Everyone enjoys a good comeback tale. They evoke hope and stand for second opportunities. The world was devastated to learn of Chester Bennington’s passing on July 20, 2017, as Linkin Park’s lead singer. He was the band’s leader and they represented a generation’s anger. When Chester lost his struggle, hope vanished from the lives of many of us. Chester used all of his sorrow, wrath, and trauma to provide words to others who had none. After seven years, the seemingly impossible comeback has started. The band has chosen to pick up the pieces and continue, demonstrating their undying dedication to their music and direction, under the direction of Mike Shinoda, the creative mind behind much of Linkin Park’s music.
They debuted their new song, “The Emptiness Machine,” live in front of a passionate audience, and they continued where they left off—as much as is humanly possible. The main vocals have undergone the biggest alteration. Emily Armstrong, who sings for Dead Sara, does a fantastic job of honoring the classic hits while blending in nicely with the new song. Fans have been asking for Linkin Park’s trademark sound for ages, and “The Emptiness Machine” delivers it. The moment the song starts playing, you realize how much you’ve been missing those sharp lead guitar lines, moving piano melodies, and memorable hooks. Emotionally intense, “The Emptiness Machine” does a good job at capturing complicated emotions in music.
The tune, which tackles issues of abuse, identity, and belonging while backed by upbeat rock music, fits perfectly within their discography and follows in the footsteps of generational hits like “Numb” and “Somewhere I Belong.” For their fans, Linkin Park’s comeback represents a victorious triumph, and it serves as a source of inspiration and fortitude for anyone facing personal struggles. It’s a pivotal time in music and society, a potent reminder that we are never alone in our struggles and that hope never fades.
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