As the metal scene anticipates the tenth anniversary of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington’s death, the band is celebrating their legacy with a brand new theatrical release. And with metalheads on edge for their upcoming film, “Unshatter,” due to drop on September 30th, Linkin Park surprised the masses for a second time, unveiling a stunning live clip which is proving the power of their new frontlady once and for all.
Amassing an incredible 2.6 million views within a mere three weeks, Music Man readers can check out Linkin Park’s brand new “Somewhere I Belong” performance in the viral video below…
It’s been three years since Linkin Park returned from hiatus, introducing their new singer Emily Armstrong to a global dissonance of praise, shock, and confusion. A rocky restart saw Emily rise against the hypermasculinity of the genre, the star now standing amongst the scene’s legends as fans finally make peace with her controversial addition to the band.
But, despite accidentally becoming a feminist icon in such a male-dominated genre, some Linkin Park listeners still can’t quite get over how well Emily is handling the pressure as she replaces Chester Bennington and carries on his legacy, belting old-school Linkin Park hits as if she’d penned them herself.
The band’s 2024 set from São Paulo is the ultimate proof, as Emily takes on Linkin Park’s 2003 hit, “Somewhere I Belong,” and makes it sound completely her own. Lining each melody with grit and glamour, Emily leads a stadium of chanting fans in resurrecting the band’s golden age, original bandmate Mike Shinoda soon jumping in with a rap verse before the pair let their chemistry shine with a stunning set of harmonies.
It’s the ultimate run-up to the band’s new film, “Unshatter,” which is set to follow Linkin Park’s remaining members on their journey as they “forge a path forward following Chester Bennington’s death.”
Twining studio sessions and performances with all-new interviews, “Unshatter” promises a “journey of healing and reinvention,” complemented by a soundtrack album releasing five days before the film.
And, as this sneak preview goes viral, fans are finally being reunited in a single realization. As one top commenter noticed, “Chester can never be replaced, but this girl is amazing,” another lifelong fan spoke for hundreds when they wrote, “At this point, I don’t think you can logically have an issue with her. Chester can’t be replaced, but she is doing a fantastic job!”
Linkin Park have reasserted their power—Emily Armstrong proving she belongs as their new frontwoman and “Unshatter” set for release on September 30. If you want to dive into the viral “Somewhere I Belong” performance, learn more about the film, or follow the band’s comeback, check the useful links below.