Overview

• Mike Shinoda says much of the backlash at Emily Armstrong stemmed from fans’ discomfort with a female frontwoman replacing their previous male lead.
• Armstrong admits she underestimated the intensity of online criticism and largely avoids social media to protect her mental health.
• Some fans and members of Chester Bennington’s family have voiced concerns over Armstrong’s past ties to the Church of Scientology and her attendance at a Danny Masterson hearing.
• The band has omitted “One More Light” and other melancholic tracks from its From Zero World Tour setlist to maintain positive show vibes.
• From Zero debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart and the tour resumes in North America on July 29 in Brooklyn.