol no

[@GangstalkingClips]

So to point out, the only members of Linkin Park that are still in are Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn and Dave Farrell Pheonix. Collin Brittain and Emily Armstrong are the 2 new members. The guitarist Alex Feder (that was in the FROM ZERO live stream) was only there to fill in for Brad Delson. Brad Delson is still in the band as you can see in the video. Just to confirm.

[@gilkweba]

Brad decided he will not join them in the tour, for personal reason something controversial happening

[@akiyama1907]

​@@gilkwebastop spreading misinformation no one said that

[@gilkweba]

@@akiyama1907 google it

[@taconomad]

​@gilkweba don't spread misinfo. He won't be touring but that's not what he said.

[@adamlucki35]

Brad will only be behind the scenes he won't be touring

[@coreyhenry4955]

Emily Armstrong was the right choice, obviously she meshes well with the band and I personally appreciate that she doesn’t sound like Chester and isn’t trying to

[@Maibuwolf]

She does seem to be brining the same level of energy and intensity with the screaming portions though. Which i think was a good choice.

[@LejhakVid44]

you pointed it out, dude

[@DerZayc]

8:50 about the "there's a fire under the altar" there are so much ways to interpret this but in context with "its been decided how we lose" and mikes whole first verse thats adresses the critics as well as the fanbase in general, it feels like she talk about the altar we, the fan put chester on. its hard to reach him, but we fan made it even harder to reach him with all our expectations, like we set a fire around the altar we put him on.

[@mxnstrs]

I absolutely love this interpretation of that line 🖤

[@hermansnazzledorf2950]

If i read from a different comment correctly, this song could also be an explanation for the new lead singer's past, and her experience distancing herself from scientology. The altar carries a very literal religious meaning in this interpretation of the song

[@fabs5867]

She is THE PERFECT FIT. Choosing a female vocalist was a smart move. ANY other male artist wouldve been compared to Chester, this way its a whole different vibe and i love it. RIP to one of the greatest ❤

[@DontAtMeBrother]

The perfect fit? She doesn’t believe mental illness is real and that it’s “ghouls and ghosts infecting our mind.”Scientology is a cult and anyone associated with it needs to be evaluated. How disingenuous will it feel to hear her singing Chester’s lyrics?

[@Meowziez]

This. ❤

[@Mrslovemusic12]

Sadly people are still comparing her to Chester..

[@Mrslovemusic12]

@@proceduralcoffee Jeez.. chill out "kid", don't get so offended. Chester was one of a kind as a person and as a singer. He was a big part of LP but he wasn't the only part. There is no reason to compare Emily to Chester as it's basically impossible and it's not the point. The point is that LP is back after a long hiatus. They have mourned their friend and they deserve to get back out there with a new vocalist. As Mike said in an interview..let the fans sing for Chester and let Emily be Emily.

[@aionlion]

I mean she is friends. with Masterson and also attacks women

[@jeremycamacho2964]

Been a linkin park fan since literally 2000. Love the group and happy to see a new era coming, RIP to our number one voice of linkin park Chester. Hope this era of the group makes you proud!.

[@rcmakingtracks18]

True Linkin Park fans love this new chapter of jaw dropping music. As for Emily she has balls of steel to do what shes doing... john

[@whatsername123]

She might be controversial to some, but I think it was smart not to try to just drop a Chester sound-alike in there, as other bands have done.

[@marcjy5228]

It is precisely so 'Linkin-park' about it in terms of the decision taken to move forward : "challenge the status quo, switch things around" and that is what's so incredible. Chester WOULD be proud! As the famous line goes "THIS IS THE WAY"

[@whatsername123]

@@marcjy5228And the famous reply: This is the way. You were referring to the Madalorian, yeah? 😊

[@aionlion]

she is a scientologist who sided with Danny Masterson who also attacked one of his victims to silence her to the point Emily was escorted by police from the court house

[@TripleTapHK]

@@marcjy5228 Doubt it.

[@reizig]

She's not controversial, it's just the bullshit media cycle, and it'll go away in a couple days once they get bored and move on to the next made-up controversy.

[@Fsudryden]

I have been a Linkin Park fan since 2000. Got into them with my current wife. We went from early adulthood to our late 40's and have been to 4-6 of there concerts. This band has been the soundtrack to 24 years of our lives. So to say we were freaking out thewy are back is an understatement. I have been watching reactions since they started coming out. @Knox Hill is the first reactor to make me understand what Mike was trying to say in this song. I love the new singer and the sound of the current band. I can not wait for this album release.

[@georgi1310]

She brings a familiar and nostalgic feel to the band, with certain elements of Chester’s style, yet also doing her own thing. She fits perfectly within the style of the band

[@zulgeek9827]

Thank you so much for your reaction. Your analysis of lyrics is unmatched. You hit so many perfect points of how Chester is legend and can’t be replaced. But they’re not. They’re becoming something new.

[@TheRegentHouse]

I knew your reaction wouldn’t disappoint. Big respect. As a true LP fan this gives me goosebumps, welcome Emily ❤

[@OhGreatThisIdiotAgane]

Dude your analysis continues to amaze me. The way you view things and just pick them apart is truly insane. You are truly talented. Been a LP fan since 2000, and im not stopping now. Looking forward to more of your LP reacts.

[@brandonrhodes8028]

I've been a Linkin Park fan from the beginning, I've been missing their music since Chester's passing. I'm overwhelming happy they are back and I embrace Emily as lead vocals. She's amazing. Her cover of Numb won me over. Beautiful performance

[@Lisa-ir1hx]

I just love your analysis of the songs! You make me smile every time and think of songs in a completely different light. Loving the new look/sound of Linkin Park.

[@treyfreeman5992]

Her voice is already Linkin Park. She killed it, completely!

[@John_B_3]

They got the sound. LP IS BACK

[@AnxMa]

I highly recommend 'Friendly Fire' and Chester's other band Dead By Sunrise. I have a voice acting background and use his songs as a vocal warm up. The vocal training itself for me was really tough, sometimes without noticeable results for months but artists like them or Chino Moreno, Chester Bennington are a great impulse to not give up : was almost Leon in those new RE games :)

[@terrancecaad915]

I’m shocked anyone knows that band. I think I first heard them back in like 2011 and never heard a single person ever mention Dead by sunrise until this comment lol They’re on my old school iPod I got in 2010 😂

[@AnxMa]

@@terrancecaad915 Hi, yeah, I was shocked how underrated that band is. You and I would chill cause I was rocking 'Out of Ashes' on my 8GB iPod Nano back in 2009 :) Also, if you got a sec; 'Trust Company' and 'Spineshank' are quite similar; catchy, full of energy and have that early 2000's vibe.

[@rosiemomo351]

Chester also did some concerts with the band Stone Temple Pilots as their lead singer and the songs and performances were out of this world!

[@AnxMa]

@@rosiemomo351 Hey, the current STP frontman was in a band called Dry Cell, in 2002 they were signed to WB Records and were supposed to be the next LP but the contract dispute cut short the whole thing. Too bad cuz the guy is real good.

[@kevincross9206]

Dead by Sunrise are / were an excellent band

[@coreyandthecrew952]

Shows are gonna be fucking nuts. The healing that we all need is upon us and the energy is going to be unreal

[@LateForWorkYouTube]

Felt like my head was waiting to hear Chesters voice but my heart knew it wasn’t coming. She did great.

[@davefurion382]

Emily Armstrong, she used to be in another band before, I really like how, you can hear the similarities in her voice with Chester's, without being exactly like Chester, like it's similar but different, it's like she knows his style of singing and screaming and wants it to be similar so that it still sounds like the classic Linkin Park we all know and love and she can make him proud and do him justice, while also simultaneously still keeping her own style and voice and being herself and still unique and different, so it's still similar in that it keeps that classic LP sound and vibe, while also being fresh and new and unique, it's like, paying homage and remembering Chester while also moving forward in a new and fresh way, I saw another comment that said it well, if it was a male singer there would be too much comparison to Chester, having her still gives that classic LP nostalgia while also being new and fresh and different as well

[@jaredschaeffer143]

First time hearing this song I cried, linkin park saved me from myself and now seeing them back was like incredible

[@TheSoulwriter88]

I genuinely love listening to you break songs down. The lyrics, the music, the style… keep doing you. ❤

[@Mike-Shinoda]

👋💝😘😘

[@rosildamomin4150]

Unlike any other reactor you explain all the lyrics that really shows how good you are and you earn a sub for that

[@spoobini]

I was always a huge fan of Linkin Park, when Chester took his own life i was way to young to really understand just how impactful that would be. Im happy to see them making music again, No one will ever forget Chester Bennington.

[@My_NameJeff]

The single is fire! So excited for the new album.

[@pedrobrum8911]

She doesn’t sound like Chester but she sounds like LINKIN PARK 🔥🔥🔥

[@MindscapeX]

Watching Knox go stun locked when Emily started singing lol. Two new members, Emily is on vocals and Colin on drums. Rob has moved over from the group now.

[@Kimster-zq1fq]

I'm pretty sure that part of Chesters soul lives in this womans heart, RIP Chester.

[@mr_hardy5329]

New singer is great!! I'm happy what new era of Linkin Park will bring. Middle finger to haters.

[@TheGhostwolf14]

I don't think it's been emphasized enough how freaking good of a reaction video this is, knox. As always, you did an amazing job dissecting the meaning and finding reason behind the music and video.

[@Andersonairchris]

There's so much hate in comments on social media but every reactor/musician I see on KZbin loves it. So do I of course. I think she was a great pick has a great voice. Not bad screaming either. Looking forward to the album in November.

[@My_NameJeff]

very nice choice indeed

[@JemJam2976]

Those detractors aren't true fans imo. They probably stopped fuckin with the band after Meteora anyway.

[@hatch450sx3]

​​@@JemJam2976 nah I stayed with them till after minutes to midnight. After the next album I left. Wasn't a fan of what they had to say about the older fans plus the new direction they took. But then again almost never does a new singer work for a band. Drowning pool, soils singer completely ruined the band imo. But Killswitch engage was able to have a great new singer then Howard left to do his own thing. So I don't know. I will say I'm not a fan of all the audio filter crap it sounds REALLY fake. Imo

[@PepGuard-tp4ny]

Biased influncers

[@BoydOfPray]

Right! Because social media is all about cancel culture and policing everybody. Reactors are about the art.

[@wraht]

I think that also the song is about the greater society itself. As George Clooney said in Up in the Air, "How much did they pay you to give up on your dreams?" as he fired some office dude who had a minor degree in French Culinary Arts. So many people are in that situation now, where they are looking back on their past trying to figure out how they got here and how they have become someone they never thought they would. Definitely Linkin Park doing what they do best. One song so many interpretations. That's how you stand the test of time.

[@zackposey592]

I miss Chester a lot. The band has been a part of my life for around 20 years. I will always listen to the old stuff. I like the new singer. The new direction. Mostly because the linkin park vibes, sounds, and feel is still there. ❤❤

[@gomilopez1]

THANK YOU! Thank you so much for this point of view on the lyrics! Makes me appreciate the song even more! Been obsessed since their Livestream a few days ago! She's making Chester and all of us proud! As Mike said: "we're not erasing the past, we're going forward to this new future!" "In the keyboard: it's me, in the vocals Emily Armstrong and... In the role of Chester is all of us" I'm so happy to see many people supporting! Loved your reaction aswell!

[@DK_RPG]

People saying she doesn’t sound like LP simply don’t understand the essence of LP. Chester will forever be in our hearts; he saved my life with his music. We are all replaceable, but what those critics don’t understand is that she didn’t come to take Chester’s place, but rather to be another chapter in LP’s story, with the same love for the band and for Chester that we have. Stop being spoiled children. Don’t like it? Don’t listen, instead of talking crap from behind a computer.

[@EvilDogProductions]

Everything about this song has so many layers, how the new singer and drummers are subdued in the beginning and both of them come to the forefront after that. Both singers telling the same story about getting cut and bleeding. Such a well put together song. Even the video has so many layers, how he gives her the drink like...here, it's on you now, I'm passing the torch. So good.

[@ringer1324]

I still don’t know how to feel. Just waiting for the album to fully judge the comeback

[@corriephae]

It's absolutely ok to struggle. 🖤🦇

[@terrancecaad915]

I like her in this song, I haven’t been a fan of her singing the older songs. I think she’ll get better in time but I think they should focus more on the new material that’s aimed more for her. I think the album will be pretty good.

[@corriephae]

@@terrancecaad915 i know what you mean. The old songs are characterozed by Chester. No one could reach him.

[@VerySourTaste]

@@terrancecaad915 i feel like she struggles singing good with the quieter singing, but does well with the louder singing, does anyone else feel that way? (btw its alright to critisize someone while still supporting them)

[@MarkLaf]

@@terrancecaad915 This. Amen

[@josephbishop3590]

Thanks Knox... awesome breakdown and brilliantly dissected. It's been said about a thousand times already, but this is the next evolution of the flawless LINKIN PARK. RIPride Chester. This is going to be AWESOME!

[@nad05]

I love it! A new era, a new start for LP. Chester will never be forgotten ♥🙏 I think he would be proud of Mike and the band!!

[@Mike-Shinoda]

😘😘😘😘💝

[@davidriddick82]

Yes sir!! Emily Armstrong!! Welcome to Linkin Park and RIP to Chester Bennington 🌹🌹 This era will be insane!! She’s so damn good and she will do Chester justice and I’m here for it New drummer is Collin Britton, he worked with Mike during sessions and they are very musically the same, both pay multiple instruments and compose and produce music so instant match

[@a_true_hyena]

This song is literally FLAWLESS!!! RIP Chester, all love forever brother 🙏

[@moch9078]

I don't know if anyone mentioned it already, but Colin's more than just a drummer too. He's a writer and producer too, so he's bringing a lot to the table!

[@ambremanifold6549]

The new era of linkin park will be great and new

[@TripleTapHK]

Cringe.

[@jasonbodden8816]

@@TripleTapHK You're cringe.

[@PepGuard-tp4ny]

Cringe singer.

[@SnailHatan]

Wow a new era is new??? Incredible!

[@AmeliaLT]

Your analysis is the best I heard so far. And new additions to the nand are great❤

[@TheTroupeMasterGrimm]

It’s almost like this song was designed to be speaking to the critics as a response to them tearing the song apart, after seeing all the people upset about this new singer “replacing” Chester, and all the critics raving negative insults, tearing them down, the lyrics have a whole new meaning, especially Emily’s.

[@kdmwalks]

Knox, you absolutely nailed this. The lyrics of this song struck me most about the return of LP, New Linkin Park, Linkin Park 2.0, whatever we want to refer to them as, but you just got every single symbolism spot on fine sir.

[@llxxx9316]

This is 🔥, LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN THIS IS FUCKN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!

[@TheCPOdiary]

You can never replace Chester nor copy him in any way, because those songs sung by chester during his days were like a soulmate song and singer matters. The only thing that Linking park can do is move one, and make another path for the band with another taste of vocals. And eventually, true fans will definitely love it, even haters I bet.

[@bretgoss93]

Dude, your interpretation literally proves the point of why Linkin Park became so big in the first place. Their music has a meaning and emotion behind their lyrics but resonates with so many different people because it can be interpreted in so many different ways. She brings so much new but familiar to the band at the same time that it explains why Mike and the boys felt it was time to move back into the limelight. Im so excited for what theyre going to do.

[@Dtin]

Thank you for reacting to this Knox 🙏🏻 this means more to me than TDOSS. Linkin Park and Eminem are my Top 2 favorite musical acts of all time. And this year I got a new album from both of them (LP’s to come later as of the time of this comment). I cried.

[@Demonpuke]

She's fucking amazing. I'm here for it. Carrying on Chester's legacy, not replacing him.

[@chronosfx]

When I heard Heavy with Chester and Kiiara I knew a female voice would become part of Linkin Park. Losing Chester nearly lost us such an influential band. But they held it together and this opens a new chapter, the turning of a page of a story that did not end with tragedy... That still brings hope. Many of LPs tracks were a light into the darkness many people feel. I know, hoped, never gave up that they would come back. This is going to continue to be an amazing ride.

[@johnnyking5145]

Rip Chester 🕊️🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️

[@Samantha23478]

This was the best possible way for them to make a comeback and the killed it........ RIP Chester but your legacy continues......

[@nikkievans8301]

Where it is genius is when they start the harmony and you think they are going to provide the old Linkin Park rasp with harmonies. AND then she drops that hard rasp solo and the song explodes. This is AMAZING on every aspect a song could deliver.

[@Mike-Shinoda]

💝😘😘😘

[@Mr.Greeeeeen]

A new era. 🙏 I love the song and Emilys voice. 👍⭐️🥂❤ Chester 4Evr in our hearts. ❤️🙏⭐️

[@scotter23]

Emily... welcome to the LP family. You crushed that concert.

[@Hyperi0nn]

She sure crushed her voice. x)

[@eallangonzalez]

I love the way you analized the lyrics... As a LP fan, i will always support them, like i did in the past... There will be haters or critics, but they are literally moving foward making the LP from zero! Im excited to the LP future!!!

[@ssartaj90]

10:59 Yup! he is not Rob Bourdon. Colin Brittain joins as a new drummer.

[@monstertrucker2004]

My first time hearing this. Im excited for the way Linkin Park goes! She's got an amazing voice!

[@athreyakidambi9804]

Hey Knox. I was waiting for your reaction on this and as always, Great breakdown especially on the symbolism the Emptiness Machine, with respect to the critics and people's perceptions on them, because, we lost Chester 5 months after their latest album "One More Light" was negatively received for being different from their original music, even though it was good. So the new Singer/Vocalist is Emily Armstrong and the new Drummer is Colin Brittain in for Rob Bourdon, and in the role of Chester Bennington, is all of us. Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell stay on in the band. Also Knox, tell me this. How is your brain so sharp, cause by analyzing the slight difference in the percussion, you realize that there's a new drummer? Haters and critics will always be there, but we cannot spend our time thinking on what they said and thinking what you're doing is not good, cause that's exactly what they want in the end. You should watch the livestream where they introduce their new album and the new members in a concert an seeing the live chat will make you understand how toxic people can be and how they refuse to accept change even if its the only way out.

[@stevenknuckles710]

Wow 😮 I am very, very surprised and also very happy about this! I have been a diehard fan of LP since they came out I remember the old AOL chats I think that they move very methodically and choosing new members imo and they did a great job on that. They didn’t just dive into it. It’s been a while since Chester has passed on. But I give them all the props to give. Chester would be happy. I think they really took the initiative to do a deep dive into a new mix of how they originally came out. This is what LP is about just constantly surprising us with new music and different styles. But it breaks my heart that Chester is gone but we will always remember him. The band is amazingly talented. Great lyricism.

[@haniffat]

Fuck the haters, this shit sounds like LP and I'm all for it!

[@Maibuwolf]

She brings a very similar level of energy and intensity as chester did without trying to sound just like him. That is exactly what was needed. Keep the same general sound to the vocals but do not try to emulate the man that just cheapens it. This was the right move.

[@patriciacardoso7058]

💯

[@bear3663]

Chester was no doubt one of the most talented singers. Chester and Mike Shinoda are both incredible. Chester is one of the very few people that could give me goosebumps hearing him sing live. We can never get him back, but today we have Linkin Park back.

[@terrancecaad915]

I only bumped it twice. I don’t mind this song with her, but not a fan of her playing the older stuff. I’m sure she’ll get better, but with her own song here, it’s not bad. I’ll give the album a full play when it drops and hope for the best.

[@Dmoney8720]

Linkin Park was my favorite band growing up. Never thought a track would make me tear up. It’s been 7 years and I think everyone would have hated them if they tried to come back sooner

[@atroxozaur]

I understand (to an extend) people saying this is not the Linkin Park anymore, without Chester and Rob (drummer) and they should have made a new band to really hit it with a new start. But at the same time idk, i don't feel bad about it, i understand it. It's been 7 years since we lost Chester, they all mourned, left but came to the conclusion they still want to perform, and i'm pretty sure Chester would want it that way considering how much he loved music. But for that they did need a new Lead Singer, and getting a female was a good direction to avoid TOTAL comparisons to Chester. He had amazing vocal talent that not many can recreate, ofcourse it's gonna sound different and weird, but seeing mike and band genuinly happy to be back i just can't be mad. Chester wasn't the only part of Linkin Park. Also Amy really sounds superb here, and even on older songs, i think she really performed well few of those (Her "Lost" was beautiful) and i'm sure she's gonna be even better when she accomodates to such big changes. Idk but she fits the vibe of LP, especially first albums. You can also see how old songs were made for Chester's voice. Here she sound wayy better because it's composed for her vocals. Regarding Emily's controversy, if everyone knows about it, then so do band members, and yet they accepted her and you can see they have a chemistry and wanting to perform together. Talent is not everything, which they actually discuss in interview on their channel. She did questionable things, but we don't know if she didn't leave it all behind her. People do make mistakes, a lot of them actually, and i'm pretty sure we'll hear all about it at some point in upcoming albums. Regarding the song, i totally love it and i'm genuinly excited for what the ALL NEW Linkin Park will bring.

[@MrShowbound]

Black Sabbath had 9 different vocalists After Ozzy. Linkin Park is a great band but lets not get confused, they're not Sabbath and life goes on as long as the only songwriter doesn't pass. Shinoda can just keep it rolling, he knows how to write the jams.

[@mariee.5912]

LP isn't just the members. It's the music.

[@happynotmad94]

You are always the best song reviewer and provide deeper details and logic behind the lyricism. I am a fan of your channel - from Philippines.

[@thriftypsgr]

4:06 yeah bro, she is good! She has a set of pipes!!!

[@faustoutloud]

During the Bands first live performance a few days ago she said Mike found her 8 months ago and she learnt to sing right from their that is amazing and crazy wow.

[@tkloc7570]

I think Chester would be proud to see his band back killing it again

[@interwebs_]

I watched a few videos about this but I absolutely loved your breakdown about the lyrics and music and what it meant to the band where most other videos were purely just "reaction" content. Thanks for the great video and happy to be a new subscriber

[@igutierrezd91]

We real fans of linkin park feel the same way you mentioned at the end... We're happy they're back, we do still miss Chester and know it's not gonna be the same. But also, there a good reason why the album is called from zero. Because it's exactly that... This is a new linkin park era, they're not replacing Chester with Emily, they are ready to move on and so should we...

[@Milehighsnake98]

YES!!!! I've been waiting for someone to pick this up!

[@aditya.khapre]

2:56 bro this sums up all the haters of the band recently in various comments sections😂

[@enterBeastmode1]

😮😮😮It just dawned in me - there’s a reference here to Numb. If you watch the old music video, there was this girl aggresively painting. Numb lyrics went: «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»

[@dianeburton550]

Colin Brittain is the new drummer. Rob decided to step away a few years back, but it's only just been divulged now. Alex Feder will be playing guitar for Brad, as he is no longer going to be doing live performances with Linkin Park. He's moved to behind the scenes, and the creativity behind it all. Emily Armstrong is the new co vocalist.

[@PepGuard-tp4ny]

Booo

[@Mike-Shinoda]

😘😘😘😘💝

[@AlexeyLebedev-v8h]

I went from inner disagreement about new vocalist to a moment when i've cried my eyes out. I've been LP fan since hybrid theory demo album when i was 10 years old... And, after all these years, after the biggest lost for me in music industry - i finally hear Linkin Park again... The NEW Linkin Park, but still LINKIN PARK. At the same moment is sounds different and very alike them. It feels like an old friend, who I thought was missing, found me to remind me how cool we spent our youth with him.

[@BlaireSnorlax]

Knew this video would be happening. Good shit, Knox.