Linkin Park

American alternative rock / nu-metal band from Agoura Hills, California, United States. Formed in 1996 as Xero by Mike Shinoda and Mark Wakefield, with guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Phoenix, drummer Rob Bourdon and DJ Joe Hahn joining shortly after. After Wakefield left in 1998, lead singer Chester Bennington replaced him in 1999, and the band changed name to Hybrid Theory. In 2000 name was changed to Linkin Park. The band released seven studio albums from 2000 to 2017 with this lineup and went on hiatus in 2017 after Bennington death, releasing anniversary editions of Hybrid Theory and Meteora between 2020 and 2023 and greatest hits' Papercuts in 2024. On September 2024 the band announced their comeback with new singer Emily Armstrong and new drummer Colin Brittain. [b]Current members:[/b] Mike Shinoda – Vocals / rhythm guitar / keys (1996-present) Brad Delson – Lead guitar / backing vocals (1997-present) Joe Hahn – Turntables / synthesizers / samples / backing vocals (1997-present) Dave "Phoenix" Farrell – Bass / backing vocals / occasional synths (1997-1999, 2000-present) Emily Armstrong – Vocals / occasional guitar (2024-present) Colin Brittain – Drums / guitar / backing vocals (2024-present) [b]Former members:[/b] Chester Bennington – Vocals / occasional guitar and percussion (1999-2017; died 2017) Rob Bourdon – Drums / percussion / backing vocals (1997-2024)