New VOCALIST Reaction & Studio VS Live Analysis: The Emptiness Machine - LINKIN PARK

[@chrisliepe]

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[@GabiBrooks]

@@chrisliepe Chris, could you please do a more in depth comparison between her and Chester? I feel like her distortion is different but I can't quite put my finger on why and how. And I am not referring to the fact that she is a woman. The scream seems more like pure fry than Chester's fry/false chord hybrid? I might be wrong.

[@joelrobles9092]

Totally made me emotional. Thank you

[@christopherianculovici3962]

Hey Chris love your channel, working on my voice everyday planning on joining your course soon

[@chrisliepe]

It's coming... hopefully Monday if we can get the copyright stuff worked out

[@GabiBrooks]

@@chrisliepe amazing, thanks!

[@KarzGuitar]

Going in a different direction was a smart move by the band. Trying to replicate Chester's exact sound would always fall flat in the eyes of the old school fans. Emily's sound is great and the new song is a banger!

[@teib757]

Its not really a different direction.

[@ajgarcia1428]

It's not bad, but they should change the name of the band to The Emptiness Machine. Her grit and tone is OK. Some of us wanna be nice, but being honest, she just can not match Chester's intensity. I like her style, but don't sing the old songs. We know how they go, Chester's tone is burned in our souls, she is matching it just as much as us pro singers can. Sing the new stuff leave the old stuff behind.

[@teib757]

@@ajgarcia1428 id say this is a case where you cannot please everyone

[@asmrzvukomanija4658]

i just love her... holy shit love from the first growl

[@ajgarcia1428]

@@teib757 well said, Buddy

[@Scottm8406]

The moment Mike points at Emily as if to say here she is and she hits the chorus with absolute perfection gives me chills every time! Loving the new direction they have gone in because it’s just a perfect match as you said

[@maxsasd7374]

Emily Armstrong has balls of steel. She's become one of the most famous personalities in the metal scene overnight and is following in incredibly big shoes. But it sounds awesome

[@mattterrell4304]

She certainly does. I give her props for even agreeing to be the singer she had to know she's gonna get hate simply for not being chester

[@mh9611]

@@mattterrell4304 As the band needed a long time to get over the loss of Chester, the fans needed too. But now the fans also need to understand that this is not a replacement, its a new, different version of the band you cannot compare to.

[@mattterrell4304]

@mh9611 absolutely. She isn't a replacement, she isn't trying to fill his shoes. She's new

[@Lurch685]

She’s not his replacement, she’s just a part of LP’s evolution. Her voice blends beautifully with Mike’s too.

[@angelabogaard1102]

Agreed. Very brave and she sounds incredible

[@jodale1972]

Watching Mike's face, gestures, and body language says everything. You can tell he is so proud of Emily and happy to have her part of LP. He said in the Zane Lowe interview that they had several people come in and do sessions with the band, just playing around and trying to get a feel for where things were. He said that Emily was the only one who could make his brain accept it as an LP song. What high praise and confidence he has in her and I agree. Was she perfect, no...but that just endeared me even more to her. She is human and I assume full of stress, pressure, and emotion. I also give her a lot of grace as those older songs were not created for her but I thought she adapted well and did them justice. I am more excited to hear her on the new stuff where she was part of the creative process.

[@VibeVocalStudio]

100% agree

[@Dr.Spatula]

Vibe

[@Silverwaters_Cornwall]

❤

[@kevjmcd3765]

You could tell he’s excited and happy so awesome

[@zimzimph]

You bet she's full of all those things. She grew up in the Church of Scientology

[@ManubibiWalsh]

I didn’t know her before Emptiness Machine released , but I already love her SO much. She feels so perfectly right. She fits in like she’s in the right place at the right time, and I cannot imagine this development going any better. They’re doing the right thing. And I’m so happy to see them back!! I can also absolutely hear and feel and see that everyone is into it and happy to be back. I’m so happy. WE ARE SO BACK GUYS!!!

[@bartvyvey]

I totally agree with you. I'm wondering about how she'll make the songs from previous albums "hers"... (Like Floor Jansen did when she joined Nightwish)

[@reactionviewer]

When he said “it’s good to see you again” I literally had goosebumps and cheered. Good to see I wasn’t alone. I’m so into this!

[@brandoncastro6731]

Man I about lost my shit! Definitely got emotional at that point!

[@sunshinevg2640]

I’ve rewatched the show all day and every time it just hits me so hard

[@lyadiazbarraza3980]

I cried like a baby haha

[@reactionviewer]

@@sunshinevg2640 same

[@misaelgtorres]

I got really emotional, too. Chester voice got me through so much. Having my favorite band back feels so so good.

[@oleksandramatviienko9954]

She has balls, knowing how many people will compare and how people could be cruel. She's amazing!!!! And an EPIC singer!

[@sithtalker]

Now there are some questions on how real those balls actually are 😮..😂

[@dereinzigwahreRichi]

Take a look in the comment section of the live stream to see how rude and mean people are... And how the overwhelming majority gives her a warm welcome and is full of joy and some even in tears about the return of LP. It's like seeing a beloved person that you presumed dead and gone forever, but here they are, alive and well after a long period of healing. LP is back and I'm all in for it, can't wait to hear the album and finally see them live!

[@GucciButNotGuilty]

​@@sithtalkerShe's just a lesbian lol

[@davidthor4405]

@@dereinzigwahreRichiThis! Even though a lot of fanbases contain nasty, mean people that’s no reason to forget how many fans are actually really nice and supportive

[@oleksandramatviienko9954]

​@@kyles7087 What's an original reply. I always find it amusing how you just said "It’s unfortunate you can’t just like the music" based on one comment of 3 sentences. I see no point in your runt, honestly. I hope you have a great day.

[@amusik7]

Her delivery honestly makes me cry. It's SO powerful.

[@jamespiga3984]

I didn’t expect this to make me cry.. at first I frowned on it.. Chester can’t be replaced, ever.. but I like it. Keeping his music alive 🫡

[@AlfredCruz-s6g]

Yes CB is irreplaceable being so good singer, great frontman. But he's gone and no need to look for a good replacement as his caliber but without regard to value of human life.

[@substantialopinion1055]

yes ❤❤❤

[@ajpoltz]

I got chills

[@rymanshroomzorz]

She didnt try to replace him, she did her own thing in a way that honors him beautifully. :,) ❤

[@myouinam004]

same bruh. she gave me chills and made me cry at the same time. i miss CB so much!

[@juzzzosekki5257]

I remember sitting in this livestream shaking and when mike said: "its good to see you guys again" i birsted into tears.

[@Nibiru956]

A lot of emotions seeing this

[@christopherianculovici3962]

agree im not ashamed to say i cried a little, it was truly touching

[@waltersalas1791]

You're absolutely correct. I'm 55 years old, and tears ran down my face watching this. I'm glad their back! Chester is smiling from the heavens above.

[@sweezlesquee]

This is the musical equivalent of when Luke appeared on The Mandalorian lol. I'm cracked out on the reactions.

[@Iendleasereit]

just wana say the official music video is dope

[@manuelvodniza2050]

too hard to see :')

[@abir_joy]

This is a pure banger and probably one of the greatest comebacks.

[@BazzoMusic]

This is an against all odds comeback. And people dare to judge or say actual negative shit lmao. They literally made the best decision but not putting a direct impersonator and also by choosing this lady who impressed hundreds of thousands yesterday

[@varun6120]

@@BazzoMusic Exactly, idiots are trying so hard to cancel her. Won't happen, this is perfect. One of the best things to happen to music scene in recent history.

[@aleiper]

its already one of my favourite LP songs, and that says something. this song fucking rocks

[@1slowz77]

​@aleiper I feel like I can say the same. Definitely top 5 for me. Hearing her sing Waiting for the End was amazing and seeing the raw emotion from her

[@daveg3831]

Beats the oasis come back that's for sure . Oasis might sell more in the UK but outside of the UK linkin park is what the world needs . I'm from the UK as well ha

[@rxdhxrns]

She’s an amazing singer, loved her gritty/screaming sound and her melodic/softer voice. It’s a matter of time before she finds THAT spot. I’m excited for this.

[@matthewmcgurk4282]

You’ll probably know them but listen to Jinjer

[@GorcStew]

consider that the whole toxic world of the net was watching her, waiting to judge her. The pressure she must have felt :S

[@fenixdelapenumbra]

​@@matthewmcgurk4282excellent recommendation

[@alexandriaknox4939]

I can still hear Chester's spirit. They are still them. And I love this choice. ❤

[@EmersonD_VI]

Yeah despite that his voice broke so many times in the show trying to reach Chester's notes. I mean she should focus on what she's capable of. But she was really good.

[@olufagosebambulagose]

I met Emily at a Dead Sara concert in 2022 in Lisbon and then in London. Been a long time fan and she is a wonderful person who appreciates her fans. Dead Sara had a song titled "One Day We'll Make It Big" - well Emily, you have!

[@theyracemesohard]

She also supports a rapist

[@martinpalmer6203]

As hard as it may seem, LP fans need to remember it was never Linkin Park who betrayed Chester. He made his own choices. Them moving on is EXACTLY what they should do and in their own time. Im happy to see them do it, Mike is such an awesome songwriter and producer, their new stuff will be as good as ever. Emily will own this, can already feel it :D

[@clarkefairley7530]

Totally agree. We all love and miss Chester and he was both a personality and a voice that can never be replaced. But it's been 7 years. I don't know how anyone can complain they have moved on when it's taken them 7 years after his passing to find a new singer that fits with the band. To me, that's one hell of a grieving process and shows just how hard they've found it without him. I hope all these "fans" that attacked them whenever they didn't make Hybrid Theory 2.0 leave Emily alone and appreciate that these guys get to make amazing music together again.

[@T_K_W]

Her version of Lost was incredibly emotional. You can tell in some of the harder screams that she could use a little polishing, but her cleans live were very solid. Excited to see this iteration of LP.

[@michelleporter2402]

I think she was very nervous, but man...she knows she's taking on an audience full of love & loyalty for Chester. I think as the she's embraced by the fan base, she'll loosen up. I think she freaking rocked it and that Chester was head banging along with us. I say WELCOME BACK LP ❤

[@daveys_gaming_corner]

She absolutely DESTROYED bleed it out

[@LeeerroyJenkins]

@@michelleporter2402 Totally, imagine stepping on stage for one of the biggest bands ever after everything that's happened. I don't care how strong willed you are, that's going to be so intense. On top of that, it's a first impression and so you know what you do that night is going to make a huge difference in how things move forward.

[@JamesSv22]

She definitely was emotional in the song.

[@BrewDoGParaDoX]

Thought her screams are good but the cleans needed more work But she was singing live and not a backing track layered over the top like a lot bigger modern artists these days

[@_.francescodm]

Bro I'm literally watching everyone reaction and I fking love how everyone are happy, I'm always gettin emotional ahaha, love the two new members you can literally tell they trained so hard with passion!

[@85Captain]

Same here😂

[@FilmorthStreams]

Same dude. I've literally been looking around for bands with a female vocalist with a voice like this. And now there's one in my favorite bands of all time, what a phenomenal reveal.

[@nemchodesign]

This is hands down the best of all react videos out there. No cringe, no exaggerations. Real emotions and excitement. We can feel your energy building up to the "yeah" at 2:42. Noticed you had to scratch your neck from all the tingliness that may have gone through your spine and wiping the incoming tears of hapiness. You make us relate to you by being genuine. And being able to continue on the constructive analysis instead of blurping random short opinions definitely tops the cake. Bravo. You're the kind of person I'd love to hang out with.

[@richardlionheart5161]

Precisely that! You go in the video, no introductions or anything, just expertise and reacting, it's a breath of fresh air actually

[@mathieusynnott8915]

Emotionless to me.

[@jackie5177]

Welcome Emily! You are amazing. Chester of course I have in my heart as fan but she’s incredible!! Fits the sound perfectly. All the best to them and happy to see them come back ❤ I got chills!! Yay

[@JesseDumontt]

Wow, she actually sounds literally just as good as her in the studio. I didn't have big expectations but I'll say she definitely exceeded them.

[@davidriddick82]

Chris.. I watched this live too and I tell you that I had chills and tears Tears of joy because when I heard Emily come into the song, it reminded me of how I felt when I heard Chester, that surprise and shock of the delivery of the words with power and grit and that tone and it was a pleasant surprise. Chester will never be replicated, but I honestly believe this was an amazing choice and Emily will do the iconic songs justice in her own way and the fans will be pleased. Let’s be grateful that Linkin Park will continue in a new direction and we can continue to celebrate the magical Chester Bennington I can guarantee you he’s smiling down on them and would totally dig her style and sound, she killed it during the performance too 🔥

[@aphroditin3727]

I got teary-eyed when Mike said, "It's good to see you again." 🥺🥹

[@ner0p]

I do the same once a month, when the paycheck comes in.

[@JoePAcalaughs]

​@@ner0p😂

[@thenickbw]

Seeing Mike's smile during the show made me happy. I love her voice, she kinda has an Oliver Sykes (on a good day) feel and I'm glad they went with someone who doesn't sound like Chester. During the show I was looking forward to seeing Chris Leipe analysis on her vocals.

[@dereinzigwahreRichi]

So true, especially his "it's good to see you again" in the beginning.

[@thenickbw]

@@dereinzigwahreRichi oof yeah absolutely. I still get choked up a bit when rewatching.

[@interwebs_]

I watched Mike smile over the last 7 years. I watched him grin with his eyes here. I'm excited to see what's next for Linkin Park, and I'm sure Chester would be smiling knowing that Linkin Park is still making music and continuing his legacy.

[@chrisbuttonshaw2088]

they were ALL smiling, but yeah it's great to see them happy again

[@VibeVocalStudio]

Totally the Oly comment haha. LOVE him, but he's struggled with health. Emily also reminds me of Lacey Sturm from Flyleaf!

[@synnodic]

Seeing Mike smile during the show was worth so, so much. I’m so happy for them and for us, and so grateful for Emily for making the band so happy after such a loss. She could be unable to carry a tune in a bucket but because she makes them so pumped to be on stage I would still listen/go to shows. 💗

[@poisonidea]

I miss Chester so much.. She's great. I'm happy and sad, roller-coaster of emotions.. Thanks for the vid Chris ❤

[@MeganHaynes_Megumi_Gam3r]

Yes same, me too. A lot of emotions.😢❤

[@3e5t1a55h4d0w]

She is fooookin nailing iT - i swear i feel a bit of chester in her screaming and that is what we all need right? Welcome back to the show LP! We are waiting in czech republic for you to come !!! 😮❤❤❤❤

[@punisherff]

The new era of Linkin Park ❤

[@whois3581]

Even more lame than the original lameness of this lame band.

[@010champion]

​@@whois3581 Then wtf are you doing here. Get out of here and leave the comments to the fans.

[@mina_itse]

​@@whois3581So cool and interesting that you like different music, just like everyone else

[@whois3581]

@@mina_itse It's true, I like all kinds of music. There's even a ton of music that I don't really care for but I can still respect it. Not this stuff though. LP and numetal was seriously the most lame rock music ever pushed to the masses. The desperation to appeal to as many as possible, with the emotional cries, and then the tough rappity rap rap garbage vibe. It was marketed to dingbats. And dingbats fell for it hook line and sinker.

[@louibeans]

​@@whois3581Don't yuck on our yum

[@codytyner2235]

Best decision they could’ve made, she’s awesome. I feel like any male stepping in would’ve immediately been deemed Chester’s replacement. She’s got a similar vocal range to Chester and it feels more like they’re honoring him instead of replacing him. Cant wait to hear the rest of this album

[@MarketerVinod]

Suicide Silence was the best example

[@jormun8]

I've watched you be excited, moved, appreciative, awed, etc. but this is the first time to see all these emotions coming from just one song. The world got to experience this song much like how we first got "One Step CLoser" and "Crawling" I feel like Mike and Hahn and the boys got this right. finally having some free time and catching up on your video and seeing your reaction be just like mine makes me feel like a renaissance of Hybrid Theory and catching that same spark that Chester brought us. Thank you for the open reaction and also thank you sooooo much for helping me learn and discover about my voice and how to be a better singer!

[@BikesRGuid]

Love your reflections at the end Chris....new direction, new energy, new sound, whilst acknowledging the irreplaceable uniqueness that was Chester. The courage it's taken the band and in particular Emily to make this step is 🤯 ...total respect. 3 weeks on and Emily and the guys are on 🔥, by next year she's gonna be full on 💥...and I'm all in!

[@Sarx88]

I like her. It feels like a Chester's spiritual sister. I think they made a good choice for this next chapter

[@uyku]

very indeed!!

[@fullmetal03]

Yeah... I highly doubt Chester would associate with a scientologist and rape apologist.

[@liran8799]

She delivers the same vibe in her own way, she's a perfect fit!!

[@taichiarasoi776]

​@fullmetal03 a lot of us do know and are waiting to see what the band says. the song itself makes it seem like those ties have been cut but until confirmation is given we don't quite know. people change

[@BZ8808]

Yeaaahhh

[@FatherFirst]

The video to this song is phenomenal. I've been on an emotional rollercoaster ride since last night. I absolutely loved listening to her last night and for the whole show I actually fought back tears. After the show I had to listen to Chester. And I woke up this morning feeling the same. Watching the video this morning actually blew me away. I'm really excited for this new chapter of Linkin Park. And I know wherever Chester is he has to be smiling knowing his brothers are back at it. RIP Chester Bennington ❤️

[@vetramont]

I literally fell asleep to the song on repeat last night (it cycles REALLY well on itself). It grew on me so damn quickly; it’s like getting a second chance to latch onto childhood.

[@FatherFirst]

@vetramont it definitely brings me back to my late teens' early 20s when Linkin Park exploded on the scene. I've been a fan from day 1. Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington were absolutely magical with their music. Now Mike and Emily will make phenomenal music and Emptiness Machine is a beautiful example of that. I'm really excited for the new album!!!

[@rftm]

Lol. You had the same reaction I did to the beginning... Love Shinoda but was hoping for something else...and they delivered it!

[@jarail]

Haha I was counting the spots they had on stage when unwrapping the instruments. That empty mic stand was such a tease!

[@Parker--]

Yes, the simple fact is the weakest part of the song is the first chorus. Everyone loves Mike, and rightfully so, but he can’t sing. He can pull off verses and rap, but he can’t carry a chorus on his own singing. Honestly, she could have come in sooner. Actually, if she would have sung the first chorus with Mike cleanly it would make the song better (If she can sing clean. IDK anything about Dead Sara).

[@janiceN4Nugs]

She's not Chester, but she is Emily, and she rocks

[@bellantemazrigos]

Watched the entire 1 hour show last night, I am sooooooooooo excited about her. I also love that they did not autotune her voice, it broke slightly twice, but it's so risky and out there, right on the edge, and her energy is through the roof. Mike Shinoda looks so happy getting to play their songs again like this, the entire band is just so revitalised. Loving it!

[@ShouryaKrLal]

She sounds fireee 🔥 Welcome back Linkin Park ❤

[@joelrobles9092]

Amen ❤

[@rodrigobiagi]

lets goooo

[@christopherianculovici3962]

I agree Im currently working on my singing/screams and this was truly inspiring

[@Agent69.99]

Slaps on mute

[@mc_sim]

Awful. She sounds awful and generic.

[@Vandalx97]

Amazing reveal....amazing comeback....I'm living in the 2000s again and I'm loving it. LP is amazing and Emily Armstrong totally brings it! In case anyone isn't aware, she was the lead singer for a band called Dead Sara.

[@jaroslavsvaha6065]

Oh, I thought she sounded familiar. That is awesome

[@a.d.e.e.b__]

Dead Sara is officially Dead now.

[@soleiltounsi6754]

She killed it. 🔥 Welcome to her and to Colin. And welcome back, Linkin Park.

[@shawnj1843]

Lol. Keep on smoking that crap pip...

[@raylasantos6658]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@maxe16]

haha I had that same reaction!!! She is amazing. Can't wait for their new stuff following emptiness machine. just like you said it: nice to hear you, Emily!

[@BrenoCarvalho]

I keep coming back to this video. So funny and satisfying watching Chris reaction. She is amazing, LP is back my friends.

[@joelrobles9092]

😢 I cried. She is awesome!!!

[@waltersalas1791]

That makes 2 of us

[@JunayedMahin]

same here am in love

[@sogekek]

2nd greatest combeack after ACDC Black album

[@pepito7773]

I love her 😎👌

[@joelrobles9092]

@@pepito7773 😁

[@jeremiahalexander5513]

I agree. They couldn’t have made a better choice for vox. She’s awesome!

[@centurybeta2112]

I really like her and totally agree with Chris! I had so many thoughts and emotions flowing in my mind listening, but kept my ears open for her during yesterday's Livestream. I think she's going to do so well.

[@cyclonic7134]

Respect to this woman. She's filling some huge shoes, taking a lot of heat but she is absolutely the right person for this spot.

[@scottsparks5231]

This was my exact reaction. Great job, bro you gave me the chills. Emily Armstrong is dope. She’s gonna take us places we have never been with LINKIN PARK.

[@jessehutchings]

I relistened to this broadcast several times. I love her voice and I think she's motivated to get even better and push her limits. Very excited to see what she does with LP

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I miss Chester. She’s great.

[@nananeeeeee]

Yes

[@massmosquitocontrol1118]

there'll never ne another chester. She is good though, happy they're touring again

[@Statykx]

@@massmosquitocontrol1118 She's not trying to be like Chester.

[@nalinshukla5413]

You know Chester was a man

[@Kiwi2703]

Absolute W take

[@MrTaylorbooth]

Emily should absolutely be welcomed! She's amazing. Big shoes to fill for sure but you can tell the band has got her back. Letting her cook.. its gonna be good!

[@Kid574]

Sadly your average LP "fan" (in reality Chester's Fan, actually) are extremely close-minded and haters at the core. Our community's been like that for a while now, and it's very sad.

[@theokr89]

I love your analysis and I was equally as excited when Emily's voice came out.

[@luizcarlos6356]

I totally agree with you. She’s amazing

[@cathysnider8717]

Linkin Park has a new vocalist and I have a new vocal muse. 🤩 Thanks for introducing us Chris 🙏🥰

[@trix10101]

shes also not a new singer, Dead Sara

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

Ya check out Dead Sara if you like her voice, Weatherman is a great song

[@cathysnider8717]

@@trix10101 Thanks. It’s obvious she has had a lot of experience but I didn’t know about her before now. I will check out Dead Sara.

[@cathysnider8717]

@@RIPJimmyA7X Oh my gosh 🤯 LOVE this song. Thank you for directing me to it. I’m down the Dead Sara rabbit whole now. 🤘 🔥

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

@@cathysnider8717 haha your welcome, that was my gateway song too lol

[@Shabatwo]

Finally a good take on this situation. Great insight!

[@spencermartin5622]

God I love this channel! Your reaction was exactly how I felt! She absolutely crushed it!

[@brooke4822]

Great reaction!!! I love your enthusiasm❤

[@TheMrGiannisgr]

Excellent analysis. Emily sounds great and this feels fresh.

[@NoVIcE_Source]

3:28 the emotion in mike's eyes

[@nogrecords]

I know! I was freaking in tears! I barely got out "he looks SO happy!"

[@ner0p]

Oh, yeah, those dollar signs did shone lmfao

[@seesikopter]

Im pretty sure if they came up with exactly this song in 2014 for the hunting party, chester would also totally rock this song, its just designed to be linkin park and that is totally awesome

[@noneyabisness414]

That's how I feel. I kept hearing Guilty All the Same on my first few listens for some reason

[@seesikopter]

@@noneyabisness414 the style is very similar imo

[@Lurch685]

@@noneyabisness414ohhh shit that’s it!!

[@Harry-m9o]

​@@noneyabisness414 Dude I just think the same

[@Dreded100]

She fits in the space of Linkin Park's music that Chester filled, without trying to sound exactly like him. They could have waited until after their new album dropped to tour and just played the new stuff, but they let us experience all the great Linkin Park music again, live in 2024. Something I never would have expected.

[@Infinitejoy81]

Emily SOUNDS AMAZING! 😻

[@Ohlsemann]

Dead Sara, I will miss you... but I love this came together so well

[@fabiyeah]

so funny that your first technical analysis was: "she sounds awesome!"... hell yeah we're all so excited with Emily and the return of LP 🎉

[@Kanoog]

I'm pretty sure most of us felt that way too, I know I DID! :)

[@TrueFallacy]

The first analysis video I REALLY wanted to watch☝️

[@Talilongs]

I have watched like more than 20+ reaction videos of emptiness machine but never get bored. LP is not just a band, it is emotion

[@sophielagrue9179]

Emily is just amazing, love it so so much, can't wait for the album

[@loganwelty7094]

This whole livestream had me real emotional. The band who first made me fall in love with music is back❤️. New song rips hard, damn excited to see what Emily and Colin bring to the table!

[@AndryRezzer279]

I'm not crying,you are 😊

[@destsedits]

I fucking love her!! She fits so well in the band. I'm already in love with their new style!! When they played their old songs on the livestream, for me it was like a completely different song. Of course she can't and isn't even supposed to replace Chester, but when I heard her on the older songs, it sounded like brand new... She gave it something that isn't like Chester, it's just somethin different, I hope you get what I mean :D. I just love it!!

[@abitcritical2323]

Wow this guy gave the best explanation as to why they might have chosen Emily

[@Mariol225]

You look sooooo genuinely excited! I felt the same while listening to the live version first. I can´t wait to hear LP live somewhere in the near future.

[@maxshramko5214]

LP nailed it! Meteora-like emotions while listening to the new song.

[@pultulf2462]

it is great to see that all the fellow LP fans are just hyped to see them again. Barely any negative comments about the "replacement". Great community

[@GoTHaunted_01]

100%. There's been some I have seen but they are the minority, which sometimes are the loudest. I am excited to listen to more from them

[@nebel_slayn4290]

Not in this video comment thread. Tons elsewhere unfortunately :/

[@queenbrightwingthe3890]

@@GoTHaunted_01 The few trolls/haters that hate her for replacing Chester have no idea that she is not replacing him but making sure the music he loved lives on.

[@interwebs_]

@@nebel_slayn4290 Yeah both the livestream they did and the first music video are full of hatred. Glad to see the positivity and excitement for the next era of LP

[@ner0p]

@@GoTHaunted_01 Oh yeah, milking a dead cow, get on it asap.

[@leoluz2412]

Emily is awesome, I loved the live and am happy that you enjoyed it too Chris! Letsgooooo new LP era incoming🔥

[@Sue-xt6ne]

I enjoyed watching your face, Chris, as Emily started singing. Great reaction!

[@ryanp3324]

Her vocals are just wow yes chester is forever in our hearts but this girl deserves a chance shes really good

[@ToPFeE1234]

I'm so exciting about the new journey of them!

[@vanshikatewary8290]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS REACTION VIDEO. You fully get it, Chris. Its so LP but its an evolved, new LP, that only a female vocalist could bring in. Emily is amazing. She's basically a female Chester in her own way.

[@BeautyInAPlasticBag]

02:16 Feel free to abuse this.

[@alexanderchilton911]

Basically my reaction

[@jonathanm2004]

@@alexanderchilton911 Me too

[@BeautyInAPlasticBag]

Yep, I was SO hype 😂.

[@herrroy4963]

Emily's been on stage for more than 20years. I can't find anyone right now that deserve this recognition more than her. I love her. One of the first time I heard her was in a song called F*ck your rock 'n' roll blues. I have it uploaded on youtube. I was blown away by her singing.

[@lexinton14]

I love her!! Love her voice with that growl 😍😍😍😍😍

[@OGkush710]

She works so well, its so uncanny how similar and comfortable her voice is while being so new and fresh. Thanks for the great breakdown Chris.

[@matiesponja]

Hey Chrisss, i really wasn't expecting your reaction so fast! since i'm here i wanted to tell you that this wednesday i started vocal coaching and i brought Given Up to practice it, i'm so exciteddd, i would love to hit you up whenever i get a good shoot of the song if that's cool with you! Also, loving the new energy of Emily, she's just obliterating it

[@pabloiriqui6128]

How do you move forward by honoring the legacy. It’s not easy and I just saw the interview in their channel and it’s so beautiful how they told the story. They know each other for years and were working together, making music and it got to a point where all of them thought “…yeah she’s the singer” And Emily told she wanted to make the songs justice as a fan of them and Chester. I’m really glad they’re back 🥹

[@mattcrotts8370]

Exactly right! Great way to pick up the pieces and continue the legacy!

[@jenstone9308]

Thankyou for giving a reaction that does her justice...I feel like she's a great fit and can't wait to see how they develop 😊 I'm so happy that they get to continue making music together as a band ❤

[@TheRiderInBlack85]

I agree 100%! The female vocals is a very smart move. It complements Chester without her trying to be Chester. Any male vocals would probably get people pissed off with the fact that he’s not Chester. you said it a lot better than I could.

[@zephyrkhambatta]

We don’t call it Mike Shinoda’s brain for nothing. 🫶🏼🙂

[@bgfarm857]

It still feels too similar to Chester. When ppl said to get a female vocalist I’m not sure they meant to go find the female version of Chester. I freaking love her voice I was just hoping for something that went further in a different direction……hell maybe they’ll put out another new song n it’ll totally change my mind about it lol. I kinda hope so bc LP is my favorite band n has been since I was like 12 lol

[@Muffnsausn]

3:58 is giving me goose bumps since hours, can't stop listening the song 🔥

[@CaptnAhab]

Her voice is incredible fitting for Linkin Park. This such a banger with this perfect chemistry...for me, this is easily one of the top 10 LP Songs. Pure fire 🔥.

[@mike198211]

Dope lyrics to 🤘

[@MrPantera123456]

Def one of my fav LP songs already.

[@mike198211]

@@MrPantera123456 it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@edosenz575]

It's been on repeat for me all day

[@musictherapy214]

Great review! Long time Dead Sara fan! Good thing I had all those front row experiences! Haha not sure if it will come again. Emily Armstrong people!!! 🤘🏼🎶🖤

[@chocomonsters4435]

Obviously The Emptiness Machine was tailored to Emily's strength. Just Awesome.

[@cynicalguy]

Watched the whole live premier too, and I'd say she fits the band perfectly - some of the songs didn't sound as good with her, but none of them sounded bad, and some of them were perfect... but the song that was written with her was outstanding. I think she does the old songs justice, but the new songs, I think, will be fire. Mike Shinoda said it best when he said in the introduction, in the part of Chester, you - talking about the audience. She's not there to be a new Chester, she's there to be a part of a band as herself.

[@theRhayne_BsiQ]

Yes! You nailed it here

[@GyanAddict]

You're a very passionate speaker Chris. Loved your reaction and analysis.

[@CDrumaholic]

My brain is weird and when she sings, I can hear Chester singing it, kind of like when you read a book and you read it in a character voice that you’ve seen/heard in a movie. His essence is still in the music and that is what truly honors him. Also drummer is different too, guess he retired.

[@IndiBrony]

Rob said he couldn't continue with Linkin Park, hence the change. I guess the loss of Chester was too much for him to want to come back to the band in any guise. New drummer is phenomenal, though!

[@ryanm8149]

During the live version, I felt like I kept hearing Chester at different moments. Emily is awesome. Can't wait to hear what other songs they got with her

[@Omar-ft4tb]

I`m not a big follower of LP but Chester and the band as a whole were great and now with the new girl as the new vocalist it's not a bad idea, they are not replacing Chester 7:25 and I agree with you Chris introducing Emily as the new vocalist girl is not making them expect something as good as with Chester but they want to start like their own new vibes not far from the original and sounds amazing!

[@cihybeatzthedx7820]

The time u revert back, man oh yes i can feel that, goosebumps instantly covering my whole body:D really unique way ifreaking love most the refrain part!

[@ThePandaMike]

LP has been reborn! LET'S FUCKING GO!

[@sample.text.]

I've known Emily from DeadSara and she is going to kill it. Obviously she's not Chester, she's bringing her own and she has the talent to honorably carry the torch. Linkin Park is back baby!

[@RonRontheLeprechaun]

Dude, us Dead Sara fans have known what Emily is made of and what she's capable of for close to a decade now. She sounds even stronger and better! Check out Dead Sara. Thanks for taking notice.

[@SleighJessi]

Loved DS since 2012 and I am unbelievably stoked to see Emily take this on. I’ve always felt that their talent deserved more recognition.

[@francoisleroux3165]

Yeah LP is lucky to have someone of her artistic and raw vocal talent. Dead Sara is the better band imo, less commercial, more rock n roll. I'll miss them.

[@RonRontheLeprechaun]

@francoisleroux3165 Yeeeeeea I agree for the most part but I have my opinions about DS. I won't put them on blast here but I'll say a lot of my suspicions about the band were more than confirmed here lately. At the core the music is what matters and their early shit rocked. The latter kinda wandered and felt a bit disingenuous and forced. I still like em but we'll save the other stuff for later.

[@DrCh0ngo]

Dude, just discovered dead Sara. I’m actually mad I didn’t know about them sooner. So good!!

[@n.z.mastershots]

Thank you for your video 🫵 you’re detailing exactly what I feel!! 👊

[@brent92888]

I love it. I like her voice, her screams, and the way she harmonizes with Mike. Her energy is killer. I think they made an excellent move with Emily. Best part is that they are touring again and writing new music. I'm excited that people will get to experience LP, their shows are absolutely insane. The venue and the light show... chefs kiss.