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Linkin Park Linkin Park 

Linkin Park live in Berlin, 2010.Linkin Park live in Berlin, 2010.

Background informationBackground information

Also knownAlso known

asas

Xero, Hybrid TheoryXero, Hybrid Theory

OriginOrigin Agoura Hills, California, USAAgoura Hills, California, USA

GenresGenres Alternative rock, nu metal, rap rock Alternative rock, nu metal, rap rock 

YeYears activears active 1996–present1996–present

LabelsLabels Warner BWarner Bros.ros., , MachiMachine Shopne Shop

AssociAssociatedated

actsacts

Jay-Z, Relative DegreeJay-Z, Relative Degree

WebsiteWebsite linkinpark.comlinkinpark.com

(http://linkinpark.com)(http://linkinpark.com)

MembersMembers Chester BenningtonChester Bennington

Rob BourdonRob Bourdon

Brad DelsonBrad Delson

Dave FarrellDave Farrell

Joe HahnJoe Hahn

MiMike Ske Shinodahinoda

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Linkin Park Linkin Park  is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed

in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut albumin 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album HybridHybrid

TheoryTheory, w, which was chich was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinumertified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum

in several othein several other countrier countries.s.[1][1] Their following studio album Their following studio album MeteoraMeteora, continued, continued

the band'sthe band's succes success, topping thes, topping the BillboardBillboard 200 album chart in 2003, and was 200 album chart in 2003, and was

followedfollowed by  by exextentensisive ve toutouririnng and charity work around the world.g and charity work around the world.[2][2] In 2003, In 2003,

MTV2 naMTV2 named Linkinmed Linkin Park the sixth-greatest band of the music video era andPark the sixth-greatest band of the music video era and

the third-the third- best  best of of ththe ne new ew mmiilllleennium.nnium.[3][3]  BillboardBillboard ranked Linkin Park No. 19 ranked Linkin Park No. 19

on the Best Ar on the Best Ar tists of the Decade chart.tists of the Decade chart.[4][4] The b The band was recently voted as theand was recently voted as the

greatest agreatest artirtistst of '00s in a Bracket Mof '00s in a Bracket Madness poll on VH1.adness poll on VH1.[5][5]

Having adapteHaving adapted nu metal and rap md nu metal and rap metal to a radio-friendly yet densely layeredetal to a radio-friendly yet densely layered

style instyle in HybridHybrid Theory Theory and and MeteMeteoraora,,[6][7][8][6][7][8] the band explored other ge the band explored other genres innres in

their next studtheir next studio album,io album, MinMinutes utes toto Midnight Midnight (2007). (2007).[9][10][9][10] The album topped The album topped

thethe BillboBillboardard ch charts and had the third-best debut week of any album tharts and had the third-best debut week of any album thatat

year.year.[11][12][11][12] The band continued to explore a wider variation of musical types in The band continued to explore a wider variation of musical types in

their fourth album,their fourth album, A Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns (2010), layering their music with more (2010), layering their music with more

electronielectronic soc soununds ds and beats. and beats. TheiTheir most recent workr most recent work,, Living ThingsLiving Things (20 (2012),12),

comcom bi binnes mes musical elements from all of their previous records. The band hasusical elements from all of their previous records. The band has

collacolla borat borateded with severa with several other artists,l other artists, most notmost notably with rapper Jay-Zably with rapper Jay-Z in thin theieir r mashup EPmashup EP Collision CourseCollision Course, and many others on, and many others on ReanimatiReanimationon an andd

RechRechargedarged..[7][7] Linkin Park has sold over Linkin Park has sold over 60 millio60 million albums worldwide and hasn albums worldwide and has

won twwon two Grao Grammy Awards.mmy Awards.[1[13][14]3][14]

ContentsContents

1 History1 History

1.1 Early years (1996–2000)1.1 Early years (1996–2000)

1.21.2 HybridHybrid TheoryTheory (2 (2000–2002)000–2002)

1.31.3 MeMeteteoraora (2002–2004) (2002–2004)

1.4 Side projects (2004–2006)1.4 Side projects (2004–2006)

1.51.5 MinutMinutes tes to Midnio Midnigghtht (2006–2008 (2006–2008))

1.61.6  A ThouA Thousand Sunssand Suns (2008–2011) (2008–2011)

1.71.7 Living ThingsLiving Things (2011–2013) (2011–2013)1.81.8 RechargedRecharged and future projects (2013–present) and future projects (2013–present)

2 Charity2 Charity

3 Musical style and influences3 Musical style and influences

4 Band members4 Band members

5 Discography5 Discography

6 Awards and nominations6 Awards and nominations

7 See also7 See also

8 8 RefReferenceserences

8.1 8.1 LiLiteratureterature

9 External links9 External links

HistoryHistory

Early Early years (1996–2000years (1996–2000))

  

  

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The Linkin Park logo used fromThe Linkin Park logo used from

the release ofthe release of Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory to to

the release ofthe release of Minutes toMinutes to

MidnightMidnight..

The founding of Linkin Park began with three high school friends; Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, and Brad Delson.The founding of Linkin Park began with three high school friends; Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, and Brad Delson. [15][15] After  After 

graduating from high school, the three began to take their musical interests more seriously, recruiting Joe Hahn, Dave "Phoenix"graduating from high school, the three began to take their musical interests more seriously, recruiting Joe Hahn, Dave "Phoenix"

Farrell, and Mark Wakefield to perform in their band,Farrell, and Mark Wakefield to perform in their band, XeroXero. Though limited in resources, the band began recording and producing. Though limited in resources, the band began recording and producing

songs within Shinoda’s makeshift bedroom studio in 1996, resulting in a 4-track demo tape.songs within Shinoda’s makeshift bedroom studio in 1996, resulting in a 4-track demo tape.[15][16][15][16] Tensions and frustration within the Tensions and frustration within the

 ban band gd grew rew hhowevowever afer after ter ththey ey ffaiailled to ed to llanand a red a record deacord deall..[15][15] The lack of success and stalemate in progress prompted Wakefield, at The lack of success and stalemate in progress prompted Wakefield, at

that time the band's vocalist, to leave the band in search of other projects.that time the band's vocalist, to leave the band in search of other projects.[15][16][15][16] Farrell also left to tour with Tasty Snax and other  Farrell also left to tour with Tasty Snax and other 

 ban bands.ds.[17][18][17][18]

After spending a considerable time searching for Wakefield's replacement, Xero recruited Arizona vocalist, Chester Bennington, whoAfter spending a considerable time searching for Wakefield's replacement, Xero recruited Arizona vocalist, Chester Bennington, who

was recommended by Jeff Blue, the vice president of Zomba Music in March 1999.was recommended by Jeff Blue, the vice president of Zomba Music in March 1999. [19][19] Bennington, formerly of a post-grunge band Bennington, formerly of a post-grunge band

 by  by ththe ne namame of e of GreGrey y DazDaze, bece, becamame a ste a stanandoudout amt among ong applappliicancants bets becaucause of se of ththe dye dynnamamiic ic in n hhiis sis sinngiging ng stystylle.e.[15][15] The band then agreed The band then agreed

on changing its name from Xero toon changing its name from Xero to Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory; the newborn vocal chemistry between Shinoda and Bennington helped revive the; the newborn vocal chemistry between Shinoda and Bennington helped revive the ban band, id, incnciititing ng ththem em to wto work on ork on nenew mw materateriialal..[15][15] In 1999 they released an extended play named after the group, which they plugged In 1999 they released an extended play named after the group, which they plugged

into internet chat-rooms and developed an informal 'street team' from the on-line community to spread the music.into internet chat-rooms and developed an informal 'street team' from the on-line community to spread the music.[20][20] The band’s The band’srenaissance culminated with a change in name; from Hybrid Theory, the band once again changed its name, this time torenaissance culminated with a change in name; from Hybrid Theory, the band once again changed its name, this time to Linkin Park Linkin Park , a, a

 pl play ay on on anand hd homomagage to Sae to Santnta Mona Moniica’s ca’s LiLinncolcoln n Park.Park.[15][15] The band initially wanted to utilize the name "Lincoln Park", however they The band initially wanted to utilize the name "Lincoln Park", however they

changed it to "Linkin" to acquire the internet domain "linkinpark.com".changed it to "Linkin" to acquire the internet domain "linkinpark.com".[21][21] However, despite these changes, the band still struggled to However, despite these changes, the band still struggled to

sign a record deal. After facing numerous rejections from several major record labels, Linkin Park turned to Jeff Blue for additionalsign a record deal. After facing numerous rejections from several major record labels, Linkin Park turned to Jeff Blue for additional

help. After failing to catch Warner Bros. Records on three previous reviews, Jeff Blue, now the vice president of Warner Bros.help. After failing to catch Warner Bros. Records on three previous reviews, Jeff Blue, now the vice president of Warner Bros.

Records, helped the band sign a deal with the company in 1999. The band released its breakthrough album,Records, helped the band sign a deal with the company in 1999. The band released its breakthrough album, Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory, the, the

following year.following year.[19][19]

Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory (2000–2002) (2000–2002)

Main article: Hybrid TheoryMain article: Hybrid Theory

Linkin Park releasedLinkin Park released Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory on October 24, 2000. on October 24, 2000.[22][23][22][23] The album, which The album, which

represented half a decade’s worth of the band’s work, was edited by Don Gilmore.represented half a decade’s worth of the band’s work, was edited by Don Gilmore.[15][15]

Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory was a massive commercial success; it sold more than 4.8 million copies during was a massive commercial success; it sold more than 4.8 million copies duringits debut year, earning it the status of best-selling album of 2001, while singles such asits debut year, earning it the status of best-selling album of 2001, while singles such as

"Crawling" and "One Step Closer" established themselves as staples among alternative rock "Crawling" and "One Step Closer" established themselves as staples among alternative rock 

radio play lists during the year.radio play lists during the year.[17][17] Additionally, other singles from the album were featured in Additionally, other singles from the album were featured in

films such asfilms such as Dracula 2000Dracula 2000,, Little NickyLittle Nicky, and, and ValentineValentine..[17][17]  Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory won a Grammy won a Grammy

Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song "Crawling" and was nominated for twoAward for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song "Crawling" and was nominated for two

other Grammy Awards: Best New Artist and Best Rock Album.other Grammy Awards: Best New Artist and Best Rock Album.[24][24] MTV awarded the band MTV awarded the band

their Best Rock Video and Best Direction awards for "In the End".their Best Rock Video and Best Direction awards for "In the End". [15][15] Through the winning of  Through the winning of 

the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance,the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance, Hybrid Theory’sHybrid Theory’s overall success had overall success had

catapulted the band into mainstream success.catapulted the band into mainstream success.

During this time, Linkin Park received many invitations to perform on many high-profile toursDuring this time, Linkin Park received many invitations to perform on many high-profile toursand concerts including Ozzfest, Family Values Tour, and KROQ Almost Acousticand concerts including Ozzfest, Family Values Tour, and KROQ Almost Acoustic

Christmas.Christmas.[17][25][17][25] The band also formed its own tour, Projekt Revolution, which featured other notable artists such as Cypress Hill, The band also formed its own tour, Projekt Revolution, which featured other notable artists such as Cypress Hill,

Adema, and Snoop Dogg.Adema, and Snoop Dogg.[19][19] Within a year’s stretch, Linkin Park had performed at over 320 concerts. Within a year’s stretch, Linkin Park had performed at over 320 concerts. [15][15] The experiences and The experiences and

 perf performormanances of ces of ththe prece precociocious ous banband wed were docure docummenented ited in n iits fts fiirst rst DVDVD,D, Frat Party at the Pankake FestivalFrat Party at the Pankake Festival, which debuted in, which debuted in

 Nove Novemmber 2001. Now ber 2001. Now reureuninited wted wiith th fformormer baser bassisist Phst Phoenoeniixx, th, the bane band begd began an work work on on a rema remiix ax allbubumm, du, dubbedbbed ReanimationReanimation, which, which

would include works fromwould include works from Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory and  and non-album non-album tracks tracks also.also.[17][17]  ReanimationReanimation debuted on July 30, 2002, featuring the likes debuted on July 30, 2002, featuring the likes

of Black Thought, Jonathan Davis, Aaron Lewis, and many others.of Black Thought, Jonathan Davis, Aaron Lewis, and many others. [26][26]  ReanimationReanimation claimed the second spot on the claimed the second spot on the BillboardBillboard 200, 200,

and sold nearly 270,000 copies during its debut week.and sold nearly 270,000 copies during its debut week.[27][27]  Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory is also in the RIAA's is also in the RIAA's Top 100 AlbumsTop 100 Albums..[28][28]

MeteoraMeteora (2002–2004) (2002–2004)

Main article: Meteora (album)Main article: Meteora (album)

Following the success ofFollowing the success of Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory and and ReanimationReanimation, Linkin Park spent a significant amount of time touring around the United, Linkin Park spent a significant amount of time touring around the UnitedStates. The band members began to work on new material amidst its saturated schedule, spending a sliver of their free time in their States. The band members began to work on new material amidst its saturated schedule, spending a sliver of their free time in their 

tour bus' tour bus' studistudio.o.[29][29] The band officially announced the production of a new studio album in December 2002, revealing its new work  The band officially announced the production of a new studio album in December 2002, revealing its new work 

was inspired by the rocky region of Meteora in Greece, where numerous monasteries have been built on top of the rocks.was inspired by the rocky region of Meteora in Greece, where numerous monasteries have been built on top of the rocks. [30][30]

  

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MeteoraMeteora features a mixture of the band's previous nu metal and rapcore styles with newer innovative effects, including the induction of  features a mixture of the band's previous nu metal and rapcore styles with newer innovative effects, including the induction of 

a shakuhachi (a Japanese flute made of bamboo) and other instruments.a shakuhachi (a Japanese flute made of bamboo) and other instruments.[15][15] Linkin Park's second album debuted on March 25, 2003 Linkin Park's second album debuted on March 25, 2003

and instantly earned worldwide recognition,and instantly earned worldwide recognition,[15][15] going to No.1 in the US and UK, and No.2 in Australia. going to No.1 in the US and UK, and No.2 in Australia.[16][16]

MeteoraMeteora sold more than 800,000 copies during its first week, and it ranked as the best selling album on the Billboard charts at the sold more than 800,000 copies during its first week, and it ranked as the best selling album on the Billboard charts at the

time.time.[31][31] The album's singles, including "Somewhere I Belong", "Breaking the Habit", "Faint", and "Numb", received significant radio The album's singles, including "Somewhere I Belong", "Breaking the Habit", "Faint", and "Numb", received significant radio

attention.attention.[32][32] By October 2003, By October 2003, MeteoraMeteora sold nearly three million copies. sold nearly three million copies.[33][33] The album's success allowed Linkin Park to form The album's success allowed Linkin Park to form

another Projekt Revolution, which featured other bands and artists including Mudvayne, Blindside, and Xzibit.another Projekt Revolution, which featured other bands and artists including Mudvayne, Blindside, and Xzibit.[15][15] Additionally, Additionally,Metallica invited Linkin Park to play at the Summer Sanitarium Tour 2003, which included well-known acts such as Limp Bizkit,Metallica invited Linkin Park to play at the Summer Sanitarium Tour 2003, which included well-known acts such as Limp Bizkit,

Mudvayne and Deftones.Mudvayne and Deftones.[34][34] The band released an album and DVD, titled The band released an album and DVD, titled Live in TexasLive in Texas, which consisted of audio and video tracks, which consisted of audio and video tracks

of some of the band's performances in Texas during the tour.of some of the band's performances in Texas during the tour. [15][15] In early 2004, Linkin Park started a world tour titled the In early 2004, Linkin Park started a world tour titled the MeteoraMeteora

World Tour World Tour . Supporting bands on the tour included Hoobastank, P.O.D., Story of the Year and Pia.. Supporting bands on the tour included Hoobastank, P.O.D., Story of the Year and Pia.[35][35]

MeteoraMeteora earned the band multiple awards and honors. The band won the MTV awards for Best Rock Video for "Somewhere I earned the band multiple awards and honors. The band won the MTV awards for Best Rock Video for "Somewhere I

Belong" and the Viewer's Choice Award for "Breaking the Habit".Belong" and the Viewer's Choice Award for "Breaking the Habit". [36][36] Linkin Park also received significant recognition during the Linkin Park also received significant recognition during the

2004 Radio Music Awards, winning the Artist of the Year and Song of the Year ("Numb") awards.2004 Radio Music Awards, winning the Artist of the Year and Song of the Year ("Numb") awards. [36][36] Although Although MeteoraMeteora was not was not

nearly as successful asnearly as successful as Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory, it was the third best selling album in the United States during 2003., it was the third best selling album in the United States during 2003.[17][17] The band spent the first The band spent the first

few months of 2004 touring around the world, first with the third Projekt Revolution tour, and later several European concerts.few months of 2004 touring around the world, first with the third Projekt Revolution tour, and later several European concerts.[17][17] At At

the same time, the band's relationship with Warner Bros. Records was deteriorating rapidly on account of several trust and financialthe same time, the band's relationship with Warner Bros. Records was deteriorating rapidly on account of several trust and financial

issues.issues.[37][37] After months of feuding, the band finally negotiated a deal in December 2005. After months of feuding, the band finally negotiated a deal in December 2005.[38][38]

SidSide projects (2004–2006e projects (2004–2006))

Main articles: Fort Minor and Dead by SunriseMain articles: Fort Minor and Dead by Sunrise

FollowingFollowing Meteora'Meteora's success, the band postponed working on a new studio album for the next few years, instead, working on manys success, the band postponed working on a new studio album for the next few years, instead, working on manyside projects. Bennington appeared on DJ Lethal’s "State of the Art" and other work with Dead by Sunrise, while Shinoda did work side projects. Bennington appeared on DJ Lethal’s "State of the Art" and other work with Dead by Sunrise, while Shinoda did work 

with Depeche Mode.with Depeche Mode.[17][17] In 2004, the band began to work with Jay-Z to produce another remix album, titled In 2004, the band began to work with Jay-Z to produce another remix album, titled Collision CourseCollision Course. The. The

album, which featured intermixed lyrics and background tracks from both artists' previous albums, debuted in November 2004.album, which featured intermixed lyrics and background tracks from both artists' previous albums, debuted in November 2004.

Shinoda also formed a new band, Fort Minor, as a side project. With the aid of Jay-Z, Fort Minor released its debut album,Shinoda also formed a new band, Fort Minor, as a side project. With the aid of Jay-Z, Fort Minor released its debut album, ThThee

Rising TiedRising Tied, to critical acclaim., to critical acclaim.[39][40][39][40]

Linkin Park also participated in numerous charitable events, most notably raised money to benefit victims of Hurricane Charley inLinkin Park also participated in numerous charitable events, most notably raised money to benefit victims of Hurricane Charley in

2004 2004 and later Hurriand later Hurricane Kacane Katritrina in 2005.na in 2005.[17][17] The band donated $75,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in March The band donated $75,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in March

2004.2004.[41][41] They also helped relief efforts for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami victims by staging several charity concerts and setting up They also helped relief efforts for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami victims by staging several charity concerts and setting up

an additional fund called Music for Relief.an additional fund called Music for Relief.[42][42] Most notably, however, the band participated at Live 8, a series of charitable benefit Most notably, however, the band participated at Live 8, a series of charitable benefit

concerts set up to raise global awareness.concerts set up to raise global awareness.[43][43] Alongside Jay-Z, the band performed on Live 8's stage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alongside Jay-Z, the band performed on Live 8's stage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to

a global audience.a global audience.[43][43] The band would later be reunited with Jay-Z at the Grammy Award Ceremony 2006, during which they The band would later be reunited with Jay-Z at the Grammy Award Ceremony 2006, during which they

 perf performormed "ed "NumNumb/Eb/Encncore"ore", en , en rouroute tte to wio winnnining ng a Ga Gramrammmy y ffor Bor Best est RaRap/Sup/Sung ng ColColllaborataboratiionon..[44][44] They were joined on stage by Paul They were joined on stage by Paul

McCartney who added verses from the song "Yesterday". They would later go on to play at the 2006 Summer Sonic music festival,McCartney who added verses from the song "Yesterday". They would later go on to play at the 2006 Summer Sonic music festival,which was hosted by Metallica in Japan.which was hosted by Metallica in Japan.[45][45]

Minutes to MidnightMinutes to Midnight (2006–2008) (2006–2008)

Main article: Minutes to Midnight (album)Main article: Minutes to Midnight (album)

Linkin Park returned to the recording studios in 2006 to work on new material. To produce the album, the band chose producer Linkin Park returned to the recording studios in 2006 to work on new material. To produce the album, the band chose producer 

Rick Rubin. Despite initially stating the album would debut sometime in 2006, the album was delayed until 2007.Rick Rubin. Despite initially stating the album would debut sometime in 2006, the album was delayed until 2007. [9][9] The band had The band had

recorded thirty to fifty songs in August 2006, when Shinoda stated the album was halfway completed.recorded thirty to fifty songs in August 2006, when Shinoda stated the album was halfway completed.[46][46] Bennington later added that Bennington later added that

the new album would stray away from its previous nu metal sound.the new album would stray away from its previous nu metal sound.[47][47] Warner Bros. Records officially announced that the band’s Warner Bros. Records officially announced that the band’s

thithird rd studio astudio albumlbum, , titltitleded Minutes to MidnightMinutes to Midnight, would be released on May 15, 2007 in the United States., would be released on May 15, 2007 in the United States.[48][48] After spending fourteen After spending fourteen

months working on the album, the band members opted to further refine their album by removing five of the original seventeen tracks.months working on the album, the band members opted to further refine their album by removing five of the original seventeen tracks.

The album’s title, a reference to the Doomsday Clock, foreshadowed the band's new lyrical themes.The album’s title, a reference to the Doomsday Clock, foreshadowed the band's new lyrical themes. [49][49]  Minutes to MidnightMinutes to Midnight sold sold

over 625,000 copies in its first week, making it one of the most successful debut week albums in recent years. The album also took over 625,000 copies in its first week, making it one of the most successful debut week albums in recent years. The album also took the top spot on the Billboard Charts.the top spot on the Billboard Charts.[12][12]

  

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 Novarock Fest Novarock Festivaivall

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The album's first single, "What I've Done", was released on April 2, and premiered onThe album's first single, "What I've Done", was released on April 2, and premiered on

MTV and Fuse within the same week.MTV and Fuse within the same week.[50][50] The single was acclaimed by listeners, The single was acclaimed by listeners,

 becom becomiing ng ththe top-rane top-ranked sonked song g on on ththe Be Biillllboard's Mboard's Modern odern Rock Rock TrTracks aacks andnd

MainMainstream Rock Trackstream Rock Tracks charts.s charts.[51][51] The song is also used in soundtrack for the 2007 The song is also used in soundtrack for the 2007

action film,action film, TransformersTransformers. Mike Shinoda was also featured on the Styles of Beyond. Mike Shinoda was also featured on the Styles of Beyond

song "Second to None" which was also included in the film. Later in the year, thesong "Second to None" which was also included in the film. Later in the year, the

 ban band won d won ththe "e "FavFavoriorite Ate Allterternanatitive ve ArArtitist" st" iin n ththe Ame Amerierican can MuMusisic Ac Awawards.rds.[52][52] Th Thee ban band ald also saw so saw susuccess ccess wiwith th ththe rese rest of t of ththe ale albubumms sis singnglles, "es, "BlBleed It eed It OutOut"", ", "ShShadow adow of of 

the Day", "Given Up", and "Leave Out All the Rest", which were released throughoutthe Day", "Given Up", and "Leave Out All the Rest", which were released throughout

2007 and early 2008. The band also collaborated with Busta Rhymes on his single2007 and early 2008. The band also collaborated with Busta Rhymes on his single

"We Made It", which was released on April 29."We Made It", which was released on April 29.[53][53]

Linkin Park embarked on a large world tour titled "Minutes to Midnight World Tour".Linkin Park embarked on a large world tour titled "Minutes to Midnight World Tour".

The band promoted the album's release by forming their fourth Projekt RevolutionThe band promoted the album's release by forming their fourth Projekt Revolutiontour in the United States which included many musical acts like My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, HIM, Placebo, andtour in the United States which included many musical acts like My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, HIM, Placebo, and

many others. They also played numerous shows in Europe, Asia, and Australia which included a performance at Live Earth Japan onmany others. They also played numerous shows in Europe, Asia, and Australia which included a performance at Live Earth Japan on

July 7, 2007.July 7, 2007.[54][54] and headlining Download Festival in Donington Park, England and Edgefest in Downsview Park, Toronto, Canada. and headlining Download Festival in Donington Park, England and Edgefest in Downsview Park, Toronto, Canada.

The band completed touring on its fourth Projekt Revolution tour before taking up an Arena tour around the United Kingdom, visitingThe band completed touring on its fourth Projekt Revolution tour before taking up an Arena tour around the United Kingdom, visiting

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Park plans to release a follow-up album toPark plans to release a follow-up album to Minutes to MidnightMinutes to Midnight..[55][55] However, he stated the band will first embark on a United States However, he stated the band will first embark on a United States

tour to gather inspiration for the album.tour to gather inspiration for the album.[55][55] Linkin Park embarked on another Projekt Revolution tour in 2008. This was the first time Linkin Park embarked on another Projekt Revolution tour in 2008. This was the first time

a Projekt Revolution tour was held in Europe with three shows in Germany and one in the United Kingdom. A Projekt Revolutiona Projekt Revolution tour was held in Europe with three shows in Germany and one in the United Kingdom. A Projekt Revolution

tour was also held in the United States which featured Chris Cornell, The Bravery, Ashes Divide, Street Drum Corps and manytour was also held in the United States which featured Chris Cornell, The Bravery, Ashes Divide, Street Drum Corps and many

others. Linkin Park finished the tour with a final show in Texas. Mike Shinoda announced a live CD/DVD titledothers. Linkin Park finished the tour with a final show in Texas. Mike Shinoda announced a live CD/DVD titled Road to Revolution:Road to Revolution:

Live at Milton KeynesLive at Milton Keynes, which is a live video recording from the Projekt Revolution gig at the Milton Keynes Bowl on June 29, 2008,, which is a live video recording from the Projekt Revolution gig at the Milton Keynes Bowl on June 29, 2008,

which was officially released on November 24, 2008.which was officially released on November 24, 2008.[56][56]

A Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns (2008–2011) (2008–2011)

Main article: A Thousand SunsMain article: A Thousand Suns

In May 2009, Linkin Park announced they were working on a fourth studio album, whichIn May 2009, Linkin Park announced they were working on a fourth studio album, which

was planned to be released in 2010. Shinoda told IGN that the new album would bewas planned to be released in 2010. Shinoda told IGN that the new album would be

'genre-busting,' while building off of elements in'genre-busting,' while building off of elements in Minutes to MidnightMinutes to Midnight..[57][57] He also He also

mentioned that the album would be more experimental and "hopefully more cutting-mentioned that the album would be more experimental and "hopefully more cutting-

edge."edge."[58][58] Bennington also addressed the media to confirm that Rick Rubin would return Bennington also addressed the media to confirm that Rick Rubin would return

to produce the new album. The band later revealed the album would be calledto produce the new album. The band later revealed the album would be called AA

Thousand SunsThousand Suns..[59][59] While working on the new album, Linkin Park worked with While working on the new album, Linkin Park worked with

successful film composer Hans Zimmer to produce the score forsuccessful film composer Hans Zimmer to produce the score for Transformers: RevengeTransformers: Revenge

of the Fallenof the Fallen..[60][60] The band released a single for the movie, titled "New Divide". Joe Hahn The band released a single for the movie, titled "New Divide". Joe Hahn

created a music video for the song, which featured clips from the film.created a music video for the song, which featured clips from the film.[61][61] On June 22, On June 22,

Linkin Park played a short set in Westwood Village after the premier of the movie.Linkin Park played a short set in Westwood Village after the premier of the movie. [62][62] After completing work for After completing work for Transformers:Transformers:

Revenge of the FallenRevenge of the Fallen, the band returned to the studio to finalize their album., the band returned to the studio to finalize their album.[63][63]

On April 26, the band released an app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, a game calledOn April 26, the band released an app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, a game called 8-8-Bit RebelliBit Rebellion!on! It featured the band as It featured the band as

 pl playayablable che characaractersters, an, and a nd a new sew song ong calcallled "ed "BlBlackbiackbirds" rds" whwhiich ch was was uunlnlockablockable by e by beatibeating ng ththe ge gamame. Te. The he sonsong g was was alalso lso lateater relr releaseeasedd

as an iTunes bonus track onas an iTunes bonus track on A Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns..

A Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns was released on September 14. The album’s first single, "The Catalyst", was released on August 2. The band was released on September 14. The album’s first single, "The Catalyst", was released on August 2. The band

 prom promoted toted theheiir nr new ew alalbubum m by by llauauncnchhiinng g a cona concert cert toutour, wr, whhiich ch starstarted ited in n Los Los AnAngegelles on es on SepteSeptemmber 7.ber 7.[64][65][66][64][65][66] Linkin Park also Linkin Park also

relied on MySpace to promote their album, releasing two additional songs, "Waiting for the End" and "Blackout" on September relied on MySpace to promote their album, releasing two additional songs, "Waiting for the End" and "Blackout" on September 

8.8.[67][68][69][70][67][68][69][70] Furthermore, a documentary about the album's production, titled Furthermore, a documentary about the album's production, titled Meeting of A Thousand SunsMeeting of A Thousand Suns, was available for , was available for 

streaming on the band's MySpace page. On August 31, 2010, it was announced that the band would perform the single live for thestreaming on the band's MySpace page. On August 31, 2010, it was announced that the band would perform the single live for the

first time at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2010.first time at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2010. [71][71] The venue of the debut live performance of the single The venue of the debut live performance of the single

was Griffith Observatory, an iconic location used in Hollywood movies.was Griffith Observatory, an iconic location used in Hollywood movies.[72][73][74][72][73][74] "Waiting for the End" was released as the second "Waiting for the End" was released as the secondsingle ofsingle of A Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns..

  

  

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Linkin Park reached No.8 inLinkin Park reached No.8 in BillboardBillboard Social 50, a chart of the most active artists on the world's leading social networking sites. Social 50, a chart of the most active artists on the world's leading social networking sites. [75][75]

In otherIn other BillboardBillboard Year-End charts, the band reached No.92 in the "Top Artists" chart, Year-End charts, the band reached No.92 in the "Top Artists" chart,[76][76] as well as as well as A Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns reaching reaching

 No.53 i No.53 in n ththe Ye Year-Enear-End chd chart art of of ththee BillboardBillboard Top 200 albums Top 200 albums[77][77] and No.7 in the 2010 Year-End Rock Albums, and "The Catalyst" and No.7 in the 2010 Year-End Rock Albums, and "The Catalyst"

reaching No.40 in the Year-End Rock Songs chart.reaching No.40 in the Year-End Rock Songs chart.[78][78]

The band was nominated for six Billboard Awards in 2011 for Top Duo or Group, Best Rock Album forThe band was nominated for six Billboard Awards in 2011 for Top Duo or Group, Best Rock Album for A Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns, Top, Top

Rock Artist, Top Alternative Artist, Top Alternative Song for "Waiting for the End" and Top Alternative Album forRock Artist, Top Alternative Artist, Top Alternative Song for "Waiting for the End" and Top Alternative Album for A ThousandA Thousand

SunsSuns, but did not win any award., but did not win any award.[79][79] The band charted in numerous The band charted in numerous BillboardBillboard Year-End charts in 2011. The band was No.39 in the Year-End charts in 2011. The band was No.39 in the

Top Artists Chart,Top Artists Chart,[80][80] No.84 in the No.84 in the BillboardBillboard 200 Artists chart, 200 Artists chart,[81][81] No.11 in the Social 50 Chart, No.11 in the Social 50 Chart,[82][82] No.6 in the Top Rock Artists No.6 in the Top Rock Artists

Chart,Chart,[83][83] No.9 in the Rock Songs Artists Chart, No.9 in the Rock Songs Artists Chart,[84][84] No.16 in the Rock Albums Chart, No.16 in the Rock Albums Chart,[85][85] No.4 in the Hard Rock Albums Chart, No.4 in the Hard Rock Albums Chart,[86][86]

and No.7 in the Alternative Songs Chart.and No.7 in the Alternative Songs Chart.[87][87]

LivLiving Ting Thingshings (2011–2013) (2011–2013)

Main article: Living Things (Linkin Park album)Main article: Living Things (Linkin Park album)

In July 2011, Bennington toldIn July 2011, Bennington told Rolling StoneRolling Stone that Linkin Park aims to produce a new album that Linkin Park aims to produce a new album

every eighteen months, and that he would be shocked if a new album did not come out inevery eighteen months, and that he would be shocked if a new album did not come out in

2012. He later revealed in another interview in September 2011 that the band was still in the2012. He later revealed in another interview in September 2011 that the band was still in the

 beg begiinnnniing ng phphases ases of of ththe ne nexext alt albubumm, say, sayiing ng ""We jWe juust kist kinnd of d of begbeganan. We l. We liike to ke to keep tkeep thheecreative juices flowing, so we try to keep that going all the time...we like the direction thatcreative juices flowing, so we try to keep that going all the time...we like the direction that

we're going in."we're going in."[88][88] Later, on March 28, 2012, Shinoda confirmed that the band is filming a Later, on March 28, 2012, Shinoda confirmed that the band is filming a

music video for "Burn It Down".music video for "Burn It Down".[89][90][89][90] Joe Hahn directed the video. Joe Hahn directed the video.[91][91] Shinoda spoke to Shinoda spoke toCo.CreateCo.Create about the album's art, saying that it will "blow them [the fans] away...the average about the album's art, saying that it will "blow them [the fans] away...the average

 person  person iis ns not got goioinng g to be ato be ablble to e to llook at ook at iit ant and gd go, I uo, I undenderstarstand nd ththat tat thahat's ct's comomplpleteletely y nenew, lw, liikeke

not just the image but the way they made the image is totally new. So there's going to benot just the image but the way they made the image is totally new. So there's going to bethat."that."[92][92]

On April 15, 2On April 15, 2012, 012, ShiShinoda announnoda announced ced thatthat Living ThingsLiving Things would be the title of Linkin Park's would be the title of Linkin Park's

fifth album.fifth album.[93][93] Shinoda stated that they chose the title Shinoda stated that they chose the title Living ThingsLiving Things because the album is more because the album is more

about people, personal interactions, and it is far more personal than their previous albums.about people, personal interactions, and it is far more personal than their previous albums.[94][94]

The band promoted the album on the 2012 edition of the Honda Civic Tour, with co-headliners Incubus. The band performed "BurnThe band promoted the album on the 2012 edition of the Honda Civic Tour, with co-headliners Incubus. The band performed "BurnIt Down" at 2012 Billboard Music Awards. On May 24, the band released the music video for "Burn It Down" and debuted "LiesIt Down" at 2012 Billboard Music Awards. On May 24, the band released the music video for "Burn It Down" and debuted "Lies

Greed Misery", another song fromGreed Misery", another song from Living ThingsLiving Things, on BBC Radio 1. "Powerless", the twelfth and closing track of the album, was, on BBC Radio 1. "Powerless", the twelfth and closing track of the album, was

featured in the closing credits of the filmfeatured in the closing credits of the film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter ..[95][95]

Living ThingsLiving Things sold over 220,000 copies during its debut week, ranking No. 1 on the US Albums Charts. sold over 220,000 copies during its debut week, ranking No. 1 on the US Albums Charts. [96][96] Linkin Park's single, Linkin Park's single,

"Castle of Glass", was nominated for 'Best Song in a Game' at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards. The band also performed at the"Castle of Glass", was nominated for 'Best Song in a Game' at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards. The band also performed at the

award ceremony on December 7, but lost the award to "Cities" by Beck.award ceremony on December 7, but lost the award to "Cities" by Beck.[97][97] Linkin Park also played at the Soundwave music festival Linkin Park also played at the Soundwave music festival

in Australia, where they shared the stage with Metallica, Paramore, Slayer and Sum 41.in Australia, where they shared the stage with Metallica, Paramore, Slayer and Sum 41. [98][98]

RechargedRecharged and future projects (2013–present) and future projects (2013–present)

Main article: RechargedMain article: Recharged

The band is currently working on the soundtrack for an upcoming film calledThe band is currently working on the soundtrack for an upcoming film called MallMall, directed by Joe Hahn. In an interview with Fuse,, directed by Joe Hahn. In an interview with Fuse,

Mike Shinoda stated they have began working on their sixth album.Mike Shinoda stated they have began working on their sixth album.[99][99]

On May 19, 2013, Bennington confirmed that he would begin recording material with Stone Temple Pilots. He still plans onOn May 19, 2013, Bennington confirmed that he would begin recording material with Stone Temple Pilots. He still plans on

remaining part of Linkin Park.remaining part of Linkin Park.[100][100] The new and upcoming EP has been announced on August 29 via their official website and The new and upcoming EP has been announced on August 29 via their official website and

Facebook, titled asFacebook, titled as High RiseHigh Rise, which features the single "Out of Time" (released on May 19, 2013 for digital download) and "Black , which features the single "Out of Time" (released on May 19, 2013 for digital download) and "Black 

Heart" (released on September 18, 2013 via iHeart Radio). It is scheduled to be released on October 8, 2013 through 13Star Heart" (released on September 18, 2013 via iHeart Radio). It is scheduled to be released on October 8, 2013 through 13Star Records, as "Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington".Records, as "Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington".

On August 10, 2013, Linkin Park collaborated with American musician Steve Aoki to perform their brand new song "A Light ThatOn August 10, 2013, Linkin Park collaborated with American musician Steve Aoki to perform their brand new song "A Light That Nev Never Comer Comes"es", wh, whiich ch was was perfperformormed at ed at ththe Sue Summmmer Soner Soniic Festc Festiivaval l iin Tn Tokyookyo, Japan, Japan..[101][101] A live recording of a video can be seen on A live recording of a video can be seen on

YouTube. Aoki and the band recorded the song for Linkin Park's online puzzle-action gameYouTube. Aoki and the band recorded the song for Linkin Park's online puzzle-action game LP RechargeLP Recharge (short for (short for Linkin Park Linkin Park 

RechargeRecharge), which was launched via Facebook and the official), which was launched via Facebook and the official LP RechargeLP Recharge website on September 12, 2013. On the day of the website on September 12, 2013. On the day of the

game's release, Linkin Park made a post on their Facebook explaining that the song used to promote the game will be included on agame's release, Linkin Park made a post on their Facebook explaining that the song used to promote the game will be included on a

  

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new remix album, entitlednew remix album, entitled RechargedRecharged, which was released on October 29, 2013 in CD, vinyl, and digital download. Similar to, which was released on October 29, 2013 in CD, vinyl, and digital download. Similar to

ReanimationReanimation, the album will feature remixes of all the songs from, the album will feature remixes of all the songs from Living ThingsLiving Things with contributions from artists, such as Pusha T, with contributions from artists, such as Pusha T,

Datsik, KillSonik, Bun B, Money Mark, Rick Rubin, and others.Datsik, KillSonik, Bun B, Money Mark, Rick Rubin, and others.[102][103][102][103]

On October 12, 2013, Shinoda expressed the band's wish for the sixth studio album to be released in 2014.On October 12, 2013, Shinoda expressed the band's wish for the sixth studio album to be released in 2014.[104][104] Linkin Park is Linkin Park is

scheduled to perform at Download Festival on June 14, 2014, where they will play the entire album of their debut album,scheduled to perform at Download Festival on June 14, 2014, where they will play the entire album of their debut album, HybridHybrid

TheoryTheory..[14][14]

CharityCharity

On January 19, 2010, Linkin Park released a new song titled "Not Alone" as part of a compilation from Music for Relief calledOn January 19, 2010, Linkin Park released a new song titled "Not Alone" as part of a compilation from Music for Relief called

Download to Donate for HaitiDownload to Donate for Haiti in support of the Haiti Earthquake crisis. On February 10, 2010, Linkin Park released the official in support of the Haiti Earthquake crisis. On February 10, 2010, Linkin Park released the officialmusic video for the song on their homepage.music video for the song on their homepage.

On January 11, 2011, an updated version ofOn January 11, 2011, an updated version of Download to Donate for HaitiDownload to Donate for Haiti was launched, called was launched, called Download to Donate for HaitiDownload to Donate for Haiti

V2.0V2.0, with more songs to download. For the updated compilation, the band released Keaton Hashimoto's remix of "The Catalyst", with more songs to download. For the updated compilation, the band released Keaton Hashimoto's remix of "The Catalyst"

from the "Linkin Park featuring YOU" contest.from the "Linkin Park featuring YOU" contest.[105][105]

Shinoda designed two t-shirts, in which the proceeds will go to Music for Relief to help the victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquakeShinoda designed two t-shirts, in which the proceeds will go to Music for Relief to help the victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake

and tsunami disasters.and tsunami disasters.[106][107][106][107] Music For Relief released Music For Relief released Download to Donate: Tsunami Relief JapanDownload to Donate: Tsunami Relief Japan, another compilation of songs,, another compilation of songs,

in which the proceeds will go to Save the Children.in which the proceeds will go to Save the Children.[108][108] The band released the song titled as "Issho Ni", meaning "we're in this The band released the song titled as "Issho Ni", meaning "we're in this

together", on March 22, 2011 viatogether", on March 22, 2011 via Download to Donate: Tsunami Relief JapanDownload to Donate: Tsunami Relief Japan..

Musical style Musical style and infand influencesluences

BothBoth Hybrid TheoryHybrid Theory and and MeteoraMeteora combine the alternative metal, combine the alternative metal,[8][109][8][109] nu metal, nu metal,[110][111][110][111] and rap rock  and rap rock [111][112][111][112] sound with sound withinfluences and elements from hip hop, alternative rock,influences and elements from hip hop, alternative rock,[113][113] and electronica, utilizing programming and synthesizers. William Ruhlmann and electronica, utilizing programming and synthesizers. William Ruhlmann

from Allmusic regarded it as "a Johnny-come-lately to an already overdone musical style,"from Allmusic regarded it as "a Johnny-come-lately to an already overdone musical style,"[114][114] whereas whereas Rolling StoneRolling Stone de described theiscribed their r 

song "Breaking the Habit" as "risky, beautiful art".song "Breaking the Habit" as "risky, beautiful art".[115][115]

InIn Minutes to MidnightMinutes to Midnight the band experimented with their established sound and drew influences from a wider and more varied range the band experimented with their established sound and drew influences from a wider and more varied range

of genres and styles, a processof genres and styles, a process Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times compares to a stage in U2's work. compares to a stage in U2's work.[10][10] In it, only two of the songs feature rapping, In it, only two of the songs feature rapping,

and the majority of the album can be considered alternative rock.and the majority of the album can be considered alternative rock.[116][117][116][117]   NME NME magazine's Dan Silver criticized the band's magazine's Dan Silver criticized the band'sapproach, calling it the "sound of a band trying and failing to forge a new identity", and referring to the song "Hands Held High", aapproach, calling it the "sound of a band trying and failing to forge a new identity", and referring to the song "Hands Held High", a

song about terrorist attacks and war, as "far and away the funniest thing you will hear all year".song about terrorist attacks and war, as "far and away the funniest thing you will hear all year".[118][118]

The vocal interplay between Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda plays as a major part within Linkin Park's music, with BenningtonThe vocal interplay between Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda plays as a major part within Linkin Park's music, with Bennington

 bei beinng g ththe le lead vead vocalocaliist ast and nd ShShiinnoda as toda as the he rappirapping ng vvocalocaliist. On st. On LiLinkinkin n Park's tPark's thhiird alrd albumbum,, Minutes to MidnightMinutes to Midnight, Shinoda sings lead, Shinoda sings lead

vocals on "In Between", "Hands Held High", and on the B-side "No Roads Left". On numerous songs from band's fourth album,vocals on "In Between", "Hands Held High", and on the B-side "No Roads Left". On numerous songs from band's fourth album, AA

Thousand SunsThousand Suns, such as the album's four singles, both Shinoda and Bennington sing. On most of the record's tracks, the band notably, such as the album's four singles, both Shinoda and Bennington sing. On most of the record's tracks, the band notablyused electronic drumbeats along with outro drumbeats. The album has been regarded as a turning point in the band's musical career used electronic drumbeats along with outro drumbeats. The album has been regarded as a turning point in the band's musical career 

 by  by nnotablotable crie crititics, scs, somome ne notioting ng ththe bane band ud utitilliizziing ng ththe ele electrectrononiic rock gc rock genenre.re.[119][120][119][120] James Montgomery, of MTV, compared the James Montgomery, of MTV, compared the

record to Radiohead'srecord to Radiohead's Kid AKid A,,[121][121] while Jordy Kasko of while Jordy Kasko of Review, Rinse, RepeatReview, Rinse, Repeat likened the album to both likened the album to both Kid AKid A and Pink Floyd's and Pink Floyd's

landmark albumlandmark album The Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the Moon..[122][122] Shinoda stated that he and the other band members were deeply influenced by Shinoda stated that he and the other band members were deeply influenced byChuck D and Public Enemy. He elaborated: "Public Enemy were very three-dimensional with their records because although theyChuck D and Public Enemy. He elaborated: "Public Enemy were very three-dimensional with their records because although they

seemed political, there was a whole lot of other stuff going on in there too. It made me think how three-dimensional I wanted our seemed political, there was a whole lot of other stuff going on in there too. It made me think how three-dimensional I wanted our 

record to be without imitating them of course, and show where we were at creatively".record to be without imitating them of course, and show where we were at creatively".[123][123] One of the record's political elements is its One of the record's political elements is its

samples of notable speeches by American political figures.samples of notable speeches by American political figures.[124][124]

In their fifth album,In their fifth album, Living ThingsLiving Things, Linkin Park once again utilizes the electronic rock genre, but includes influences from their other , Linkin Park once again utilizes the electronic rock genre, but includes influences from their other 

albums prior toalbums prior to A Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns, resulting in a heavier sound by comparison., resulting in a heavier sound by comparison.[125][126][125][126]

Linkin Park's influences include Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, The Roots and Aphex Twin.Linkin Park's influences include Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, The Roots and Aphex Twin.[127][127]

Linkin Park became the first rock band to achieve more than one billion YouTube hits.Linkin Park became the first rock band to achieve more than one billion YouTube hits. [128][128]

Band membersBand members

  

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1919999-2001)9-2001)

DDaave Farrell – bass guitar, backing vocals (1996–1998,ve Farrell – bass guitar, backing vocals (1996–1998,

2020001–present)1–present)

JoJoee Hahn – turntables, samples, programming, keyboards Hahn – turntables, samples, programming, keyboards

(1(19996–present)96–present)

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Mark Wakefield – vocals (1996–1998)Mark Wakefield – vocals (1996–1998)

Kyle Christener – bass guitar (1999)Kyle Christener – bass guitar (1999)

SessionSession

Ian Hornbeck - bass guitar (2000)Ian Hornbeck - bass guitar (2000)

Scott Koziol – bass guitar (2000–2001)Scott Koziol – bass guitar (2000–2001)

DiscographyDiscography

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