Linkin Park made their triumphant return late last year. The band recruited Dead Sara vocalist Emily Armstrong to step in for the late, great Chester Bennington, and most fans have been pleased with the results. The band also released a new album last November, “From Zero,” to put a fresh perspective on their reunion.
In a recent interview with Baltimore’s 98 Rock, Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda talked about the job Armstrong has done so far filling some massive shoes. “Emily has had the insane challenge of figuring out the way to sing these songs and how to present ’em with us,” Shinoda said.
“And she’s put in so much work. She’s done such a great job. I think the reason it all works is because the talent part is not — that’s the lowest bar to clear. The higher bars to clear, the more unusual or difficult or hard-to-find things are more, like, ‘Do we have similar goals? Do we get along on a day-to-day basis? Can we ride in a bus together in a van and on a flight and not kill each other?’ And it’s the furthest thing from that right now. We are just really enjoying it. Every show has been the best. She’s doing a great job. We actually also have a new drummer, Colin. And their energy — they’re a little younger than us, too, so they have that younger energy and it keeps our energy high. And the shows have been going great. I can’t wait for you guys to see it.”
Shinoda’s full interview can be seen below.
