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Mike Shinoda didn't want the new Linkin Park singer to make them sound like a 'cover band'
Linkin Park guitarist Mike Shinoda didn't want the 'Numb' rockers to sound like "a cover band" by choosing a singer to similar to late frontman Chester Bennington.
Two Linkin Park Members Chart A Solo Hit, Right Before The Band Takes Over
Linkin Park recently scored a big hit with "Heavy is the Crown," and now band members Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong make it a solo smash as well.
LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Explains Why BRAD DELSON Isn't Touring With The Band
Guitarist Brad Delson is still a part of Linkin Park in the studio and behind the scenes, but you won't be seeing him out on tour with the band. Delson is being filled in for by guitarist Alex Feder, who already made his live debut with the group.
Mike Shinoda Didn’t Want Reunited Linkin Park to Sound Like a Cover Band: “It’s Creepy”
Shinoda discussed the reasoning for not tapping a singer that sounds just like the late Chester Bennington. Mike Shinoda Didn’t Want Reunited Linkin Park to Sound Like a Cover Band: “It’s Creepy”
Mike Shinoda didn't want new Linkin Park era to sound like "a cover band"
The nu-metal band's co-founder explained why he didn't want to replace their late frontman Chester Bennington with someone who sounded too similar.
Why Linkin Park Didn't Reunite With Chester Bennington-Sounding Singer
When Linkin Park announced they were starting a new chapter with vocalist Emily Armstrong a few months ago, the news was met with mixed reactions. It's hard to replace the band's late singer Chester Bennington,
Review: Linkin Park’s ‘From Zero’ Is A Modest Return To Form
Linkin Park's highly anticipated eight studio album 'From Zero' isn't the soaring success fans might've hoped for, but it's ...
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Mike Shinoda on not wanting Linkin Park reunion to sound like a cover band
“We just want Emily to be Emily,” Shinoda said. “The songs are the songs. Emily is Emily… There was a time early on, like 2020-ish, 2019, whatever — like, I remembered I was watching ...
Linkin Park’s Risky Rebirth Paid Off
In observing the brusque locomotion characterizing the rollout of Linkin Park’s new album, From Zero, it’s useful to remember ...
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Despite missteps, ‘From Zero’ is Linkin Park’s strongest work in years
On Linkin Park’s album From Zero, released Friday, Armstrong dispels any doubts of her vocal ability or place in the band — ...
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Album Review: Linkin Park starts 'From Zero' with new record
With singles like “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is the Crown,” Linkin Park’s newest record breathes life into their ...
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REVIEW: Linkin Park's new album 'From Zero' begins new era after lead singer's death
Linkin Park is back from a seven-year hiatus following the death of singer Chester Bennington in 2017. Their album, “From ...
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Linkin Park’s New Album ‘From Zero’ Debuts at No. 1 in 10 Countries
A big congrats are in order for Linkin Park, whose new album From Zero has debuted at No. 1 in 10 different countries. The ...
No longer performing, Brad Delson powers Linkin Park’s guitar riffs in the studio. The result? The #1 rock album in the world
The group's revised lineup has proved its mettle and will launch an extensive 2025 road trek starting January 31 ...