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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.
Mike Shinoda’s Message to Everyone Now That Linkin Park’s ‘From Zero’ Is Out
The Linkin Park co-vocalist has some words to share after what was truly a journey to get to album release day.
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,
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”
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.
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 — capturing a dynamic with Shinoda similar to the one he had with Bennington.
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.
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Mike Shinoda on Thinking ‘You Can't Play Shows as Linkin Park Anymore'
Linkin Park is heading back on tour with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong, and the band's co-founder Mike Shinoda is ...
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 ...
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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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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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 ...
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 ...