Everyone said it could not be done. In 2025, Linkin Park was back, and they were louder than ever. With new singer Emily Armstrong taking the mic, the band tore up stages on their first tour in more than seven years, proving their iconic sound was very much alive and kicking.
In addition to taking Chester’s place, Emily Armstrong brought a fierce new power to the stage. For a brief moment, it seemed like no time had passed at all as the guitars crunched and the audience went crazy. It was a triumphant return for the ages.
Linkin Park – One Step Closer (Live At Rogers Arena Vancouver BC)
Emily “does the older songs justice while bringing something new,” according to fans who were blown away by the performance. The comments were filled with relief and excitement, with longtime fans admitting they were skeptical but now thrilled to have the band back and sounding this powerful.
This was not just a club show, it was the warm-up for a global spectacle. To see the moment they proved they could dominate a stadium of millions, you had to watch their insane performance for the Champions League final. The energy was absolutely next-level.
Linkin Park – 2025 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi
This six-minute medley was a masterclass in rock and roll power. The band ripped through hits like “Heavy” and “From the Bottom” with a seamless, fire-breathing intensity that left the sports crowd stunned. One fan joked they “did more in 6 min than Inter did in 90,” and they were not wrong.
To follow every explosive moment of Linkin Park’s comeback fans flooded YouTube with live clips. The buzz was undeniable creating a new community of believers; who celebrated the band’s new chapter and the raw, live energy that reminded everyone why they became legends in the first place.