The legendary American Nu Metal band, Linkin Park, made London’s O2 Arena vibrate with a concert that combined the celebration of its past and a look to the future, this time with the incorporation of Emily Armstrong as a new vocalist. Seven years after their last performance on British soil, the band reconnected with their passionate audience.
Before a packed house, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Armstrong won the hearts of fans from the first chords of iconic songs like “Somewhere I Belong”, “Crawling” and “Lying From You”. The energy of the audience was palpable as they chanted each verse and applauded the band’s return.
Armstrong, who took over vocal duties after the sad loss of Chester Bennington in 2017, stood out as the star of the night. Her performance of hits like “What I’ve Done” and “Leave Out All the Rest” moved both the audience and the singer herself, who couldn’t help but shed some tears during the performance.
The response from fans was overwhelming, chanting Emily’s name and applauding her energy and connection with the audience. For more than two hours, Linkin Park toured their vast repertoire, interspersing moments of reflection with songs full of nostalgia like “My December,” while generational anthems like “Breaking the Habit” and “One Step Closer” ignited the adrenaline of those in attendance. .
The climax came with “In the End”, where the audience joined the band in the chorus, making this an unforgettable moment. Emily Armstrong demonstrated her total dedication before closing the show with “Bleed It Out”, making it clear that her arrival marks a new stage for Linkin Park.
In addition to their classics, the band presented new songs, such as “The Emptiness Machine”, the first song performed by Armstrong, and “Heavy Is The Crown”, which was presented in Hamburg days before. Mike Shinoda interacted with the audience, commenting, “We’ve released a new song, I hope you’ve had time to learn it,” to which fans responded enthusiastically.
Linkin Park also used the occasion to announce the release of their next album, From Zerowhich will be available on November 15. This new work marks a rebirth for the band, and their world tour will include stops in cities such as Paris, Dallas and São Paulo.
