New Linkin Park singer Emily Armstrong has hailed the late Chester Bennington as a huge inspiration. The former Dead Sara frontwoman has joined the group on their return from a seven-year break following the suicide of the singer and she's admitted his way of performing had a "monumental impact" on her own vocals.

Linkin Park's new singer Emily Armstrong is facing a religion backlash after deep dies to "hardcore" Scientology unveiled.

This is very cool. It’s such a big deal to all of us!” Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda celebrates his band's fourth UK chart-topping album

They make these claims based on a memoir by ex-Scientologist Katherine Spallino, who was raised in the church at the same time as Armstrong. Spallino had recounted a part of her time in the Cadet Org in her book titled 'The Bad Cadet'.

Emily Armstrong’s Scientology background revealed, sparking controversy over her role as Linkin Park’s new frontwoman.

But this coincided with Armstrong also reaching out to Linkin Park's members for the first time after hearing about the Bennington celebration. Armstrong recalled her interest in taking part in the show,

Linkin Park's sound remains intact as they debut singer Emily Armstrong on their new album, "From Zero." Here's a look at some of the best songs.

Armstrong’s new flavour is balanced by the familiarity of the nu-metal band’s crowd-pleasing chord progressions

Linkin Park has scored its fourth No. 1 LP in the U.K. with From Zero, their first full-length release since the passing of former lead vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017. The nu-metal band's eighth studio album is also the first to feature new members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain.