Emily Armstrong, the newest member of Linkin Park, has further solidified her bond with the band by updating a tattoo on her arm, which now includes a tribute to their iconic 2000 hit “In The End.” Originally, the tattoo simply read “The End,” but Armstrong has now altered it to read “In The End,” a nod to the classic song from Hybrid Theory. This change reflects her deep connection to Linkin Park, which she has openly embraced since joining the band and performing on their 2024 From Zero World Tour.
In a recent interview, Armstrong shared her emotional journey of joining Linkin Park and recording in the studio with them. “There’s no way you can process it,” she said. “I remember being there late that night, and afterward, I was panicking in the best way: ‘Is it real?’ For days, it felt like I wasn’t touching the ground, and then everything changed when I came back down—knowing my life would be different, in the best way. I came back to a dreamland.”
The singer’s journey with Linkin Park has been marked by success. Their 2024 album From Zero debuted at Number One on the charts, a milestone that Armstrong described as “surreal.” Expressing her gratitude, she said, “From Zero to Number One! Thank you so fucking much, this is so surreal. It’s my first Number One, so I’m freaking out! I’ll say it a thousand times, and it feels like it’s not enough to say ‘thank you.’ I can only say so many times how grateful I am.”
From Zero has also been praised by critics, landing at Number Seven on Kerrang!‘s list of the 50 best albums of 2024. The album’s release marked a powerful return for Linkin Park, whose emotional comeback was coupled with a sound that blended the familiar with fresh, new energy.
From Zero has been praised for capturing the essence of Linkin Park’s earlier work while also incorporating elements that reflect their growth over the years. Armstrong, who has faced intense scrutiny as the band’s new co-vocalist, has been commended for channeling her admiration for Linkin Park and the late Chester Bennington into her performances, delivering powerful, emotionally charged renditions of the band’s classics.
With From Zero, Armstrong has proven herself not just as a replacement but as a vital new voice in the band’s legacy, bringing her passion and dedication to both their past and their future.
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