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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 reflects on Linkin Park’s journey as band drops ‘From Zero’
Linkin Park has made a triumphant return with the release of From Zero, their first album since the passing of legendary vocalist Chester Bennington. Co-founder Mike Shinoda shared a deeply emotional message reflecting on the band’s resilience over the past seven years,
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,
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Mike Shinoda on new Linkin Park lineup and why Brad Delson stepped away from reunion live duties
Linkin Park co-vocalist Mike Shinoda has opened up on how the band's new-look lineup came together and why guitarist Brad ...
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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 ... I was watching videos… I think a video of a cover band, a Linkin Park cover band, showed up in my feed. Fans were loving it.
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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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 ...
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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 — ...
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 ...