Linkin Park

Formed: 1996 in Los Angeles, CA

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Group Members: Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon, Dave "Phoenix" Fa..., Joe Hahn

Biography: Although rooted in alternative metal, Linkin Park became one of the most successful acts of the early 2000s by welcoming elements of hip-hop, modern rock, and atmospheric electronica into their music. The band's rise was indebted to the aggressive rap-rock movement made popular by the likes of Korn and ...Read full biography

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Hybrid Theory

Released: 2000

Label: Warner Bros.

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Linkin Park originally called itself Hybrid Theory and has retained that phrase for the title of its debut album. The "hybrid" in question is one of rap and metal. The guitars and drums lock into standard ...Read full review

Collision Course

Released: 2004

Label: Warner Bros./Machine Shop/Roc-A-Fella

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Mash-ups -- two songs stuck together that were never meant to be stuck together -- have their roots in the bedrooms and basements of computer-savvy music geeks who spend countless hours sticking Christina ...Read full review

More Linkin Park albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (6), Singles & EPs (52), DVD/Video (23), Others (2)

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