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you gotta react to the 1 hour concert they did for the release of the album i think you might like it knox...... all new music i wait for your reaction to it first over any other reactor ( you, cliff, then crypt) are my 3 top reactors in music right now
Anyone on the fence should watch the live stream they did.... That smile on Mike's face is worth more than anyone else's opinion on what direction the band should go
@@hatch450sx3funny you say that because he never said that. You've taken it out of context. What he said is that musicians change styles. Because if we keep doing the same thing it can get draining. So we're always finding new things to try. And this song is refreshing. It's metal, but new. It's not like their old stuff.
And what is interesting is one of the “controversies” surrounding her right now is supposed tied to Scientology. Her lyrics could be her part of that. Her outlook on leaving if she was a part of that.
Choosing a female was a massive respect to Chester, it shows they aren't trying to JUST replace him with a male, they are securing his Legacy with LP and moving onto a new chapter. I can't think of a better way to do it honestly.
@@Luke.Skywodka Rob didn't give them any option, they were trying to reach him and he just wouldn't show. The guys understand, but still, they wouldn't have done it that way if he just talked to them. Brad for example, decided to step away from stages as well, but they're good so he'll keep helping them with their music
Yeah, but try listening to Emily singing old Linkin Park songs, it's horrible, it would be better for Emily to sing a new Linkin Park song, that suits her better.
I assume you're talking about the live show. Give her a chance. I thought she and the band sounded great. The concert sound mix and the recording I think doesn't do them many favors. Also first time live and that had to be hard. I could hardly watch it because of the loss of Chester. I can't imagine how hard that was for her and the band.
@@johnlines9864 Yeah, to be honest Emily's live performance was terrible, that's why I said don't sing old Linkin Park songs because they're just Chester songs and just move on with new songs like the fans expect.
@@rachmatmulia5212bro realistically it was mikes band and always has been, his decision is what truly matters, plus they have 1 song released, what are they gonna just sing the same song over and over?
That's Emily Armstrong. Frontwoman of the band Dead Sara and now co vocalist of Linkin Park. Apparently people say she is controversial. I however say let music be music and she is undeniably talented. Also my personal opinion. She is the only person who could step into the role as co vocalist in Linkin Park. If it was a male co-vocalist the comparison to Chester Bennington would always be there. By going with a female vocalist they gave themselves a "new start" so to speak, which is reflected from the album of their coming album "From Zero" which is a double entantre reflecting back to a former name of the band(Xero) I guess.
@@tannerdouglas2625 She went to a pre trial. There she heard what happened and broke their friendship. She also stated this through her socials. True or not, she adressed this. Now she didn't adress her Scientoligy yet and can be an issue but you don't know what she is as an person. The guy who blasted her came from the same church. Maybe she tries to break free also, but no one just leave that cult on a whim and I guess Mike and the guys are smart enought to know they let into LP. And if you want to type stuff, make sure you don't just copy others without looking things up through credible sources. Not just reddit forums and commentsections.
Someone said in another reaction video "Chester was the angst of my youth. She is my fury as I age. They're similar but different. I hate the loss of Chester, but she exhibits how the band is aging with me" and that resonates DEEP within me. I've been unable to stop the tears of joy and overwhelmedness when I hear this track, and especially when Emily comes in. I dont know how else to express my emotions other than what this other person commented. Life is overwhelming right now.
My big problem isn't with her fury, or even the lyrics, it's the lack of fury in the music. :/ She's good, no problem with her, but I hope the rest of the album is better.
calm down dude, theres something that is call "taste" and no matter how hard you try u cant say what is good or bad for the rest, but YOU. And u know what? thats fine!
If any of you have followed Thrice like I have, I would equate this new era as Thrice evolving over time but still being great. Both can exist and still be good. It's okay to like both, it doesn't make you less of a fan.
To the people saying that she's not Chester Bennington.. Yall right, she's not Chester, she's Emily Armstrong. She's awesome in her own way. And Linkin Park thinks so too.. I'll always support Linkin Park no matter how they choose to move forward ❤
She is THE PERFECT FIT. Choosing a female vocalist was a smart move. ANY other male artist wouldve been compared to Chester, this way its a whole different vibe and i love it. RIP to one of the greatest ❤
The perfect fit? She doesn’t believe mental illness is real and that it’s “ghouls and ghosts infecting our mind.”Scientology is a cult and anyone associated with it needs to be evaluated. How disingenuous will it feel to hear her singing Chester’s lyrics?
@@misanthrope_01 Jeez.. chill out "kid", don't get so offended. Chester was one of a kind as a person and as a singer. He was a big part of LP but he wasn't the only part. There is no reason to compare Emily to Chester as it's basically impossible and it's not the point. The point is that LP is back after a long hiatus. They have mourned their friend and they deserve to get back out there with a new vocalist. As Mike said in an interview..let the fans sing for Chester and let Emily be Emily.
I think many people didn't notice the biggest role of this comeback is Mike and how courage he is. If we have all loved Chester by heart then Mike is truly the brain of Linkin Park
It is precisely so 'Linkin-park' about it in terms of the decision taken to move forward : "challenge the status quo, switch things around" and that is what's so incredible. Chester WOULD be proud! As the famous line goes "THIS IS THE WAY"
she is a scientologist who sided with Danny Masterson who also attacked one of his victims to silence her to the point Emily was escorted by police from the court house
She's not controversial, it's just the bullshit media cycle, and it'll go away in a couple days once they get bored and move on to the next made-up controversy.
So to point out, the only members of Linkin Park that are still in are Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn and Dave Farrell Pheonix. Collin Brittain and Emily Armstrong are the 2 new members. The guitarist Alex Feder (that was in the FROM ZERO live stream) was only there to fill in for Brad Delson. Brad Delson is still in the band as you can see in the video. Just to confirm.
She brings a very similar level of energy and intensity as chester did without trying to sound just like him. That is exactly what was needed. Keep the same general sound to the vocals but do not try to emulate the man that just cheapens it. This was the right move.
Emily Armstrong was the right choice, obviously she meshes well with the band and I personally appreciate that she doesn’t sound like Chester and isn’t trying to
She is AWESOME. Incredible distortion with dynamic highs and lows at the same time... smooth slides into frys/screams... yet she maintains her diction where you hear not only the lyrics but her FEELING behind it. Everything she sang during the concert was somehow familiar yet new... their harmonies were the BEST thing every time I heard them, no matter what song. I LOVE this one as well. Instant album preorder. Guitars have a heaviness yet a bounce to them... same as her voice. Love it.
8:50 about the "there's a fire under the altar" there are so much ways to interpret this but in context with "its been decided how we lose" and mikes whole first verse thats adresses the critics as well as the fanbase in general, it feels like she talk about the altar we, the fan put chester on. its hard to reach him, but we fan made it even harder to reach him with all our expectations, like we set a fire around the altar we put him on.
If i read from a different comment correctly, this song could also be an explanation for the new lead singer's past, and her experience distancing herself from scientology. The altar carries a very literal religious meaning in this interpretation of the song
Been a linkin park fan since literally 2000. Love the group and happy to see a new era coming, RIP to our number one voice of linkin park Chester. Hope this era of the group makes you proud!.
There's so much hate in comments on social media but every reactor/musician I see on UA-cam loves it. So do I of course. I think she was a great pick has a great voice. Not bad screaming either. Looking forward to the album in November.
@@JemJam2976 nah I stayed with them till after minutes to midnight. After the next album I left. Wasn't a fan of what they had to say about the older fans plus the new direction they took. But then again almost never does a new singer work for a band. Drowning pool, soils singer completely ruined the band imo. But Killswitch engage was able to have a great new singer then Howard left to do his own thing. So I don't know. I will say I'm not a fan of all the audio filter crap it sounds REALLY fake. Imo
It’s almost like this song was designed to be speaking to the critics as a response to them tearing the song apart, after seeing all the people upset about this new singer “replacing” Chester, and all the critics raving negative insults, tearing them down, the lyrics have a whole new meaning, especially Emily’s.
I honestly like her a lot. During the live performance, she got better as the concert went on. It’s a new beginning for LP, and old fans love this. Let the new fans experience LP like we did back then when they first came out.
I understand (to an extend) people saying this is not the Linkin Park anymore, without Chester and Rob (drummer) and they should have made a new band to really hit it with a new start. But at the same time idk, i don't feel bad about it, i understand it. It's been 7 years since we lost Chester, they all mourned, left but came to the conclusion they still want to perform, and i'm pretty sure Chester would want it that way considering how much he loved music. But for that they did need a new Lead Singer, and getting a female was a good direction to avoid TOTAL comparisons to Chester. He had amazing vocal talent that not many can recreate, ofcourse it's gonna sound different and weird, but seeing mike and band genuinly happy to be back i just can't be mad. Chester wasn't the only part of Linkin Park. Also Amy really sounds superb here, and even on older songs, i think she really performed well few of those (Her "Lost" was beautiful) and i'm sure she's gonna be even better when she accomodates to such big changes. Idk but she fits the vibe of LP, especially first albums. You can also see how old songs were made for Chester's voice. Here she sound wayy better because it's composed for her vocals. Regarding Emily's controversy, if everyone knows about it, then so do band members, and yet they accepted her and you can see they have a chemistry and wanting to perform together. Talent is not everything, which they actually discuss in interview on their channel. She did questionable things, but we don't know if she didn't leave it all behind her. People do make mistakes, a lot of them actually, and i'm pretty sure we'll hear all about it at some point in upcoming albums. Regarding the song, i totally love it and i'm genuinly excited for what the ALL NEW Linkin Park will bring.
Black Sabbath had 9 different vocalists After Ozzy. Linkin Park is a great band but lets not get confused, they're not Sabbath and life goes on as long as the only songwriter doesn't pass. Shinoda can just keep it rolling, he knows how to write the jams.
We real fans of linkin park feel the same way you mentioned at the end... We're happy they're back, we do still miss Chester and know it's not gonna be the same. But also, there a good reason why the album is called from zero. Because it's exactly that... This is a new linkin park era, they're not replacing Chester with Emily, they are ready to move on and so should we...
I honestly think they wrote this song about that hate they knew they’d receive straight away. I can’t to see what this new era of Linkin Park has in store. Chester is damn proud man.
@@TripleTapHK If you take a moment and carefully think about it, this song's exactly addressing critics like you who thinks how the band should do and progress, rather than letting them decide for themselves. Let that sink in. 5:21
I highly recommend 'Friendly Fire' and Chester's other band Dead By Sunrise. I have a voice acting background and use his songs as a vocal warm up. The vocal training itself for me was really tough, sometimes without noticeable results for months but artists like them or Chino Moreno, Chester Bennington are a great impulse to not give up : was almost Leon in those new RE games :)
I’m shocked anyone knows that band. I think I first heard them back in like 2011 and never heard a single person ever mention Dead by sunrise until this comment lol They’re on my old school iPod I got in 2010 😂
@@terrancecaad915 Hi, yeah, I was shocked how underrated that band is. You and I would chill cause I was rocking 'Out of Ashes' on my 8GB iPod Nano back in 2009 :) Also, if you got a sec; 'Trust Company' and 'Spineshank' are quite similar; catchy, full of energy and have that early 2000's vibe.
@@rosiemomo351 Hey, the current STP frontman was in a band called Dry Cell, in 2002 they were signed to WB Records and were supposed to be the next LP but the contract dispute cut short the whole thing. Too bad cuz the guy is real good.
Dude, your interpretation literally proves the point of why Linkin Park became so big in the first place. Their music has a meaning and emotion behind their lyrics but resonates with so many different people because it can be interpreted in so many different ways. She brings so much new but familiar to the band at the same time that it explains why Mike and the boys felt it was time to move back into the limelight. Im so excited for what theyre going to do.
I miss Chester a lot. The band has been a part of my life for around 20 years. I will always listen to the old stuff. I like the new singer. The new direction. Mostly because the linkin park vibes, sounds, and feel is still there. ❤❤
She brings a familiar and nostalgic feel to the band, with certain elements of Chester’s style, yet also doing her own thing. She fits perfectly within the style of the band
I was always a huge fan of Linkin Park, when Chester took his own life i was way to young to really understand just how impactful that would be. Im happy to see them making music again, No one will ever forget Chester Bennington.
I like her in this song, I haven’t been a fan of her singing the older songs. I think she’ll get better in time but I think they should focus more on the new material that’s aimed more for her. I think the album will be pretty good.
@@terrancecaad915 i feel like she struggles singing good with the quieter singing, but does well with the louder singing, does anyone else feel that way? (btw its alright to critisize someone while still supporting them)
I have been a Linkin Park fan since 2000. Got into them with my current wife. We went from early adulthood to our late 40's and have been to 4-6 of there concerts. This band has been the soundtrack to 24 years of our lives. So to say we were freaking out thewy are back is an understatement. I have been watching reactions since they started coming out. @Knox Hill is the first reactor to make me understand what Mike was trying to say in this song. I love the new singer and the sound of the current band. I can not wait for this album release.
Where it is genius is when they start the harmony and you think they are going to provide the old Linkin Park rasp with harmonies. AND then she drops that hard rasp solo and the song explodes. This is AMAZING on every aspect a song could deliver.
Thank you so much for your reaction. Your analysis of lyrics is unmatched. You hit so many perfect points of how Chester is legend and can’t be replaced. But they’re not. They’re becoming something new.
Watching Knox go stun locked when Emily started singing lol. Two new members, Emily is on vocals and Colin on drums. Rob has moved over from the group now.
Yes sir!! Emily Armstrong!! Welcome to Linkin Park and RIP to Chester Bennington 🌹🌹 This era will be insane!! She’s so damn good and she will do Chester justice and I’m here for it New drummer is Collin Britton, he worked with Mike during sessions and they are very musically the same, both pay multiple instruments and compose and produce music so instant match
I don't know if anyone mentioned it already, but Colin's more than just a drummer too. He's a writer and producer too, so he's bringing a lot to the table!
I only bumped it twice. I don’t mind this song with her, but not a fan of her playing the older stuff. I’m sure she’ll get better, but with her own song here, it’s not bad. I’ll give the album a full play when it drops and hope for the best.
Her name is Emily Armstrong, she was previously the lead singer for the band Dead Sara. Honestly, i think she's a phenomenal fit for the band and I love the new song! You're gonna hear a lot of people damning her for things that have happened in the past but she's already come out and explained herself so i really think it's a non issue. She seems cool and most importantly, Mike vouches for her and i trust Mike to make the right call. Also I've got a bit of a different take than you, to me the song is a message of defiance for whatever is holding power over you whether that be a relationship or a government or maybe even a cult 👀. Either way i think the message is the same for everyone who heard it but the subject is circumstantial depending on who's listening to it which, to me, is a really cool way to write a song.
the cult is still a part of her, if you're familiar with the cult then you can recognise the apology as being in line with the cult's MO. I think she's has great vocals, and I'd hope the song is a sort of defiance that she can't otherwise depict. The reason that the things that happened in her past are extra significant regarding LP is because of Chester's past, it's a complicated issue, and I hope that she can get out of the cult.
@@DustyTheEngineer I know that the Scientology stuff conflicts directly with the morals that Linkin Park has always stood behind which is why I'm more inclined to believe her and her apology. Mike is smart, he wouldn't pick someone to front the band if they weren't the right fit both on and off stage. I think it's also pretty telling that she did come out against Masterson because I get what you're saying, oh well maybe it's just a canned and disingenuous response in order to save face but if that were the case, how come so many other celebrities tied to both Masterson and Scientology didn't do the same? Why did Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis double down defending Danny if distancing themselves and saving their public image was an option?
I am happy, saw Mike smiling in the live one, made me cry. After Chester went away, I thought we lost Linkin Park forever, but now they show to they come back, really come back. And I am really happy and wait the new album.
You are correct in that the drummer is new as well. The new singer is Emily Armstrong and the new drummer is Colin Brittain. I absolutely love this song and look forward to the new album! The symbolism in the video too of each member just doing their own thing, office job, deliveryman, bartender... then slowly as the song progresses each one comes back together was such a great visual! If you haven't already, on Linkin Park's youtube page is about an hour long interview they had where they discuss how things came together. Interesting video for sure!
The fire under the altar is more like the sacred is burning -> For the stupid part of the fans a woman singing Chester parts is like the sacred vision of the band being burned down, because they can't accept the new one. Absolute sacrilege in other words.
Long time fan of linkin park! This chick definitely did some justice to not tarnish the legacy of Chester and linkin park as a whole and still be relevant. I genuinely liked this song! Great move LP
Colin Brittain is the new drummer. Rob decided to step away a few years back, but it's only just been divulged now. Alex Feder will be playing guitar for Brad, as he is no longer going to be doing live performances with Linkin Park. He's moved to behind the scenes, and the creativity behind it all. Emily Armstrong is the new co vocalist.
GOES HARD!!!! Seven years post Chester and I still cry frequently about him. I watched their live show with Emily and it took me ten times to get through it because I kept crying. Hearing anyone else sing the old songs other than Chester was so fucking painful, BUT... I am VERY excited for LP Chapter 2 with Emily. She's a great fit.
Chester was no doubt one of the most talented singers. Chester and Mike Shinoda are both incredible. Chester is one of the very few people that could give me goosebumps hearing him sing live. We can never get him back, but today we have Linkin Park back.
Dude your analysis continues to amaze me. The way you view things and just pick them apart is truly insane. You are truly talented. Been a LP fan since 2000, and im not stopping now. Looking forward to more of your LP reacts.
It’s absolutely a no win situation for them Chester was a once in a generation voice that NO one can ever replace the best thing they can do is move on and that’s really what Emily is a stepping stone to the future on a replacement
Appreciate the respect Emily is trying to show to Chester's legacy, as a lifetime LP fan wish the best for them ❤️ and Chester's always here in our hearts ☝️🌹
when the possible album cover shows (the painting) you can hear Emily scream, but no one notice until hear her actually singing voice. she got some Brody Dalle range, love it.
I am extremly mixed in my feelings she is an amazing singer and a good fit, but the other side of me kinda wish that they would have started a completly new band with the same members and let LP stay with chester
I watched a few videos about this but I absolutely loved your breakdown about the lyrics and music and what it meant to the band where most other videos were purely just "reaction" content. Thanks for the great video and happy to be a new subscriber
People are hating on the vocalist because of controversy with Emily but I simply just don't care. I'm just happy that Linkin Park is back regardless of haters. When I saw them performing the other night on their channel, it brought tears to my eyes seeing them return. Yeah sure.. Chester was the GOAT but she'll carry his legacy.. sure.. two members are no longer with Linkin Park now but I'm just super happy that they are back. I cannot wait to see where they go with the band. Whatever decision that Mike made here, I trust him. And that's Emily Armstrong from Dead Sara band.
These people (that you call "haters") are people that are valid with their feelings considering a lot of those people (like me) are sexual assault victims who have used Linkin Park's music to cope with the trauma from what they went through, and a lot of fans (like me) can't trust Mike anymore after bringing Emily Armstrong into Linkin Park. When you say you don't care about the "controversy," then you're saying that you don't care about the victims of sexual assault
I don't think it's been emphasized enough how freaking good of a reaction video this is, knox. As always, you did an amazing job dissecting the meaning and finding reason behind the music and video.
I Remember when rumour about Female singer started to spreading out, and then, there's a Guy on Twitch, said to Mike on his Twitch Stream ( Back in 2021 ): " *Hey man, i think you should created a New Band, just like when you make Fort Minor or The Executioners. but, this time with Female Singer. so you can Rest Linkin Park forever. and we can see you back on a stage with New Band Project, that would be amazing...* " A lot of his follower's seems love that idea, especially it's been a long time they didn't saw him on Stage with a Band, since Chester Passed. I Think Mike Read that comment, but... Misunderstood it ( Maybe ) i mean, he bring a Female Singer now. but, without a New Band Project...
Mike said it already in an interview, that they sat together, just hanging out, doing some creative work and once they started jamming they felt a connection. They worked on songs and said something alike: "That's the most Linkin Park thing we have created" and therefore decided to stick with Linkin Park, because the new music just is the past and the future.
Dude they did not do shit over some random twitch comment. They are four people from original LP and they have said how they came to the conclusion to take in two new members.
were people really expecting them to replace Chester ? who can freaking replace a 1 of 1 unique talent ? no one ! They are moving on , and the song is great
I'm still trying to comprehend how I feel about this! I'm willing to give Emily a chance with new songs going forward, but when it comes to performing old songs that belong to Chester, I'm on the fence with that....She has a great voice tho!
@@chelseahaley8350 I am sad . I miss Chester. I loved the old LP. Her voice is fine… but in my heart won’t be LP. They should have re branded. I don’t want to hear anyone else sing old LP songs. He is irreplaceable. RIP💔
Hey Knox. I was waiting for your reaction on this and as always, Great breakdown especially on the symbolism the Emptiness Machine, with respect to the critics and people's perceptions on them, because, we lost Chester 5 months after their latest album "One More Light" was negatively received for being different from their original music, even though it was good. So the new Singer/Vocalist is Emily Armstrong and the new Drummer is Colin Brittain in for Rob Bourdon, and in the role of Chester Bennington, is all of us. Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell stay on in the band. Also Knox, tell me this. How is your brain so sharp, cause by analyzing the slight difference in the percussion, you realize that there's a new drummer? Haters and critics will always be there, but we cannot spend our time thinking on what they said and thinking what you're doing is not good, cause that's exactly what they want in the end. You should watch the livestream where they introduce their new album and the new members in a concert an seeing the live chat will make you understand how toxic people can be and how they refuse to accept change even if its the only way out.
THANK YOU! Thank you so much for this point of view on the lyrics! Makes me appreciate the song even more! Been obsessed since their Livestream a few days ago! She's making Chester and all of us proud! As Mike said: "we're not erasing the past, we're going forward to this new future!" "In the keyboard: it's me, in the vocals Emily Armstrong and... In the role of Chester is all of us" I'm so happy to see many people supporting! Loved your reaction aswell!
I've been a Linkin Park fan from the beginning, I've been missing their music since Chester's passing. I'm overwhelming happy they are back and I embrace Emily as lead vocals. She's amazing. Her cover of Numb won me over. Beautiful performance
I think they should have what Dave and Krist done after Kurt Cobain died, they did't want to go on with the same band because they knew that would be wrong. And sorry but Chester is almost the band himself so you can't just replace like a drummer or other band member. He is the soul, he is main source of this band. I see lots of people miss the sound of Linkin Park but this is not the solution.
@@Inzersdorf93This is Chester, sorry but the lead singer isn't the same with the other band members, like Korn, they changed their members so many times but without Jonathan it wouldn't be the same.
@@Jimmyeatstheworldx1Yeah thats what I'm trying to say. Drummer can change or another band member😊you can say oh the other guy was better but you can't say oh no this band shouldn't make music anymore with these guys!
I couldn‘t be more proud of LP. Chester will always be in our hearts - but to show that you can move on after this loss? That takes so much strength. Other bands I love have been crushed by much smaller „issues“. They were my first favourite music group and I‘m so happy they are back! The new song is fire 🔥🔥🔥 Welcome Emily! 🫶 We are all lucky to have you!
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you gotta react to the 1 hour concert they did for the release of the album i think you might like it knox...... all new music i wait for your reaction to it first over any other reactor ( you, cliff, then crypt) are my 3 top reactors in music right now
@@garygenco5561 yes pls @knoxhill react to that please!
Gotta react the live concert 🤘
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GOTTA react to the live reveal
"And in the role of Chester Bennington: All of you" - Mike Shinoda.
Amen.
That was beautiful
Funny because I remember years ago that same dude saying to og fans we are never doing our old style so just let it go.
Anyone on the fence should watch the live stream they did.... That smile on Mike's face is worth more than anyone else's opinion on what direction the band should go
@@hatch450sx3funny you say that because he never said that. You've taken it out of context. What he said is that musicians change styles. Because if we keep doing the same thing it can get draining. So we're always finding new things to try. And this song is refreshing. It's metal, but new. It's not like their old stuff.
Emily Armstrong is her name, she was the lead singer for a band named dead sara.
i don't think she left that band yet
@@mitasifrauda they broke up last year, assuming when lp asked her to join
She’s also a Scientologist and rape apologist for Danny Masterson, won’t be supporting LP at all at this point
And what is interesting is one of the “controversies” surrounding her right now is supposed tied to Scientology. Her lyrics could be her part of that. Her outlook on leaving if she was a part of that.
@@Chirpysemperboy I think Mike mentioned in some video the song was done before her, idk
People complaining don’t realize linkin park isn’t replacing Chester they are moving forward after mourning Chester new era is gonna be amazing
It's not the same thing
She iS in a cult of human trafficers
RIght!
I’m certainly not hating on them, but I really wish they had just renamed the band
@@witte_raaf shes already spoken on that
Choosing a female was a massive respect to Chester, it shows they aren't trying to JUST replace him with a male, they are securing his Legacy with LP and moving onto a new chapter. I can't think of a better way to do it honestly.
In fact they replaced 2.
But, as a fan, they don't.
@@Luke.Skywodka Rob didn't give them any option, they were trying to reach him and he just wouldn't show. The guys understand, but still, they wouldn't have done it that way if he just talked to them. Brad for example, decided to step away from stages as well, but they're good so he'll keep helping them with their music
@@jotaele24 he doesn't show? He knows why before us us.
Get someone who can sing on pitch for a start. That would be great.
@@TripleTapHK That's not all Chester did
I'm so glad Linkin Park doesn't end with Chester passing away, that there is some life and bright future ahead of them
The album will flop
@@PepGuard-tp4ny No.
@@PepGuard-tp4ny Haters will hate and the band will move on and you will cry in the dark.
@@PepGuard-tp4nyno. The first album will sell a ton. Just because its the first.
Not to mention this song is fire
she actually killed that shit i was hella surprised. she brings a new vibe in a cool way without “trying to be chester”
Yeah, but try listening to Emily singing old Linkin Park songs, it's horrible, it would be better for Emily to sing a new Linkin Park song, that suits her better.
@@rachmatmulia5212 yeah she should avoid singing old songs and only stick to song cherster has not sung
I assume you're talking about the live show. Give her a chance. I thought she and the band sounded great. The concert sound mix and the recording I think doesn't do them many favors. Also first time live and that had to be hard. I could hardly watch it because of the loss of Chester. I can't imagine how hard that was for her and the band.
@@johnlines9864 Yeah, to be honest Emily's live performance was terrible, that's why I said don't sing old Linkin Park songs because they're just Chester songs and just move on with new songs like the fans expect.
@@rachmatmulia5212bro realistically it was mikes band and always has been, his decision is what truly matters, plus they have 1 song released, what are they gonna just sing the same song over and over?
That's Emily Armstrong.
Frontwoman of the band Dead Sara and now co vocalist of Linkin Park.
Apparently people say she is controversial.
I however say let music be music and she is undeniably talented.
Also my personal opinion.
She is the only person who could step into the role as co vocalist in Linkin Park.
If it was a male co-vocalist the comparison to Chester Bennington would always be there.
By going with a female vocalist they gave themselves a "new start" so to speak, which is reflected from the album of their coming album "From Zero" which is a double entantre reflecting back to a former name of the band(Xero) I guess.
She is in A cult
@@tannerdouglas2625 Maybe read what she wrote first, braindead
@@OldNorse175 is or was?
@@tannerdouglas2625 She went to a pre trial. There she heard what happened and broke their friendship. She also stated this through her socials. True or not, she adressed this. Now she didn't adress her Scientoligy yet and can be an issue but you don't know what she is as an person. The guy who blasted her came from the same church. Maybe she tries to break free also, but no one just leave that cult on a whim and I guess Mike and the guys are smart enought to know they let into LP.
And if you want to type stuff, make sure you don't just copy others without looking things up through credible sources. Not just reddit forums and commentsections.
@@tannerdouglas2625 apologist?
Heard the song now around...50 times?? And i thing i know for sure: Chester would aprove this & be proud of all of them ❤🤘
Well fkn said!
@@carolinehaf21 well said 😁❤
He probably wouldn't like her trying to emulate his grit and singing off pitch because of it.
@@TripleTapHK he "probably" wouldnt be complaining about those things, enjoy the music pal
@@TripleTapHK waaaaa waaaaaaaaaa. I dont like change. It scawyyy
Someone said in another reaction video "Chester was the angst of my youth. She is my fury as I age. They're similar but different. I hate the loss of Chester, but she exhibits how the band is aging with me" and that resonates DEEP within me. I've been unable to stop the tears of joy and overwhelmedness when I hear this track, and especially when Emily comes in. I dont know how else to express my emotions other than what this other person commented. Life is overwhelming right now.
She is old
My big problem isn't with her fury, or even the lyrics, it's the lack of fury in the music. :/ She's good, no problem with her, but I hope the rest of the album is better.
ohh that’s amazing
This single is fire! Fuck what anyone else says this new Era is gonna be amazing!
Yup! 🔥
Its not though. Doesn't feel like LP
@@CArsonthedevilsaint Not supposed to,
They have said this so many times, pay attention
calm down dude, theres something that is call "taste" and no matter how hard you try u cant say what is good or bad for the rest, but YOU. And u know what? thats fine!
If any of you have followed Thrice like I have, I would equate this new era as Thrice evolving over time but still being great. Both can exist and still be good. It's okay to like both, it doesn't make you less of a fan.
To the people saying that she's not Chester Bennington.. Yall right, she's not Chester, she's Emily Armstrong. She's awesome in her own way. And Linkin Park thinks so too.. I'll always support Linkin Park no matter how they choose to move forward ❤
Nope
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Her distorted voice is absolutely perfect, she will master the existing discography, and she's already tuned for the future, this is part 2.
Agreed, she sounds great live too!
Lets see how crawling live goes for her.
@@Luke.Skywodka well, check out the full live show, it's on youtube :)
@@Crotes1990 Not a great experience.
@@Luke.Skywodka Sadly this is the truth. People saying she did good are coping so hard. She was flat the whole concert.
I'm a long-time fan of Linkin Park, and I'm so here for the new era. RIP Chester 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
When I see all this love it's makes me feel more loved 😍 💕
The drummer is Colin Brittain, he's helped produced music for bands like One Ok Rock and Papa Roach. Lots of talent in LP, excited to see whats next.
He is great!
huhh OOR?? Then he must be super coz OOR music is also banger 🔥
@@shuzelice Yep! Favourite band, seeing them again next month! 👌
She is THE PERFECT FIT. Choosing a female vocalist was a smart move. ANY other male artist wouldve been compared to Chester, this way its a whole different vibe and i love it. RIP to one of the greatest ❤
The perfect fit? She doesn’t believe mental illness is real and that it’s “ghouls and ghosts infecting our mind.”Scientology is a cult and anyone associated with it needs to be evaluated. How disingenuous will it feel to hear her singing Chester’s lyrics?
This. ❤
Sadly people are still comparing her to Chester..
@@misanthrope_01 Jeez.. chill out "kid", don't get so offended.
Chester was one of a kind as a person and as a singer. He was a big part of LP but he wasn't the only part. There is no reason to compare Emily to Chester as it's basically impossible and it's not the point.
The point is that LP is back after a long hiatus. They have mourned their friend and they deserve to get back out there with a new vocalist.
As Mike said in an interview..let the fans sing for Chester and let Emily be Emily.
I mean she is friends. with Masterson and also attacks women
I think many people didn't notice the biggest role of this comeback is Mike and how courage he is. If we have all loved Chester by heart then Mike is truly the brain of Linkin Park
She might be controversial to some, but I think it was smart not to try to just drop a Chester sound-alike in there, as other bands have done.
It is precisely so 'Linkin-park' about it in terms of the decision taken to move forward : "challenge the status quo, switch things around" and that is what's so incredible. Chester WOULD be proud! As the famous line goes "THIS IS THE WAY"
@@marcjy5228And the famous reply: This is the way.
You were referring to the Madalorian, yeah? 😊
she is a scientologist who sided with Danny Masterson who also attacked one of his victims to silence her to the point Emily was escorted by police from the court house
@@marcjy5228 Doubt it.
She's not controversial, it's just the bullshit media cycle, and it'll go away in a couple days once they get bored and move on to the next made-up controversy.
So to point out, the only members of Linkin Park that are still in are Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn and Dave Farrell Pheonix. Collin Brittain and Emily Armstrong are the 2 new members. The guitarist Alex Feder (that was in the FROM ZERO live stream) was only there to fill in for Brad Delson. Brad Delson is still in the band as you can see in the video. Just to confirm.
Brad decided he will not join them in the tour, for personal reason something controversial happening
@@gilkwebastop spreading misinformation no one said that
@@akiyama1907 google it
@gilkweba don't spread misinfo. He won't be touring but that's not what he said.
Brad will only be behind the scenes he won't be touring
Fuck the haters, this shit sounds like LP and I'm all for it!
She brings a very similar level of energy and intensity as chester did without trying to sound just like him. That is exactly what was needed. Keep the same general sound to the vocals but do not try to emulate the man that just cheapens it. This was the right move.
Emily Armstrong was the right choice, obviously she meshes well with the band and I personally appreciate that she doesn’t sound like Chester and isn’t trying to
She does seem to be brining the same level of energy and intensity with the screaming portions though. Which i think was a good choice.
She is AWESOME. Incredible distortion with dynamic highs and lows at the same time... smooth slides into frys/screams... yet she maintains her diction where you hear not only the lyrics but her FEELING behind it.
Everything she sang during the concert was somehow familiar yet new... their harmonies were the BEST thing every time I heard them, no matter what song.
I LOVE this one as well. Instant album preorder. Guitars have a heaviness yet a bounce to them... same as her voice. Love it.
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Chester sang with pain.
Emily sings with fury.
8:50 about the "there's a fire under the altar" there are so much ways to interpret this but in context with "its been decided how we lose" and mikes whole first verse thats adresses the critics as well as the fanbase in general, it feels like she talk about the altar we, the fan put chester on. its hard to reach him, but we fan made it even harder to reach him with all our expectations, like we set a fire around the altar we put him on.
I absolutely love this interpretation of that line 🖤
If i read from a different comment correctly, this song could also be an explanation for the new lead singer's past, and her experience distancing herself from scientology. The altar carries a very literal religious meaning in this interpretation of the song
The new era of linkin park will be great and new
Cringe.
@@TripleTapHK You're cringe.
Cringe singer.
Wow a new era is new??? Incredible!
I love how they put Emily's screams in the background during Mike's verse, it adds such a phenomenal LP touch.
I think that was Chester's
@@BenzilJohn_infinity i think that was Chester as well, which makes sense with the lyrics of the song
Been a linkin park fan since literally 2000. Love the group and happy to see a new era coming, RIP to our number one voice of linkin park Chester. Hope this era of the group makes you proud!.
There's so much hate in comments on social media but every reactor/musician I see on UA-cam loves it. So do I of course. I think she was a great pick has a great voice. Not bad screaming either. Looking forward to the album in November.
very nice choice indeed
Those detractors aren't true fans imo. They probably stopped fuckin with the band after Meteora anyway.
@@JemJam2976 nah I stayed with them till after minutes to midnight.
After the next album I left. Wasn't a fan of what they had to say about the older fans plus the new direction they took.
But then again almost never does a new singer work for a band.
Drowning pool, soils singer completely ruined the band imo.
But Killswitch engage was able to have a great new singer then Howard left to do his own thing.
So I don't know. I will say I'm not a fan of all the audio filter crap it sounds REALLY fake. Imo
Biased influncers
Right! Because social media is all about cancel culture and policing everybody. Reactors are about the art.
Emily is not Chester, but she's Linkin Park
It’s almost like this song was designed to be speaking to the critics as a response to them tearing the song apart, after seeing all the people upset about this new singer “replacing” Chester, and all the critics raving negative insults, tearing them down, the lyrics have a whole new meaning, especially Emily’s.
Rip Chester 🕊️🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️
I honestly like her a lot. During the live performance, she got better as the concert went on. It’s a new beginning for LP, and old fans love this. Let the new fans experience LP like we did back then when they first came out.
Lol no
I understand (to an extend) people saying this is not the Linkin Park anymore, without Chester and Rob (drummer) and they should have made a new band to really hit it with a new start. But at the same time idk, i don't feel bad about it, i understand it.
It's been 7 years since we lost Chester, they all mourned, left but came to the conclusion they still want to perform, and i'm pretty sure Chester would want it that way considering how much he loved music. But for that they did need a new Lead Singer, and getting a female was a good direction to avoid TOTAL comparisons to Chester. He had amazing vocal talent that not many can recreate, ofcourse it's gonna sound different and weird, but seeing mike and band genuinly happy to be back i just can't be mad. Chester wasn't the only part of Linkin Park. Also Amy really sounds superb here, and even on older songs, i think she really performed well few of those (Her "Lost" was beautiful) and i'm sure she's gonna be even better when she accomodates to such big changes. Idk but she fits the vibe of LP, especially first albums. You can also see how old songs were made for Chester's voice. Here she sound wayy better because it's composed for her vocals.
Regarding Emily's controversy, if everyone knows about it, then so do band members, and yet they accepted her and you can see they have a chemistry and wanting to perform together. Talent is not everything, which they actually discuss in interview on their channel. She did questionable things, but we don't know if she didn't leave it all behind her. People do make mistakes, a lot of them actually, and i'm pretty sure we'll hear all about it at some point in upcoming albums.
Regarding the song, i totally love it and i'm genuinly excited for what the ALL NEW Linkin Park will bring.
Black Sabbath had 9 different vocalists After Ozzy. Linkin Park is a great band but lets not get confused, they're not Sabbath and life goes on as long as the only songwriter doesn't pass. Shinoda can just keep it rolling, he knows how to write the jams.
LP isn't just the members. It's the music.
First time hearing this song I cried, linkin park saved me from myself and now seeing them back was like incredible
We real fans of linkin park feel the same way you mentioned at the end... We're happy they're back, we do still miss Chester and know it's not gonna be the same. But also, there a good reason why the album is called from zero. Because it's exactly that... This is a new linkin park era, they're not replacing Chester with Emily, they are ready to move on and so should we...
I honestly think they wrote this song about that hate they knew they’d receive straight away. I can’t to see what this new era of Linkin Park has in store. Chester is damn proud man.
There would be less hate if she stopped trying to emulate Chester's grit and sang on pitch. That would be great.
@@TripleTapHK If you take a moment and carefully think about it, this song's exactly addressing critics like you who thinks how the band should do and progress, rather than letting them decide for themselves. Let that sink in. 5:21
Boring song
Except Mike Shinoda said in an interview with Nicole Alvarez, that it is an older song
@@PepGuard-tp4ny спой нам что нибудь из своего репертуара ;)
I highly recommend 'Friendly Fire' and Chester's other band Dead By Sunrise. I have a voice acting background and use his songs as a vocal warm up. The vocal training itself for me was really tough, sometimes without noticeable results for months but artists like them or Chino Moreno, Chester Bennington are a great impulse to not give up : was almost Leon in those new RE games :)
I’m shocked anyone knows that band. I think I first heard them back in like 2011 and never heard a single person ever mention Dead by sunrise until this comment lol
They’re on my old school iPod I got in 2010 😂
@@terrancecaad915 Hi, yeah, I was shocked how underrated that band is. You and I would chill cause I was rocking 'Out of Ashes' on my 8GB iPod Nano back in 2009 :) Also, if you got a sec; 'Trust Company' and 'Spineshank' are quite similar; catchy, full of energy and have that early 2000's vibe.
Chester also did some concerts with the band Stone Temple Pilots as their lead singer and the songs and performances were out of this world!
@@rosiemomo351 Hey, the current STP frontman was in a band called Dry Cell, in 2002 they were signed to WB Records and were supposed to be the next LP but the contract dispute cut short the whole thing. Too bad cuz the guy is real good.
Dead by Sunrise are / were an excellent band
I love it! A new era, a new start for LP. Chester will never be forgotten ♥🙏 I think he would be proud of Mike and the band!!
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New singer is great!! I'm happy what new era of Linkin Park will bring. Middle finger to haters.
Dude, your interpretation literally proves the point of why Linkin Park became so big in the first place. Their music has a meaning and emotion behind their lyrics but resonates with so many different people because it can be interpreted in so many different ways. She brings so much new but familiar to the band at the same time that it explains why Mike and the boys felt it was time to move back into the limelight. Im so excited for what theyre going to do.
I miss Chester a lot. The band has been a part of my life for around 20 years. I will always listen to the old stuff. I like the new singer. The new direction. Mostly because the linkin park vibes, sounds, and feel is still there. ❤❤
She brings a familiar and nostalgic feel to the band, with certain elements of Chester’s style, yet also doing her own thing. She fits perfectly within the style of the band
The single is fire! So excited for the new album.
I was always a huge fan of Linkin Park, when Chester took his own life i was way to young to really understand just how impactful that would be. Im happy to see them making music again, No one will ever forget Chester Bennington.
I still don’t know how to feel. Just waiting for the album to fully judge the comeback
It's absolutely ok to struggle. 🖤🦇
I like her in this song, I haven’t been a fan of her singing the older songs. I think she’ll get better in time but I think they should focus more on the new material that’s aimed more for her. I think the album will be pretty good.
@@terrancecaad915 i know what you mean. The old songs are characterozed by Chester. No one could reach him.
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i feel like she struggles singing good with the quieter singing, but does well with the louder singing, does anyone else feel that way? (btw its alright to critisize someone while still supporting them)
@@terrancecaad915 This. Amen
This song is literally FLAWLESS!!! RIP Chester, all love forever brother 🙏
I have been a Linkin Park fan since 2000. Got into them with my current wife. We went from early adulthood to our late 40's and have been to 4-6 of there concerts. This band has been the soundtrack to 24 years of our lives. So to say we were freaking out thewy are back is an understatement. I have been watching reactions since they started coming out. @Knox Hill is the first reactor to make me understand what Mike was trying to say in this song. I love the new singer and the sound of the current band. I can not wait for this album release.
Emily... welcome to the LP family. You crushed that concert.
She sure crushed her voice. x)
Where it is genius is when they start the harmony and you think they are going to provide the old Linkin Park rasp with harmonies. AND then she drops that hard rasp solo and the song explodes. This is AMAZING on every aspect a song could deliver.
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Thank you so much for your reaction. Your analysis of lyrics is unmatched. You hit so many perfect points of how Chester is legend and can’t be replaced. But they’re not. They’re becoming something new.
Watching Knox go stun locked when Emily started singing lol. Two new members, Emily is on vocals and Colin on drums. Rob has moved over from the group now.
This was a spot on analysis. Most other reactions didn't cover it that deep. Thanks!
This is 🔥, LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN THIS IS FUCKN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!
Your face when Emily entered the song was EVERYTHING. 100% me when she stepped onto the podium!
this song is so good
I knew your reaction wouldn’t disappoint. Big respect. As a true LP fan this gives me goosebumps, welcome Emily ❤
Yes sir!! Emily Armstrong!! Welcome to Linkin Park and RIP to Chester Bennington 🌹🌹
This era will be insane!! She’s so damn good and she will do Chester justice and I’m here for it
New drummer is Collin Britton, he worked with Mike during sessions and they are very musically the same, both pay multiple instruments and compose and produce music so instant match
I don't know if anyone mentioned it already, but Colin's more than just a drummer too. He's a writer and producer too, so he's bringing a lot to the table!
I only bumped it twice. I don’t mind this song with her, but not a fan of her playing the older stuff. I’m sure she’ll get better, but with her own song here, it’s not bad. I’ll give the album a full play when it drops and hope for the best.
She's fucking amazing. I'm here for it. Carrying on Chester's legacy, not replacing him.
Knew this video would be happening. Good shit, Knox.
She’s phenomenal. I cried the whole livestream. A new era of Linkin Park. Chester would be proud. Emily, welcome.
Her name is Emily Armstrong, she was previously the lead singer for the band Dead Sara. Honestly, i think she's a phenomenal fit for the band and I love the new song!
You're gonna hear a lot of people damning her for things that have happened in the past but she's already come out and explained herself so i really think it's a non issue. She seems cool and most importantly, Mike vouches for her and i trust Mike to make the right call.
Also I've got a bit of a different take than you, to me the song is a message of defiance for whatever is holding power over you whether that be a relationship or a government or maybe even a cult 👀. Either way i think the message is the same for everyone who heard it but the subject is circumstantial depending on who's listening to it which, to me, is a really cool way to write a song.
Well said!
Mike did do the NFTs though to be fair lol, I agree though
the cult is still a part of her, if you're familiar with the cult then you can recognise the apology as being in line with the cult's MO. I think she's has great vocals, and I'd hope the song is a sort of defiance that she can't otherwise depict. The reason that the things that happened in her past are extra significant regarding LP is because of Chester's past, it's a complicated issue, and I hope that she can get out of the cult.
@@DustyTheEngineer I know that the Scientology stuff conflicts directly with the morals that Linkin Park has always stood behind which is why I'm more inclined to believe her and her apology. Mike is smart, he wouldn't pick someone to front the band if they weren't the right fit both on and off stage. I think it's also pretty telling that she did come out against Masterson because I get what you're saying, oh well maybe it's just a canned and disingenuous response in order to save face but if that were the case, how come so many other celebrities tied to both Masterson and Scientology didn't do the same? Why did Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis double down defending Danny if distancing themselves and saving their public image was an option?
She should have stayed there.
I am happy, saw Mike smiling in the live one, made me cry. After Chester went away, I thought we lost Linkin Park forever, but now they show to they come back, really come back. And I am really happy and wait the new album.
You are correct in that the drummer is new as well. The new singer is Emily Armstrong and the new drummer is Colin Brittain.
I absolutely love this song and look forward to the new album! The symbolism in the video too of each member just doing their own thing, office job, deliveryman, bartender... then slowly as the song progresses each one comes back together was such a great visual! If you haven't already, on Linkin Park's youtube page is about an hour long interview they had where they discuss how things came together. Interesting video for sure!
Unlike any other reactor you explain all the lyrics that really shows how good you are and you earn a sub for that
The fire under the altar is more like the sacred is burning -> For the stupid part of the fans a woman singing Chester parts is like the sacred vision of the band being burned down, because they can't accept the new one.
Absolute sacrilege in other words.
Long time fan of linkin park! This chick definitely did some justice to not tarnish the legacy of Chester and linkin park as a whole and still be relevant. I genuinely liked this song! Great move LP
Colin Brittain is the new drummer. Rob decided to step away a few years back, but it's only just been divulged now. Alex Feder will be playing guitar for Brad, as he is no longer going to be doing live performances with Linkin Park. He's moved to behind the scenes, and the creativity behind it all. Emily Armstrong is the new co vocalist.
Booo
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I think Chester would be proud to see his band back killing it again
GOES HARD!!!!
Seven years post Chester and I still cry frequently about him. I watched their live show with Emily and it took me ten times to get through it because I kept crying. Hearing anyone else sing the old songs other than Chester was so fucking painful, BUT... I am VERY excited for LP Chapter 2 with Emily. She's a great fit.
I agree with you😭 I was sobbing by the time they sang crawling
He lives on 💝
I genuinely love listening to you break songs down. The lyrics, the music, the style… keep doing you. ❤
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Linkin Back
Chester was no doubt one of the most talented singers. Chester and Mike Shinoda are both incredible. Chester is one of the very few people that could give me goosebumps hearing him sing live. We can never get him back, but today we have Linkin Park back.
Thank you Knox ❤🎉😊
Dude your analysis continues to amaze me. The way you view things and just pick them apart is truly insane. You are truly talented.
Been a LP fan since 2000, and im not stopping now.
Looking forward to more of your LP reacts.
Allot of people hating and just gatekeeping Linkin Park. I absolutely love the move forward, it's like a rebirth of the band.
It’s absolutely a no win situation for them Chester was a once in a generation voice that NO one can ever replace the best thing they can do is move on and that’s really what Emily is a stepping stone to the future on a replacement
She’s the lead moving forward not a stepping stone
She IS the new lead. Not a temp step forward.
You are always the best song reviewer and provide deeper details and logic behind the lyricism. I am a fan of your channel - from Philippines.
Appreciate the respect Emily is trying to show to Chester's legacy, as a lifetime LP fan wish the best for them ❤️ and Chester's always here in our hearts ☝️🌹
when the possible album cover shows (the painting) you can hear Emily scream, but no one notice until hear her actually singing voice.
she got some Brody Dalle range, love it.
I'm pretty sure that part of Chesters soul lives in this womans heart, RIP Chester.
I am extremly mixed in my feelings she is an amazing singer and a good fit, but the other side of me kinda wish that they would have started a completly new band with the same members and let LP stay with chester
I watched a few videos about this but I absolutely loved your breakdown about the lyrics and music and what it meant to the band where most other videos were purely just "reaction" content. Thanks for the great video and happy to be a new subscriber
People are hating on the vocalist because of controversy with Emily but I simply just don't care. I'm just happy that Linkin Park is back regardless of haters. When I saw them performing the other night on their channel, it brought tears to my eyes seeing them return. Yeah sure.. Chester was the GOAT but she'll carry his legacy.. sure.. two members are no longer with Linkin Park now but I'm just super happy that they are back. I cannot wait to see where they go with the band. Whatever decision that Mike made here, I trust him.
And that's Emily Armstrong from Dead Sara band.
These people (that you call "haters") are people that are valid with their feelings considering a lot of those people (like me) are sexual assault victims who have used Linkin Park's music to cope with the trauma from what they went through, and a lot of fans (like me) can't trust Mike anymore after bringing Emily Armstrong into Linkin Park. When you say you don't care about the "controversy," then you're saying that you don't care about the victims of sexual assault
I don't think it's been emphasized enough how freaking good of a reaction video this is, knox.
As always, you did an amazing job dissecting the meaning and finding reason behind the music and video.
chesters voice was 1 in a lifetime
i watched a lot of these reactions and youre the only guy who noticed the new drummer, respect
I Remember when rumour about Female singer started to spreading out, and then, there's a Guy on Twitch, said to Mike on his Twitch Stream ( Back in 2021 ):
" *Hey man, i think you should created a New Band, just like when you make Fort Minor or The Executioners. but, this time with Female Singer. so you can Rest Linkin Park forever. and we can see you back on a stage with New Band Project, that would be amazing...* "
A lot of his follower's seems love that idea, especially it's been a long time they didn't saw him on Stage with a Band, since Chester Passed.
I Think Mike Read that comment, but... Misunderstood it ( Maybe ) i mean, he bring a Female Singer now. but, without a New Band Project...
Good thing famous people don’t have to listen to their fans. Fans don’t matter. I hate fans
Mike said it already in an interview, that they sat together, just hanging out, doing some creative work and once they started jamming they felt a connection.
They worked on songs and said something alike: "That's the most Linkin Park thing we have created" and therefore decided to stick with Linkin Park, because the new music just is the past and the future.
Dude they did not do shit over some random twitch comment. They are four people from original LP and they have said how they came to the conclusion to take in two new members.
@@thomasmcmaster3016 entitled fans don't matter. True fans just want a the artists to create the art that makes them happy.
Felt like my head was waiting to hear Chesters voice but my heart knew it wasn’t coming. She did great.
4:06, Over acting charges extra 😂
he listened to it befor...
were people really expecting them to replace Chester ? who can freaking replace a 1 of 1 unique talent ? no one ! They are moving on , and the song is great
I'm still trying to comprehend how I feel about this! I'm willing to give Emily a chance with new songs going forward, but when it comes to performing old songs that belong to Chester, I'm on the fence with that....She has a great voice tho!
@@chelseahaley8350 I am sad . I miss Chester. I loved the old LP. Her voice is fine… but in my heart won’t be LP. They should have re branded. I don’t want to hear anyone else sing old LP songs. He is irreplaceable. RIP💔
Hey Knox. I was waiting for your reaction on this and as always, Great breakdown especially on the symbolism the Emptiness Machine, with respect to the critics and people's perceptions on them, because, we lost Chester 5 months after their latest album "One More Light" was negatively received for being different from their original music, even though it was good.
So the new Singer/Vocalist is Emily Armstrong and the new Drummer is Colin Brittain in for Rob Bourdon, and in the role of Chester Bennington, is all of us. Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell stay on in the band. Also Knox, tell me this. How is your brain so sharp, cause by analyzing the slight difference in the percussion, you realize that there's a new drummer?
Haters and critics will always be there, but we cannot spend our time thinking on what they said and thinking what you're doing is not good, cause that's exactly what they want in the end. You should watch the livestream where they introduce their new album and the new members in a concert an seeing the live chat will make you understand how toxic people can be and how they refuse to accept change even if its the only way out.
Her name is Emily Armstong. So pumped for LP's future. This is so good. The other new member's name is Collin btw.
THANK YOU! Thank you so much for this point of view on the lyrics! Makes me appreciate the song even more! Been obsessed since their Livestream a few days ago! She's making Chester and all of us proud! As Mike said: "we're not erasing the past, we're going forward to this new future!" "In the keyboard: it's me, in the vocals Emily Armstrong and... In the role of Chester is all of us" I'm so happy to see many people supporting! Loved your reaction aswell!
Bittersweet but awesome.
I've been a Linkin Park fan from the beginning, I've been missing their music since Chester's passing. I'm overwhelming happy they are back and I embrace Emily as lead vocals. She's amazing. Her cover of Numb won me over. Beautiful performance
I think they should have what Dave and Krist done after Kurt Cobain died, they did't want to go on with the same band because they knew that would be wrong.
And sorry but Chester is almost the band himself so you can't just replace like a drummer or other band member. He is the soul, he is main source of this band.
I see lots of people miss the sound of Linkin Park but this is not the solution.
It is a pretty shitty take if your believe is that you can simply replace a drummer, but not a singer.
@@Inzersdorf93 Yeah, they think about this for Chester now so its not a problem then? How is it feel?
@@Inzersdorf93This is Chester, sorry but the lead singer isn't the same with the other band members, like Korn, they changed their members so many times but without Jonathan it wouldn't be the same.
@@Jimmyeatstheworldx1Yeah thats what I'm trying to say. Drummer can change or another band member😊you can say oh the other guy was better but you can't say oh no this band shouldn't make music anymore with these guys!
Big difference Kurt was nirvana chester was a part of LP.
I couldn‘t be more proud of LP. Chester will always be in our hearts - but to show that you can move on after this loss? That takes so much strength.
Other bands I love have been crushed by much smaller „issues“. They were my first favourite music group and I‘m so happy they are back! The new song is fire 🔥🔥🔥
Welcome Emily! 🫶 We are all lucky to have you!