Mike Shinoda talks to KROQ about the new singer Emily Armstrong and LINKIN PARK reveal performance!

[@isabellelola517]

I've watched some videos of the concert from the 11th (not the best quality but holy shit Emily killed it!!) love it!

[@toph_er]

yeah, there are a few uploads of the whole thing and I think she killed keys to the kingdom tbh

[@lucasdallabara7132]

@@toph_er Imagine when she gets completely 100 % confortable. As a musician, i can tell, Thats only happens after at least 10 shows. Believe or not she's still nervous. Just imagine....

[@Gilescowdemdem]

Same, have seen several of those and she sounds absolutely on point.

[@christianjwitzel]

This was an amazing interview and I can't wait for more! I'll be there at the Forum for their first show! I love Emily's voice. It's unique and screams Linkin Park. I've been a fan since they were still named Hybrid Theory (yes, check it, it happened.) I believe Chester would be looking down from whatever afterlife and just have the largest smile on his face.

[@nexus9774]

So, What do you think about their first show? How was it?

[@davidthornton9214]

Since LPs reformation, my respect for Mike has grown more than I can put words to. The way he has carried himself through this and how happy he looks, is amazing. "It's good to see you again" also got me too; big time. Thanks for these videos.

[@SportsCardCollectorChronicles]

I just saw the Forum concert and I feel like Emily throttled back a little bit and I loved it.... 2nd time live... I was a little on the fence but all in now, this is Linkin Park 2.0. Excited for the future....If you look for the footage there is one from TJ that has GREAT audio..

[@clambino619]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LUoWZoo7Wdm5osi=4vpjnfO4dhT25syb

[@Mahoner88]

2 hours man, that is going to be crazy. Hopefully we can get some footage from it.

[@v91richard]

Plenty

[@jaroslavsvaha6065]

Hey Josh, please do a reaction to their latest live performance of Breaking The Habit! I couldn't expect how well that one would fit her

[@cycleoffire2220]

Considering Dead Sara songs, as a long time fan I recommend "For You I Am" and "Radio One Two" from the 2015 album "Pleasure to Meet You". Both songs are something else, and Emily vocals and expressions truly shines on them. Also as a long time listener of both groups I am SO stocked about all of this, can't wrap my head over it for a week! Looking forward to what the guys will bring!

[@sheldon6248]

This is freaking epic! Huge diehard fan of LP since day one and a fan of Dead Sara Emily brings the energy that is Linkin Park. Chester would definitely approve and likely ask the band why it took so long to get back to doing what they love to do, make music and perform for us. It's so good to see the smiles on their faces. LP is back!!!!

[@Mdsmith747]

I really enjoy the level headedness of your reaction man. It so easy to be a LP fan and just love absolutely everything that comes from the band without fault. You can tell your excited like most of us are that they are back but your being fair. A good example is how you caught on super early in the live show she blew her voice going to hard. Keep up the top work mate.

[@Gimmiesomemoore9175]

When Mike mentions seeing the look on the audience faces when the were performing The Emptiness Machine.. I immediately thought about the genuine reactions among various you tube channels.. Including yours.. Just awesome!

[@dank.5897]

Watching this after Forum show and i can say thet Emily 100% complite the test, she sounds great whole 2h show

[@Theinfamouskira]

Please do reactions to all of this journey you're going on, haha. I've seen your LP videos for years, so I know you're a pretty genuine legitimate fan. Saying you want to get into the nitty gritty with collabs and b sides and stuff is literally music to my ears. Have you listened to the demos on the anniversary editions of Hybrid Theory and Meteora yet? I know everyone has done Lost and Friendly Fire, but there's a metric load of content, demos, b sides and such, contained on those two records. Either way, I'm along for the ride. LP is my favorite band, of all time, since OSC in 2000.

[@iminmypjs3428]

Please I beg you, react to Emily performing "Keys to the Kingdom" at the show in LA. First time that song was performed live, they never did it while Chester was still here.

[@brianspeaksnerd]

there are videos of their performance in LA after their launch performance. would be interested to see your take on that.

[@lamesandfn9693]

There's only one Dead Sara song I know. "Wheatherman" was playing on the radio in some Need For Speed game almost a decade ago. I remember thinking "man what a raspy female voice I love it"

[@carolinehaf21]

I'm glad she said she was happy to see him smiling... I aas never a fan initially (didnt hate just didnt get into them) and I watched that livestream and as a musician myself - you cant deny thr joy he has onstage. Ive rewatched it so many times since just to see him so happy so see this energy go out into thr world again. Fucking awesome. Superfan now!

[@isabellelola517]

You need to do a reaction of their 2h concert from the 11h of September at Kia Forum LA! She was soooo great!!! The proof that Mike the other guys knew EXACTLY why she is the one! Watched the whole show the 3rd time now😂✌🏻

[@degstenk]

Planet Earth needed this

[@renejensen7799]

The upcoming shows have been worked on for years!! prepare yourself LP fans, and all of you who is waiting for next chapter....

[@RaySmith-g3x]

Saw Dead Sara at the Webster Hall in Greenwich Village, NYC as we left BUSH in 2016 - they rocked. We heard them doing a cover of "Killing in the name of" and bunked into their show, as did loads of BUSH fans - it was rockin' - their guitarist was amazing too.

[@jodale1972]

DeadSara - "Weatherman", "Hands Up", or some of their live acoustic stuff (blew my mind). Will try to go through my history and give you some links.

[@jodale1972]

"Anybody" - one of my very favorite performances of her. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naDUXqt8hLKdZ7Msi=yOTwTR6mW9-oOWIT

[@jodale1972]

"Lemon Scent" - more hard rock vibes and harsher vocals kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXy2eH6Np8ydl7Msi=PxLVd1xJANeP9O7f

[@jodale1972]

"Something Good" - really shows off her raspy tone even when not screaming kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqWYeIuBfLOZa7csi=tRybPklueVdgZGNf

[@jodale1972]

"Mona Lisa" - this is the live version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LOeYWYaNKfaNUsi=rG-MB1p6GFOs8HJr

[@jodale1972]

"Weatherman" - I recommend the official music video for quality but this live version is absolutely crazy kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl6pkKl-fdeBrdUsi=RQjKRl5fhVtn8LjH

[@WickedGoodBooks]

LIVING FOR THIS JOSH LP CONTENT

[@reshavchowdhury7443]

First comment from a die hard LP fan from India .

[@Inseril]

I definitely heard a a great performance at the Forum show and I already enjoyed the 1st live stream. I have mentioned this before but I been lucky through connections to see LP with Chester lot 32 times. He had cracks his Give it up live performances were not always perfect. So I think we need to chill and enjoy this evolution. I will rock out at any new shows I go to but when I want to listen to the older stuff I will listen to the originals with Chester singing. To me that is a win win.

[@lucasdallabara7132]

32 times?? wooow

[@Inseril]

@@lucasdallabara7132 yes I have relative who works in the industry and can get me tickets to a lot of different shows. I just can't sell them or give them away.

[@TheHappyCatsTail]

their album cant come fast enough.

[@dudlebugbabyboo]

It has been 7 years since Chester and in most cases if your partner dies you will be sad but find another partner so I don't have anything against the band. I think they are also sad but trying to move on. ACDC did the same thing so quit the hate people.

[@Rogalo-o1l]

If i dont get tickets for london or hamburg show, i will go crazy

[@clambino619]

I hope you got them

[@BrewCrew74]

Dead Sara Lemon Scent n Weatherman are my faves

[@ann_7890]

Someone’s blushing when talking about Emily 😊 Am I trippin? 😅

[@IAMjessiebristol]

I'm not sure if it was a leak or a guess, but in one of Nik Nocturnals streams on Twitch somebody mentioned Emily Armstrong in chat (in one of his tin foil hat streams). I checked out one of Dead Sara's songs, it didn't have any screams or anything in it. So I was like "Nah, I don't see it." But I am fully on board now after seeing the announcement stream and hearing the single. She's a great fit for LP. It's funny, BMTH released my favorite album this year followed closely by Imminence. But then LP pulls an uno reverse card. I am very eager to hear this new album. ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@lucasdallabara7132]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6mhp-FiKt1mM0 --> don't have scream!?

[@IAMjessiebristol]

@@lucasdallabara7132 The one I initially seen was an original song (don't remember the name). I watched their Killing in The Name Of cover a couple of nights ago and Emily killed it.

[@chrisb4944]

no RICK RUBIN. YES!!!

[@AlexaOleksa]

5:24 and all those peopme even being super angry, dtill bring attention to the band and un current world engagement is one of the most valuable currencies 🤷 LP should do what they want and let people yapp. I come from fandom where artist is being criticised and bullied for posting song recommendations and eating apple on stream🤷 i assure you fans with open minds and appreciationfor talent are excited and will go to the shows, there will be also new fans as well, LP still got the fire and this new era revitalised them and you can see it in Mike's eyes

[@scotter23]

It’s more about you were critical of her voice cracking when… In this interview you will hear Mike say it was because she was crying not because of her ability. She wasn’t trying too hard or any of the things that you had said. That was the reason for my comment on your other video. Because you hadn’t seen this interview yet.

[@RetzyWilliams]

Her voice cracked because she could not hit the notes in that moment. It wasn't an emotional moment, it was a technical one. If you noticed they raised the key on some of the songs (Somewhere I belong, In the End, Numb). They did it to suit her range, but ironically it meant she had to work in that range, if they had left it she probably would have had an easier time for example on Catalyst, because that should be an easier song where the screaming is not as intense, it's all note-carry. But a hiccup here or there is no big deal, she sounded amazing.

[@BrewCrew74]

Yeah I'm sure that she had no nerves being her first live performance with the group she Any good singer would dream to front. Even Mike was nervous and he's been there done that for 20 years. Get over yourself it wasn't a technical moment it was a emotional moment It's called nerves and excitement and anxiety. This might be the dumbest critical response I've ever heard

[@cynicalguy]

lol... I don't think anyone should have doubts at this point, upsets happen, odd things - your original stream, I think you pointed out things that turned out to not match the reality, but they were fair, and honest (wondering if she could handle screaming for 2 hours, etc) where she's since proven she can, and whether she was trying to sound like Chester, but going back to shows and listening, she was trying to sound like Linkin Park, as Emily. Some of the songs she sounds a bit like Chester, but most, she just sounds like a different person singing the same thing, in their own way - knowing, as a fan, what the song they love sounded like before they sang it. Being inspired by Chester to learn to scream, of course there are always going to be correlations and similarities, and the same songs,. the same song writer (who's standing there watching you sing it, grinning like a fool - if his words coming out of her mouth give him that shit eating grin?? I think she's doing okay)

[@jimooijevaar6894]

When is Batmetal Forever coming?

[@thenameisyosh]

People suck.

[@chelseacorbin1525]

Shes human. Her voice will crack. Her cult is none of my business. Her backing of Masterson was weird, but people can change. End of the day I love this re invention. She's talented and a great fit. idolize the art✌️The world still listens to Michael Jackson and he was a pedo. If you are here for the music then you will pay attention to the music. More power to Emily and Linkin Park❤

[@zerosolis6664]

I fully agree, just want to say though "Her backing of Masterson" was because she was asked to support a friend in court. Someone she thought was a good person until he wasn't. Would you just believe someone you've known for years was a horrible terrible person just based on accusations? That is how many many people are wrongly convicted of anything. Not saying Masterson was, but even in his case there was basically only testimonies as far as I'm aware. Everyone has done wrong somewhere in their lives, everyone has something they're regretful of. Emily doesn't deserve the hate she's getting, you know?

[@sc9b]

My thoughts exactly! The past is the past

[@adriennesluck7410]

Did you know Chesters old band Grey Daze replaced him with a girl and ehen asked about the change they said theres no differencebc "they've had a girl singing the whole time" so i just feel a little iffy about it.

[@DerNiko]

I don't understand why people are so salty. If your partner/ spouse dies and you spend a significant amount of time grieving after, you're allowed to date other people again, right? So what the f- is everyone so mad about? It's been years now. Let them make their music again ffs.

[@chrismclean1980]

she will never ever be in the same realm as Chester in Linkin Park. She want's to scream in mikes band 2.0 go for it. leave the old LP songs alone her renditions are absolutely horrible especially one step closer, numb and In The End. SMH

[@philfoe551]

I just don’t like them because they represent the death knell of metallic hardcore . But her talent is undeniable. Idc what religion people follow, and idc if bands have a cash grab mentality

[@E-MATHER]

Don’t care what mike has to say He doing g another cash grab

[@rachellehernandez302]

Dude please stop talking I want to hear Mike not you

[@Roguenjosh]

Then watch the interview and not my reaction to it Jesus Christ

[@DerNiko]

Why are you watching reaction videos then? Troll

[@rachellehernandez302]

@@Roguenjosh i know your not talking to me

[@DjBrayn123]

Mike Shinoda He doesn't care about his fans, he just wants money

[@Blackwolf.777]

Mike come out and speak the truth. Dont hide. So is it true that chester died in 2017 and you already making a new album with emily from 2019? And not only that. You may have convised some fans but not all of us. We are faithful to the real LP and chester .you apparently have your purpose ... you were so high from me. Now you are so low...

[@rachellehernandez302]

Dude grow up

[@Blackwolf.777]

@@rachellehernandez302 and you dude wake up

[@rachellehernandez302]

@@Blackwolf.777 I'm awake I just see how pathetic some of you so called Linkin Park fans really are

[@sc9b]

😂😂😂

[@Blackwolf.777]

@@sc9b I am crying and laughing too

[@nancytravierso5950]

SELLOUT SHINODA running off. LP name GREED BS

[@sc9b]

😂😂😂

[@tinalschmidt-banks3415]

No it's his band Chester was not a original member so you are wrong