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Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda says fans don’t like singer Emily Armstrong because she’s a woman

‘They were just so uncomfortable,’ band member said

The Independent UK

People lashed out at Linkin Park's Emily Armstrong "because she wasn't a guy" says Mike Shinoda

Linkin Park singer Emily Armstrong did not have an easy start to life as the band's new vocalist

Metal Hammer

Linkin Park's One More Light 'too sad to play'

Linkin Park won’t perform One More Light live because it’s "too sad to play”, following the death of lead singer Chester Bennington.

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‘People lashed out because she wasn’t a guy’: Linkin Park on nu-metal, nostalgia and their new frontwoman

After the death of lead vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017, the rap-rock icons have reformed, aiming to cultivate ‘good vibes’ for a new generation of fans. Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong discuss backlash and rebirth

The Guardian - UK

"We refused to believe we didn't have something special." From triumph to tragedy and triumph again, how Linkin Park became the first true metal breakout of the 21st century

Linkin Park are among the most successful and influential bands the entire nu metal movement ever produced

Metal Hammer

Girls Shouldn't Shout?: Women Break The Mould At French Metal Festival

Women artists are pushing back against gender stereotypes at the French heavy metal festival Hellfest, where men have long dominated the loud and rebellious genre.

International Business Times

Who Are Linkin Park? Champions League Final Performers, Opening Song, Legacy

Linkin Park are one of the most influential and successful rock bands of the last 25 years.

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“A lot of nu metal was made for a drunken frat party, slutty dudes feeding off their own testosterone. There wasn’t a lot of room for emotion”: How Linkin Park defied the haters to make Hybrid Theory, the album that changed metal

In 2001, Linkin Park were dealing with sudden superstardom

Metal Hammer

18 People Share The Scariest Photos They’ve Seen That Looked Normal To Them At First

These photos may seem normal, until you read their grim backstories. If you're a fan of perturbing content, this list may appeal to you.

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Linkin Park downsizes comeback show, slashes ticket prices

They tried so hard: Linkin Park’s homecoming L.A. show hit with huge downgrades and ticket price drop

The Independent UK

They tried so hard: Linkin Park’s homecoming L.A. show hit with huge downgrades and ticket price drop

Nu-metal band is scheduled to continue their 2025 From Zero World Tour on April 26 in Texas

The Independent UK

40 People Share The Scariest Photos They’ve Seen That Looked Normal To Them At First

These photos may seem normal, until you read their grim backstories. If you're a fan of perturbing content, this list may appeal to you. The post 40 People Share The Scariest Photos They’ve Seen That Looked Normal To Them At First first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Chester Bennington's child Draven blasts trolls after coming out as transgender

Late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington's child Draven has come out as transgender and delivered a scathing retort to critics.

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Watch Linkin Park’s Emily Armstrong prove her vocal prowess in her first take recording Heavy Is The Crown

The nu metal titans have released the footage to promote an a cappella version of latest album From Zero

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“It’s been an incredibly intense year – even my closest friends didn’t know what we were doing. I can’t believe we were able to keep it a secret”: Brad Delson on Linkin Park’s miraculous comeback, why he quit touring, and how he trained his replacement

The co-founding guitarist has decided to focus on the studio side of the band, working with new vocalist Emily Armstrong’s energy, and balancing the PRS and Fender sounds that defined the nu-metal institution’s sound

Metal Hammer

"They are honouring Chester's memory but also creating their own legacy." How Linkin Park pulled off the biggest comeback of 2024

The countdown, the comeback, the controversy - Linkin Park's return was one of the biggest stories of 2024

Metal Hammer

"I thought I understood how big this band was, but I didn’t." Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante on the legacy of Linkin Park - and getting to play stadiums with them next year

Spiritbox might be one of the fastest-rising bands in metal today, but even they're overawed at the sheer size of Linkin Park

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My Chemical Romance break silence on ex-drummer Bob Bryar's death

My Chemical Romance have issued a statement regarding the sudden death of ex-drummer Bob Bryar.

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My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies aged 44

Music star Bob Bryar has passed away at the aged of 44.

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Mike Shinoda didn't want the new Linkin Park singer to make them sound like a cover band

Linkin Park guitarist Mike Shinoda didn't want the 'Numb' rockers to sound like "a cover band" by choosing a singer to similar to late frontman Chester Bennington.

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Every Linkin Park album ranked from worst to best

From the history-making brilliance of debut album Hybrid Theory to the triumphant comeback of From Zero, we rate Linkin Park's impressive discography

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Linkin Park's Emily Armstrong celebrates 'monumental impact' Chester Bennington had on her vocals

New Linkin Park singer Emily Armstrong has hailed the late Chester Bennington as a huge inspiration, describing his performance style of having had a "monumental impact" on her own.

MusicRadar

“All the energy we put into that record just exploded on to the world!”: How Chester Bennington remembered Linkin Park’s breakthrough

The Linkin Park star spoke to Metal Hammer a year before his death

The Independent UK

From Linkin Park to Limp Bizkit, nu-metal is back but without the cargo pants and casual misogyny

IN FOCUS: Nu-metal was once shorthand for terrible fashion and even worse music. Now, with a new Linkin Park album and Limp Bizkit announcing their most extensive tour in years, this genre once considered the nadir for rock’n’roll has made a surprising comeback, writes Ed Power

The Independent UK

Linkin Park’s comeback album shows Emily Armstrong is less ‘stray cat’ and more roaring lion

4/5 Armstrong’s new flavour is balanced by the familiarity of the nu-metal band’s crowd-pleasing chord progressions

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