The album is Linkin Park’s first since the death of Chester Bennington in July of 2017. It was unclear whether the band would continue following the tragedy, but seven years lat

And then in September 2024, they roared back with stunning vitality.

The 2017 death of frontman Chester Bennington had a seismic impact on both the band and the wider rock world, its tragic circumstances adding a layer of poignancy to anything Linkin Park might do going forward.