In a latest interview with Marcelo Vieira, THE OFFSPRING guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman was requested for his opinion on LINKIN PARK‘s determination to recruit a feminine singer, Emily Armstrong, seven years after frontman Chester Bennington died by suicide. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I believe it is a tremendous and a courageous alternative for them.
“I do know lots of people aren’t going to just accept a feminine singer — only for no matter purpose; I believe it is a dumb purpose.
“Emily is wonderful. She’s received such a tremendous voice. We received to do a tour with [Emily‘s longtime band] DEAD SARA earlier than, so…
“I want these guys the very best. I hope they’re as profitable as ever, ‘trigger Emily‘s wonderful and people guys are simply nice guys they usually make nice music.”
In September, LINKIN PARK introduced that Armstrong was becoming a member of the band as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain as drummer. The 2 further musicians have teamed with returning members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell and Joe Hahn. Guitarist Alex Feder is touring with LINKIN PARK for the foreseeable future as an alternative of Delson.
LINKIN PARK‘s first album since 2017, “From Zero”, got here out on November 15.
The band’s determination to exchange Chester with Emily was met with criticism from some followers, partly because of Armstrong‘s ties to the Church Of Scientology.
After asserting Armstrong because the band’s new singer, LINKIN PARK launched into the “From Zero” world tour with choose dates.
LINKIN PARK will begin the brand new yr with three reveals in Mexico in late January and early February. In mid-February, the band strikes to Japan for 2 live shows after which a present in Indonesia.
In April they return to america for a spring 2025 tour starting in Austin, Texas. A second run of North American reveals will launch in late July in Brooklyn, New York and conclude on September 24 in Seattle.
Opening acts on the tour shall be QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, SPIRITBOX, AFI, ARCHITECTS, GRANDSON, Jean Dawson, JPEGMAFIA and PVRIS.