The newly reunited Linkin Park made their TV debut, stopping by The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday (September seventeenth) for a efficiency of their new single “The Vacancy Machine.”
The music began with co-vocalist Mike Shinoda singing the primary verse and refrain. Then, new singer Emily Armstrong appeared onstage to a notable cheer from the viewers as she took over lead vocals for the second verse, earlier than launching right into a scream for the refrain.
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Along with Armstrong, different new members of Linkin Park embrace drummer Colin Brittain, who has taken over for Rob Bourdon (who determined to not partake within the reunion), and touring guitarist Alex Feder, who’s filling in for Brad Delson (who remains to be a member of the band, however has opted to to not tour with the group).
The band’s three new musicians made their onstage debut with Linkin Park earlier this month, acting at an invite-only livestream earlier than launching their restricted 2024 tour with area reveals in Los Angeles and Brooklyn. Up subsequent, they’ll head to Germany, the UK, South Korea, and Columbia. See the total listing of upcoming dates, and get tickets right here.
The return of Linkin Park has not been with out controversy, although, with tales of Armstrong’s ties to Scientology and previous help of convicted rapist Danny Masterson now circulating on-line. One in every of Masterson’s victims, Chrissie Carnell-Bixler (spouse of The Mars Volta singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala), has even slammed her for taking part “within the merciless intimidation” of victims, although Armstrong has acknowledged that she doesn’t condone abuse or violence in the direction of ladies.
In any occasion, followers who noticed the band at their US reveals this month appeared ecstatic, with Consequence’s Liz Shannon Miller writing in her recap of the LA present that “the group cheered for all the pieces, with their complete hearts.”
“The Vacancy Machine” is the lead single off Linkin Park’s upcoming comeback album, From Zero, which arrives November fifteenth.
Along with the efficiency on Fallon, Shinoda additionally sat down to talk with the late-night host. Watch the efficiency after which interview within the clips beneath.
For extra, try Consequence’s run down of Linkin Park’s 10 finest songs.