Papa Roach Reacts to Linkin Park's New Singer

[@ancientdolphintofualmondma2863]

Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory" album and Papa Roach's "Infested" album saved alot of teen lives back then

[@Revnoir29871]

Me too ♥️🙏

[@topgunebay]

Yes they did.

[@WebofShadows19]

Hearing Jacoby hype up his colleagues and friends is so heart warming.

[@382ideal]

Papa Roach often plays LP songs on their own concerts to honour Chester, I’ve seen it myself on a festival in Germany, they played in the end and beforehand Jaco put a laudatory on his friend Chester

[@cristiandelacalle3141]

I feel he's more sincere than Mike is 😬

[@lauranjo]

@@cristiandelacalle3141did you miss when Mike made a whole album with songs dedicated to Chester and when he organised a tribute concert, when he took a 7 year haitus because of his death. Mike was Chester’s best friend, what a disgusting thing to say.

[@cristiandelacalle3141]

@lauranjo That was the less he could do

[@lauranjo]

@@cristiandelacalle3141 you are an idiot.

[@lovehatetragedy823]

Papa Roach and Linkin Park were my two gateway bands. Their music got me through some of the darkest times. I will always love both these bands 🫶🏾.

[@atheopagan]

Jacoby is one of the few people who, when he says something cliché like, “it's for the fans,” I believe him. He's seen the darker side of life and only wants to burn brightly to counteract that. Respect.

[@chrisstormvox]

He’s honestly so down to earth all the time. I’ve met him

[@davidbelcher5419]

Jacoby is him, he is such a real, honest, and humble guy and he's always been that way.

[@forest_maiden]

@@chrisstormvoxThat’s awesome!! I’ve been such a massive fan of him and Papa Roach since they came out. Meeting him would be a dream for me.

[@chrisstormvox]

@@forest_maiden Truly a humble, kind dude

[@Trepanation21]

You can tell that he's just a good dude that wants to celebrate his peers.

[@tjorfdc]

I’m not at all a papa roach fan but this guy is truly such a down to earth, thoughtful and honest guy From the stuff i’ve seen online from interviews, social media posts etc. He Seems like an awesome dude. Much respect

[@Didi_Meow_Records]

Was never a big fan of them too but I remember going to a Warped Tour that featured NOFX, Green Day, Papa Roach, and many others I can't recall. Every single band that day dedicated a moment to Papa Roach and said they were the nicest and coolest guys they ever met

[@stevemuzak8526]

He understand the pain and struggle of other people because he experience all of it. That's what makes you humble.

[@doompod]

He was born again years ago and his life changed ever since.

[@stevemuzak8526]

@@doompod That's awesome.

[@tdp_-tx9eu]

came here to say the same thing. seems like a cool dude.

[@oleksiistri8429]

100% agreed, with what Jacob said. And it looks he's very genuine about this, not like some other people

[@danielb2165]

This man is a good guy and deserves all the praise he gets

[@vooligan9499]

Jacoby has a great outlook on this, it's honouring Chester. Letting his work die and the love that his fans had for hearing the songs he performed live, even with another vocalist standing in for him, would be a disservice to the message he wanted to get out into the world through his lyrics. I was fortunate enough to see Linkin Park at their London show on this tour, it was incredible and extremely respectful, Emily smashed it and hearing Mike sing some of Chester's parts (especially in Leave out all the rest) was emotional, he did a great job, Mike is carrying the torch for Chester, Emily is helping the crowd to get involved while doing a phenomenal job on all of their songs new and old too. Linkin Park are alive and so is the memory of Chester and it's amazing to witness in real time.

[@XxSEETH3RxX]

It's more than his work. It's Mike's work

[@darbs3168]

No.. Chester would not of wanted to be replaced by a scientoligist.. they don't believe in mental health issues

[@starfishflogging7726]

but its kinda a slap in the face with scientology and all. so i think you are completely udderly wrong and retarded.

[@BG12sofia]

That's my stance too. A lot of people wish they had dropped the name "Linkin Park" and didn't play the older LP songs because it's not the same without Chester. And while I agree it's not the same without Chester, Linkin Park's, among many other things, Chester's legacy, it's what he left behind for us. IMO, everytime we get play and sing his songs, especially with other people, we are honoring him, we are keeping his memory alive.

[@Bilge-ko5qp]

This is beautiful, i wanted to give a hug to this comment and you, thank you ❤

[@jo512jo]

She is not replacing Chester. There is no replacing Chester. She is bringing Linkin Park back but with her twist and take. Chester would want the Linkin Park fans to welcome her.

[@PanchyGames]

that is not right, sinse they are still linkin park that means that she is trying to replace chesster, if not then just make another band and start all over again, no thing againts her. but she is not at the level. if you cant understand that then you just not know the real linking park, and yes I' ve know them only since 1999 and I managed to buy original greydaze music too.

[@CatLover6402]

@@PanchyGames *Since *Chester *Linkin Park *I've

[@CatLover6402]

Ngl I Agree with you because, you're not supposed to replace someone, they aren't toys.

[@Bilge-ko5qp]

This is the best take i've ever heard, seen on this matter, huge respects to you Jacoby. You're also one of those beautiful people like Chester and Chris. Take care ❤

[@FraktalEndlevel]

At First, I wasnt for the Idea of having her as the new Singer, then I Heard more Songs, and Made an 180° and I cant wait for a new era of Linkin Park 😍😍😍

[@karijordan4930]

He's a class act! His heart is always in the right place! Jacoby you are real dude! You rock!

[@rghuyx-4tlkg]

The whole message of chester was to embrace people not hate. Also, how is it the rest of the bands fault that chester died. They have to still live their lives and move on. Even further Emily has been making music for almost 2 decades, her band dead sara sounds great too. Wish her all the best. The first 2 songs have been bangers.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Okay but I had never heard of her EVER until now so tell me why is that man and why hasn't anyone ever mentioned her before???

[@GhostToast5000]

@@danteshollowedgrounds LP would never be able to win over their entire fanbase when choosing a new singer. They wouldn't win by getting some well-known singer, they wouldn't win by getting a dude that everyone unfairly compares to Chester, there's nothing they can do correctly for the ENTIRE fanbase. Emily is an excellent choice for Linkin Park to continue their band. She can grow with the new music.

[@5meo]

@@danteshollowedgrounds how is that relevant at all? who cares how popular something/someone seems to have been? you either like it or you don't, doesn't really matter what other people think...

[@Captain_Calcium]

Yeah too bad she's an evil scientologist who threatens and silences people who try to report other sientologists for sexual assault. Which is, y'know, the exact opposite of what Chester stood for. The rest of the band betrayed Chester and his legacy by hiring that corrupt slag and I hope all of them are ashamed of themselves.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

@@GhostToast5000 Fair and I agree with the first part HOWEVER I do not agree with Emily being the right choice for the band Linkin Park because she is god awful if you can see that but if not then I don't know what else to say because the fan base has always been split apart like I said before...

[@Jabs79]

Papa roach was one of the bands I listened to along with LP back then. I'm loving this guy's perspective and seems so down to earth❤

[@rikudan5876]

Linkin Park, Papa Roach and P.O.D were childhood legendary bands. Great to see all 3 bands back in the spot light.

[@AlexTello12]

I've had the privilege to do sound/stage work for papa roach and Shaddix was out there wrapping cables and helping us for a few minutes. Down to earth dude.

[@SpaceScorpio]

Everything is about MUSIC nothing else, Linkin Park love to make music for the fans, LOVE you Linkin Park ❤ FOREVER

[@KristenBouwer]

Something I found really awesome to know is that Emily was/is a huge fan of LP and Chester like he is the reason she sings and screams at all and to see someone who was a fan cheering in the crowed is now on stage singing songs that she grew up with to and with other LP fans it just makes me smile so much. It's amazing to see them tour again!

[@TheDrex1987]

Or maybe she just says that

[@Reelfilms1998]

@@TheDrex1987very unlikely. They were the biggest rock band of the past 20-30 years. It would be extremely difficult to find someone that wasnt a fan of at least a handful of their songs

[@DrayNoR1]

​@@Reelfilms1998yeah but in that time, i dont know, in that time metallica was way bigger.

[@BangTango]

"to see someone who was a fan cheering in the crowed is now on stage singing songs that she grew up with to and with other LP fans it just makes me smile so much. " Goosebumps, its huge!

[@DeepsGnome]

​@@TheDrex1987 Yeah maybe she just said that.. but until you have any evidence of her lying, then we'll take her word for it. Stop painting a false narrative by wild hypothesis. She's a fan, get over it. Not a controversial situation for a person to be a fan of one of the biggest rock bands of her generation. Lol... Stop spreading wild conspiracies without any evidence.

[@tommoconstantly]

Jacoby is just one of the most down to earth guys I swear, what an awesome dude!

[@brendaartgirl]

I agree he's awesome 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Jack-wh7zg]

Honestly, I wanted to hate her.. but hearing her sing the song "Numb". I couldn't. She's amazing. It tears me apart cause, of course, we all want Chester to be singing it. Yeah, it's been many years.. but this band was huge for our gen. If you're a true fan, you understand. That darkness. &for a lot of us, the loss still feels fresh...it was a HUGE loss. We needed them then, and we need them now. LP, keep doing your thing.. WE NEED YOU. &Chester R.I.P. you beautiful gifted soul. 😢❤ LPForever

[@TWP97]

This comment is underated. Spoke right out of my soul.

[@Bonz-vc8zd]

But that’s why it hurts but in a good way. It pains our heart because SHE reminds us of Chesters style. It’s so difficult to get someone to cover Chesters singing. It was way too high to try and copy. Only a woman could try and hit the octaves. But not only that, they found a woman that screams well too. They found their gem to move on. If I were Chester, I’d want them to move on too. That was just the kind of guy he was.

[@DeadBeatSage]

@@solarydays You think technique will completely change a voice to precisely mimic a person? By that logic Chester could have been coached to perform a Barry White tune because "technique" would give him that low range, timbre and resonance? Suffice to say you have no idea what you're talk about and signaling your toxicity. I'll say there's a few spots in the old songs live where her voice outshine Chester, her performance lifts Mike's voice in a new way and their harmonies sit in a whole new space within the music.

[@BrockTemple87]

Wait til you find out what she did a while back to a protestor against rape.

[@pigzwigz8318]

She doesn't believe in mental health support. The very thing that could have prevented Chester from taking his own life. She's also a scientologist with psycho beliefs.

[@GabrielCroft]

0:42 ❤ Turn pain into purpose. Amen

[@BookishRaider]

Agreed

[@proper_miles]

I think LP is doing it perfectly. I think a lot of people feel the same way where Emily is great and it’s cool to have the band back, but you also can’t help but miss Chester anyway and we wish could hear him again. But that’s the point… you’ll never replace him, so let’s have someone new and great to sing along with the fans and help celebrate and remember Chester as well as give the rest of the LP members the opportunity to keep writing.

[@Under-Kaoz]

It's really a disgrace to Chester. Over time his memory will be replaced with searches of Emily has the singer. We're talking about the modern populace who has a 10 second memory and can't even remember how politicians got them just a few months ago.

[@jha1291]

I agree but they could have just formed a new band. It would have made everyone happy, especially fans of their older material.

[@zios870]

​@@Under-KaozAre you chester? No? Do you have any records of you singing? No? Wow,..

[@kylie6243]

@@zios870 How do you know they don't have any records of them singing? You literally have no idea who they are.

[@kylie6243]

@@Under-Kaoz I have to agree.

[@paulevans6066]

Wasn’t the biggest Papa Roach fan but Jacoby always seemed like a solid dude

[@Vetionarian]

So well spoken. What a guy an I'm loving the respect and maturity Jacoby brings to the table.

[@wraithgirl2156]

Loved watching this..he basically summed up the feelingsI also have about just missing Chester so much and loving Emily as the new singer but feeling as if your heart has been wrenched out. I appreciate this very personal talk about his feelings towards a very emotional subject for so many fans of Linkin Park, and it always amazes me when I discover that famous musicians are basically just like me when the day is done😊❤

[@EnoughSaid-bw9pk]

I love papa roach, he just made me love him more, he is so kind and respectful.

[@flyinggardengnome1]

He's right...... Chester and Chris were both one of a kind

[@TananJess]

All of y'all have made such a huge impact on music for mental health awareness, and addiction and it's incredible to see the changes made across all genres.

[@mostwanted908]

Took the words right out of my mouth.. the new songs are actually dope..but man I wish I can hear Chester sing those songs 😢

[@MezsiaH]

I felt the same way, Chester will always be Chester and no one can replace him, but I love what Linkin Park is doing right now. I'm pretty sure a lot of fans didn't like it at first. But this is honoring Chester and the fans! We are here for it!!!

[@sebastianraerae]

Thanks 4 your words and respect Jacoby!Love from Argentina and please came here soooon!!

[@InuGrlYasha]

I’m sorry but even though I miss Chester, the band getting back together is a chance for them to bring everyone together. We aren’t getting mad at journey, stone temple pilots, prodigy (which toured with LP), we aren’t getting mad at them. Why is everyone taking it out on LP?

[@natedog8281]

Cuz too many people have entitlement issues with music

[@enar000]

They'll get over it

[@pigzwigz8318]

She's a scientologist. She also doesn't believe in mental health support, you know the very thing Chester needed.

[@vfgfdfdf]

The new Stone Temple Pilots are fantastic!

[@4rch3rslif]

Sellouts milking Chester death , should of changed the name, like foo fighters! it’s not even the same band anymore , it doesn’t anything like it did!

[@liquidhighway]

I saw LP in London last week and being my first time seeing them as sadly i regret not trying harder to get tickets when chester was alive i am so grateful and glad my favourite band are back. Yes I was skeptical and yes its sad to see two members of the original line up missing however the show was so good vocally and just one i feel so lucky to see. I think Emily is great for the band and yes of course nobody will be chester, his voice was one in a million and a voice that changed so many lives and we all miss him so much. However its a new start for LP and keeps his legacy going for many new fans and the future ❤

[@Magdi-c5p]

You enjoy continue journey I can't ,over 2 decades my journey with band is gone

[@ATCQ94]

i love seeing the new smiles from fellow LP fans, the smiles of Mike Shinoda and the whole band, and the chance of us who never got to see them live yet now we get that chance back ❤❤❤

[@arianakey126]

💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Exactly my thoughts

[@mr_hardy5329]

Emily, Colin is great. New era of LP is great. Linkin Park have special place in my heart.

[@pwn3426]

she sucks rofl

[@LeftMap]

I was just entering high school when Last Resort hit the airwaves and I remember how awesome that whole album was and how Papa Roach was everywhere for that album and the next. I haven’t really followed their music for the last 15 years, but seeing this interview I like the place Jacoby is in and his mature perspective. He seems to be doing good unlike a lot of other people that have been in the mainstream music industry that long.

[@RangerMcFriendly]

His cover of “White Room” with Apocalyptica is excellent!

[@forest_maiden]

@LeftMap I am around the same age as you, also loved Papa Roach in high school and Last Resort came out when I entered high school as well. I had also lost track of their music but about a year ago I looked them up on Spotify and had a listen and now I have a LOT of their songs on my top lists on Spotify. I read Jacoby had wanted to stop doing the more rap type of singing in PR so he kind of changed it up and his singing on the past 10+ years of albums is awesome. “Before I Die” is a huge favourite of mine, as well as “Falling Apart” and “Leader of the Broken Hearts” Highly recommend giving those ones a listen!

[@Djfmdotcom]

Jacoby is an awesome dude, very thoughtful.

[@LaurenOliviArt]

Oh hey you!! 😊 (It’s Lauren we met at the kava bar in Greensboro!)

[@Djfmdotcom]

@@LaurenOliviArthey! The fire duo 🔥 I totally remember! ✌️ I’m more active on here than other social media.

[@midwestripppa]

That new song was fire. I think it holds up to the name of the band very well🤘🏼

[@stormfairy9116]

Rip Chester and Cris! My heroes.

[@MimMdance]

Who would think someone called with a band called Roach could seem such a good guy.

[@zombee3000]

I don't want to sound like the bad guy but Chester decided to do what he did! Why does the band have to stop doing what they love because he made a decision? ❤️ Linkin Park! Keep releasing amazing music for us all ❤️

[@jimmyb2655]

during the first live event they did, when Mike introduced the band he said something to the effect of "and in the voice of Chester Bennington - is all of you" I'm not gonna lie, I got all misty eyed. Emily isn't Chester, but she is Linkin Park.

[@neoneve123]

Ever think of how hard it is for Emily? How much pressure she's under? How she's trying to live up to a fanbase that might never accept her. I loved Chester but I love the rest of lp too and they deserve to continue doing what they love.

[@SarahSmith-yz7fd]

So hard human trafficking

[@Magdi-c5p]

I will always remember Chester and listen to his songs unfortunately I can't accept new singer

[@Kkrzik]

​@@Magdi-c5pOk then stick to it and do not complain

[@joeyfrong1666]

​@Magdi-c5p that's a personal problem. Its like if you lose your spouse. What are you supposed to do? Move on and find someone new or just stop and give up.

[@Magdi-c5p]

@joeyfrong1666 it's their music their band they can move on I listened few songs I don't enjoy and I'm not supporting new singer.you enjoy listen it's not for me anymore

[@Tinyflameofhope]

Linkin Park was a huge part of my childhood. When Chester died, it ripped my heart out. Songs I used to love were painful to listen to. Bringing Emily in gave me the same love I had without over abundance of pain. She gave me my favorite band back. Her vocals remind me of his, but are different enough to be her own. I hope they do well, so they continue to release music.

[@forest_maiden]

I find them coming back with Emily makes me more sad, then again I was/am a massive fan of Chester. Also always loved Mike, have Fort Minor and his solo stuff, but I don’t feel that Emily is the right choice for LP. But not everyone will agree, and I’m happy that other people are finding healing and positive feelings with Emily.

[@wizardsmoke4893]

I NO WE ALL MISS CHESTER we all miss him more then we can say at least they are trying too heal dont you thnk for one min they do not miss him it took them seven years for them too make any kind of music good on them no one can ever replace him ever

[@forest_maiden]

*know *to

[@TananJess]

Jacoby and Papa Roach knocked it out the park with leave a light on so amazing

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

"It just shows the absence." An Emptiness Machine, you might say.

[@sanellelegrange475]

This dude is real, love him. So true what he says fuck man Chester should have sing that. Chester we miss you ❤

[@rockasstley7917]

"Chester and I, we had kids!" - Shaddix

[@ReidGarwin]

Chester was a fertile man

[@Martlet4321]

This is a great example of how to summon a shipper😅

[@LRM12o8]

Lol

[@rdkilla6414]

the idea that chester wouldn't want crowds of thousands singing along to LP songs with the band in its current form is insane

[@Red_Ring_Of_Death]

I’m not going lie… I was in high school when Linkin Park showed up. There’s no replacing Chester. Period. Point blank. I was skeptical. Emily is REALLY damn good. I love her voice. When I heard that sustained scream in Heavy Is The Crown… My jaw dropped. When I was able to pick it up off the floor I realized it was a nod of respect to Chester. People need to get over the fact that Linkin Park is making music without Chester. Separate the two if you need to compartmentalize. Emptiness Machine and Heavy Is The Crown are legitimately good songs that every critic of the fact that Linkin Park got back together would love if Chester was on vocals. Look at it that way because Emily has an incredible sound.

[@4rch3rslif]

Behave they should of changed the name like foo fighters , it’s an absolute disgrace , you were probably in nappies when I was listening to Chester! Milking his death and letting her sing his songs , anyone who agrees with it are no real fan!!! 🤮🤮

[@charliemerten2706]

I feel exactly the same way. Emily is fire but it wrenches my heart that Chester isn’t there on the new songs. Torn!

[@Slyone71787]

@@charliemerten2706 his spirit is there in the music

[@deborahsunflower939]

Feels bitter sweet.

[@hopemoshermustdie]

I've been a huge fan of both of these bands for years! Meteora was the first album I ever bought, and a Papa Roach song is a huge part of my marriage. Hearing this, as a fan, means so much to the audience at large. But, and I need to get this off my chest, I think there's a correlation between Heavy Is The Crown (and Emily's sustained scream) and Chester's legacy. Her crown is heavy, passed to her by legends, and as a fan of those same legends, carrying that crown is hard. Chester is the reason she learned to scream, she's been an LP fan most of her life and she never wanted to replace Chester, she wants to honour him. With all the weight the fans put on it, on her, this is what we asked for.

[@DadaurBetatravelvlogs]

RIP Chester 😢 loved his music ❤ was one of the gems.Legend ❤❤

[@ejrodriguez2656]

Dude, I understand. Chester was the kind of singer that just solidifies himself within the band, so much so, that his voice is like the very identity of the band.

[@jimlaheta8864]

I'm glad to hear the support for Emily - she had/has a daunting task ahead of her, very high profile, and she is smashing it! I was a fan of Dead Sara and was happy to hear she is with LP now. Hope the critics can get it out of their system and let everyone move forward.

[@nyanuwu4209]

Seen Nightwish go through three singers now and the second got so much shit, she actively sabotaged her spot in the band rather than come back after maternal leave to a fresh wave of it. Love to see Emily not getting that level of BS.

[@AmberAnderson-i5h]

I feel the same way as he does. She's definitely talented and sounds amazing. But, I miss Chester and I can only imagine how wonderful he would sound on these lyrics and tracks. I just want to hear him again. R.I.P. Chester

[@marilynnieves4559]

I understand what he's trying to say, i use to feel the same way when i first listen to their new song, its not emily the problem she's great, is the fact that it hurt's to listen to linking park expecting to hear chester voice and realizing that he's gone. Thats the heart breaking part cause he was they voice of linking park, but i also admire them for continue to do music for us fans after suffering such a devastating loss.

[@Magdi-c5p]

That hurts the most not to see and hear him and I can't enjoy it now I can't enjoy it with different singer ,never mind about controversy she brought that too but to take away that and purely focus on music she does not do it for me i tried listening to her and i can't i feel nothing just numb

[@forest_maiden]

I can’t get into the new stuff with Emily, and to me it would feel too weird seeing them live with only HALF of the band (Chester’s gone, Rob’s gone, and Brad won’t do tours anymore).

[@Magdi-c5p]

@@forest_maiden I understand you ,I feel same . I just stopped listening them altogether .

[@jr8028]

My first cd was infest and I couldn’t stop listening to hybrid theory, I will always miss Chester. Emily is great and has all my support ❤.

[@BG12sofia]

His silences during the begining of this video are so painful... but I'm so glad to find someone who feels the way I do about LP's comeback. I've been a Linkin Park fan for almost two decades now but I've been only getting into Papa Roach for the last year. Jacoby makes me feel extra glad I did, he seems to be an excelent guy.

[@richardhenle2650]

They aren't replacing him, you can't replace a person, also this band is Mike's first and foremost, and its not like he went out and looked for a singer and they were recording a month later after he died. It was something that formed over time, I know people don't like to hear it, but Chester died but the band did not, that sounds harsh, but sometimes you just have to accept it, you dont ever have to listen to Linkin Park watch a video or care, you have the memories and old records, but LIFE goes on, and no you don't change a bands name especially when you MADE the band and it still has original guys in it

[@bjornvanrompaey5303]

Love your reaction dude! Huge fan of both LP and PapaRoach. ❤❤

[@oo0OAO0oo]

Jacoby is just one of us.

[@360.Tapestry]

what a cool dude. that's how a legend carries himself and looks at the bigger picture ... and then you have the feuding brothers of oasis lol

[@jerridawson9551]

You are dead on Jacoby. I believe Chester is looking down and happy that Mike and some of the guys came back. I love when Mike said you, the audience would be Chester's voice. And Mike said give Emily a chance. I like her, she is ripping it. And Jacoby I have to say you are a ripping singer, I love your vocals, and that song you dedicated to Chester, I love that song. But my all time favorite is Scars. Thank you for your input. Much Love, Jerri.

[@ptitboudin637]

Chester will always be here and we'll never forget him and his incredible energy and voice. RIP. The new singer will never replaces him but Linkin Park is moving on.

[@Thurrak]

Jacoby seems like such a good dude.

[@sportsboyjon]

As time goes on, i find myself a bigger fan of jacoby. He seems fun and sincere. He can be very well spoken. And i appreciate artists that are very conscious of their message. They know they hold weight and take it seriously

[@andrewgeorgelang]

If your favorite team traded they're #1 player. The team can and will live on

[@4rch3rslif]

Only if they change the name like foo fighters , this is a disgrace

[@chug-chug-pickles]

@@4rch3rslif so many bands have continued under the same name when new artists come in. There’s no disgrace in Mike wanting to continue what he worked for so long to build. I’d understand if it was weeks/months after what happened, but after 7 years away, if the music he was working on sounded and felt like LP to him, he has every right to start it back up.

[@4rch3rslif]

@@chug-chug-pickles doesn’t sound anything like lap with her involved , it sounds shocking

[@chug-chug-pickles]

⁠@@4rch3rslif yeah but they were told for many of their latter releases whilst Chester was still here that ‘this isn’t Linkin Park’. Think people forget they don’t decide what a band gets to sound like. Chester will always be my favourite vocalist because the time I needed someone to speak what I was feeling he was there, but I also love hearing Emily and Mike and to me it still feels like I’m listening to the same band.

[@forest_maiden]

@@chug-chug-picklesI’m in the minority but I don’t feel like it sounds like LP. And on tour only half of the original LP is there. Chester is gone, Rob is gone, and Brad won’t tour anymore.

[@Aemilius46]

Love you Linkin Park, Papa Roach, Jacoby, and Emily!! 🤍🤘🔥❤️

[@scatz4994]

Hearing her sing a Linkin Park song was the closure I needed. RIP Chester.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

As a long time fan I can't say the same unfortunately, as it was just not it man... I get the message but this is just not it.

[@rycor9117]

not for me. it comes off as like watching someone on the Voice or AGT or something - very robotic and clean and Chester was the opposite. I am glad it helped you though.

[@wvufan63]

​@@danteshollowedgroundsget over it man. When Bon Scott died I thought AC/DC was done. Do I think Brian Johnson is as good as Bon? No, not in my opinion. The Back in Black CD changed my mind. It is just badass period. It's a new chapter for LP, so just roll with it or find yourself another band to listen to.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

@@wvufan63 Umm sorry but no this is not the same here for with whatever you had listened to that I don't know anything about or care as much probably as this was just a Linkin Park thing here you see and making that same comparison I just do not agree with simply... This was unexpected and I had only hoped for the best to come of it but it is clear for what has happened and what has been done now... The singer is actually Trash as I have heard her clearly for how she is when she sings, it's a technical thing I have personally with it if you don't see it or hear it basically beyond tastes but anyways yeah, I don't never stopped listening to Linkin Park before or after the terrible tragedy that happened to Chester, give or take things were not the same for awhile but I will never stop listening to them now, the old band's music of course.

[@wvufan63]

@@danteshollowedgrounds wateva dude I hope you get better. Numerous bands have replaced key personnel. Go to your safe space and I'll pray for you. Dude I've walked the walk, I'm 62 years old. Combat veteran and I think you're just being petty. The girl can sing, it's a new chapter get over it.

[@defface777]

I love how he expressed releasing his songs to the fans

[@ConkerTM]

What a lovely nice Man.

[@spyder2238]

That is what I like about Jacoby. He keeps it honest

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

R.i.P. Linkin Park. Real Linkin Park

[@hagridsbeardguy1399]

I love Jacoby, hearing some of his experiences growing up when Papa Roach was starting out with his mate and hearing him honour Chester and Chris is awesome. It's a touchy subject for me, I've battled depression my entire life, had my first thoughts of quitting life when I was 5 (my mom told me I spoke to her about it). It scares me that with all of Chester's channelling his pain for so long. He didn't make it and it breaks my heart. Some days I wonder if I even stand a chance. Choosing life is a real challenge sometimes. I hope he's at peace.

[@noormurrar9935]

bitter sweet feeling...

[@jamesscott9081]

Jacoby is one of my favorite artists these days. Love Papa roach.

[@christianvance1614]

I am so glad they are back! Emily sounds incredible and I guarantee you, Chester would approve!

[@rycor9117]

to clean and robotic

[@christianvance1614]

@@rycor9117 mustve lost your mind

[@christianvance1614]

@@rycor9117 its okey though. In a world where people actually think women can be men and vice-versa, I expect everyone to be out of their mind by 2030 if Jesus doesnt come back soon. Hahaha

[@rycor9117]

@@christianvance1614 I did not lose my mind the band now seems like a band that would be on Americas Got talent. IT is clean and not gritty at all. My opinion

[@rycor9117]

@@christianvance1614 I would never think a woman can be a man or vise versa - it is just full time larping to me. About as bad as people telling me pronouns... no thanks

[@atgtrading]

1999 Infest and 2000 Hybrid Theory was a great time to be a teenager. Those two albums are behemoths.

[@forest_maiden]

Yes!!!! Being a teenager in that era is the best part of being a Millennial IMO

[@SINGHDASLAYA]

The problem people have with the new LP singer isn't just that Chester isn't there, it's the fact the the person filling his place is everything he stood against. Her ability aside, the fact that nobody in the band is even giving a hint on her past and acknowledging the Scientology part of it especially is very damning. I love LP and will continue to listen to them because of my love for the original 6 but this situation is as much a mockery if not worse than the One More Light album problems.

[@gk8257]

I wouldn't say emily is everything he stood against tbh. She was born into scientology and is openly LGBTQ. And denouncing scientology might prove harmful to her life. If anything, we know she is also a victim of abuse and knows pain like Chester did.

[@jessechristensen1074]

Wild how you're trying to speak for the dead of someone you likely never met or spent more than half hour with. And if you're going by Chesters son not liking Emily, his son of course is there for Chesters legacy to be maintained. But LP is more than just Chester. Why let a legendary music writer stop doing what he's doing when he wants to continue? Mike has a vision for Emily and LP and I want to see it fulfilled and will support them til I see it. Then make a new decision from there.

[@SINGHDASLAYA]

@jessechristensen1074 you clearly don't understand what I am saying. I am very glad that LP are continuing on and why they made most of the decisions they did. My issue is that if all the things that came out against Emily did cone out against a guy then he would be toast. The ignoring of the Scientology situation is a big issue that the band nor Emily have even given an indication towards. The whole "afraid because of what they can do" situation is minor considering her parents are prevalent. She could have even said something like "if you want to know what I'm all about then go listen to my dead Sara stuff" etc. The whole ignore and pretend everything is 100% fantastic with everything is exactly what got LP the giant backlash with Chester's last album. I respected when on the build up to the release of Amo album from BMTH he came out and gave indication to the fans about the album's direction. A statement even if it's broad by LP would at least put to rest most of the aggravation. All we have for the most part is people close to the situation coming out and addressing a single side which does paint an alarming picture instead of one that's understanding to all parties.

[@Sinz_-fl9nj]

Linkin Park will never be the same. At least I have their old albums to appreciate.

[@crmyersdesigns8961]

I think Jacoby touches a bit on the dilema some fans are going through right now. The new songs are bangers so good, and performed so well, but the whole time you hear them you are painfully reminded of what could have been if Chester was still with us. You are caught in the moment of what Linkin Park would have become if he hadn't left us. That dilema is really hard, because one hand the new songs are great, but Emily won't ever be Chester and we won't ever get the chance to hear Linkin Park with him ever again and that is so crushing at times. But the flipside, that Jacoby also mentions is that there are still people in this world who need Linkin Park, the same way the band kept many of us going through hard times, there are those in dark places who can be alleviated by the music and will now get the chance to heal through hearing these songs performed once again. For me personally I really like NEW ERA linkin park's songs, but truthfully I have no desire to see them live and play the old songs that they made with Chester. It's nothing to do with Emily, but in those live shows I know I personally we be too devastated with the constant flooding of heartache that Chester is gone. I wouldn't be able to enjoy the music with the unrelenting feeling that Chester isn't here to sing his songs anymore and that it would be too painful to hear Emily sing those songs. But that's just me, there are a lot of fans who feel different and are ready to experience Linkin Park again in a slightly different way. I am glad the band is moving forward, but it will always bring thoughts of what could have been.

[@Slyone71787]

@@crmyersdesigns8961 if you went to their live shows now it would be an emotional release and a way for music to do the talking for you.chester is gone and we all miss him but he is very much with Linkin Park in spirit and you can feel that.

[@hiddenau]

Mike said that we are doing Chester part. I think this series of shows are just to reintroduce Linkin Park and to give the fans a chance to honour Chester by singing his parts. Once more and more of the new songs are released I guess many of the old songs will be dropped from the live set. I am really happy the band is moving forward and excited for the new album. I am also aware that we may not hear some of these songs live again after this tour is finished.

[@Kkrzik]

They have just released 2 songs if they did that all the fans would have pissed but i also think they would release more albums with emily old catalogue would be dropped from setlist

[@ClintDavis-y4w]

I saw the Ozzfest day off tour with proach and linkin park. It was incredible.

[@barianpixandvids]

Wrong. The new singer is A+. And it's great how they've moved on with her...

[@forest_maiden]

Not everyone thinks she is “A+” I hate how Emily’s fans are tearing apart anyone who dislikes her. As if anyone who loved the old LP but doesn’t like the sound with Emily is somehow a horrible person who is betraying LP

[@normanfox6782]

That was a real fan of Chester Papa Roach, please be secure

[@rycor9117]

It just seems to clean now. RIP Chester he was the band. Kind of like Dime - they just do not feel like Pantera anymore. I think they should just make a new band. Just my opinion. This "new" LPark seems like something you should find on America's got Talent = a clean cut non original run of the mill thing. ROCK MUSIC NEEDS DIRT AND GRIT. Just my view

[@TananJess]

Last resort was an anthem when it came out and we were always bumping it.

[@TeddyBER]

It's crazy people are constantly trying to ignore and bury the real reason why fans really don't Like her.

[@An40uss]

И какова же настоящая причина? 😂

[@kevinnugraha9198]

Fans dont like her? Tickets are sold out broo

[@isaiahmarker407]

None of it's true. She was born into it and her Dead Sara lyrics as well as being an LP fan for years shows that she doesn't have those views personally. She already explained the Danny Masterson situation as well

[@OMAR-vq3yb]

He's a real one. Respect.

[@blackscorpion-h8i]

I really like The Emptiness Machine but I have a major problem with Emily being into Scientology.

[@marielou1982]

Pfff.

[@isaiahmarker407]

She was born into it and she doesn't share their views. Her lyrics from Dead Sara and her identifying as "queer" is evidence of that. Plus, she explained the Danny Masterson situation and has nothing to do with him anymore even before his conviction

[@Lurch685]

Papa Roach’s debut album is one of those rarities that has NO bad songs. You can play it start to finish.

[@YB-qd1en]

Emily Armstrong is awesome ❤❤ I love her voice 😍 she's great for lp

[@joshuabiddix3960]

Im just just glad to have met Chester once before he passed.

[@AcidThundersShoot]

I went through this with AC DC. Bon Scott died and Brian Johnson took over. First LP after Bon died was Back in Black with a new singer. #2 Best Selling of all time. Number 1 is Thriller. But yea, I love Emily’s haunting voice.

[@rycor9117]

I think with AC DC Johnson came off as just as gritty and dirty so the change didn't really change the band. They were still a edgy mega rock band.

[@forest_maiden]

To me, she doesn’t sound like LP. But I’m happy for the people that like her, and I know it’s Mike’s band so he can do what he wants with it. To be fair, Rob also left and Brad won’t do tours. So to me, buying a ticket to see half of LP won’t be what I spend money on. But no hate from me, I’m happy for those that are into the “new” LP and getting joy from it.

[@mncj452]

When Jacoby talks about Chester it feels like he is about to cry and I am sitting here just like, me too Jacoby, me too...

[@christclinger6540]

That band needs Chester to be Linkin Park. It’s not the same anymore.

[@josephward7093]

I miss Chester so much and it still hurts I know for a fact we will all meet and get to chat in heaven 😊 we miss u so much

[@cvdeiana]

Linkin Park used to be one of my favourite bands, but to be completely honest if she was originally the lead singer then I don't think I would have listened to them growing up. For sure she's not able to produce a decent enough cover for Chester's vocals, she just doesn't have enough power in her voice. Instead of trying to replicate Chester's vocals I think it would suit the band better if they tried to develop a new sound to help compliment the new vocals, but with what they're currently producing I can say for certain that I'm not feeling interested to listen to their new music.

[@jessechristensen1074]

They're not trying to replicate Chester. Isnt that obvious? And Emily is a great singer. If she's not to your liking then that's fine. But you do realize that most of their music was created specifically for Chester and his legendary vocals? Of course Emily can't live up to that but Mike is very talented and will write music catered to Emily's amazing vocals. I'd say it's much too soon to write them off. I am with you on that Emily isn't a great fit though. She's kinda unstable and a wildcard. Her new music with dead sara, her old band, is kinda whack. So I do hope Mike maintains the direction of LP. Emily has potential though and I do want to see her grow into the position. So like every new hire in the world, she'll struggle a little in the beginning. And Emily is strong enough to step up to fill in the position of a legend. She has a lot to live up to. She's courageous though and I respect that.