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Mike<\/strong> Shinoda<\/strong> is aware of the comparisons that have come about since resurrecting Linkin Park<\/strong> without its lead vocalist, Chester<\/strong> Bennington<\/strong>, who tragically passed away nearly eight years ago, with new co-vocalist, Emily<\/strong> Armstrong<\/strong>. But, he’s been quick to defend and protect the integrity of his newest bandmate’s work.<\/p>\n After extensive controversy regarding Emily<\/strong> Armstrong<\/strong>‘s connections with scientology, and possibly supporting convicted-rapist Danny Masterson, combined with a part of the fanbase just generally being upset that anyone <\/em>was replacing Chester<\/strong> Bennington<\/strong>, Shinoda<\/strong> told KROQ<\/em> radio last September: “One difficult thing that people are experiencing is just that they’ve heard Linkin<\/strong> Park<\/strong> for so long with Chester<\/strong>‘s voice and the idea of somebody being in that role, it feels really different.” <\/p>\n But, Shinoda<\/strong> took upset fans’ feelings regarding the new addition to the band with a pinch of salt, “In the context of the new music, I know that I love it. I think her voice is incredible. And the best thing for people who have such a strong connection to Chester<\/strong> to know, just to know about me, is that Chester<\/strong> was a one-of-a-kind person and a one-of-a-kind voice, and Emily<\/strong> is also <\/em>a one-of-a-kind person and a one-of-a-kind voice.”<\/p>\n Shinoda<\/strong> acknowledged that it feels “like a new band,” to Baltimore’s 98 Rock<\/em> radio station more recently (transcribed via Blabbermouth<\/a><\/em>): “So, it’s almost like a new band, a new start, a first album. But luckily, we’re also a new band that has 25 years of catalog people wanna see on stage and in concert.”<\/p>\n But, Shinoda<\/strong> thinks Armstrong<\/strong> fits in well, “She’s put in so much work. She’s done such a great job,” \u2013\u00a0and that’s all that matters.<\/p>\n Linkin<\/strong> Park<\/strong> are releasing a deluxe version of their newest record with Emily<\/strong> Armstrong<\/strong> on vocals, From Zero<\/em>, on May 16th. <\/p>\n The streaming version of the deluxe edition will include three new tracks, while From Zero (Deluxe Edition)<\/em> will contain those three new tracks alongside five recordings of the band’s most recent worldwide performances.<\/p>\n You can pre-order the re-release here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Enter your information below to get a daily update with all of our headlines and receive The Orchard Metal newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\tWant More Metal? Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n