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”

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory has now spent three years on the U.K. albums chart, marking a first for the band. It reaches that milestone as they also debut at No. 1.