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Linkin Park

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Forfans of alternative rock and nu-metal, readers interested in album-by-album criticism and band history.
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The Profile

American rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California. Core members include Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon, Joe Hahn and Dave "Phoenix" Farrell; Chester Bennington was the band's lead vocalist until his death on July 20, 2017. Known for blending rock, hip-hop and electronic elements across major releases such as Hybrid Theory and Meteora.

Formed 1996 in Agoura Hills, California. Chester Bennington died July 20, 2017. Core members publicly include Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon and Dave "Phoenix" Farrell. The band achieved major commercial success with Hybrid Theory and Meteora.

DeBaser's reviews of Linkin Park show a wide range of opinions, from praise for early records and remix work to sharp criticism of pop turns. Chester Bennington's death (July 20, 2017) and subsequent posthumous releases are recurring themes. Recent reviews (2024–2025) discuss a reunion lineup and the album From Zero. Opinions remain divided between nostalgia for the early nu-metal era and acceptance or rejection of stylistic shifts.

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