But this coincided with Armstrong also reaching out to Linkin Park's members for the first time after hearing about the Bennington celebration. Armstrong recalled her interest in taking part in the show,

Linkin Park, the iconic rock band that helped define the nu-metal era, has made a comeback with their eighth studio album, "From Zero," released on November 15.

Linkin Park knows a successful return isn't a given. While many fans will be ecstatic the rock band has returned with a new album and tour, others will shun them eternally, viewing this version as an affront to the memory of singer Chester Bennington,

After a long hiatus from new music and touring following the death of lead singer Chester Bennington, Linkin Park is back on the road, with plans to stop in Detroit next summer.

The Linkin Park co-vocalist has some words to share after what was truly a journey to get to album release day.

Linkin Park debuted their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington: a new song titled “The Emptiness Machine,” with new singer Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara and drummer Colin Brittain,

The 2017 death of frontman Chester Bennington had a seismic impact on both the band and the wider rock world, its tragic circumstances adding a layer of poignancy to anything Linkin Park might do going forward.