New Linkin Park? The Emptiness Machine - Linkin Park

[@LostHate]

Linkin Park has always had 2 singers Mike Shinoda the founding member is the male singing in this. He is the one that usually did the rap parts. Definitely keep the name, this is as Linkin Park as can be without Chester. Mike said "it was so LP feeling that it would've felt like a lie to call it something else" Before trolls and haters start saying a bunch about Emily's past it has been proved to be just an exaggeration on a bad situation she was put in. She has made a statement that is very clear. Plus the band definitely checked everything before hand in the years leading up to this.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow?!

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

​@@MaddyReactionsScientology and Danny Masterson.. that's the recent controversy.

[@coldflamebluedragon196]

Hello Ms Ma’am new sub here. 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

[@MaddyReactions]

Yesss!!

[@jasonbodden8816]

Enough with saying the band needs to rename. They absolutely don't. Just stop with that nonsense already. Linkin Park has a special place in lots of people's hearts but so what? The band wasn't only Chester and people need to deal with it. Why the hell should the band change the name they worked so hard to make a household name in music? To appease people all up in their feels about Chester being gone? Sorry if this sounds cold but, clearly, some of you people don't know know how bands work, especially HUGE bands like Linkin Park. Emotions are one thing but they need to be tempered with reason and logic. The song sounds like Linkin Park, justwith another singer at the helm. And she's f*cking fantastic. Period. The band is sticking with the name so we can just quit whining about that now.

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@jodale1972]

I am willing to give grace to those who mention a band name change, even Mike admits they considered it in interviews since the announcement. But you have to consider, this is ultimately Mike's band, even Chester said so in an interview when asked about being approached by Warner Brothers to take over the band and kick Mike out. Chester said no way, this is Mike's band. Asking them to change their name would be like telling Apple that they have to change their name to Peach cause Steve Jobs died.

[@MaddyReactions]

Ahh, great comparison. But honestly Apple changing to Peach is kind of cool 😂

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

Mike Shinoda who started the song off has always been there and sang with Chester on many songs. Emily Armstrong is the new co-lead singer and I like her a lot. She just joined the band and this is their first single just released September 5, 2024. I don't mind them keeping the original band name. It works for me.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@nikkel6793]

took me a minute the first time i heard it but it is surely linkin park still. just a new chapter. they also have posted a live hour long set with her. its interesting to hear the older songs in a new light.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow! So are both singers now their frontiers?

[@richpardey766]

Not judging, but there is something out on line about her past , if true it's disturbing , the exact opposite of what kind of person Chester was👍✌️💜

[@Makaveli13Xroy]

The live version is a million times better, not to mention she absolutely killed "Lying from you" "One step closer" the end of "numb" and "Faint" and "papercut"

[@JoyoSnooze]

It's definitely not, but I agree she nailed so many other tracks Not to mention Heavy Is The Crown, which slaps both studio and live

[@DaP84]

Linkin Park always had two singers, Mike always rapped and done singing vocals here and there

[@MaddyReactions]

I didn’t know! 🩷

[@anthonyhofmann600]

She thought mikes voice was a new person lol, SUPER fan

[@Max.Faktor.Internesional710]

Привет👋Мне нравится эта песня, я не против этого, а наоборот, как фанат рад за них. Не нужно их сравнивать, это разный стиль. Честера никто никогда не перепоёт и не нужно. Раньше писали тексты песен под него, а теперь будут под неё. Это круто, нужно идти дальше✊Жду ещё совместное творчество🤟😎🤟Честер брат✊

[@MaddyReactions]

Спасибо друг! 🩷

[@cbdemented]

Makes me sad that Chester is gone, but I think Emily Armstrong will do a good job picking up the mantle. Was kind of surprised that it wasn't Bonnie Fraser, who Mike Shinoda had done a version of "Bleed Out" with, but apparently that was not to be. A bit of controversy comes with Emily, and you're not going to take the baton from someone as beloved as Chester, particularly when his family isn't very happy with the choice. So she's going to have a bit of a hard time to start. But she's got the chops. Definitely the right kind of voice. I think she'll do well if people give her a chance. I liked the song. If they should change their name, then so should some of the most famous bands in history. Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Queen, Pink Floyd, Journey, Genesis...twice. The list goes on and on. In fact, Chester himself sang for Stone Temple Pilots for awhile. So no. I don't think they need to change their name. The feel is the same.

[@-Knife-]

I'm excited for this new chapter for LP. Emily fits right in. I know Chester would welcome her in to the family.

[@lemuelmandell7838]

Greetings from Tampa , FLA, Maddy ! New subscriber here ! ✌ Its been 7 years since Linkin Park put out new Tracks. I feel everyone knows including founding member Mike Shinoda that no-one can replace Chester Bennington ! I feel they were respectful in waiting so long to grieve and put out New Music . If they were pulling a trip like some other bands , just hitting the road , for Money or attention , it would be different . But the new track is fresh . Insightful and a great way to introduce Emily Armstrong as the new Lead Singer of the Group !! She has a killer Voice ! Ironically I live in Clearwater , FLA considered the main headquarters of Scientology . And though I have never been affiliated I do know people who have and what the brother commented earlier is true about possibly endangering herself or family if she speaks publicly or is critical about Scientology affairs. As far as the Music I feel its not just referencing the monotony of everyday life, but the Internet and Social Media. ! And though everyone is "connected through the Medium", People feel more isolated and alone Now than Ever. . The demise of actual Human Contact. Especially in the period We are just entering with Artificial Intelligence ! " Falling for the Promise of the Emptiness Machine" . All the images flashing of people looking happy on Instagram or face book but in reality are lost disillusioned and alone . The promise that the Internet will keep Us all connected and Fulfilled . " I always wanted to be part of something" And Yet so many feel Unfulfilled . Mental Illness running rampant in Our Society . And Yes Suicide as well , for which they lost their dear friend and bandmate , Chester . The machine promises We are more connected than ever !! But really Are We ???? Awesome Track . I am stoked to hear the album and the new Chapter of Linkin Park ! Keep rocking a Positive Vibe ! One Love One Heart 🤘❤💛💚✌🎶🎧📻🎸🥁🪘🎧🎶🎶

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@richarddean5064]

I think they keep the name. AcDC kept there name and there juicy iconic is Linkin Park

[@Parker--]

But ACDC sounded identical, or, if anything, _MORE_ ACDC with Brian Johnson than Bon Scott.

[@jasonbodden8816]

@@Parker-- The point wasn't to sound identical to Chester, though. Fans say that's what they would have wanted but if they band did that then they'd be giving the band sh*t for the singer trying too hard to be Chester. Damned if they do, damend if they don't, so they might as well do WHAT THEY WANT TO DO. The fans have no say in how they move forward, especially the nimrod, toxic ones.

[@Parker--]

@@jasonbodden8816 But what you just said doesn't matter though. I was clearly pointing out the flaw in the comparison. ACDC still sounded exactly like ACDC despite replacing their singer. Linkin Park do not, regardless of intent. I think Nu Linkin Park would have been a clever name and homage to the original band that is irreplaceable and also to the crown of the genre they held. I'm sorry you don't understand the argument you threw yourself into.

[@mr.nervedamagegaming8050]

@@Parker-- I don't think a name change is necessary in this case. Chester wasn't a founding member of the band, and while his passing was terrible, LP is a brand now. It's easy just to say "use a different name", but on top of being unfair to the rest of the remaining founders of said band, it would also be bad to attempt to change the branding. It would also be confusing to change the name, but still sound the same, and play LP songs. Mike, Brad, and Joe felt that Emily's sound fit so well with the LP name, that it made sense not to change it. I agree with them... and support their decision fully. There were going to be complaints either way, so keeping the name was the best decision.

[@Parker--]

@@mr.nervedamagegaming8050 It's actually the least confusing name change.

[@skippy31415979]

I loved Dave's excellent typing skills as well

[@davidsimmons6197]

Great reaction. I think I can get behind the new chapter of LP

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

Getting some solid work done there yourself today!! 🎉🎉🥳🥳 I’ve heard of Linkin Park but this was probably the first song I’ve heard complete? I would play this very loudly, seems like I would be jumping around too😅

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@State_of_the_lee]

Mike Shinoda did the rap parts of the old songs while Chester Bennington did the vocals. I like this new song and Emily Armstrong brings a great new energy that honor Chester IMO.

[@OurHereafter]

Not bad. Thanks for reviewing i didnt know LP was still doing anything

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@kubulajagodzinski4355]

GREAT SONG CHOICE TO REACT MADDY

[@sumonjamal1653]

Linkin Park always had 2 vocalists... Chester Bennington was the singer, Mike Shinoda is the MC/ rapper... I'm guessing Linkin Park went w/ a female singer - Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara... something new altogether. Drummer Rob Bourdon has left the band and replaced by Colin Brittain (drums)... Guitarist Brad Delson is still in the band and on the record but has opted not to tour... Alex Feder has been announced as their touring guitarist. DJ Joe Hahn, Mike Sinoda and Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell (bass) are the original members.

[@neikenlody2933]

LP is back

[@carbon1479]

I was thinking about this a bit this morning - ie. to rename or not to rename - aside from Mike wanting to continue playing older stuff I think of Guns N Roses to Velvet Revolver - a switch from Axl Rose to Scott Weiland was pretty big and they played a lot differently. If Mike Shinoda came out saying that he had a bunch of auditions and he'd decided to pick up Phil Anselmo (formerly of Pantera) where the result doesn't sound like Linkin Park but they liked what came of it enough to go with it - that would be a similar stylistic discontinuity and thus merit having a different band name. In this case Mike said that the work with Emily felt like a continuity of LP so - I'm cool with it.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@willvr4]

I like the song, feels like a great entry point and something that will get radio play to get them back on the map. It's nothing special, but the band has a ton of potential IMO moving forward since they already have a whole album recorded to be released in November. She seems like a great choice for the band. I think if they picked a male lead singer for the band, he would CONSTANTLY be compared to Chester Bennington and it would have been a nightmare for both the new singer and the band as a whole. Chester can't and shouldn't be replaced, it's just a new chapter for the band. They started so young that they're all still in their prime ages and the drummer is new as well.

[@jasonbodden8816]

You mean the nightmare the band and Emily are going through at the moment from dumb a**, toxic fans? Lol.

[@GeorgePantel84]

Hey. You should react to the Heavy Is The Crown by Linkin Park. There you will hear the powerhouse that is Emily Armstrong. This song was just a teaser 😊

[@vernhoke7730]

I wasn't a huge fan of Linkin Park. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy their music and had a couple CDs. If they came on the radio, I didn't change the station. That said the hate from die-hard fans is really not warranted. I get it. A lot of the bands I grew up with had line-up changes over the decades. At this point in time, well over 50 years, I see every now and then that someone has passed away, the band is on a farewell tour, and the like. I watched the interview with Mike and the band, and he said they got together with a number of musicians to make music since Chester passed. One day, the guys were sitting around and said, "Let's do this again," and they were really impressed with Emily. She's not replacing Chester. She wants to honor him when they do the older stuff.

[@GhostShot-mk9tq]

She comes from a band called Dead Sara . If you haven’t reacted to them … try out weatherman and testin my patients in studio recordings . Amazing voice .. it’s nuts

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh okay!

[@stornowayscotland]

Thank you 😊❤

[@leumarmontano9929]

Its like Black Sabbath with Ronnie James Dio 🤘

[@LostHate]

And Ac/DC, Alice In Chains, Skid Row ect ect. Lots of bands, and even more that change other members.

[@onechess]

Very nice reaction. Loved it!

[@MaddyReactions]

Glad you enjoyed

[@robertgartner1901]

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[@MaddyReactions]

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[@MaddyReactions]

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[@robertgartner1901]

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[@LostHate]

I found this channel because of The Warning. Speaking of they have a new album that is worthy of reactions.

[@robertgartner1901]

@@LostHate ya, I've listened to all 4 albums

[@alterecho9252]

"Maybe they should have renamed?" - No "You guys know ehat I'm talking about" - No we don't know what you are talking about "But I think it was really good" - It really IS god. I mean good. "It'd kind of weird calling that Linkin Park though" - No.

[@MaddyReactions]

lol nice! Helpful responses

[@alterecho9252]

@@MaddyReactions You're welcome 😀

[@3COLORSMUSIC-ul2cn]

Thanks MADDY for introducing me to this great band with the powerful voice of the singer 🌺

[@MaddyReactions]

Of course!!

[@MarxSilva]

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[@MaddyReactions]

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[@aranerem5569]

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[@WilliamLazar-s1q]

if this was a male reaction it would get so fucking trashed lol. Don't get me wrong, I liked this reaction, but i just think it's sad that there's many other reactions like this that get shit because there's a lot of stuff here that you "should know" according to those people and they change their approach depending on the target

[@MaddyReactions]

lol Yes, women and men aren’t the same. That’s a good thing ☺️

[@kubulajagodzinski4355]

HELLO MADDY

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@NickyD-99]

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[@MaddyReactions]

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[@rickclark8657]

Hard pass

[@MaddyReactions]

Fair

[@richpardey766]

Not judgeing , but there is somthing out on line about her past , if true it is disturbing , the complete opposite type of person Chester was👍✌️💜

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow! What?

[@LostHate]

@@richpardey766 definitely not the opposite of Chester. Have you met either of them? The band has I'll believe them. She may have had stuff in her past but that doesn't mean she is bad, odds are she was a victim of it all. She was born in to it and has distanced herself as safety and quietly as possible.

[@richpardey766]

@LostHate what I said not judging, sounds like you know the story

[@LostHate]

@richpardey766 It needed clarification. It sounded like a judgment, like you were saying she was the opposite type of person from Chester. Could just be a punctuation thing. If not your intention it's all good. If it was your intention then that would be all on you. Either way LP is back and I'm happy.

[@pooler99]

Not judging you say. It's what you do yet. Please take the time to learn all the story.