# Linkin Park

> Formed in Southern California in 1996, Linkin Park grew from an internet-savvy collective trading homemade demos into a globally recognized band with more than 100 million records sold, two Grammy wins and a catalog built on the friction between rock, rap and electronics. After seven years away from the stage, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell and Joe Hahn began a new chapter with vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, releasing From Zero in 2024 and documenting that reinvention in the 2026 film Unshatter.

- **Role:** Recording and performing band
- **Organizations:** Warner Records, Machine Shop Recordings, Music for Relief
- **From:** Agoura Hills, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Known for:** Sold more than 100 million records worldwide., Won two Grammy Awards from eight nominations through the 68th Grammy Awards., Earned five No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200.

## Career timeline

- **1996** — Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Rob Bourdon formed Xero in Agoura Hills, later joined by Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell and vocalist Mark Wakefield.
- **1999** — Chester Bennington joined; the group became Hybrid Theory and signed with Warner Bros. after a long series of label rejections.
- **2000** — Renamed Linkin Park and released Hybrid Theory on October 24.
- **2002** — Won its first Grammy, Best Hard Rock Performance, for 'Crawling.'
- **2003** — Released Meteora, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- **2004** — Collaborated with Jay-Z on Collision Course; 'Numb/Encore' later won a Grammy.
- **2005** — Founded Music for Relief, which has since responded to more than 35 disasters across six continents.
- **2007-2017** — Released Minutes to Midnight, A Thousand Suns, Living Things, The Hunting Party and One More Light, repeatedly changing the band's sonic frame.
- **2017** — The band stopped after Chester Bennington's death and did not return to regular public performance for seven years.
- **2022** — Private sessions among longtime members and new collaborators began the creative path documented in Unshatter.
- **2024** — Returned with co-vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain; released From Zero and began the From Zero World Tour.
- **2025** — Released From Zero (Deluxe Edition) with three additional songs, including 'Up From the Bottom,' 'Unshatter' and 'Let You Fade.'
- **2026** — Earned Grammy nominations for From Zero and 'The Emptiness Machine'; announced the documentary Unshatter and its live soundtrack.

## Achievements

- Sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
- Won two Grammy Awards from eight nominations through the 68th Grammy Awards.
- Earned five No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200.
- Hybrid Theory is RIAA Diamond-certified and was the top-selling album in the United States in 2001.
- From Zero reached No. 1 in 14 countries.
- 'The Emptiness Machine' spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Rock & Alternative Airplay chart.
- Won Top Rock Duo/Group and Top Hard Rock Artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
- Founded Music for Relief, which has responded to more than 35 natural disasters across six continents.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The Unshatter Film Soundtrack (Live in São Paulo) is scheduled for September 25, followed by a limited worldwide theatrical opening of the documentary Unshatter on September 30.
- **2026-08** — The official Unshatter trailer was released, showing the path from 2022 studio sessions to the From Zero album launch and São Paulo concert.
- **2026-02** — From Zero and 'The Emptiness Machine' were nominees at the 68th Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance.
- **2025-05** — From Zero (Deluxe Edition) arrived with three new songs: 'Up From the Bottom,' 'Unshatter' and 'Let You Fade.'

## Links

- Website: https://www.linkinpark.com/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/linkinpark
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LinkinPark
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linkinpark/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linkinpark/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@linkinpark

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Last updated: 2026-09-21