Banda has faced some questions after resuming activities with vocalist Emily Armstrong instead of the late Chester Bennington
Just the fact that Linkin Park have decided to resume activities without Chester Benningtondied in 2017, it would be a reason for a flood of questions. However, the band returned with a woman, Emily arsrongoccupying the post of vocalist, which Mike Shinoda He considers that he has further amplified the amount of criticism – mostly macho.
However, the guitarist, vocalist and leader of the American group ensures no regret. Shinoda even recently countered allegations from a slice of the audience that called “misogynist” and said he didn’t care about asking for this portion of fans.
In an interview with Podcast BROKEN RECORD (via Celebrities rock), he stated:
“We live and breathe this band. We think of all these things. We think, ‘Okay, you know? Everything will be, right?’ Like the misogynist of metal, bearded and who once loved our band, who loved our first two albums and hasn’t heard the band since then, but thinks he is a fan of Linkin Park. He will hate our band and will talk openly about it. But for us, that’s fine. “
Shinoda added that probably this type of audience will give way to new fans – including girls, who will approach the band for affinity with Emily:
He explains:
“Because this person will be replaced by a 15 -year -old girl who says, ‘I’ve never enjoyed loud and heavy music before, but I want to learn to play guitar now.’ And I love it.”
Emily Armstrong and Linkin Park
Emily Armstrong, 39, who grew up as a fan of the band, was announced at the post of vocalist of Linkin Park in September 2024.
According to her, her passion for the group has been from 13, when the debut album Hybrid Theory (2000) was released.
Emily premiered in Flutter (2024), a disc that marked the return of Linkin Park. It was the band’s first studio album since One More Light (2017).
Shows in Brazil
THE Linkin Park Returns to Brazil In November for three shows. The band performs in Curitiba (Couto Pereira Stadium, 05/11), São Paulo (Morumbis Stadium, 08/11) and Brasilia (Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, 11/11). Tickets are for sale on the Ticketmaster website.
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Source: Rollingstone
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