Mike Shinoda talks about the next era of Linkin Park

[@k-town873]

Damn, we fans are still here. Today not only 275.000 fans queued to get tickets for the Hamburg show but Linkin Park also went No.1 in Germany for the first time in their history.

[@fatherfuji]

Mike said he was surprised about the fans coming back. Mike, we never left.

[@LydiaTarine12]

Truth.

[@JoeyTen]

📠

[@MichaelBlocksom]

I can understand why he felt that way though and wasn't sure. 7 years of not touring and not putting anything out under LP label could make it seem like that. but obviously thats not the case :)

[@JustinCoffman-ht3lg]

This was a very touching comment ❤️

[@tomandersen8632]

We've been waiting.

[@JoeyTen]

I definitely noticed that smile too, especially when he said "It's good to see you again". The feeling was mutual, and the smile was contagious 🙂

[@summerloverelectricboogaloo]

bro i immediately bawled whe n he said that

[@Glimjii]

"We'd like to think that our music will always be bigger than any one of our individual personalities." -- Chester Bennington

[@DannyKnightblade45]

I hope many fans remember that.

[@Neostrian_]

@@DannyKnightblade45 its hard for some illiterate fans who are not motivated enough to digest other cool parts of LP music . LP music is very Literal in every way . lyrical and musical.

[@Neostrian_]

@@Lattend92 who are you trying to argue with his own principal? pathetic yosi

[@certifiedscrubtech3402]

Speaking from bring the grave…. ❤

[@bradenhazle4378]

Huge difference between a unique personality and being part of a destructive cult. Oh and defending a rapist. Oh and not believing in mental health...you know, what Chester suffered from.

[@adventuredoods4699]

I deeply miss Chester; cried my heart out when he left us. I’m also a huge fan of Mike & it’s impossible to not love and respect him. He’s the reason LP exists in the first place and is their primary song writer.. he’s one of the greatest artists/ producers ever in the history of rock but so humble and down to earth! I’ve been a fan since Hybrid Theory and cannot wait to hear the rest of From Zero❤🙏🏻

[@TruthfuIinsightsDaisiemae]

Same. I was so depressed when he passed away 😢

[@sheldon6248]

So well put👍. I totally agree!

[@RodimusPrime]

To see Mike happy again means everything

[@yoileTV]

Mike deserves this moment. He is LP like Chester. See him happy makes me happy ❤

[@donnasmith7188]

Let’s be honest, he was never sad. He moved right on after Chester’s death, as did Talinda.

[@yoileTV]

@@donnasmith7188 Dude ¡We never know that! 🥺 We were not with Mike in his alone moments!

[@donnasmith7188]

@@yoileTVFirst of all, I’m not a dude. Second of all, he was right out there bagging the money with his shows that played on people’s emotions, then his album and all the while moving the circuit doing interviews. You could tell he hated being asked about Chester instead of people talking about his album. Then he had his KZbin and Twitch and would make dumbass comments about Chester. He lived in Chester’s shadow and now he’s the top dog.

[@yoileTV]

@@donnasmith7188 Ha! Get fucking Over it. Stop crying DUDE !! Bye Bye!! 👋

[@TheOrderofDylan]

Shout out to Nicole Alvarez, she asked the perfect questions and got a lot out of Mike in just 15 minutes

[@mythofechelon]

Mike is such a wholesome human being. And I loved the raw, uncut interview style - leaving in all the thinking, stumbling moments.

[@baddaddy2806]

Chester was an emphatic - empathetic singer. He literally lived the words he sang. That made the lyrics real when he sang them in a visceral way.

[@aarond9643]

Mike wrote 90% of the lyrics

[@aleksandrazdravkovic2331]

​@@aarond9643Mike wrote lyrics based on Chester's life and feelings, as well as the emotional states he was in. Most of the lyrics came from them sitting together for hours, talking about their lives and emotions. Mike has said this many times when explaining how the songs were created.

[@BrianMagnan]

@@aarond9643I think that’s what made them such a good team. Mike wrote most of the lyrics and did production, LP is his brain child at the end of the day. But Chester brought his vision to life with his singing and delivery, because he felt/related to the words Mike wrote, allowing fans to do so as well.

[@IJAPM]

​@@aarond9643wrong.

[@rachellehernandez302]

It's heartbreaking how people are giving Mike shit for what he wants to do to move on... He's getting enough backlash from people and now he has to hear it from the so called Linkin Park fans? Mike and the guys have been through enough over the last 7 year's...Chester will always be missed and never EVER EVER forgotten, However Chester was a loving, caring person who wanted to show love and Conquer hate.. Chester had a big heart, I don't think Chester would be proud of any of us for how Mike is being treated. Mike and the guys have the right to move on and continue to make music.. Linkin Park fan til the End #LPSoldiers #makechesterproud

[@justsomeguy727]

Yea the way people are acting go directly against what Chester believed in and would've wanted. People want the ship to sink cause he isn't here anymore but thats absolutely not what he would've wanted. He said it himself "we always want our music to be bigger than any one of our individual personalities."

[@rachellehernandez302]

@@justsomeguy727 well said

[@michaelbodenhoff7871]

"The fans can sing for Chesters voice, and Emily can be Emily" that really touched me 😭

[@kirmesfreak291]

In my eyes, Mike will be the soulmate for all the linkin park fans now. He kinda was chesters second voice since the beginning and all the fans see chesters ghost living in him. Emily we dont know how this will work out with her but for a long time, fans will look up to Mike. Hes the mainbrain and truck that pulls this band now.

[@geddyleesowlnose]

what a cop out.

[@Thorhammerdin]

some haters should read and hear that multiples times!!!!

[@Canal-gi8di]

I’m a purist, and i accepted Emily Quickly while watching the 1h live, we have to go foward, Chester wont come back, he wont disapear or get replaced or erased,

[@Kanoog]

@@geddyleesowlnose "cop out" I'm going to be brutally honest with you, nobody wants to be like you.... Negative trolls are the worse.

[@sanzen1234]

Mike is a great human being. I'm happy for him

[@mariposamoreno]

oh honey.. no

[@Lcsmu]

Mike is a genius and kudos to the interviewer for listening and genuinely beign interested. Sounds like two friends catching up.

[@anthonydemaio4631]

Dude he is the brains and backbone behind this band. Without him, LP would not be as successful as It is now.

[@anthonydemaio4631]

@@dark_sear you are joking right? He literally produced almost every LP album and written 80% of the songs, and that still doesn’t make him a genius?

[@woistwalter7037]

We hungered so long for this! "it´s good to see you again" ;)

[@electronicmau538]

Thank you for asking the questions and letting Mike talk it out and not interrupting.

[@mackmurdoc1029]

Like this comment if you're going to give her a fair chance because you support thr decisions of Linkin Park

[@richspizzaparty]

Fan boy much?

[@sadiekincaid5310]

@mackmurdoc1029 I don't support people who don't believe that mental health problems exist and don't believe that SA is a crime. The new singer supports people who SA other people and doesn't believe they should be punished for their crimes. She also doesn't believe that mental health problems exist and that talking about it is a waste of time and money. It is why when she sings the older Linkin Park songs there is no emotion in her voice and expression on her face. She believes Chester lied about what he was going through mentally and physically from the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of a boy he thought was his friend. Oh the top circle on the new Linkin Park logo represents attraction to young boys (pre-puberty boys).

[@KeepTheAngerFlowing]

​@@sadiekincaid5310she didn't say she didn't think sa is a crime. Stop with this dumb scientology conspiracy theory.

[@bladepanthera]

​@@sadiekincaid5310you are off your rocker mate.

[@olibarrett4283]

@@richspizzapartyDouche much

[@Savvy_Adventure]

Shinoda is A big part of why I fell in love with Linkin Park Yes I loved Chester but I’m already loving Emily I’m 100% stoked for this new Chapter

[@kmel3588]

If only he didnt pick a rapist defender and scientology cultist that denies mental health issues to replace chester.

[@DakotaDS]

I couldn't agree more!

[@beMERRYforlife]

She supports $cientology - who abuses children & the elderly - including her!

[@Ivanovic5580]

Love her voice and LP reunion, but i'm slightly worried about her being linked with scientology. Hope she left their church.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

The Bible had God called YHWH, God, El, Baal, Lord, Lord the owner of the land and people, gods in plural,.. Just a side track. Did you know!? Just being sad about Chester, and uncreative, is sad, and the amount of such comments after seven years... why do they exist? Enjoy new things, new LP is great.

[@irmarangel8353]

Anything For Mike Shinoda He's very Humble. Always happy & trying to do nice things for Linkin Park Fanatics

[@amyobloy1135]

Im all in for Emily! Mike said it great that she brings something special to the band! When i heard Emptiness Machine I was in awe❤ So happy to have them back!

[@michaelmke]

Love seeing Mike happy again❤ and I can’t wait to see what else is in store for this new chapter of LP!

[@17forever64]

I totally see it, on stage and in this interview. I’m so happy for him and the band!

[@JuanRivera-pu5vc]

Yeah he is $$$$$

[@marcusschulz7476]

@@JuanRivera-pu5vc What is your problem with LP making money with what they love? Envy?

[@christianhatch7842]

I had to listen to the set 3 times with headphones last night. And about halfway through the 2nd listen is when it hit me. First i was picking all the negative things and going through the stages of grief and the second listen i started to pick up on all the positives, and the 3d listen i was completely locked in and all for it. The song choices were great and genius.

[@brandoncraig2461]

I'm on my 4th go through and I loved it from the go. The weakest point was the catalyst, and by God that's a hell of a vocal that I've even seen Chester miss a few times

[@pearlrival3124]

@@brandoncraig2461 for the 5th start at 50 minutes. she blew the first half of the set belting chords. despite rehearsals she was literally blowing it. hour later when it came down to her melodic solos she stepped up appropriately and stepped in as the new lead singer of linkin park. her scream is unreal, but she has to stop singing like shes a man. i hate to say this because i have no doubt she killed kurt, but she needs to find her inner courtney love angst.

[@brandoncraig2461]

@@pearlrival3124 she's stepping into a HUGE role, nerves are gonna be there

[@cesardchavezt]

Agree 100%

[@skmky01]

I agree. And that’s been true for several LP songs.

[@nik0tine]

In my opinion, they've done this all so right and tastefully.

[@teamlavender2011]

This is a new flavor and I’m loving it. Thanks Mike and LP team for pushing through and having Emily join you guys organically.🎉 LP fan since 2001 and still!

[@warrick3w881]

Chester will forever be apart of the band. Emily is a new member of the family and am sure her and the band or gonna give us many more classics! Linkin Park have been gone for too long and am glad they are back 😊

[@AlexGraphite]

Bet they will have a world tour, album, another 2 videos from the album and new era is done.

[@xnadave]

Mike opening with, "It's good to see you all again," got my attention, so I gave it a shot. Can't wait to see what they do next. Emily seems like a great spiritual successor to Chester, without trying to be a drop-in replacement (which would be an epic fail). I love the new song. Y'all gotta do a Texas show.

[@tessierrr]

live in texas v2 😍

[@Kaida.Kazooie]

That's the time I paused it and went for my headphones 😁

[@beardown6574]

Love Shinoda! Just a straight up genuine dude. Nice interview Nicole! So excited for this next chapter of LP!

[@3sgtecelica]

😂

[@calebhohneke8482]

@@3sgtecelica 🥴

[@davidtrahan3062]

No question I’m all in🎉❤

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Just brilliant, LP is back, thank you, with all my heart. John

[@leaholt4625]

Love what Mike said 'Chester was unique and special. Emily is also unique and special.' They will never be exactly the same and that is a good thing but Emily's voice is a PERFECT fit for the sound and feel of Linkin Park. I love her voice with them. The concert was a beautiful balance between tribute to the origins and a launch into the new - well done in how it was handled. I cannot wait to hear what is to come. The band I fell head over heels in love with as an awkward troubled teen is here for me now. My only request is to keep the lyrics free of swearing like it was in the first decade. That gave me the permission (from my parents) to play it as loud as I wanted and sing along with all my might in my house where profanity was immediately switched off. You don't need to swear to get your message across and I would like to share Linkin Park with my kids to. Please if we can have that?

[@TheMildaBlack]

Mike looks so happy now... and I love it 🖤

[@surfingtexas]

These guys going through everything they have, I just want to support them

[@lylaznboi01]

Seeing Colin on stage with Linkin Park, I instantly thought that him and Mike Shinoda must have great chemistry for Colin to be apart of the band. I've been familiar with Colin's work as a producer as I was learning how to produce myself, and how he makes music feels similar to Shinoda.

[@st4cy157]

Mike just seems like the best person in the world. I love how he almost becomes giddy and the look on his face when he talks about Chester is just pure happiness and excitement. Cannot wait for what's to come!

[@polarit7628]

I saw them at the o2 after initially listening to them after our science teacher recommended them and we downloaded each song on Napster one by one. I never thought I’d see them after Chester went. It was the best gig I’ve ever seen. Amazing. Emily was great…. But Mike had the biggest smile and he sang more and the whole thing was epic. Can’t wait to see them again.

[@roksanamedani]

Amazing come back😍I didn’t expect that this case possible for success, but it is! Amazing Linkin Park , amazing Emily🌟 Chester always with us!🫶🏽 Waiting you guys in Argentina!

[@mistersir3185]

if only all interviews would be like this.. we'd have turned this planet into heaven

[@JustCourtesy]

Linkin Park is a fantastic band and they should be able to make music still with the members they want to have be part of it. Chester will be dearly missed and all of us will carry on his music!

[@swampje1985]

I love hearing these insights from Mike. The smile when he talks about Chester is heartwarming to see. The energy of the entire band is so positive right now, I love seeing them interact like a family and spreading that positivity around the world.

[@P-nut71]

I'm here with you Mike! Chester is proud! Thank you for continuing the fight with us!

[@mtnbiker14]

I personally can't wait ro hear the new/unreleased songs. Not many bands really survive or thrive when the singer changes, but the best way forward for those who have always seems to be about the new material they make together in thr new lineup. Definitely play older favorites in concert, but nobody else will ever be Chester. Emily, though, can honor him and be just as good in her own way.

[@orlock20]

No massive band had a sound change greater than when Peter Green left Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks came on as a side chick to the person the band really wanted. The band went from sounding like BB King with Oh Well to sounding like Taylor Swift with Landslide. With the change, the old hits were gone, but the fans remained because the band still made music people wanted to hear.

[@kevermo8764]

I have been a fan since 2003, and man, I miss Chester and the emotions in his voice. He was able to sing every single emotion of that song because he felt something like this. And if I am honest, yes, I was confused when Emily sang his songs and kind of really sad that it ended up like this. Chester was special, and NO ONE will be like him, NEVER! Like Emily is special and no one can replace her (and every human being). But man, he wouldn't want us to just live in the past (never forget about him... sure), but never to stop listening to LP because of the new singer. It is like when you find the love of your life and she passes away and you find after some time the second love of your life.... It does not mean that you stop loving the first one. In your heart is enough space for different kinds of love ❤️❤. And I believe that the message of this band will remain the same. It will take some time for me, but I will support and listen to the new LP like before.

[@ThorOdinson-s8m]

Man I swear you stole these words from my head was going to write almost the same. I’ll leave it to you to profess what I was going to say.

[@KidChillinVideos]

i feel this, it seems like a lot of people want to keep LP in the cage of their past and that's exactly what their music has always fought against.

[@kevermo8764]

@@ThorOdinson-s8m ❤❤❤❤

[@lucasbarbosa-zz2si]

It's Amazing what you said!

[@kevermo8764]

@@lucasbarbosa-zz2si Thanks man. That is how i feel and i needed to get off my chest 😅

[@RoshellDorsey]

I love that they found someone who can bring feeling back to their group. Emily is a perfect fit from what I heard on Heavy is the Crown, and I wish nothing but for their future ❤😊

[@cfjelde]

This interview is great. So natural. All of Nicole Alvarez's interviews feel this way, that I've seen. Love it. And also, Mike Shinoda just seems like the nicest guy.

[@leighhill9185]

Agreed! What a legend and great interviewer.

[@shaunreynolds1055]

Really loved watching this interview and just hearing Mike articulate things. I know for me it was hard hearing the new singer and bringing the band back. Then I wasn’t a big fan of emptiness machine. But as time has moved forward I’m ready to give this new look linkin park a chance. Loved heavy is the crown and I’m hopping that this album goes back to that hybrid theory Meteora sound

[@corey1845]

You can tell how happy and hyped the band is that they found a way to restart. The apple interview showed, how they all, not just Mike, where stoked they are. I love this restart. This would make Chester SO proud and happy to see that they reunited. Cant wait to see this live. Hopefully a bigger tour next year!

[@JuanRivera-pu5vc]

Yeah $$$$

[@kristiannelson1851]

No one will replace Chester... No One! But Emily is f***in' amazing!! Her voice is perfect for this band and I CAN'T WAIT to hear their new tracks!!!

[@bibiinspades1953]

They should have gotten Josh Fore from Tetrarch he would have done Chester justice frfr

[@ChehovsYe]

@@bibiinspades1953 it is not ONLY about vocals in the band but also the vibe they have with the vocalist... Emily also contributed to album creation, you cant just pick anyone with good vocals and call it a day

[@randomDLo]

@@bibiinspades1953dawg he’s not linkin park, you Chelsey don’t know what makes likin park smh

[@jae3276]

Stop the cope n the cap

[@bibiinspades1953]

@randomDLo his not Linkin Park but Josh Fore is Alot better then this Emily chick that live performance sounded horrible

[@losgirasoles329]

Linkin Park is emotional incarnate. Chester did that and now Emily does it well too. I can’t wait to see LP live!!! Please tell Emily she’s awesome!!!

[@dayofrising]

Soooo glad they're back ⚡

[@majormartintibor]

Emily brings back the late 90's to early 2000 era with her voice. That raw and honest aggressiveness and rage.

[@Ample17]

I disagree.

[@Pedro-h8m9h]

​@@Ample17why?

[@Ample17]

@@Pedro-h8m9h What why? I disagree with his opinion that she evokes memories of that time. And that's it.

[@Jav202x]

Absolutely no!!👎

[@FredMaverik]

@@Pedro-h8m9h one could easily ask the op why. So, why? Why why?

[@1gypsy731]

Happy for LP. Happy for you Mike. Love you guys. I hope the tour does well. Hope good things can come for Emily and the new drummer as they learn from you and the band. Wishing the best outcomes for all. Really super happy you are back!

[@WilliamSmithRedundant]

I got why she was there immediately. The new song stands up to a great song list. It's fantastic. Even the haters will get it, gradually. Well done, Mike.

[@BlackEagle352]

I would say I'm a hater, but the new song is good. I hope they will create many more new songs, and eventually leave the old songs alone.

[@TatianaKat666]

LP music has been a shelter for me since i was 13 (2001). A home i never had, a loving family who understands how i feel. Chester - a friend who has been through the same hell i did, the only way to understand this pain. Losing him is a hole in my soul that will never heal. I break down everytime i talk about him. Mike bringing LP back is a glimpse of light in the end of the darkness pit. Thank you, Mike. You are doing a great job, Chester is definitely proud ❤ hugs to all the band. Emily sounds great. Thank you for doing this, thank you all. Love you.

[@virtual240]

I trust Mike's decision. Having been a fan since heard In the End in 2001, I haven't seen Mike smile like this since the Minutes to Midnight tour in 200-2008.

[@xWaLeEdOoOx]

im so happy for them, cant wait for the album

[@Minato_Tendo]

Emily voice is incredible, so powerful, pure rage, really love her from the beginning. She's not coming to replace Chester (nobody can, we always gonna remember him) but join the band like new member and make band unite again, this is a new fresh start for them and she add this young and hard energy they lose after Chester left us (Rest in peace, but Im think he is really proud to see Linkin Park comeback and Emily give them the power to continue Chester legacy). The Emptiness Machine is crazy good start, hit me hard and can't wait to listen more of them and follow that new journey with them. Welcome back Linkin Park, welcome Emily, welcome Colin! Really miss them all these years and make me really happy to see them start again, for sure make Chester happy when he listen them from Heaven. Im so ready for this new page of the band, and feel so good to see them happy again doing what they love, their return is the best news of the year!

[@17forever64]

I watched the set bro and it gave me chills! I missed y’all so much and we needed you back. Looking forward to taking all my kids to see you again, they are all grown now and we will enjoy it even more this time!

[@mohnjorrow1990]

Over 2 hour show??????? What!!!!!!! Hell yeah

[@tubafishy]

LOL HI JOHN

[@lukaspavardenis4417]

its maybe with Grandson set

[@northtimo666]

They’re going all in.

[@torbenmayer]

Sad that this isn't the bare minimum bands offer. Quite a few big german bands are playing 2+ hour festival shows, with their own shows hitting over 3 hours. Quite a few bands from the states offer a lot less, the shortest I had so far was just over an hour with a lot of talking in between. I'm more interested what the ticket prices here will be, since I already saw some lower rank prices for New York at 500+ USD each.

[@oak7746]

@@torbenmayer prices will be insane.. especially when they sell out. resellers will be jacking up prices insanely

[@lisayoung2641]

Loved this Interview so much!! Thank you Kroq and Mike for giving us such a thorough insight on the next Era of Linkin Park. I'm so excited to experience and explore the new Album!!

[@eduardolopes7338]

We felt the Spark. It was a Magical Show. See You All Very Soon :)

[@Oh_its_Mike]

I love Mike so much. Very exicted for the future of Linkin Park!

[@freeyourmind2187]

When Emily sang the emptiness machine I can't explain but I can feel a different energy in my body.

[@JuanRivera-pu5vc]

You're drunk buddy

[@WilliamSmithRedundant]

I've listened to it at least 20 times, and I tell you this is not normal for me.

[@Neostrian_]

@@WilliamSmithRedundant me 10 hours on playback nonstop and still going 🙃

[@moabman6803]

She sounds like Paramore to me.

[@AmatPadilNique]

I think the problem here is not whether you can accept Emily Armstrong or not, but rather you can respect Linkin Park's decision or not... I'm a Linkin Park fan so is a friend of mine, but we have a very different reaction when Linkin Park made their return with Emily Armstrong, just when I enjoyed their comeback, he seemed rather disappointed, when I asked him, he said he just can't accept Linkin Park's songs in any voice other than Chester's voice, but at the same time he still respects Linkin Park & will never say any bad things about the band... He said & I quote... I just can't accept Emily Armstrong singing Linkin Park's songs, I still think it should be Chester & only Chester, but I still respect Joe, Dave, Brad & Mike, I still respect their decision to move on with their Linkin Park careers, I still respect their decision to appoint Emily as their vocalist, Linkin Park is their life, they can do whatever they want & appoint whoever vocalist they like, if you wanna enjoy From Zero, go ahead, be my guest, I still have my 7 previous Linkin Park albums, just let me enjoy my own Hybrid Theory - One More Light... I respect my friend for that, he might not be a true Linkin Park fan, or maybe he is a true Linkin Park fan, it's not up to me to comment on that, but one thing for sure, he's not a hater... Are you a hater..?

[@TeamViktor]

Beautiful interview, thank you! 1000th comment :)

[@jimmyb2655]

"It just feels good" That is exactly what I told my friend when I told him there is a new song.

[@icevelvetzen]

This was a good interview! Love the new single and can’t wait for the new album!

[@paulmeah6503]

I'm just glad linkin park are back thats what's important and haters are going to hate

[@stum7396]

I never followed LP back in the 00s, but watching this, Mike is clearly such a kind, thoughtful and intelligent guy. The idea he/they would have picked someone who matches the horrible things they are saying about her is ridiculous. Not to mention that of course the band have done their due diligence. Internet bullies please just be more quiet. New song rocks, new singer rocks, new fan here ❤

[@EclectickMusic]

Emily sounds incredible on their new song! The nay sayers will come around eventually. But already I’m truly grateful for her! She’s kept the dream alive and in her own way. RIP CB ❤

[@Kahlofrida13]

I wasn’t able to listen to LP since Chester death and finally I’m listening to them again and enjoying it again I think this is closure for me as a fan. It was emotional to me seeing linkin park on stage again and seeing Chester mentally but accepting that they need to continue and I loved the band as a whole and the musical magic they are when they come together. I love you guys and I’m excited for you guys. 🫶🏻 Bring it on!🤘🏼

[@miasimone3422]

To speak on all the criticism they are getting rn, this is a 'you can't please everybody' thing. If they were to put out all this new music under a different band name, people would say 'it's still linkin park but called something else'. To me, Linkin Park isn't just a group of specific band members. It's a sound. It's so much more than the band members. Just because a major part of that band dies or leaves, does not mean that band can no longer be. Plenty of bands have continued on. Linkin Park has every right to do it too

[@isabellafrancine2729]

We never left Mike. We'll always be here ❤

[@LP3me]

Emptiness machine really grew on me and I think Emily’s vocals are perfect for it. She can sing and she can scream pretty damn close to Chester. I’m all for it and I didn’t think I’d ever be ok with a female taking lead role In linkin park.

[@warrick3w881]

I like what am hearing from Emily and am look forward to what she brings to the band and what the band as a group comes with next

[@yatzeniavila4463]

I wish people would watch this and listen to him rather than blindly seeing the shit on social media

[@XRepairs86]

I had no idea LP was coming back and I jumped on youtube and randomly saw the concert posted online. It's very different but good. I'm getting used to it and I hope one day (soon) LP comes to Toronto. Never saw them live when they had Chester but definitely want to see them now.

[@nath76]

I agree with Mike. When I first heard emptiness machine. It felt like Linkin Park. I can't wait for the album

[@FredMaverik]

u wiggas say that about anything

[@northlanedarko771]

Yeah it really is Her voice is raw and not perfect and i like that . That song really speaks to me and the hook is insane

[@janiceg7661]

I’m just happy for Mike and to get to hear LP live is what I’ve waited for a long time. Very thankful. ❤

[@Kaltz682]

When Chester died, I cried and cried. I watched this interview and cried. I watched the tour and Emily does sound like Chester with her screams and at times when she really gets into it but then at times she sounds like herself. I have nothing negative to say about Emily, she’s done amazing with her training and will continue to prosper with y’all. I am looking forward to y’all coming to Texas.

[@Kronnikk]

I'm so ready for this. My soul needs LP back

[@ApolloViper30]

I’m so glad Mike is happy and I can’t wait to see what the future brings us with LINKIN PARK

[@jessie6769]

Hoping the best for Rob. I hope one day he can join Linkin Park on stage again.

[@lennies-attic1590]

I’ve listened to Linkin Park for 20 years, Mike said he was surprised the fans came back, The true fans never went away, if anything, after Chester’s passing it drew me in more, the lyrics mean so much, the first time i heard this new song it was an instant Linkin Park track. Love it, Love Emily, i know she has a past, so did Chester, thats what made him the character he was, his past history gave his his soul. My world has spun upside down the last 3 days, ❤❤❤

[@tothebackofbeyond]

I like the new sound and the fact that LP are back after 7 years. Nice one guys and Gal !!

[@admobandy4821]

Amazing. You looked so happy on stage again Mike. This is awesome🎉🎉

[@ClutchingMyCure]

Mike's smile during the livestream concert truly warmed my heart I'm so excited for this era of LP. I'm hoping so hard that a full North American leg of a tour happens so I can see them live out here in Wa! I have literally been so sad with the feeling that I'd never see them live. Now, knowing I have a chance makes me so happy! Wishing such a good time to those who get to go to the upcoming concerts. With Chester forever in my heart, love ya Linkin Park 😻

[@GryHen-pg9iy]

Thank you mike, joe, brad, phoenix, emily and colin for coming back, once again changing my life.... already and being the voice for all of us who feel the words in your songs personally. I have never turned nor will ever turn on my boys and now girl. Hell yeah.....come on back to vegas! I was looking forward to that 2017 show on my birthday, but instead the most tragic happened.

[@petelevithan9367]

Welcome back Mike & Co. We love ya.

[@samanthasanchez8550]

I hope more tour dates are a possibility in the future 😭 I’ve never been able to see them live ❤️‍🔥💚🎸🤘

[@rilenixx]

These tickets were $500 a piece. Money, money, money is why Mike is smiling. His solo albums bombed so he decided to use the LP name to make more money.

[@samanthasanchez8550]

@@rilenixxI had access to the tickets for the us dates for presale, can’t go due to scheduling. They were not those prices for presale access. When I checked for general public the next day then they were those prices because they were “Verified RESALE” aka ppl reselling and scalpers. ✌️

[@isaiahmarker407]

Mike said Linkin Park will be touring heavily in 2025

[@samanthasanchez8550]

@@isaiahmarker407 YEEEEEAAAAAAA!!!! 🤘🙌🤩❤️‍🔥💚🥳

[@jennifermurcia8182]

Great questions Nicole ❤

[@Matthewperry279]

It makes me sad how some people spread hatred and false info about Mike and call themselves LP fans! It reminds me of when Matthew Perry died , some people accused him and said he died cuz he did too much of drugs , but now we know he was killed. If you don't like new LP and Mike or Emily just don't listen to them and let it go , We are here for LP and could not be more proud of Mike ❤

[@starsxspace]

Whai if we know Chester was killed too?

[@Matthewperry279]

@@starsxspace Well it's been seven years and it wasn't proven , thank god it wasn't murder! But even if it was , what did it have to do with my point? Like did Emily or Mike just kill him? Wth

[@teresajennings1243]

Seeing Mike Sinoea with a big smile on his face again...that is golden! He so deserves this new success. LP fans are so glad you are back!!

[@soleiltounsi6754]

Wonderful interview and all my support to Linkin Park 🤘🔥

[@AND182D]

LP's new song is awesome!! I love Emily's voice ❤‍🔥

[@ann_7890]

Fully support them. And I also like how Emily sounds! This is exactly what I thought when I’d heard her sing.

[@JuanRivera-pu5vc]

Bad? Horrible?

[@ann_7890]

@@JuanRivera-pu5vc take a chill pill please

[@deezpleez3832]

You can see how happy Mike is for this new chapter for Linkin Park.. and how close him and Chester was… Protect Mike at all costs!!

[@hahaadventures4838]

We’ve missed LP so much!!!!!!!!! What an EPIC return to the stage! So sick of crappy rap and pop music that we’ve suffered through for too long!

[@mattp994]

Her voice is amazing. I want to give her the benefit of the doubt and believe that she's distanced herself from scientology, but until it's expressively stated it's going to be a shadow hanging over LP for me. Unfortunately scientology doesn’t exactly allow (ex)members to speak out against it without repercussions so we may never know.

[@PackBackerTom]

Awesome interview. Both Mike and Nicole. Bravo.

[@Romalvx]

I am amazed at how clear Shinoda’s vision is, when talking about Linkin Park “present future” with the new singer. I trust this man’s vision.

[@MyTherapistsNails]

I want to trust Mike soooo badly. But Emily's background and belief system is fucked up, and in direct opposition and dismissal of Chester's life experiences.

[@PeterCleff]

This is such a good interview.

[@deancain9387]

I met Mike and Chester way back on the first tour and they were both very down to earth great guys. I have loved their music from the beginning. I am very happy to see Mike back and I don't discount Emilys talent and really like the new song, just not happy about her baggage. this could be very good or a band killer depending on the circumstance. i wish them all the best and hope they made a correct decision

[@crazywisdom2]

Agreed. What's her baggage? Thx

[@atticusstephenson2895]

​@@crazywisdom2The singer from Mars Volta made a statement dragging her name through the mud. Saying she was a looney scientologist and she publicly supported Danny Masterson during his trial for rape allegations. It's better to read it for yourself, but that's the gist of it lol

[@Scaider_]

@@atticusstephenson2895 She posted a statement about Masterson on her IG a few hours ago

[@froststar11]

Yeah... atticus got the gist, but the scientology debacle actually goes pretty deep. If you're not aware, scientology is a really big problem - abuse, brainwashing, an equivalent of slavery, the whole shebang. It's a full on, dangerous cult, and it's responsible for a lot of pain and suffering - and Emily is second generation, born and raised, in the COS. This isn't casual, her parents work in high places. It's unclear (and unlikely to clear up anytime soon sadly, given the nature of the way the COS operates and what the consequences would be for her even if she wanted to speak out or even get out) whether or not she's a believer or a quiet leaver. But either way, there's quite a few red flags that need to be looked at and addressed with this. I'm all for giving her a chance as a vocalist, as a part of LP's new era. I loved the way she seems to fit into the band without replacing Chester. But this baggage is going to make or break the band's entire comeback, and I hate that. I just wish the best for them, and hope things work out with minimal fallout, so we can all enjoy the magic that is LP again

[@sadiekincaid5310]

​@@atticusstephenson2895 he witnessed her harassing one of the victims on her way to testify against Danny Masterson in the courthouse in 2023. He also is the husband of one of the victims. He knows that she also tried to stop them from going to the police to report Danny Masterson to begin with.