American rock band Linkin Park, formed in 1996 in Agoura Hills, California, started out under the name Xero. Blending rock, hip-hop and electronic sounds, the group has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music acts of the 21st century. Built around co-vocalist Mike Shinoda, the band's defining era was shaped by Chester Bennington, whose voice carried their biggest anthems before his death on July 20, 2017. After a hiatus that ended with a reunion livestream on September 5, 2024, Linkin Park returned with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong, launching the From Zero era.
Image: Wikimedia Commons / El Canal de Magenta, CC BY 3.0 (Linkin Park live at the O2 Arena, London, September 2024)
Linkin Park Band Members
The current Linkin Park lineup features six members:
- Mike Shinoda — co-vocalist, rhythm guitar, keyboards
- Brad Delson — lead guitar
- Dave "Phoenix" Farrell — bass
- Joe Hahn — turntables, samples
- Emily Armstrong — co-vocalist (joined September 2024; previously fronted Dead Sara)
- Colin Brittain — drums (joined 2024)
Former drummer Rob Bourdon did not return for the 2024 reunion.
Career Highlights
- Debut album Hybrid Theory (2000) was certified Diamond in the US and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
- Meteora (2003) continued the run of multi-platinum success.
- Eight studio albums released between 2000 and 2024.
- Two Grammy wins: "Crawling" (Best Hard Rock Performance, 2002) and "Numb/Encore" with Jay-Z (Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, 2006).
- More than 100 million records sold worldwide.
The New Era: Emily Armstrong and From Zero
From Zero was released on November 15, 2024 via Warner Records — Linkin Park's first studio album in seven years and the first with Emily Armstrong as co-vocalist. Lead single "The Emptiness Machine" reintroduced the band's signature blend of rock and electronics, while "Heavy Is the Crown" was chosen as the official anthem of the League of Legends World Championship. The From Zero World Tour has taken the reunited band across the globe, opening at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on September 11, 2024, with upcoming stops including India in January 2026 (Bengaluru on January 23 and Lollapalooza Mumbai on January 25), Australia in March 2026, Germany and Austria in June 2026, and Rock in Rio Lisbon on June 21, 2026. As of September 2026 coverage, no ninth studio album has been announced.
Biggest Songs
- "In the End"
- "Crawling"
- "One Step Closer"
- "Numb"
- "Somewhere I Belong"
- "Faint"
- "The Emptiness Machine"
- "Heavy Is the Crown"
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official music video for "The Emptiness Machine" below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new Linkin Park singer?
Emily Armstrong, formerly the frontwoman of Dead Sara, joined Linkin Park as co-vocalist in September 2024, sharing vocal duties with Mike Shinoda.
When did From Zero come out?
From Zero was released on November 15, 2024 via Warner Records — the band's first studio album in seven years.
How many Grammys has Linkin Park won?
Two. They won Best Hard Rock Performance for "Crawling" in 2002 and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Numb/Encore" with Jay-Z in 2006.
What is their biggest song?
"In the End," from Hybrid Theory (2000), is the band's most-streamed and most iconic song.
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