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Emily Armstrong

Emily Armstrong is an American rock singer, songwriter, and musician best known as a co-founder and lead vocalist of Dead Sara.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Emily Armstrong is an American rock singer and songwriter, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of Dead Sara and a new lead vocalist for Linkin Park as of 2024.

What it is

Emily Armstrong is a musician from Los Angeles, California, born on May 6, 1986. She co-founded the hard rock band Dead Sara in the early 2000s and has been its lead vocalist since. In September 2024, she joined Linkin Park as a lead vocalist alongside Mike Shinoda, marking a major new chapter in her career.

Why it matters

Armstrong's addition to Linkin Park in 2024 drew wide coverage in North American music media, including in Canada, due to the band's international fanbase and touring history. Her role as a co-lead vocalist for one of the most influential rock bands of the 2000s brings fresh attention to her work with Dead Sara and her broader musical style, which spans hard rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, and grunge.

Key details

Armstrong has been active in music since 2002. Her full name is Emily Marcia Armstrong. She is known for her powerful vocals and genre versatility, with credits in hard rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, and grunge. Her work with Dead Sara established her as a prominent figure in the rock scene before her Linkin Park debut.

In short

  • Co-founded and leads the rock band Dead Sara.
  • Joined Linkin Park as a lead vocalist in September 2024.
  • Associated with hard rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, and grunge.
  • Born in Los Angeles, California, in 1986.
Canadian angle

Emily Armstrong is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through Linkin Park’s international fanbase and touring history; her addition to the band in 2024 drew wide coverage in North American music media.[10]

Quick questions

Who is Emily Armstrong?
Emily Armstrong is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of Dead Sara and a lead vocalist of Linkin Park.
When was Emily Armstrong born?
She was born on May 6, 1986.
What bands is Emily Armstrong known for?
She is known for Dead Sara and for joining Linkin Park as a lead vocalist in 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Armstrong
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, years active, Dead Sara, and Linkin Park membership.
  2. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/credy50z4j1o
    Supports: Background on Armstrong, Dead Sara, and her 2024 role in Linkin Park.
  3. South China Morning Post — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277958/meet-emily-armstrong-linkin-parks-controversial-new-vocalist-ties-scientology
    Supports: Dead Sara co-founding and Linkin Park membership context.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2612923/
    Supports: Dead Sara formation details, birthplace, and role as Linkin Park lead vocalist.