Linkin Park Debuts New Singer Emily Armstrong With 'The Emptiness Machine' on 'The Tonight Show’

Linkin Park made a powerful debut of their new single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ on ‘The Tonight Show’, introducing Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara as their new vocalist. Performing on a set draped in plastic and illuminated by vibrant strobe lights, the band delivered an electrifying rendition of the track.

Guitarist and vocalist Mike Shinoda passionately sang the haunting lyrics, “I let you cut me open/ Just to watch me bleed/ Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be,” as booming drums set the rhythm. Armstrong's raw energy intensified the performance, as she screamed the chorus with undeniable force.

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This performance marks a new era for Linkin Park, with Armstrong joining as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain stepping in as drummer, seven years after the tragic passing of Chester Bennington. 

The new lineup also includes original members Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn, bringing a fresh dynamic to the band. Along with the TV debut of ‘The Emptiness Machine’, Linkin 

Park also announced their upcoming album From Zero, their first in years, set to release soon. 

Shinoda described their recent live performance with the revamped lineup as ‘euphoric’, reflecting the excitement of being back on stage with a renewed sense of purpose. Shinoda expressed how the band’s revival wasn’t planned, saying, “We never set out to, like, ‘Let’s bring the band back’ or ‘Let’s find a singer.’ 

That was never our intention.” He explained that the new music came naturally as they created the band, marking a fresh start while honouring their past. This thrilling new chapter for Linkin Park is already gaining momentum with fans, as the band continues to evolve.

-Sushmita Sarkar