THIS WAS EVERYTHING I WAS HOPING FOR!!!!!!!!!! Blind reaction to Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine

[@ananasog13]

There is not too many haters left, since the album is out 🔥🔥🔥

[@GustavoGplay]

Thank goodness I'm on the positive side of the fandom and haven't encountered the haters reactions to Emily. She's amazing and I'm waiting exclitedly for LP to announce shows in my country.

[@Sarah83_loves_bass]

When the song began and the drop came I was like "Oh yeeesss, that sounds like LINKIN PARK" ❤ Born in 1983, I was 17 when Hybrid Theory came out, so a fan since the beginning and I was so anxious about the new Linkin Park 2.0 and Emily crushed it 🎉 When she started singing I got so emotional 😢 I'm so happy and excited for the new LP era 🫶🏻 P.S. I think Chester would be very proud of all of them for opening a new page in the book ❤

[@Sue-xt6ne]

Totally agree with your take: I'm loving Emily and loved your reaction too. Thanks for your positivity.

[@AusTxMale]

Emily kills it as lead singer of Dead Sara. She's amazing in Linkin Park now as well.

[@Bubba-w5t]

Great reaction! Thanks for sharing!

[@adrianolivera8]

That's how you talk, I agree with you one hundred percent.

[@pastelcarnations]

She killed this song, I can actually hear Chester doing this song. He would be proud of this.

[@Zikkar]

Spread the love not hate! Love the reaction and the positive feel man keep it up!

[@vidarvaggen]

Hey, loved your reaction! I honestly never were a big LP-fan. I liked and listened to a few of their songs, they were always there in the background. I might be a little too old for their demographic. In the recent years I haven’t even checked out a lot of new music. But this! I have been obsessing over this song. I think it’s absolutely amazing. It hits me in the feels immediately, it feels relevant for our time, and Emily absolutely kills it! She’s amazing, and sounds soo good together with Mike. The production and the structure of the song is fantastic, and I also love the video. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the album!

[@justincarter9291]

Idk if anyone else has posted this, but they did a livestream event back on 9/5 where they did a ton of the older songs. Emily did amazing for her first live event with them.

[@Zikkar]

especially with how nervous she had to have been doing that for the first time in front of the fans

[@tinalschmidt-banks3415]

Mike wrote a majority of the lyrics so this is not surprising I love her voice and I excited to see where they go with her. If you notice all those people are the band numbers

[@visia.sounds]

You see, you started off that video so nicely in the first 3 minutes that even if you wouldnt have liked the song, i wouldve still given you a thumbs up. Its all about being open and if you like it - amazing and if you dont, thats okay. This spread of hate recently really makes me sick... so kudos to you to start off with such a nice message. PS: love that you love the song!!!! even better ahah

[@tonydiep3076]

Love Emily love the positivity. You have to do a deep dive on the live stuff they did.

[@DirtyMikeTM]

Dude, I have blocked dozens of reaction channels because of all the backlash Emily is going thru. I am glad I gave you a chance, as I love this new song and I am very excited for more material. BTW I am a new viewer.

[@proclaimed75]

I tell ya they are not real fans, but trolls. You can't backlash he because she is f good.

[@smeagol80]

wow, bro, how did you manage to find a negative reaction to any of Emily content? I probably seen close to hundred reactions and all were very positive.

[@GLawSomnia]

@@smeagol80same, watched tons of reactions and didn’t see any negative one. Even the comments are almost all supportive. Tho it might have been different when it came out.

[@TheMikeLyons]

Emily used to be the lead singer in Dead Sara. Collin (the new drummer) used to be writer, composer, producer, etc for a lot of bands, such as Papa Roach, From Ashes to New, A Day to Remember, and ONE OK ROCK. He also performed some vocal work in the League of Legends soundtrack. Both are excellent. The 'everyone alone' clips are the band. Mike is painting, Phoenix is the office guy, Mr. Hahn is the restaurant guy, Collin is the guy on the couch with the VR rig, and Brad is the parcel delivery guy, and Emily is the woman vacuuming her rug/seated at the bar. Interesting note: the first time we get a really good look at Emily's face is when Mike hands her a drink and she mouths the word 'thanks.'

[@evalevy2909]

When I first heard Emily sing on the live introduction it felt like something inside me could exhaled and i cried like baby for all the right reasons

[@boristheblade4833]

WHAT A REACTION…! I’m rocking with u too, dude…! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@Mrdjs1133]

Structurally, this song is pretty similar to Given Up, but with the repeating bridge and chorus, as well as the talk-singing stylings, of a song like Breaking the Habit. All in a much more alt-rock style like What I've Done. I'd call it perfectly distilled Linkin Park. All it's really 'missing' is the rap of Nu Metal, haha. I like it too.

[@yanablubberkeks2761]

This kind of reaction to their comeback is what i want3d to see god bless ❤

[@mffmYT]

Instinctly you feel the LP DNA right in the beginning and hope for more, but Mike lets you wait a bit. It takes a minor/major and 1-4/1-5 change until Emily kicks in and again you want more until salvation, the chorus. But there is more, the bridge, and it comes in two parts, Mike and Emily (later in the background of the final chorus too, of course!). Lyrics and video are awesome, made from one piece - now I can describe what was missing over the last 7 years.

[@zoomie5948]

Love your opinion! I can't wait to hear Emily and LP!!!

[@DJCosmicLatte]

This is easily the most profound breakdown of the song and video I've seen -- as a full-time content creator and people-pleaser, it's like an arrow right through my core, but I still missed some stuff you pointed out, like how the band members were being zapped into each other's positions to show how they're so different, yet feeling the same. Beautiful reaction 💖

[@grice19899]

Dude there's nothing wrong with the Jayz linkin park album it was fire 😂

[@elvirakharunova1589]

Thank you for an amazing reaction! I felt all your emotions ❤

[@smeagol80]

haha the most crazy reaction :D awesome. btw, how did you manage to be so excited to hear this but you never reacted to even better next song they put Heavy is the crown or any of many old songs they are singing live on awesome big live shows. Like do you have internet at home or what? :)

[@arkez35]

The drum beat in this is definitely very, very close to the one in Breaking The Habit. It might be a note or 2 off, but it is damn near identical. Good ear.

[@reflectionist]

*cough* Given Up *cough* Castle of Glass

[@1m3agle]

@@reflectionistI mean it’s a slightly modified “money” beat

[@arkez35]

@reflectionist - This is true too. They use nearly the same drum beat in a number of their songs.

[@veritaz212]

The muted/muffled drum loop reminds me ofnthe one from the intro to Feint on Meteora.

[@holdyourfire74]

When Emily started her verse, I was like yeah she's got that quality of Chester's clean smooth tones. But can she scream? Then she dropped that chorus and freaking blew me away! Linkin Park is back and this song was a statement! Can't wait for the new album!

[@Lisa-ir1hx]

This made me so happy - your reaction = GOLD!

[@pwndad]

They're real fans.. just for the wrong reasons. I've learned over my 42 years on this earth, is that there are people who make thier personal struggles a core part of thier identities. Chester was a solid anchor in that identity for them. With no other identity, they feel like they are nothing without thier struggles. This change threatens the very center of that identity of such a fan. I've struggled myself throughout my life, and there are times that I could see myself as having been one of these hating fans. I have empathy for them, and I hope they are able to break free of thier cycle. But.. you also have to keep healthy distance, for they can definitely be called emptiness machines themselves.

[@danperkins2344]

Emily was amazing and the chemistry with the band is just going to get better. This is going to be an awesome new chapter in Linkin Park's discography.

[@danielhenning-finder2996]

love your reaction and i agree 100 %,i am not the biggest of LP Fan, but i love this song and how fit emily`s voice with mike`s is another level

[@sandawy]

You so so fucki' underztand the true soul of linkinpark❤🥹

[@terezastastna941]

💜💚🦌

[@silverspike23]

Chester's spirit is being carried on by Emily. I felt i could hear Chester in her scream.

[@dannkain1784]

Reaction suggestion: Steam Powered Giraffe - “Transform”

[@ananasog13]

😂❤😂❤😂❤

[@AMaineIRL]

I'm tired of your continued slander of Collision Course. Jay-Z, Mike, and Chester all loved making that album and some of those songs are great. thoroughly enjoyed the reaction other than that slander. 🤣🤣

[@Mr.VonStoogle]

I wouldn't say I'm a fan of LP, I like Hybrid Theory and handful of songs since because I've never really been into Chester being the lead. I liked him as the chorus/bridge guy while Mike handled the verses. Didn't care for her performing the old songs in the live show but I am interested in hearing what she was involved in creating with the band because I do like her voice more than Chester's to be honest. Girls with a bit of raspiness along with a good singing voice do catch my attention, so im going into this album with a positive outlook and reserving judgement for when I finally listen to it all. The gungho fans who are really excited for From Zero should take it easy on bashing the fans who are resistant to the change. I've seen it get ugly in many cases where a fanbase will turn other fans against bands entirely where if they were allowed to be repeatedly exposed to the new stuff over time they'd might actually warm up to it instead of doing a 180 with no chance that they'll return because of the toxic fanbase who gets offended by other fans expressing their opinions.

[@spiderboyneverbrokeagain4742]

bruh where ya shirt at my guy raw dogging a zip up is kinda crazy

[@spiderboyneverbrokeagain4742]

ik that zipper cold asf on ur chest

[@vampiricunicorn791]

Glad I wasn't the only one to notice. lol!

[@MrScottishDEMON]

the only negative thing i can really point out about emily is that she may still be a scientologist which wouldn't be a great look for the band itself considering scientology itself, HOWEVER! she has an amazing vocal range and this song felt very linkin park when i first heard it and i am so happy to have them make new music, this song has already got into my top 10 linkin park songs of all time

[@darthmuppet]

Emily is awesome! I’ve been listening to her in Dead Sara for years. I was beyond thrilled when she walked on stage during the live event and started singing. In regard to the Scientology thing… it’s something she really can’t address publicly without running the risk of being cut off from her entire family or putting a target on her and/or her family’s backs.

[@MrScottishDEMON]

@@darthmuppet yeah, outside of that though, she's got an amazing voice and i am 100% hyped to see this new chapter of linkin park, been with linkin park since minutes to midnight and i havent left since, after the reveal of emily, i did do a bit of digging and have been checking out her stuff with dead sara and it was great

[@madmike1272]

She's also openly gay, which if you know anything about that religion that is 100% not allowed. Her parents are Scientologists. She was raised in it, cannot fault someone for being raised in a religion. She is probably fully out now but very quiet about it to protect her family.

[@DirtyMikeTM]

Scientology huh? What about Tom Cruise movies or John Travolta movies? Do you feel the same way towards them?

[@LeeB41]

From what I understand she has distanced herself from Scientology. Plus; in my opinion, a person's beliefs should have nothing to do with their talent. But I do understand how that belief could be an issue; especially with this band and Chester. Also; just my interpretation here...listen to the lyrics. I believe this song IS about Scientology and how toxic it can be. "There's a fire under the altar; I keep on lying to. Already pulling me in. Already under my skin." "I only wanted to be part of something..." "Falling for the promise of the emptiness machine."

[@Tyler_Gomola]

Ok I'm gonna start off by saying that if you like the new stuff more power to you. If you are able to separate the music from the artist you are stronger than I am. That being said, I can not and will not support any of the new music until Emily comes out with a statement agaist the awful and morably objectionable things that he religion stands for. Scientology rejects the ideas of psychiatric medicine and mental health care. These are things that cannot be ignored.

[@Geograhpy_explorer]

Its their personal life considering that you can't separate both tom cruise is part of that cult but people still like him

[@Zikkar]

get out of here with that crap. Every religion has something that someone will find to be the worst thing on planet earth. She doesnt need to defend herself or her beliefs at all it is people like you making this world worst

[@TurtleOfAngst]

Replacing Chester with someone who denies that depression exists is frankly disgusting. Linkin Park is over.

[@Geograhpy_explorer]

Don't be so obssessed about anyones personal lives enjoy music or not thats it if you don't then stick to old LP

[@TurtleOfAngst]

@@Geograhpy_explorer When someone wants to deny people lifesaving medical care, *I'm* not the one making it personal. Sidenote, is this part of your "volunteer" work?

[@Zikkar]

not sorry to tell you but they are not over by any means sad to be someone like you