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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Emily Armstrong is an American rock singer, songwriter, and musician. She is best known as a co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Dead Sara, and in 2024 she became a lead vocalist of Linkin Park alongside Mike Shinoda. Armstrong was born in Los Angeles, California, and has been active in music since the early 2000s.

Early life

Emily Armstrong was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 6, 1986. Public biographical sources identify her as an American musician and singer from the city.

Dead Sara

Armstrong co-founded the rock band Dead Sara and has served as the band's lead vocalist since its early years. The group is the main act for which she was first widely known.

Linkin Park

In September 2024, Emily Armstrong was introduced as a new lead vocalist for Linkin Park during a livestreamed concert. She shares vocal duties with Mike Shinoda.

Musical style

Armstrong is associated with hard rock and related alternative and heavy genres. Her work is also described as alternative metal and grunge.

Key facts

  • Co-founded the rock band Dead Sara and has been its lead vocalist since the band's early years.
  • Joined Linkin Park as a lead vocalist in September 2024.
  • Her genre credits include hard rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, and grunge.
  • Born in Los Angeles, California, and has been active in music since 2002.
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Canadian context

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]

Frequently asked 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.
Where is Emily Armstrong from?
She was born in Los Angeles, California, in the United States.
What is Emily Armstrong's musical genre?
Her work is associated with hard rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, and grunge.

References

  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.