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Metro
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Linkin Park refuse to play poignant song live after Chester Bennington's death
Linkin Park have struck a poignant song from their set list in the wake of frontman Chester Bennington's death. The musician died by suicide in 2017 at the age of 41, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans around the world. The group, known for tracks including Numb, In The End and Faint, went on an indefinite hiatus following their loss, but reformed last year with Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell and Joe Hahn returning to the fold. Emily Armstrong was announced as their new lead singer, with Colin Brittain joining on drums. They are currently jetting around the globe on their From Zero world tour, but rapper Shinoda revealed that some tracks won't be performed. 'I think we all wanted our show to be really good vibes,' the 48-year-old told the Guardian. 'I want you walking away feeling like, this was such a wonderful, special, fun night.' Unpacking the setlist, he shared that there were hits that he would 'feel weird playing', including One More Light – which was on Bennington's last Linkin Park album. He explained that it was originally written 'for a woman at the label that we worked with who passed away. 'Then after Chester passed, the world decided that it was about him. And so that's just too sad to play.' Shinoda founded Linkin Park in the 90s, along with Delson and Rob Bourdon, with Farrell and Hahn joining shortly after, followed by Benington. They went on to become one of the biggest rock bands of all time, with hits including One Step Closer, Crawling, Papercut and Somewhere I Belong. More Trending The group dropped seven albums together, and one collaboration with Jay-Z, before the lead singer's death in 2017 – which came just months after their One More Light record was released. After a break of nearly a decade, the group announced their return last year, unveiling Armstrong's position as lead vocalist. Following their efforts at the Champions League final in May, the rockers will be bringing their From Zero tour to New York this month ahead of performances in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, LA and more. From there, they will be traveling through Colombia, Peru, Chile, Brazil and Mexico before appearing in Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: TV soap legend Eileen Fulton died aged 91 MORE: Dog the Bounty Hunter's grandson, 13, shot dead by own father in 'tragic accident' MORE: Sia, 49, and reality TV star, 28, spark baffling romance rumours on unlikely date
Express Tribune
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Linkin Park after Chester
After the death of Linkin Park's lead vocalist, Chester Bennington in 2017, the band is finally ready to make a comeback. In conversation with The Guardian, singer-songwriter Mike Shinoda and vocalist Emily Armstrong discussed the band's rebirth and the backlash they have dealt with. Twenty-five years since its formation, Linkin Park has become one of the biggest US rock bands of this millennium. Their debut Hybrid Theory was one of the best selling albums of 2001 and since then, the band has garnered a massive worldwide fanbase. While they have given us bangers such as Numb and In the End, Linkin Park has struggled with deciding the course of their music career after Bennington's death. After much experimentation, the originally six-person group decided to add two more people to the mix. Armstrong joined as co-lead vocalist and Colin Brittain as the drummer. This addition to the band was made while navigating fan reaction to Bennington's death and understanding what musical path the group wants to take in future. Shinoda, who founded Linkin Park at nineteen years of age, described what prompted him to pick Armstrong for lead vocals and why it upset fans. "There were people who lashed out at Emily and it was really because she wasn't a guy." Shinoda narrated, "(The fans) are used to Linkin Park being six guys and the voice of a guy leading this song. They were just so uncomfortable with what it was that they chose a ton of things to complain about." Despite fan backlash, Shinoda was fully confident in Armstrong's enthusiasm to carry their legacy forward. "There are a lot of people for whom it's all about follower count. It's a very greedy way to live. And these guys aren't that way," he said. The singer thought that Armstrong, who had a "sassy little sister energy" seemed like a "natural fit". "Something clicked," he added. Staging a comeback Armstrong's selection was made on the basis of trials held at the band's studio. "I didn't tell them this was part of a potential Linkin Park comeback," Shinoda revealed. "Things could get awkwardly vague. Two hours into the session, they'd be like, 'Hey, can I ask you a question? What's going on here? Who are we writing for?' And we'd be like: 'Yeah, we don't know.'" Finally he came across Armstong and was impressed by her respectability and enthusiasm for the kind of music we asked her to play. As for Armstrong herself, she was simply, "excited to write with Mike Shinoda". Armstrong was the frontwoman for Dead Sara, a bluesy LA punk band that never really made it big. When she first heard about Shinoda's offer, she was in disbelief. "I've (previously) been in a band for 20 years and I could only dream of this kind of success," the new lead shared. Being Bennington's replacement, Armstrong was slightly under pressure. She recalled, "I was scared at the prospect of stepping into such big shoes. 'Why do I think I can do this?' I wondered. I told Shinoda that I didn't want to 'ruin' Linkin Park. I was like 'you guys are a legacy band – you guys are so important.'" New horizons Despite Armstrong's hesitation, Shinoda is eager to take new music forward after coming to terms with Bennington's death. For example, in honour of his late bandmate, the singer released Post Traumatic on June 15, 2018, which was an emotional solo album that detailed his journey of processing grief. He described the tours as, "I felt like I was coping well and I was able to get up in the morning and not think about it, and I was evolving from the terrible stuff that had happened." However, it soon became exhausting, "I would go to the show and spend 90 minutes with half the crowd crying. And I'm like, this is exhausting. You know how therapists see patients all day and help them, but then they need therapy themselves? That's how I felt." Having processed Bennington's passing, Shinoda decided to recruit musicians, work on new music and move forward. Their eighth studio album, FROM ZERO, came out on November 15 via Warner Records. The new album is similar to the band's original music, with rock rap fusion, easy to catch melodies, loud guitar harbouring and angry lyrics. Now that the rock band is complete again, Linkin Park is all set to tour the US from July 29. While fans still look for traces of Bennington in their work, the hype for new music has not died. "This tour and this album are one of our most successful of all time," marvelled Shinoda. "That, for me, is insane. That is way beyond my hopes and dreams for what this whole thing could be."
Express Tribune
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Linkin Park's new era divided fans, Mike Shinoda is undeterred
After the death of Linkin Park's lead vocalist, Chester Bennington in 2017, the band is finally ready to make a comeback. In conversation with The Guardian, singer-songwriter Mike Shinoda and vocalist Emily Armstrong discussed the band's rebirth and the backlash they have dealt with. 25 years since its formation, Linkin Park has become one of the biggest US rock bands of this millennium. Their debut Hybrid Theory was one of the best selling albums of 2001 and since then, the band has garnered a massive worldwide fanbase. While they have given us bangers such as Numb and In the End, Linkin Park has struggled with deciding the course of their music career after Bennington's death. After much experimentation, the originally six person group decided to add two more people to the mix. Armstrong joined as co-lead vocalist and Colin Brittain as the drummer. This addition to the band was made while navigating fan reaction to Bennington's death and understanding what musical path the group wants to take in future. Shinoda, who founded Linkin Park at 19 years of age, described what prompted him to pick Armstrong for lead vocals and why it upset fans. 'There were people who lashed out at Emily and it was really because she wasn't a guy.' Shinoda narrated, '(The fans) are used to Linkin Park being six guys and the voice of a guy leading this song. They were just so uncomfortable with what it was that they chose a ton of things to complain about.' Despite fan backlash, Shinoda was fully confident in Armstrong's enthusiasm to carry their legacy forward. 'There are a lot of people for whom it's all about follower count. It's a very greedy way to live. And these guys aren't that way,' he said. The singer thinks that Armstrong, 'Who had a sassy little sister energy around Shinoda – seemed like a natural fit.' when he met her in the studio in 2023, 'Something clicked.' Staging a comeback Armstrong's selection was made on the basis of trials held at the band's studio.'I didn't tell them this was part of a potential Linkin Park comeback,' Shinoda revealed,'things could get awkwardly vague. Two hours into the session, they'd be like, 'Hey, can I ask you a question? What's going on here? Who are we writing for?' And we'd be like: 'Yeah, we don't know.'' Finally he came across Armstong and was impressed by her respectability and enthusiasm for the kind of music we asked her to play. She was simply, 'Excited to write with Mike Shinoda'. Armstrong was the frontwoman for Dead Sara, a bluesy LA punk band that never really made it big. When she first heard about Shinoda's offer, she was in disbelief,'I've (previously) been in a band for 20 years and I could only dream of this kind of success,' the new lead shared. Being Bennington's replacement, Armstrong was slightly under pressure, she recalled, 'I was scared at the prospect of stepping into such big shoes. 'Why do I think I can do this?' I wondered, I told Shinoda that I didn't want to 'ruin' Linkin Park. I was like 'you guys are a legacy band – you guys are so important.'' New horizons Despite her hesitation, Shinoda is eager to take his music forward. In honour of Bennington, he released Post Traumatic on June 15, 2018, which was an emotional solo album that detailed his journey of processing grief. He described the tours as, 'I felt like I was coping well and I was able to get up in the morning and not think about it, and I was evolving from the terrible stuff that had happened.' However, it soon became exhausting, 'I would go to the show and spend 90 minutes with half the crowd crying. And I'm like, this is exhausting. You know how therapists see patients all day and help them, but then they need therapy themselves? That's how I felt.' Having processed his band-member's death, Shinoda decided to recruit musicians, work on new music and move forward. Their eighth studio album, FROM ZERO, came out on November 15 via Warner Records. The new album is similar to the band's original music, with rock rap fusion, easy to catch melodies, loud guitar harbouring and angry lyrics. Now that the rock band is complete again, Linkin Park is all set to tour the US from July 29. While fans still look for traces of Bennington in their work, the hype for new music has not died. 'This tour and this album are one of our most successful of all time.' marveled Shinoda,'That, for me, is insane. That is way beyond my hopes and dreams for what this whole thing could be.' Have something you want to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Linkin Park Reaches A Career Landmark For The First Time
Linkin Park's 'In the End' celebrates 100 weeks on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart — the ... More band's first triple-digit-charter on the worldwide tally. TOKYO - JULY 07: Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs on stage at the Tokyo leg of the Live Earth series of concerts, at Makuhari Messe, Chiba on July 7, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. Launched by former US Vice President Al Gore to combat Global Warming, the concert is one of a series taking place over a 24-hour period on July 7 across seven continents. (Photo by) 'In the End' is the song that started it all for Linkin Park, so it makes sense that the tune remains the most popular in the band's discography. Even after decades of smashes and successful albums, no other cut has been able to top 'In the End' in the Grammy-winning act's catalog, as people all around the world continue to buy and stream the track. The single, which somehow appealed to everyone from the most intense hard rock superfan to top 40 pop lovers, helps Linkin Park reach a new milestone on one of Billboard's worldwide tallies this week. 'In the End' Hits a Milestone 100 Weeks 'In the End' has now lived on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. for 100 weeks. That list ranks the most consumed tracks all around the world — excluding streams and sales coming from American listeners — as it aims to paint a picture of what the rest of the planet is listening to. This moment is a first for Linkin Park, as 'In the End' is the band's only tune to rack up triple-digit stays on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Following behind the introductory single is 'Numb,' which is now up to 81 weeks on the tally, a figure it adds to once again this time around. 'The Emptiness Machine' follows in third, with only 43 appearances on the same roster. 'In the End' Never Hit the Top 40 Despite its longevity, 'In the End' has never managed to crack the top 40 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., though it has come close. Last fall, when Linkin Park began to roll out music from its then-forthcoming comeback album From Zero, 'In the End' rocketed to No. 42, which remains its all-time high. The hard rock tune originally arrived in October 2020, when Billboard's global rankings were still brand new. This week, it dips slightly to No. 70, falling just one space. Linkin Park Scores Multiple Worldwide Wins 'In the End' also ranks as Linkin Park's sturdiest hit on the Billboard Global 200. On that ranking, the cut reached 100 weeks less than a month ago. At the moment, it sits just two spaces behind where it lands on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Linkin Park fills a trio of spots on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. at present, as 'In the End,' 'Numb,' and 'The Emptiness Machine' all find space. 'In the End' is also a hit in America, as it rises on the Alternative Streaming Songs chart and holds at No. 1 yet again on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs tally.
Time Out
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Linkin Park at London's Wembley Stadium 2025: timings, set list, last-minute tickets and everything you need to know
Less than a year after the nu metal group last played London (which was at the O2 last September), Linkin Park are back in the capital this week at none other than Wembley Stadium. The band responsible for immortal noughties hits like 'Numb', 'In the End' and 'Burn It Down' will perform at London's biggest stadium on Saturday. The band's lineup features Mike Shinoda, Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell, Joe Hahn, Colin Brittain and still-somewhat-new vocalist Emily Armstrong. Linkin Park are touring in support of 2024 album From Zero. Heading to northwest London to see Linkin Park this weekend? Here's what you need to know about the show, from timings to remaining ticket availability. When are Linkin Park playing London's Wembley Stadium? The nu-metallers' show in London is on Saturday June 28 2025. What time will Linkin Park come on stage? Timings haven't yet been officially confirmed, but expect the band on stage at around 8.15pm-8.30pm. Doors are at 5pm, support acts will start at 6pm and Linkin Park will wrap things up by 10.30pm. Are there any tickets left? At time of writing, some tickets were left for Linkin Park at Wembley on Ticketmaster. How much do tickets cost? On Ticketmaster, tickets are available from around £79. Find those here. What's the full setlist? For an idea of what Linkin Park will play at Wembley, this was the band's recent setlist in Milan on the same tour (according to Somewhere I Belong Crawling Cut the Bridge Lying From You The Emptiness Machine The Catalyst Burn It Down Up From the Bottom Where'd You Go (Fort Minor cover) Waiting for the End Joe Hahn Solo When They Come for Me / Remember the Name Two Faced One Step Closer Break/Collapse Lost Stained What I've Done Kintsugi Overflow Numb In the End Faint Papercut A Place for My Head Heavy Is the Crown Bleed It Out Who will be supporting Linkin Park in London? Support comes from metal band Spiritbox and rapper JPEGMAFIA. Weather forecast Wembley is currently predicted to be pretty balmy on Saturday. The Met Office is predicting highs of 27C in the evening, with little chance of rain. Make sure you stay hydrated, and bring sun cream. Are there any banned items? Each ticketholder is to permitted to bring in one bag, and it must be smaller than A4 size. These items are banned: Wallet chains and jean chains Weapons of any sort Recording equipment (sound or video) Professional or semi-professional (4K/8K) cameras Bottles, cans or glass containers Fireworks Alcohol Laser pens and pointers Go Pro cameras, selfie sticks, iPads and tablets Drones Banners, posters and signs bigger A3 in size Metal bottles Find a full list of prohibited items at Wembley here. Those with standing tickets are not permitted to bring a bottle of any kind, though all other ticketholders can bring in empty plastic, crushable bottles under 500ml.
