What an awful excuse for a band. I may have enjoyed this fake, angst-y, dribble when I was 10, but I have seen through the corporate facade. These d-bags were no better than Nickleback when they debuted. Linkin Park sucks, and are undeserving of a R&R Hall of Fame induction.

Posted by Isacc on Saturday, 03/30/2013 @ 02:23am

Their debut album Hybrid Theory was certified Diamond in the U.S. like 5 years ago, meaning it's probably sold 11-12 million by now. In terms of debut albums by rock groups, it's really only behind Appetite for Destruction, Boston's self-titled, and Pearl Jam's Ten in terms of sales. Pearl Jam will probably get in their first year, and GNR got in on the strength of one album (c'mon, we all have to admit that Use Your Illusion didn't even come close to topping Appetite). Ignoring the fact that Boston is one of the most glaring omissions in the history of the Hall (right behind KISS, who finally got in this year...about 16 years later than they should have!), that puts Linkin Park in some pretty elite company, even if their subsequent albums didn't do nearly as well. They've managed to survive for 14 years with one lineup, they're still releasing music, still headlining major tours all over the world, and still have singles coming out that get significant airplay. They are, by all traditional definitions, a very successful band. Look at them, then look at the other "heroes" of the nu metal movement. Korn's doing dubstep, every song Disturbed's put out in the last 10 years has sounded exactly the same, and Limp Bizkit...well, I couldn't even tell you what they're up to anymore. I think it says a lot that they're the band that "survived."

Posted by Anthony on Thursday, 03/13/2014 @ 00:18am

First of all my english sucks...
It's Rock n' Roll hall of fame so... The band is just into hard rock genre i mean real rock. Listen to their MTM or THP guitar solos sweet riffs ofcourse cool vocal :D and a bit rapping. I m GNR fan myself so i dont care about LP at all :)But i think Hybrid theory Meteora are just noisy shit :D ATS LT are electronic dubstep remix. The hungting party is real alternative and hard rock SHIT!

Posted by A guy from mongolia on Sunday, 06/22/2014 @ 21:42pm

First of all my english sucks...
It's Rock n' Roll hall of fame so... The band is just into hard rock genre i mean real rock. Listen to their MTM or THP guitar solos sweet riffs ofcourse cool vocal :D and a bit rapping. I m GNR fan myself so i dont care about LP at all :)But i think Hybrid theory Meteora are just noisy shit :D ATS LT are electronic dubstep remix. The hungting party is real alternative and hard rock SHIT!

Posted by A guy from mongolia on Sunday, 06/22/2014 @ 21:42pm

Let me get this straight, metal artists are rock and roll but not punk? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

You sir are funny!

Posted by Gassman on Friday, 06/27/2014 @ 17:10pm

I love when non-creators cry about how creators made something they don't like.

Linkin Park is one of the most innovative bands of our generation. They're guaranteed to be inducted just by the fact that they have the most number ones this century. Cope with that, you crybabies, and if you don't like it then learn to make something that you do like.

In other words, put up or shut up, kids.

Posted by LOL on Tuesday, 07/15/2014 @ 15:46pm

As a huge fan of Linkin Park, even I have doubts of wether or not they should be inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF. I understand many of the negatives surrounding their HOF resume (nu-metal, albums that haven't stood up to Hybrid Theory and Meteora, political messages in music, etc...), however, I believe these five points are Linkin Park's strongest ones one their resume...

1. They are one of the best selling Rock bands since the beginning of the 21st century.

2. They headline massive sold out tours every year all around the world.

3. While some people find their different music styles a negative, I look at it as a positive. Rather than coasting through their albums, Linkin Park is always trying to change it up. I believe no Linkin Park album sounds or feels the same, which is the hallmark of creativity in music.

4. They have been a massive mainstream success, from their music being used for events as big as the NBA playoffs on TNT theme song multiple times, to their songs being used as the title track in major motion pictures...

5. They are primed to continue making music for the next 10+ years. Not many artist of similar background have survived this long, and with ten more years to add to their HOF resume, I honestly believe the band will only get stronger over time...


So do I think Linkin Park will be in the Rock and Roll HOF? I'm not sure. But do I think that they will deserve entry when they become eligible? I believe they will have at minimum earned the right to be nominated.

Ultimately, I believe Linkin Park will deserve entry into the HOF, even if it takes a few years after being eligible...

Posted by Michael Miracle on Monday, 12/22/2014 @ 11:57am

Whether you people like them or not; they're one of the biggest bands in the world, and not to mention they have a one of a kind sound. Yes, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, etc have some of the same elements that LP has, but they werent as successful with it as Linkin Park was. Very special band and we all know they will make it into the Hall OF Fame, so this topic is just a waste of time.

Posted by Joel on Monday, 12/7/2015 @ 11:57am

I voted yes even though I dislike them. They are really popular and willing to experiment even if what they produce is stuff I avoid.

Posted by Jesse on Friday, 07/29/2016 @ 19:52pm

Linkin Park is the most versatile band of all time. They have fans from many backgrounds. Some metal fans like them, some hip hop fans like them, some pop fans like it, etc. Being mainstream is not always a negative things, and they're the living proof. If you don't like LP it's your choice but anybody who says they're not good or versatile is not being objective. They MUST be included.

Posted by Frank LP 24 on Sunday, 12/4/2016 @ 13:52pm

Well then. RIP Chester.

http://www.tmz.com/2017/07/20/linkin-park-singer-chester-bennington-dead-commits-suicide/

Posted by dmg on Thursday, 07/20/2017 @ 15:04pm

Condolences to the fans of the band; and to the family and friends.

I've never been a fan; hearing their music all over the place again yesterday and today due to the death of Chester has not increased my appreciation for their music. But I know how it feels to lose a musical hero, and 41 years old is way too young for one to move on.

Linkin Park's commercial success has been prolonged - no flash in the pan status here; and they have been extremely influential in the sound of modern Rock radio throughout this new millenium (even if I dislike the results of that influence).

Therefore I have to begrudgingly say that they deserve their spot in the HOF when the time comes due - just like some past bands that I personally dislike but can not possibly pretend did not earn their spots in the HOF based on their influence and success.

So when the time comes, you have my support; just like the Kiss Army did when they were clamoring to get their favorite band in to the HOF. I hate Kiss, but they too were far too historically important of a band to continue to exclude.

Posted by Shrek on Friday, 07/21/2017 @ 14:38pm

I get the hardcore music purists might not like Linkin Park. If you have something against their technique or originality, that's fine. But their real contribution is emotional. Their songs were 'the' anthem for those growing up in the early 2000s.

Posted by Dinh on Thursday, 08/31/2017 @ 23:05pm

Linkin Park is to my generation what the Beatles were to the Baby Boomers and U2 is to Generation X. I've been a huge fan of them and their music since I was eleven (now twenty-seven).

They're one of the "giants" of the 21st Century, and it's very likely these guys will get in right off the bat.

100 million copies - including singles - sold worldwide, lots of memorable songs, two Grammys, six American Music Awards, four VMA's, six number one albums on the Billboard 200, and a debut album that doesn't stop selling.

LP has achieved either critical or commercial acclaim for their wide, one of a kind body of work. Even if you're not a fan of them, you can't deny that they blurred the lines of genre.

They might be one of those bands for people who listen to everything. Hard rock, punk, alternative, hip-hop/rap, pop, electronic, dance, industrial, experimental, folk, metal, country, R&B. LP has dabbled in them all.

And because of that, many acts have cited them as one of their influences. Of Mice & Men, From Ashes to New, Starset, Red, Hollywood Undead, Hoobastank, Bring Me the Horizon, Evanescene, Issues, Proyecto Eskhata, A Day to Remember, Escape the Fate, Falling In Reverse, One OK Rock, Bishop Nehru, Machine Gun Kelly, Misono, Girl on Fire, Manafest, Silentó, 3OH!3, The Prom Kings, AJ Tracey, Kiiara, The Chainsmokers, Kevin Rudolf, blackbear, Tokio Hotel, Stormzy, Tech N9ne, and more.

We may not know how they're gonna continue without Chester, but they still got a lot potential to expand their musicianship. You don't have to be a part of the music industry to understand the impact LP has had over the years.

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 04/1/2018 @ 22:49pm

Billboard Music Awards 2018

Linkin Park has been nominated for "Top Rock Artist," "Top Rock Album" for One More Light, and "Top Rock Song" for Heavy (Featuring Kiiara).

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/8343598/billboard-music-awards-2018-nominations-list

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 04/17/2018 @ 13:42pm

Linkin Park has been nominated by the VMA’s for “Best Rock Song.”

https://variety.com/2018/music/news/cardi-b-beyonce-jay-z-lead-2018-mtv-vma-video-music-awards-nominations-1202874001/

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 07/16/2018 @ 22:01pm

The late Chester Bennington's newest song with Lamb of God's Mark Morton.

"As promised, Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has teamed up with late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington for a new song called "Crossed Off."

The song, which can be streamed below via a new lyric video, is decidedly more aggressive than the music typically associated with Linkin Park. It pays off, however, as Bennington shines atop Morton's heavy guitars."

http://exclaim.ca/music/article/listen_to_chester_benningtons_new_song_with_lamb_of_gods_mark_morton

My mouth was dropped in happiness when I first heard this song.

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/8/2019 @ 15:21pm

Spotify: Most Streamed Albums of 2000

LINKIN PARK – HYBRID THEORY (1,440,253,106)

https://chartmasters.org/2019/01/spotify-most-streamed-albums-of-2000/

And it interestingly made more streams than Nevermind.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/31/2019 @ 10:28am

“With rapper Mike Shinoda claiming co-frontman duties alongside singer Chester Bennington, Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory marks one of the few records of this nu metal period that hasn’t been outright dismissed by today’s listeners. The Midwest crew’s credibility extended to their 2002 set of remixes and redos called Reanimation, which boasted appearances by a ton of hip-hop notables such as Alchemist, Black Thought, and Pharoahe Monch as well as a single mixed by Orgy. That evident respect for the genre made the Jay-Z mash-up EP Collision Course even more of an event, with its spliced take on hits from both acts.”

https://www.kerrang.com/features/a-short-history-of-metal-and-hip-hops-greatest-crossovers/

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 03/1/2019 @ 21:28pm

RIAA Gold & Platinum Update: Liknin Park

62.1 Million

https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=linkin+park#search_section

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 03/6/2019 @ 15:07pm

Today woulda been his 43rd Birthday.

THE 20 MOST POWERFUL CHESTER BENNINGTON LYRICS, AS CHOSEN BY YOU

https://www.kerrang.com/features/the-20-most-powerful-chester-bennington-lyrics-as-chosen-by-you/

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 03/20/2019 @ 23:43pm

RIAA Gold & Platinum Total: Linkin Park

63.1 Million

https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Linkin+park&ti=&lab=&genre=&format=&date_option=release&from=&to=&award=&type=&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/21/2019 @ 10:41am

https://www.kerrang.com/features/how-linkin-parks-meteora-fought-the-odds-and-won/

HOW LINKIN PARK’S METEORA FOUGHT THE ODDS AND WON

Happy Birthday, Meteora!

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 03/25/2019 @ 15:04pm

https://djbooth.net/features/2018-10-25-mike-shinoda-inspired-a-generation

How Mike Shinoda Inspired a Generation of Hip-Hop Fans

Found a great article about him!

“Shinoda’s eclecticism empowered him to synthesize groups of people who would otherwise never come together. Hip-hop fans could turn to Shinoda’s associations with certified underground acts. Artists like Lupe Fiasco could see how Shinoda was extending hip-hop into a place never foreseen; within the paradigms of rock music, giving a voice to the depression and angst of the youth. Rock fans could appreciate the seamlessly incorporated hip-hop rhythms and rhymes that Shinoda brought to the table; many who did not see the appeal of hip-hop due to media-incentivized misconceptions could finally figure out what they’d been missing. Young people from cushy homes in the burbs who consciously veered away from the vigor of "typical" hip-hop music now had a palatable entry to the genre; your mom wasn’t likely to yell at you for bumping Meteora. And of course, people of Asian descent finally had a face to identify with, in what was slowly becoming the nation’s most popular genre—the culture for cool kids and rebels.”

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 03/26/2019 @ 00:49am

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/heres-a-surprise-mash-up-featuring-linkin-park-and-twenty-one-pilots/

HERE’S A SURPRISE MASH-UP FEATURING LINKIN PARK AND TWENTY ONE PILOTS

Well, this is interesting.....

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 04/6/2019 @ 12:22pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rixfIz8idy8

Linkin Park’s 2001 live performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 04/28/2019 @ 19:28pm

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/trash-boat-have-covered-linkin-parks-given-up/

TRASH BOAT HAVE COVERED LINKIN PARK’S GIVEN UP

“In an interview explaining the cover, frontman Tobi Duncan says: “I remember it becoming one of my favourite Linkin Park songs just for the really long scream at the end – I think it’s 18 seconds that Chester [Bennington] holds those two notes. I remember thinking, ‘There’s no way that that’s humanly possible for a man to do that.’ But my guy Chester had the lungs, and he absolutely smashed it. It’s definitely one of my favourite Linkin Park songs.”

“Given Up” is one of the punkiest LP songs I’ve ever heard, and also the best from Minutes To Midnight. I also love the Dead Kennedys-like walking bassline.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 05/9/2019 @ 11:28am

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ugs_battle_royale_why_linkin_parks_meteora_is_the_best_album_of_the_century_so_far.html

UG's Battle Royale: Why Linkin Park's 'Meteora' Is The Best Album Of The Century...

“In conclusion, the impact of "Meteora" (pun totally intended) drastically changed the musical landscape of 21st century. The album is not an overly complex affair, but its elegant simplicity helped a vast new audience connect to it, and given the sheer, serene force of it, "Meteora" feels much more robust than many an experimental project to date. While purists might say that it feels unoriginal due to sounding similar to "Hybrid Theories", the argument falls flat when you realize that the sole contender to one's originality is oneself. Most importantly, "Meteora" gave a powerful voice to a vast spectrum of darker human emotions with such truthfulness that no album has ever done before, and this is why I think that "Meteora" is the best album of the 21st century so far.”

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 06/1/2019 @ 17:10pm

https://www.revolvermag.com/music/inside-linkin-parks-great-last-heavy-album-hunting-party

INSIDE LINKIN PARK'S GREAT LAST HEAVY ALBUM: 'THE HUNTING PARTY'

Rakim (who was nominated with Eric for the Hall once) and Tom Morello (Who is on the nom com and was nominated with RATM twice) made a special guests on “Guiltily All The Same” and “Drawbar” respectively.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 06/17/2019 @ 11:08am

https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/billie_eilish_918013

It’s safe to say Billie Eilish is a fan of LP and cited them as one of her influences.

“I really love Linkin Park, and I loved Chester Bennington, and it is horrible what happened to him. I grew up listening to him because my dad would make these mixtapes with a lot of different artists - Linkin Park, Avril Lavigne, The Beatles, Sarah McLachlan, I just really loved Linkin Park, and their production is really sick.”

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 06/24/2019 @ 19:41pm

https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=linkin+park+#search_section

RIAA Gold & Platinum Total: Linkin Park

ALBUMS

Hybrid Theory- 11× Platinum(Diamond)
Meteora- 7× Platinum
Minutes to Midnight- 4× Platinum
A Thousand Suns- Platinum
Living Things- Platinum
The Hunting Party- Platinum
One More Light- Gold
Live in Texas- Platinum
Reanimation- Platinum

EP'S

Collision Course(with Jay-Z)- 3× Platinum

SINGLES

"One Step Closer"- Platinum
"Crawling"- Gold
"Papercut"- Gold
"In the End"- 4× Platinum
"Faint"- Platinum
"Numb"- 4× Platinum
"Breaking the Habit"- Gold
"Numb/Encore"(with Jay-Z)- 3× Platinum
"What I've Done"- 5× Platinum
"Bleed It Out"- 2× Platinum
"Shadow of the Day"- 2× Platinum
"Given Up"- Gold
"Leave Out All the Rest"- Platinum
"New Divide"- 3× Platinum
"The Catalyst"- Gold
"Waiting for the End"- Platinum
"Iridescent"- Gold
"Burn It Down"- 2× Platinum
"Heavy"(featuring Kiiara)- Gold
"One More Light"- Gold

VIDEO ALBUMS

Frat Party at the Pankake Festival- Platinum

Total: 63.6 Million

That's almost the same amount of certification total as Queen!

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 06/25/2019 @ 14:06pm

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/linkin-parks-mike-shinoda-teases-worlds-on-fire-video-with-crunchyroll-at-anime-expo/

LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Teases 'World's On Fire' Video With CRUNCHYROLL At ANIME EXPO

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 07/8/2019 @ 10:29am

https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-07-09-linkin-park-spearhead-charity-to-help-power-health-centers-across-africa/

Linkin Park Spearhead Charity To Help Power Health Centers Across Africa

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 07/10/2019 @ 00:57am

http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190719000538

Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn shares epiphany through photo exhibition in Korea

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 07/19/2019 @ 17:48pm

https://www.altpress.com/features/chester-bennington-tribute-memorial/

11 WAYS CHESTER BENNINGTON IS LIVING ON THROUGH THOSE HE IMPACTED

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 07/20/2019 @ 22:55pm

https://m.eonline.com/news/1058247/chester-bennington-honored-by-mom-wife-and-linkin-park-on-2nd-anniversary-of-his-death

Chester Bennington Honored by Mom, Wife and Linkin Park on 2nd Anniversary of His Death

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 07/20/2019 @ 22:59pm

Funny how Bon Jovi sold over 130 million copies worldwide when Linkin Park made more certifications than them with a total of almost 90 million.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 08/12/2019 @ 15:15pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H4l9RpkwM&list=RDEMww6ZEHgLhQ-8eu_x7Z-FJw&index=27

The music video of "Breaking The Habit"

207 million views divided by 150= 1,380,000 million copies of the single sold

207 million views divided by 1500= 138,000 copies of the Meteora album sold.

Should get a platinum at some point.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 08/28/2019 @ 16:34pm

https://www.youredm.com/2019/08/30/linkin-park-one-step-closer-dm2-remix/

LINKIN PARK – ONE STEP CLOSER (DM2 REMIX)

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 08/31/2019 @ 13:31pm

I'm surprised at all the hate Linkin Park has. Their debut album was the fastest selling debut in the 2000's, they've sold millions of copies, and had several top 40 hits.

Posted by Liam on Wednesday, 09/4/2019 @ 21:25pm

https://chartmasters.org/spotify-streaming-numbers-tool/?artist_name=linkin+park&artist_id=&qAlbum=1&qSingle=1&qCompilation=1

Spotify Streaming Numbers: Linkin Park

Streams: 6,772,968,944
Copies Sold: 6,762,062

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/7/2019 @ 14:30pm

Here's a list Linkin Park songs that should essentially be on this page.

From Hybrid Theory

"Papercut"

From Meteora

"Somewhere I Belong"
"Breaking The Habit"
"Faint"

From Minutes To Midnight

"What I've Done"
"Bleed It Out"
"Shadow Of The Day"
"Given Up"

From A Thousand Suns

"The Catalyst"
"Waiting For The End"
"Iridescent"

From Living Things

"Burn It Down"
"Castle of Glass"

From The Hunting Party

"Guilty All The Same" (featuring Rakim)
"Until It's Gone"

From One More Light

"Heavy"(featuring Kiiara)
"One More Light"

Non-Album Singles

"New Divide"

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/14/2019 @ 15:13pm

https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/music/one-voice-children-s-choir-releases-touching-cover-of-linkin/article_3f6df3d3-b1e5-5d87-b275-4eb8b004d70f.html

One Voice Children's Choir releases touching cover of Linkin Park's 'One More Light'

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 10/7/2019 @ 15:33pm

https://rockshotmagazine.com/national-album-day-hybrid-theory-by-linkin-park/

National Album Day: Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park

"Hybrid Theory was the centrepiece of what might be the last time that a rebellious sounding subculture crashes the charts now that the internet has made everything accessible, and chart positions comparatively redundant."

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 10/12/2019 @ 13:19pm

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/rediscovering-linkin-parks-music-helped-103354484.html

How Rediscovering Linkin Park's Music Helped Me Through Depression

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 10/19/2019 @ 17:09pm

https://www.kerrang.com/features/linkin-park-the-inside-story-of-hybrid-theory/

LINKIN PARK: THE INSIDE STORY OF HYBRID THEORY

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/24/2019 @ 16:11pm

https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-linkin-park-play-explosive-one-step-closer-conan-2001

SEE LINKIN PARK PLAY EXPLOSIVE "ONE STEP CLOSER" ON 'CONAN' IN 2001

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/24/2019 @ 21:55pm

https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/watch-linkin-parks-one-step-closer-sung-by-139-different-movies

WATCH LINKIN PARK'S 'ONE STEP CLOSER' SUNG BY 139 DIFFERENT MOVIES

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 10/30/2019 @ 20:42pm

Innovation: fused rap, electronica, alternative and metal
Influence: Linkin Park left a heavy impact on modern rock. Hundreds of artists have been influenced by their sound.
Commercial success: Hell yes. They've sold 70 million albums worldwide, including a diamond debut. They charted three top 10 hits on the Hot 100, 11 number ones on Alternative radio, and eight #1's on Mainstream Rock.
Critical acclaim: Not much to speak of, but the band has won two Grammys.

Linkin Park has a pretty good chance of making the hall.

Posted by Tommy on Saturday, 11/2/2019 @ 14:16pm

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/linkin-parks-mike-shinoda-remixed-foxings-grand-paradise-listen/

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda remixed Foxing's "Grand Paradise" (listen)

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 11/23/2019 @ 09:57am

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/linkin-park-are-the-most-streamed-rock-artist-of-the-year/

LINKIN PARK ARE THE MOST STREAMED ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR

"They haven't released an album in two years, but Linkin Park are still the most-listened to rock band of 2019, according to Deezer."

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 11/29/2019 @ 15:29pm

Hybrid Theory will turn twenty this year. Sooner or later, Linkin Park - and other bands who were on a rise in the 2000's - will enter the classic rock column from your local radio stations. Almost a decade ago, most of the stations' format inducted the 90's as an expansive, and this won't be no different to the 2000's.

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/3/2020 @ 21:23pm

The music video of "Castle of Glass" has more views/streams than "New Divide," and it hasn't been certified gold or platinum yet. What's with the hold up, RIAA?

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/14/2020 @ 19:34pm

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chester-bennington-grey-daze-amends-album-945384/

How Chester Bennington's Pre–Linkin Park Band Grey Daze Is Getting a Second Life

"Drummer Sean Dowdell and Bennington's widow, Talinda, on how they made a star-studded new album using the late singer's vocals."

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 09:15am

https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/linkin-park-tribute-band-end-honor-chester-bennington-benefit-concert

Linkin Park Tribute Band IN THE END To Honor Chester Bennington With Benefit Concert

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 07:45am

But the truth is #RIPLINKINPARK(1996-2017) gone but never forgotten

Posted by Jondolt on Friday, 03/27/2020 @ 05:09am

https://www.loudersound.com/news/chester-benningtons-son-jaime-directs-video-for-grey-daze-track-soul-song

Chester Bennington's son Jaime directs video for Grey Daze track Soul Song

"Chester Bennington's pre-Linkin Park band Grey Daze release video for Soul Song - track taken from the album Amends which will feature Chester's original and remastered vocals."

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 05/18/2020 @ 13:34pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eVTXPUF4Oz4

The next music video that will reach a billion views on YouTube is - you guessed it - "In The End." It should take about twenty days or so to make it.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 14:44pm

https://loudwire.com/linkin-park-unreleased-song-friendly-fire-chester-bennington/

Linkin Park Have an Unreleased Song With Chester Bennington

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 06/23/2020 @ 12:27pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eVTXPUF4Oz4

The sooner the music video of "In The End" gets to a billion views, the better.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 07/2/2020 @ 15:05pm

It's actually 2024. They released their first EP in 1999.

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, 07/12/2020 @ 14:37pm

https://www.nme.com/news/music/linkin-park-leave-out-all-the-rest-mashup-macca-wiles-2710609

Watch Linkin Park's 'Leave Out All The Rest' get mashed up by Macca Wiles

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 07/18/2020 @ 10:42am

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/linkin-park-is-planning-something-very-cool-for-20th-anniversary-of-hybrid-theory/

LINKIN PARK Is Planning 'Something Very Cool' For 20th Anniversary Of 'Hybrid Theory'

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 14:25pm

@The Dude You look at the list of videos with over a billion views on YouTube, and there aren't many rock artists. Nirvana, Smells Like Teen Spirit. A couple Imagine Dragon's songs (yes I will count them). Guns n Roses, November Rain. And yeah that's basically all I am willing to count though I might have missed one. For Linkin Park to have 2, (Numb is at 1.4 billion) is insane.

Posted by Ender on Sunday, 08/2/2020 @ 23:48pm

Whoops apparently I missed Bohemian Rhapsody and Zombie. Whoops.

Posted by Ender on Sunday, 08/2/2020 @ 23:56pm

@ Ender

The music video of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" also have more than a billion views on YouTube too. System of a Down's "Chop Suey" is next.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 08/3/2020 @ 07:58am

Looking at the older comments, I think that they would be very different if they heard Linkin Park's newer music. (After 2003). Their sound started as their iconic nu-metal music with songs like Crawling, In the End, and Numb but then started to incorporated many different types of music like heavier rock with No More Sorrow, electronic rock with The Catalyst, (imo) better electronic rock with Burn It Down, rock ballad type music with Final Masquerade, and then started to go into more alternative/pop rock music with their album One More Light. They also sounded amazing live in concert, almost like the recorded songs. Overall, they were an amazing and revolutionary band that more than deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the future.

Posted by Neon Ninja on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 23:29pm

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/linkin-parks-mike-shinoda-is-writing-a-song-for-ga/1100-6480859/

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Is Writing A Song For Gamescom 2020

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 08/12/2020 @ 15:27pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oBwZhATIwfo

After 21 years of holding out, "She Couldn't" have finally been released as a single commercially!

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 08/13/2020 @ 09:48am

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kerrang.com/amp/mike-shinoda-reflects-on-linkin-parks-she-couldnt-we-set-the-groundwork-for-our-later-evolution

MIKE SHINODA REFLECTS ON LINKIN PARK'S SHE COULDN'T: "WE SET THE GROUNDWORK FOR OUR LATER EVOLUTION"

"Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda says that She Couldn't is one of the "earliest demos" the band made when Chester Bennington joined the band."

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 08/15/2020 @ 10:59am

https://www.kerrang.com/features/10-bands-who-wouldnt-be-here-without-linkin-park/

10 BANDS WHO WOULDN'T BE HERE WITHOUT LINKIN PARK

"Since they exploded onto the scene in 2000, Linkin Park have had an undeniable impact on generations of rock and metal fans."

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 08/20/2020 @ 11:50am

https://screenrant.com/linkin-park-tribute-comic-art/

Linkin Park Is Getting Weekly Tribute Comic Art

"In a recent twitter post, artist Valeria Favoccia is posting new comic art tribute to the band Linkin Park. Check out the details here."

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 08/31/2020 @ 11:28am

https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/linkin-parks-in-the-end-is-now-certified-2x-platinum-in-the-uk

LINKIN PARK'S 'IN THE END' IS NOW CERTIFIED 2X PLATINUM IN THE UK

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 09/1/2020 @ 15:49pm

https://www.kerrang.com/features/linkin-parks-a-thousand-suns-changed-the-way-we-think-about-concept-albums/

LINKIN PARK'S A THOUSAND SUNS CHANGED THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT CONCEPT ALBUMS

"Linkin Park stretched boundaries by thinking big on their "multi-concept" epic that – even a decade later – continues to divide and bewilder…"

And it's also a prog album too. With the exception of Hybrid Theory and One More Light, almost all of the album's featured some elements of the genre and more. Even their first remix album has some prog-inspired stuff too. Once LP becomes eligible in 2025, members from Rush, Pink Floyd, ELO, Journey, the Moody Blues, Traffic, Yes, Roxy Music and Genesis would actually support LP for an induction. The band is also synth-friendly enough to be supported by members from Blondie, the Cars, the Cure, Talking Heads, Radiohead, NIN and Depeche Mode. If there's one Linkin Park album Enig would like the most, then it's A Thousand Suns.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 09/10/2020 @ 11:29am

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t_lwT0lkO8Y

Meeting of a Thousand Suns (A Thousand Suns DVD) - Linkin Park

As I said before about their fourth album.

"And it's also a prog album too. With the exception of Hybrid Theory and One More Light, almost all of the album's featured some elements of the genre and more. Even their first remix album has some prog-inspired stuff too. Once LP becomes eligible in 2025, members from Rush, Pink Floyd, ELO, Journey, the Moody Blues, Traffic, Yes, Roxy Music and Genesis would actually support LP for an induction. The band is also synth-friendly enough to be supported by members from Blondie, the Cars, the Cure, Talking Heads, Radiohead, NIN and Depeche Mode. If there's one Linkin Park album Enig would like the most, then it's A Thousand Suns."

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/14/2020 @ 10:53am

https://blog.siriusxm.com/youre-one-step-closer-to-hearing-the-limited-run-channel-linkin-park-radio-on-siriusxm/

You're one step closer to hearing the limited-run channel Linkin Park Radio on SiriusXM

I actually saw this coming!

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/2/2020 @ 16:19pm

https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-10-01-linkin-parks-iheartradio-album-listening-party-how-to-stream/

Linkin Park's iHeartRadio Album Listening Party: How to Stream

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 15:43pm

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/linkin-parks-track-by-track-guide-to-hybrid-theory-all-this-week-on-kerrang/

LINKIN PARK'S TRACK-BY-TRACK GUIDE TO HYBRID THEORY: ALL THIS WEEK ON KERRANG!

"Every day this week, Linkin Park will share the stories behind Hybrid Theory on Kerrang!'s Instagram"

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 10/5/2020 @ 09:37am

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/im-sorry-i-dont-know-what-we-were-doing-mike-shinoda-linkin-park-papercut-video/

"I'M SORRY, I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE WERE DOING": MIKE SHINODA REFLECTS ON LINKIN PARK'S PAPERCUT VIDEO

"Mike Shinoda reflects on the "goofy" video for Linkin Park's smash single Papercut."

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 10/5/2020 @ 12:16pm

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9460473/linkin-park-hybrid-theory-20th-anniversary-track-by-track/

The Story Behind Every Song on Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory': 20th Anniversary Track-By-Track

" The group's Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn dive deep into the diamond-selling classic, sharing how smashes like "In The End," "Crawling" and "One Step Closer" came together in the studio."

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 10/5/2020 @ 16:54pm

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/how-one-of-linkin-parks-most-powerful-lyrics-happened-by-accident/

HOW ONE OF LINKIN PARK'S MOST POWERFUL LYRICS HAPPENED BY ACCIDENT

"Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda reveals how an iconic line from Crawling came from their producer mishearing a lyric"

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 12:54pm

https://www.vulture.com/2020/10/mike-shinoda-interview-linkin-park-hybrid-theory.html

Mike Shinoda on the Inarguable Legacy of Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory 20 Years Later

"In fact, critic Steven Hyden, in his great new book on Kid A, Radiohead's seminal album that came out the same month as Hybrid Theory, makes the case that while Radiohead became obsessed with "evolving" rock music and bringing it to the future, Linkin Park were the future."

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 16:26pm

https://www.kerrang.com/features/the-secret-history-of-linkin-parks-hybrid-theory-in-their-own-words/

THE SECRET HISTORY OF LINKIN PARK'S HYBRID THEORY: IN THEIR OWN WORDS

"This month, Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory celebrates its 20th anniversary, and with it, the start of musical revolution that can still be felt today. Here, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Joe Hahn share the stories and secrets behind their groundbreaking debut album…"

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 10/7/2020 @ 15:43pm

https://www.macombdaily.com/entertainment/linkin-park-celebrates-20-years-since-blockbuster-debut-hybrid-theory-q-a/article_99d62971-7bc4-578c-b047-00e5dfea4df6.html

Linkin Park celebrates 20 years since blockbuster debut, "Hybrid Theory": Q&A

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 09:12am

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/linkin-park-knew-in-the-end-would-be-special-as-soon-as-it-was-written/

LINKIN PARK KNEW IN THE END WOULD BE "SPECIAL" AS SOON AS IT WAS WRITTEN

"Mike Shinoda reveals that Linkin Park instantly knew they had something big on their hands with In The End"

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 09:33am

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/this-mash-up-of-linkin-parks-faint-and-lady-gagas-just-dance-is-a-ridiculously-good-time/

THIS MASH-UP OF LINKIN PARK AND LADY GAGA IS A RIDICULOUSLY GOOD TIME

"This is Linkin Park's Faint… but it's Just Dance by Lady Gaga. Banger."

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 11:13am

https://www.loudersound.com/features/first-reaction-linkin-parks-pictureboard-the-song-fans-waited-20-years-to-hear

First reaction: Linkin Park's Pictureboard, the song fans waited 20 years to hear

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 22:32pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UN10PLI3eQw

"Pictureboard" by Linkin Park

One of the commenters said this about the song on YouTube.

"Pictureboard" was first mentioned by Mike Shinoda during a private LP Underground chat in 2005 for an LPU winner and ten of their friends: "a place for my head used to be called esaul and there was a song called pictureboard which we actually played on stage one time probably 5 years ago with linkin park. we played it after we changed our name. i think that was the only time we played a xero song that wasn't on hybrid theory after we changed our name."

"Since then, many fans have been asking the band through the years to release the song. Information was leaked that the song was intended to be released on the LP Underground 9.0: Demos CD but was removed at the last minute and replaced with "Across The Line".

"In the 2015 LPAssociation podcast, Mike reiterated that it can't be released due to samples in the song, and stated "It's not worth it, man. You guys think it's like this imaginary holy grail of a song. It's really not that great."

"You know what Mike, you were right. But it was worth it.... New LP tracks are always great to hear for the first time."

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 23:32pm

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/chester-bennington-left-his-own-birthday-party-to-record-linkin-parks-lost-track-pictureboard/

CHESTER BENNINGTON LEFT HIS OWN BIRTHDAY PARTY TO RECORD LINKIN PARK'S LOST TRACK, PICTUREBOARD

"Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson reveals the story behind their long lost, but now released, track Pictureboard"

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 07:56am

https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-linkin-park-hybrid-theory-20th-anniversary-edition/

ALBUM REVIEW: LINKIN PARK – HYBRID THEORY 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

"Linkin Park's nu-metal classic that defined a generation gets an ultra re-release with unheard songs for its 20th birthday…"

And it just got five out of five rating. I'm waiting for more retrospective reviews. It should do better than it's first release, since we're in a different time now.

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 09:32am

https://uproxx.com/indie/indiecast-episode-eleven-nu-metal-linkin-park/

Indiecast Traces The Lasting Influence Of Nu Metal, From Linkin Park To Machine Gun Kelly

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 10:47am

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2020/10/09/qa-linkin-parks-mike-shinoda-and-joe-hahn-revisit-the-life-changing-hybrid-theory-20-years-later/#694c437181ed

Q&A: Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda And Joe Hahn Revisit The Life-Changing 'Hybrid Theory' 20 Years Later

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 11:32am

http://www.mtv.com/news/3170581/linkin-park-hybrid-theory-anniversary-artwork-frank-maddocks/

HOW LINKIN PARK'S HYBRID THEORY DESIGN HELPED DEFINE THE BAND

"ART DIRECTOR FRANK MADDOCKS TRACES THE STREET-ART INFLUENCE OF THE MASSIVE DEBUT, TURNING 20 THIS MONTH"

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 15:08pm

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/linkin-park-look-back-pre-211000556.html

Linkin Park Looks Back on Its Pre-'Hybrid Theory' Early Days

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 10/10/2020 @ 08:20am

https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/linkin-park-hybrid-theory-20th-anniversary-edition/

Review: Hybrid Theory (20th Anniversary Edition)

7.6/10

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 10/10/2020 @ 08:24am

https://www.altpress.com/news/linkin-park-hybrid-theory-runaway-demo/

HERE'S WHY LINKIN PARK COMPLETELY REWROTE "RUNAWAY" FOR 'HYBRID THEORY'

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 10/10/2020 @ 09:41am

https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-10-12-mike-shinoda-shares-unseen-photos-of-linkin-park-mailing-fans-cassettes/

Mike Shinoda Shares Unseen Photos Of Linkin Park Mailing Fans Cassettes

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 10/12/2020 @ 14:16pm

https://www.nme.com/features/linkin-park-hybrid-theory-20th-anniversary-mike-shinoda-interview-2781348

"We wanted to make something different": the impact of Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory', 20 years on

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 10/13/2020 @ 07:23am

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/how-linkin-park-are-influencing-bring-me-the-horizons-new-music/

HOW LINKIN PARK ARE INFLUENCING BRING ME THE HORIZON'S NEW MUSIC

"Jordan Fish reveals the enduring impact of Linkin Park, and how they set a bar that Bring Me The Horizon aim for to this day."

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 10/13/2020 @ 10:08am

https://www.radio.com/music/radio-com-presents-20-years-of-linkin-park

RADIO.COM presents 20 years of Linkin Park

"Listen October 17 and 18 on your favorite RADIO.COM Rock and Alternative stations"

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 10/14/2020 @ 08:31am

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9468147/linkin-park-top-australia-albums-chart-hybrid-theory/

Linkin Park Top Australia's Albums Chart With 'Hybrid Theory' 20th Anniversary Edition

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 10/19/2020 @ 07:38am

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IYk9m72NbvI

Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park on 20 years of Hybrid Theory| Triple M

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/22/2020 @ 09:34am

https://www.loudersound.com/features/linkin-park-mike-shinoda-interview-we-never-wanted-to-be-part-of-nu-metal

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda: "We never wanted to be part of nu metal"

"As Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory turns 20, rapper Mike Shinoda looks back at the birth of their landmark debut album – and how it changed music forever"

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/23/2020 @ 09:32am

https://www.revolvermag.com/music/my-life-long-love-affair-linkin-parks-hybrid-theory

MY LIFE-LONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH LINKIN PARK'S 'HYBRID THEORY'

"The Devil Wears Prada's Jeremy DePoyster pays tribute to a generation-defining album at 20"

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/23/2020 @ 10:21am

https://www.stereogum.com/2103260/linkin-park-hybrid-theory-turns-20/franchises/reviews/the-anniversary/

Hybrid Theory Turns 20

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/23/2020 @ 11:46am

https://www.spin.com/2020/10/linkin-parks-hybrid-theory-turns-20-we-fought-to-make-this-album/

Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory Turns 20: 'We Fought to Make This Album'

"Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson recall recording the best-selling album that started it all"

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/23/2020 @ 12:58pm

https://www.loudersound.com/features/linkin-park-in-the-end-story-behind-the-song

The Story Behind The Song: In The End by Linkin Park

"Linkin Park were already on the way to becoming nu metal's biggest band. But Hybrid Theory's epic final single sent them spinning into the stratosphere"

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/23/2020 @ 16:56pm

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/elaminabdelmahmoud/linkin-parks-hybrid-theory-male-angst

How Linkin Park Helped Suburban Teenagers Feel Their Feelings

"Twenty years after their record breaking debut album Hybrid Theory came out, it's still a cathartic listen for suburban teens."

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 10/24/2020 @ 10:41am

https://www.thethings.com/linkin-park-releases-never-before-seen-footage-from-one-step-closer-video/

Linkin Park Releases Never Before Seen Footage From 'One Step Closer' Video

"Right after it was released, ;Hybrid Theory immediately became a hit, especially among teenagers and young adults, who became band's the main fanbase."

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 10/25/2020 @ 21:13pm

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/machine-heads-robb-flynn-the-world-is-a-lot-darker-place-without-chester-bennington-in-it/

MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN: 'The World Is A Lot Darker Place Without CHESTER BENNINGTON In It'

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 10/26/2020 @ 15:01pm

https://futurerocklegends.com/artist.php?artist_id=Linkin_Park

MIKE SHINODA ON THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF HYBRID THEORY: "I DIDN'T WANT IT TO BE SAD… I THINK WE MANAGED TO GAUGE IT RIGHT"

"Mike Shinoda on why the timing was right for Linkin Park's huge 20th anniversary edition of Hybrid Theory."

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 10/28/2020 @ 09:06am

Linkin Park was one of the biggest artists of the 2000's, with songs that still get heavy airplay and sales decades later. They directly influenced today's alternative/mainstream rock.

Maybe not first ballot, but most likely eventually.

Posted by fifi on Thursday, 11/5/2020 @ 17:47pm

And to continue, the tragic death of Chester Bennington probably helped their odds.

Posted by fifi on Friday, 11/6/2020 @ 18:44pm

https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/linkin-park-twenty-one-pilots-are-two-most-streamed-groups-worldwide-in-202

LINKIN PARK & TWENTY ONE PILOTS ARE TWO OF THE MOST STREAMED GROUPS IN 2020 ACCORDING TO SPOTIFY

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 12/2/2020 @ 21:44pm

https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2020/12/04/authenticity-fuels-greatness-4-lessons-from-jeff-blue-and-linkin-parks-hybrid-theory/?sh=c15f1666245c

Authenticity Fuels Greatness: 4 Lessons From Jeff Blue And Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory'

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 12/4/2020 @ 09:03am

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/12/geoff_keighley_shares_hype_trailer_for_the_game_awards_2020

"This is our December."

"Next week, marks the final presentation on the gaming calendar - The Game Awards hosted by the one and only Geoff Keighley."

"Ahead of the big event, the man himself has "personally edited" a special "hype trailer" to well...get everyone hyped about next week's live stream taking place on 10th December.

"Here it is in all its glory, backed by music from Linkin Park:"

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 12/5/2020 @ 09:30am

https://www.clashmusic.com/features/how-nu-metal-crept-back-into-popular-consciouness

How Nu-Metal Crept Back Into Popular Consciouness

"The genre has become a key aspect of 2020 music..."

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 12/9/2020 @ 08:55am

https://theaggie.org/2020/12/10/these-musicians-are-defying-and-recreating-our-ideas-of-genre/

These musicians are defying and recreating our ideas of genre

" Four artists from the past and present have made their mark going against the grain"

"On Oct. 23, 2000, "Hybrid Theory" was released through Warner Bros, the debut album from rock-rap group Linkin Park. That's right, rock-rap. The dynamic between MC Mike Shinoda and the late Chester Bennington is something that by any means shouldn't work, but does so seamlessly. Tracks like "In the End" and "A Place for My Head" display the perfectly executed back and forth of Shinoda's rapped verses and Bennington's clean, sometimes screamed vocals. Joe Hahn, or "Mr. Hahn" under his DJ persona, manns the turntables, scratching, sampling and programming every song—adding another unique feature to the band's sound that is spotlighted on "Cure for the Itch." The entire album (with the latter being the exception) is a perfect example of how vastly different styles of voice like Shinoda and Bennington can come together on a single track and make something extraordinary. The group went on to release six more studio albums until the death of front man Chester Bennington in July of 2017. The other band members alongside other prominent musicians such as Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker of Blink-182, Machine Gun Kelly, Oliver Sykes of Bring Me the Horizon, Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember, Jonathan Davis of Korn and others put on a memorial show on Oct. 27, 2017 at the Hollywood Bowl. According to Shinoda the group is likely to continue without Bennington, explaining in an interview with Rock Antenne that "We all thrive making and performing music."

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 12/10/2020 @ 14:58pm

http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/12/11/chester-benningtons-pre-linkin-park-band-grey-daze-announces.html

Grey Daze, the late Chester Bennington's pre-Linkin Park band, has announced a new, acoustic EP.

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 12/12/2020 @ 09:45am

https://americansongwriter.com/todays-song-december-15-2020-linkin-park-my-december/

Today's Song, December 15, 2020, Linkin Park, "My December"

It was released as a B-Side twenty years ago.

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 12/15/2020 @ 08:22am

https://filmdaily.co/music/jeff-blue-producer/

Linkin Park legacy: Get to know record producer Jeff Blue

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 12/19/2020 @ 08:23am

http://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2020/12/21/linkin-parks-limited-edition-hybrid-theory-20th-anniversary-super-deluxe-box-sets-are-back-in-stock/

Linkin Park's Limited Edition 'Hybrid Theory' 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Sets Are Back in Stock!

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 12/21/2020 @ 14:11pm

http://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2020/12/29/linkin-park-releases-in-the-end-merchandise-collection/

Linkin Park Releases 'In The End' Merchandise Collection!

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 12/29/2020 @ 17:03pm

Look, regardless of how a solid group of you all feel, Linkin Park continued in their own genre when it was considered "obsolete". The "Nu-Metal" genre is over and, if I want to be particular, never truly began. The likes of Limp Bizkit didn't survive the wave after wave that is the ever-changing cycle of popular music. Can you honestly say the same for other artists that were big at the time? You can't say Korn, they came out before that. This argument, however, isn't about longevity, it's about impact.

Do I need to bring up Projekt Revolution and how nearly every artist that played that circuit was more than impressed at the drive and ambition to change the face of Rock as the world knew it? How about the fact that one single on their debut record has the honour of one of the most popular songs of the 2000's? What about the dedication to musicianship that's displayed on each record, giving each member of the group time in the spotlight? You guys really think it was Chester, Mike and four dudes they just picked up off the side of the road?

This is January of 2021. Chester has been gone for three years. Even now, I come across artists that claim that Linkin Park was an incredible early influence. Ostracizing longevity, I truthfully cannot think of another group that had the same impact on the face of Rock at the time, save for maybe My Chemical Romance. That era is known for Linkin Park and would be more than a flagship to see them inducted. It would be well deserved.

Posted by Sebastian Mosher on Tuesday, 01/5/2021 @ 09:42am

https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/you-need-to-hear-this-huge-k-pop-cover-of-linkin-parks-numb

YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS HUGE K-POP COVER OF LINKIN PARK'S 'NUMB'

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/5/2021 @ 15:30pm

https://pitchfork.com/news/100-gecs-remix-linkin-parks-one-step-closer-listen/

100 gecs Remix Linkin Park's "One Step Closer"

The first in a forthcoming series of Hybrid Theory remakes

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/8/2021 @ 10:10am

VOTE FOR LINKIN PARK BECAUSE I LOVE THIS BAND MUSIC FOREVER AND DESERVE TO BE IN THE ROCK 'N 'ROLL FAME ! I TRIED SO HARD FOR SIXTEEN YEARS TO PUT THE BEST BAND OUT THERE ONLINE SINCE MAY 10 , 2004 UNTIL JANUARY , 2021 !

Posted by ELIZABETH LAPICOLA on Saturday, 01/9/2021 @ 13:03pm

https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/7-notable-metal-covers-by-bad-wolves-including-linkin-park-chris-stapleton-miley-cyrus-post-malone-and-more/

7 Notable Metal Covers By Bad Wolves Including Linkin Park, Chris Stapleton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone And More

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/12/2021 @ 13:49pm

https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/10-extraordinary-covers-by-from-ashes-to-new-including-linkin-park-avenged-sevenfold-evanescence-and-more/

10 Extraordinary Covers By From Ashes To New Including Linkin Park, Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence And More

They're one of those bands who cited LP as a huge influence.

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/15/2021 @ 11:23am

https://www.radio.com/alt1037dfw/news/linkin-park-shares-classic-2001-performance

Linkin Park shares classic 2001 performance on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien'

"Cargo pants and all, you have to watch this throwback moment"

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/19/2021 @ 14:30pm

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mike_shinoda_talks_how_1st_linkin_park_album_became_best-selling_debut_since_gnr_explains_why_death_grips_couldnt_exist_pre-internet.html

Mike Shinoda Talks How 1st Linkin Park Album Became Best-Selling Debut Since GN'R

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 02/28/2021 @ 20:07pm

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7873912/linkin-park-jay-z-collision-course-mashup-flashback

Yes, We're Going to Talk About How Awesome Linkin Park & JAY-Z's 'Collision Course' Was

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 03/3/2021 @ 09:40am

https://www.pinterest.es/pin/422423640020515471/

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 16:19pm

Linkin Park's connection to Irving Azoff

https://m.hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=278267&title+WILL-KWATINETZ-AND-AZOFF-TEAM-UP-FOR-SUPERMANAGEMENT-COMPANY

"Jeff Kwatinetz is at it again, and this time he's dancing with Irving Azoff. Sources inside both companies confirm that talks are ongoing to join their music management companies under one roof."

"Plans are for Azoff to head the company, overseeing a combined roster that includes Linkin Park, Korn, Dixie Chicks, Enrique Iglesias, Audioslave, Limp Bizkit, Snoop Dog, Christina Aguilera, Jewel, Van Halen and the Eagles, among others."

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 03/15/2021 @ 15:02pm

https://www.kerrang.com/features/10-lesser-known-linkin-park-songs-that-everyone-needs-to-hear/

10 lesser known Linkin Park songs that everyone needs to hear

"There's much more to Linkin Park than big singles and their first two albums – as this rundown of their most underrated songs proves…"

They have a good, high track record of deep cuts.

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 03/16/2021 @ 08:38am

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/linkin-parks-mike-shinoda-we-played-a-role-in-breaking-boundaries-between-genres/

LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA: 'We Played A Role In Breaking Boundaries Between Genres'

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/18/2021 @ 14:18pm

https://www.nme.com/news/music/fans-pay-tribute-to-chester-bennington-on-what-would-have-been-his-45th-birthday-2904593

Fans pay tribute to Chester Bennington on what would have been his 45th birthday

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 03/20/2021 @ 15:04pm

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/linkin-park-chester-bennington-crawling-isolated-vocals/

Chester Bennington's isolated vocal for Linkin Park song 'Crawling'

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 03/20/2021 @ 16:00pm

https://www.eonline.com/news/1250797/chester-benningtons-wife-honors-late-linkin-park-star-on-his-45th-birthday

Chester Bennington's Widow Honors Late Linkin Park Star on His 45th Birthday

"Talinda Bennington, the widow of the late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, shared a video of Chester dancing with their son Tyler in honor of what would have been his 45th birthday."

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 03/21/2021 @ 18:07pm

"I think it's very possible that Linkin Park could be the 3rd metal band (under modern definitions, classic definitions would include several inductees like Bon Jovi, AC/DC, KISS, and Def Leppard) to be inducted."

When it comes to heavy music in general, LP is - or maybe was - an adjacent-hardcore band like Nirvana cause of their alternative roots. Metal is more based on blues and surf rock, making those glimpses of the genres as a requirement to be metal musically. So yeah, I would argue they're more on the punk side, and you could easily those kind of influences after the first two albums like "Given Up" from Minutes To Midnight.

But I will say their closest metal-inspired song is "War" from the Hunting Party cause of the bluesy, Motörhead-esque guitar solo.

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 03/23/2021 @ 11:46am

https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/nu-metal-revival-in-music

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NU-METAL REVIVAL, FROM ASHNIKKO TO DOJA CAT

"How TikTok, streaming platforms and a certain political climate brought the genre back to relevance."

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 03/23/2021 @ 16:52pm

They deserve it

Posted by Linkin Park is the best on Friday, 04/16/2021 @ 01:59am

https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/chennai-linkin-park-mural-chester-bennington/article34326225.ece

Chennai gets a Chester Bennington mural, thanks to the city's Linkin Park fan club

"After the unrelenting, three-year-long efforts of Linkin Park India, a Chester Bennington mural is up in the city"

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 04/19/2021 @ 23:16pm

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/mike-shinoda-interview-studio-streams-linkin-park-1164558/

How Mike Shinoda Found a New Creative Community Online

"Looking for a way to connect with fans during lockdown, the Linkin Park member turned to Twitch and embraced real-time virtual collaboration."

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 05/9/2021 @ 21:53pm

They'll get in on their first year of eligibility. I can see it happening.

Posted by Henry on Saturday, 07/17/2021 @ 02:41am

RIP Chester.

Posted by Nathan on Tuesday, 07/20/2021 @ 20:11pm

Absolutely first ballot. Look at the numerous band citing them as references and the huge amount of certifications. Linkin Park broke down so many genre boundaries which can't be ignored.

There is nobody else on the radar I can see (after the Foo fighters got in this year) as being the clearest case of first year entry.

Posted by Justin on Thursday, 07/22/2021 @ 10:11am

They definitely should be in! They are one of the all time greatest bands.

Posted by Stephanie on Thursday, 07/22/2021 @ 14:41pm

Anyone who says they shouldnt get in is delusional... they defined a generation. They should get in the hall 5 years from now they definitely deserve it

Posted by Trent on Thursday, 07/22/2021 @ 15:34pm

Also i think bleed it out, faint, what ive done, somewhere i belong and breaking the habit should be listed as essential songs

Posted by Trent on Thursday, 07/22/2021 @ 15:36pm

^I agree with you. Also add Minutes To Midnight as an essential album

Posted by Henry on Saturday, 07/24/2021 @ 23:02pm

My granddaughter who is 13 and I have one thing in common....Linkin Park .. seriously.... One More Light is a cross generational album that will eventually be recognized as a masterpiece

Posted by Mark on Monday, 08/30/2021 @ 23:50pm

Surprised they're not in Rock Hall Projected. First ballot lock.

Posted by Henry on Tuesday, 09/21/2021 @ 18:42pm

They're world wide famous, they have impacted so many people and every song comes from their deepest heart. You can't beat music that has true meaning.

Posted by Tyler on Saturday, 11/20/2021 @ 07:39am

Chester Bennington... a once in a generation talent. Up there with the likes of Freddie Mercury. They are a rock and roll hall of fame band.

Posted by Kyle on Thursday, 01/6/2022 @ 00:06am

They should be, If you set yourself on fire because they get inducted, i will personally give you petroleum for the flames

Posted by LB on Friday, 03/18/2022 @ 18:21pm

^They absolutely will be. They'll get inducted in their first year of eligibility.

Posted by Henry on Saturday, 03/19/2022 @ 16:46pm

they are definitely getting in!!!!

Posted by kirsten on Monday, 03/28/2022 @ 19:15pm

The critics of the rock generally never wanted them, I don't think they will come in, they are a commercial band

Posted by Nick on Friday, 05/13/2022 @ 22:57pm

They go in. They were the biggest rock band of the 2000's, and influenced so many people to get into rock. They deserve the rock and roll hall of fame, they were the last real rock band that were truly superstars

Posted by Joe on Wednesday, 01/25/2023 @ 20:07pm

it seems completely untenable for these guys to not be in as soon as they're eligible.

Posted by bella bliss on Tuesday, 03/7/2023 @ 19:46pm

Ich habe Linkin Park in einer schwierigen Phase in meinem Leben entdeckt und es hat mir geholfen nicht in ein riesiges schwarzes Loch zufallen. Der Tot von Chester Bennington hat mich wirklich getroffen, da er soo vielen geholfen hat, doch ihm nicht. Immer wieder sieht man Kommentare unter den Youtube Videos zum Beispiel von Heavy: @Jan-Marco "It's a real punch in the gut knowing the person helped you not to commit suicide commited suicide". Rest in peace Chester Bennington.

Posted by Emso on Saturday, 08/12/2023 @ 07:05am

I have been listening to Linkin Park for 23 years now, and no band has connected with me like they have. They are legends that deserve the Hall of Fame. RIP Chester

Posted by Jason on Sunday, 08/20/2023 @ 02:58am

They will not be inducted in their first eligible year but they may be inducted eventually like Journey.

Posted by power on Monday, 09/25/2023 @ 12:47pm

Best band of the 2000s in many ways! Turn of the century rock mash up. Stellar use of up and coming social media platforms. Super interactive with their fans. Stayed together for 17+ years. The list is long. We miss you Chester.

Posted by Michelle on Thursday, 07/4/2024 @ 17:49pm

Everyone is an armchair music critic that feels their opinion is soooooo damn important..it's hilarious. Thank God God it's real critics deciding who will get in. Do I want LP to get in?..hell yeah, but I'm not going to list every #1 hit as though it's going to sway anyone's mind. If people don't like them that's their issue not mine. They certainly have my support.

Posted by Karen on Thursday, 10/24/2024 @ 07:02am

Linkin Park won't be a FYN or FYI. If Rage Against the Machine took 5 nominations to get in with Morello on the nom com, I don't see how Linkin Park gets in quickly.

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 10/29/2024 @ 10:12am

xwing1212, have to agree with you on above. When you look at the great bands/acts that have had to wait years and multiple noms to finally get in, they'll definitely be waiting for years, no matter how deserving they are (and I think they are very deserving).

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 11/5/2024 @ 20:35pm

LP is way bigger than RATM lol

Posted by bella salmonella on Tuesday, 11/12/2024 @ 16:10pm

Linkin Park will get inducted in 4 years.

Posted by Marble on Wednesday, 11/13/2024 @ 20:46pm

They are getting in at their first year of eligibility. Largest band of the 2000. Influencing music all around. Their music had already stood the test of time. Also through in sentimental factor due to Chester (RIP). Way larger and more influential than bands and people talk about being snubbed. Clearest case for first year eligible of any rock bands in the foreseeable future.

Posted by Justin on Thursday, 11/21/2024 @ 19:25pm

I hope Linkin Park gets nominated soon. They are such a great band. I've been loving their comeback with Emily Armstrong, but I do miss Chester.

Posted by Wyatt Benjamin Anderson on Saturday, 02/8/2025 @ 16:54pm