It’s fair to say that September’s unveiling of Emily Armstrong as the new singer of Californian nu-metal band Linkin Park was met with a mixed reaction by fans. Opinions on social media ranged from “absolutely disgusting decision” to “f–king phenomenal”.

And then in September 2024, they roared back with stunning vitality.

The album is Linkin Park’s first since the death of Chester Bennington in July of 2017. It was unclear whether the band would continue following the tragedy, but seven years lat