They had similar taste in music; both Medley and Armstrong were influenced by Nirvana and L7, among others, and 1960s and 1970s folk and blues artists and classic rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, and Fleetwood Mac.

[8] Prior to joining Linkin Park, she recorded and/or performed live with artists including the Offspring,[9] Beck, Demi Lovato,[10] Awolnation,[11] and Robby Krieger of the Doors.

In a review in Los Angeles Times, Steve Appleford wrote: "Like Bennington, Armstrong is as capable with rich melodies as throat-ripping vocals, which fit naturally in the established Linkin Park sound.

"[15] Chris Willman's review in Variety noted that the estimated audience of 17,000 were "clearly signaling their assent to her joining the band with a constant roar that roughly matched the one she was putting out.

[20] According to the BBC, "Armstrong has never publicly commented on her relationship with the church, but several of Dead Sara's lyrics suggest criticism and rejection of Scientology's teachings.

[24] On September 6, Armstrong clarified that while she attended one court appearance in support of someone whom she considered a friend at the time, she realized shortly afterward she should not have done so and had not spoken to the person since.