Linkin Park released a third song on Thursday with the new addition to their band, Emily Armstrong. The track, “Over Each Other” is causing quite a stir in the rock community. The deeply emotional song gives fans insight into Armstrong’s life and relationship struggles. However, the song’s music video and focus on Armstrong have created a small controversy amongst fans of Linkin Park.
The dissonance surrounding Armstrong’s addition to the group after the 2017 death of Chester Bennington continues, but could this track make a difference? Grab a drink and come along as we discuss Linkin Park’s new single, “Over Each Other.”
Linkin Park’s New Era
In September 2024, rock band Linkin Park announced the addition of their new singer, Emily Armstrong, seven years after the death of their legendary frontman, Chester Bennington. Armstrong’s addition to the band has suffered mixed reactions. Some fans feel that Bennington had been ‘replaced’ and that a new singer should have never been hired. Other fans support the idea of a new singer and see this new era as a great way to honor Bennington and help the band move forward. Linkin Park released “The Emptiness Machine” on September 5th, 2024 to be Armstrong’s vocal debut.
Unfortunately, allegations about Armstrong quickly surfaced, accusing the singer of defending a convicted criminal, Danny Masterson. Armstrong was also heavily judged for her former religious activity with the Church of Scientology. Reportedly, Armstrong was only born into the church and was never particularly active in church functions. Regardless, the internet rapidly spread information about the singer, putting her under even more of a microscope. Her position as Linkin Park’s new singer would never be easy after Bennington’s death, but it has now become even more precarious with the accusations against her.
The Story Behind “Over Each Other”
The emotional new song Linkin Park released on Thursday, “Over Each Other”, tells the story of a rocky relationship. Armstrong’s powerful vocals are at the forefront as she describes turmoil with a partner, noting that all they’re doing is ‘talking over each other’, as the title suggests. The song explores different emotions such as anger, sadness, and desperation. Towards the end, Armstrong is hopeful, begging her partner to explain their side of the story so they can work things out. The track is far more vulnerable than Armstrong’s other features, “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy is the Crown.”
The music video for “Over Each Other” is just as emotional, exploring the ups and downs of two unhappy people. In typical internet fashion, the video has been a hot topic due to Armstrong’s assumed female partner being featured in the story. While the singer is already under scrutiny for many reasons we’ve already discussed, she now is receiving criticism from religious and political fanatics who believe her lifestyle is morally wrong. However, this choice for the video seems to be a bold statement from the band, proudly portraying self-expression and individuality.
In Conclusion
Whether you love or hate Linkin Park’s new sound, they aren’t slowing down. Emily Armstrong had big shoes to fill taking the role of the band’s singer after Chester Bennington’s passing, but the new era seems to have been approached with care and reverence. “Over Each Other” has swayed some fans to accept the new singer, seeing her vulnerability in the lyrics.
Meanwhile, others still aren’t convinced and question Armstrong’s place in the band. Overall, Linkin Park will make the music they feel strongly about, so love it or hate it, it’s the band’s chosen path. For those concerned about Bennington’s legacy, he will always be cherished and his voice will always live on in the music he made.
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