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Emily Armstrong says she doubted she could front Linkin Park
Emily Armstrong joined Linkin Park in 2024, years after singer Chester Bennington died by suicide in 2017.
Before joining, Armstrong was best known as the frontwoman of Los Angeles rock band Dead Sara.
She says she questioned whether she was suited to take on the role.
Armstrong decided not to imitate Bennington, but to perform the older songs in a way that could carry their emotional impact.
Her appointment drew criticism from Bennington’s mother, Susan Eubanks, who said she felt betrayed and believed the band was trying to erase the past.
A new documentary follows the band’s reunion and Armstrong’s first performances with them.
The film is titled Unshatter, and Armstrong says she feels fortunate to be part of the group.
Emily Armstrong said she questioned whether she was suited to front Linkin Park after joining the band.
She said she tried to give herself reasons to believe she was not good enough and that listeners already knew the songs.
Armstrong said she aimed to bring the songs the same emotional impact rather than imitate late frontman Chester Bennington.
She joined Linkin Park in 2024, years after Bennington died by suicide in 2017.
The band’s documentary Unshatter follows its 2024 reunion and Armstrong’s first shows with the group.
- Who
- Emily Armstrong, Linkin Park’s singer, said she doubted whether she could take on the role.
- What
- She discussed the pressure of fronting the band and her approach to performing its songs.
- When
- In a new interview with People; the interview date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Armstrong said she questioned whether she was suited to the role and felt listeners already knew the songs.
Susan Eubanks
Linkin Park
Appointment
Susan Eubanks
Eubanks said she felt “betrayed” by the decision and claimed the band were “trying very hard to erase the past.
Linkin Park
Armstrong said nobody could replace Bennington and that she should perform in her own way.
Am I even cut out for this?
You’re not a replacement. Nobody could ever, ever replace Chester. Do what you do.
I know how lucky I am. It’s everything I’ve dreamed of. I’m so fortunate to be in this position.
To be able to find in the universe five other people that have the connection that Linkin Park has, but to do it not only once, but twice, is insane.
Chester Bennington died by suicide.
Armstrong joined Linkin Park, and the band reunited with her.
Unshatter followed the band’s reunion and Armstrong’s first shows with the group.
Armstrong discussed doubting whether she was suited to front the band.
- Singer
- Emily Armstrong
- Band
- Linkin Park
- Joined
- 2024
- Late frontman
- Chester Bennington
- Documentary
- Unshatter
Sources
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