{"title":"Linkin Park","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Linkin Park\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinkin Park formed in Agoura Hills, California in 1996 (initially as Xero, then Hybrid Theory). They signed with Warner Bros. Records in 1999 with Chester Bennington joining as vocalist. Their debut Hybrid Theory (2000) became one of the highest-selling albums of all time, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide. Their work has been active across multiple decades, with progressive stylistic exploration through Minutes to Midnight (2007, more conventional alternative rock), A Thousand Suns (2010, more experimental), and One More Light (2017, more pop-influenced). Chester Bennington died by suicide on July 20, 2017 at age 41, ending the band's active lifetime with the Bennington-era lineup. The band returned in September 2024 with new vocalist Emily Armstrong (of Dead Sara) and new drummer Colin Brittain, with the album From Zero (2024) marking their return. Mike Shinoda has remained a consistent leadership presence throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinkin Park's sound combines nu metal, alternative rock, alternative metal, rap rock, electronic rock, and pop rock with the band's distinctive vocal contrasts (Bennington's emotional vocal delivery alongside Shinoda's rapping), extensive integration of electronic elements, and lyrical content addressing personal struggle, mental health, and broader social commentary. Their foundational influence on contemporary nu metal and broader rock music is widely documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid Theory (2000, Warner Bros.) - 30M+ copies sold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReanimation (2002, Warner Bros.) - remix album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeteora (2003, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollision Course (2004, Warner Bros.) - with Jay-Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinutes to Midnight (2007, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Thousand Suns (2010, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving Things (2012, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hunting Party (2014, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne More Light (2017, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Zero (2024, Warner Bros.) - Armstrong-era return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarner Bros. pressings of the Linkin Park catalog have been issued in extensive color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings, with collector demand. Multiple anniversary editions of Hybrid Theory and Meteora have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Linkin Park typically start with Hybrid Theory (2000) or Meteora (2003). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jay-z-linkin-park-collision-course-vinyl","title":"Collision Course LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn energetic collaboration that unexpectedly works out extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540880470199,"sku":"210000096360","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/420534-3270662.jpg?v=1781154592"},{"product_id":"linkin-park-meteora-color-vinyl","title":"Meteora LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLinkin Park's ground-breaking second album, was released in March 2003 and includes the global hit singles \"Somewhere I Belong\", \"Faint\", \"Numb\", \"Breaking The Habit\" and \"From The Inside.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540882010295,"sku":"210000091160","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4351944-3194529.jpg?v=1781154602"},{"product_id":"linkin-park-minutes-to-midnight-vinyl","title":"Minutes to Midnight LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Rick Rubin asked US what we wanted this album to sound like. 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