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[Photo by: Mike Shinoda/Instagram] During a recent Instagram Live video, Mike Shinoda commented on the future of Linkin Park and the possibility of touring with a hologram of late singer Chester Bennington. Read more: Mike Shinoda talks grieving and healing after Chester Bennington’s death Shinoda began the live stream to discuss the release of the […]

[Photo by: Linkin Park/YouTube] Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda talks more in a new interview about the future of the band and, even more, his own grieving process following Chester Bennington's death earlier this year.  “Grief is a non-linear process,” he told Billboard. “It doesn't have 'stages' that go in order, it has phases that come and […]

[Photo by: Linkin Park/YouTube] Linkin Park's​ Mike Shinoda used Twitter to share his opinion on net neutrality. “It is unnacceptable to use a budget bill to circumvent the FCC's open rulemaking process that millions of citizens participated in,” a text he posted reads.  Read more: My Chemical Romance parody wants to make you care about net neutrality—watch Shinoda […]

[Photos by: Avenged Sevenfold/Instagram, Mike Shinoda/Instagram] Avenged Sevenfold vocalist M. Shadows is speaking out about the possibility of Linkin Park continuing without Chester Bennington, saying the band “have every right to move forward” with their music-making career. Read more: Watch Linkin Park's tribute show recap video Shadows, who was a guest performer at Linkin Park's […]

[Photo by: Mike Shinoda/Instagram] Were Linkin Park members kicked out of the American Music Awards? Whether factual or farcical, the band's Mike Shinoda tells an amusing tale on Instagram about the group having the wrong AMAs tickets and passes, leading to a hilarious back-and-forth with event security. Check it out. Read more: Linkin Park win at […]

[Photos by: Linkin Park/Instagram, Ricky Swift/WENN] Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda remembers the humility attached to Chester Bennington's massive talent. As the musician likens Bennington to great singers like Queen's Freddie Mercury or Metallica's James Hetfield, Shinoda says the charismatic frontman would never invite such comparisons. Read more: Watch highlights from the Chester Bennington tribute show […]

[Photo by: Linkin Park/YouTube] If anything puts the impact Linkin Park’s lead singer Chester Bennington made on the world into perspective, it’s the sheer number of people who showed up or tuned in to the Linkin Park & Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, Oct. 27. […]

It’s hard to believe that 17 years have passed since Linkin Park released one of the best-selling debuts of the 21st century. Coming in with a whopping 30 million copies sold, Hybrid Theory is a beast of its own volition and presented Linkin Park as a force to be reckoned with. Littered throughout the album […]

[Photo by: Ricky Swift/WENN.com] Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda made an appearance on KROQ radio show to talk more about the band's music video and inspiration behind “One More Light,” as well as their upcoming tribute show in LA. “It’s been two months since Chester passed away. The fans have been incredible. I don’t think we could have […]

[Photo credit: Mike Shinoda/Instagram] Many have wondered what the future holds for Linkin Park after the tragic suicide of vocalist Chester Bennington this past July. Today, Mike Shinoda took to social media to give fans a little bit of insight. Read more: Linkin Park planning special event to honor Chester Bennington  Shinoda posted a selfie […]

A week after the tragic loss of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda has shared an update and words of support for anyone else who might be struggling at this time. “One week. Feels like forever. I'm here for a couple updates,” Shinoda tweeted. Read more: Gerard and Lindsey Way share how Chester Bennington changed […]

[Photo credits: Instagram/@linkinpark & Ricky Swift/WENN.com] Following the unexpected death of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington last week, friends, fans, and family have been processing their grief and sharing their memories of the late frontman in their own unique ways. Perhaps none of these tributes tug at the heartstrings more than the thoughts and words […]

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has revealed that Warner Bros. wanted to remove Mike Shinoda from the band while they were recording their debut album, Hybrid Theory.  “I mean the label tried to get rid of Mike, which is probably the funniest thing in the world,” Bennington told Team Rock. “Looking back I was just […]

Steve Aoki and the boys in Linkin Park have teamed up to create a music video for Aoki's song, “Darker Than Blood.” The dramatic video follows Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda and Aoki on their attempt to save the world from an undead nightmare. Check out the video below and tell us what you think! Aoki […]

Mike Shinoda's hip-hop-based side project, Fort Minor, have returned with their first new song in nearly 10 years. Check out a video for “Welcome” below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. This past Friday, the group's blacked-out Facebook page sparked to life with a picture that read, “Hello.” Also, according to Conan […]

Various signs are pointing towards a comeback from Mike Shinoda's hip-hop-based side project, Fort Minor. Earlier today, the group's blacked-out Facebook page sparked to life with a picture that reads, “Hello.” Also, according to Conan O'Brien's schedule on his website, they will be performing on the show this coming Monday, June 22. All signs are pointing […]