LINKIN PARK

ELEANOR GOODMAN

O2 ARENA, LONDON One of 21st century metal’s biggest bands stage a celebratory return A LASER STRIKES the stage like lightning, in the centre of London’s 02 Arena. Sound rings out in Dolby-style pulses as giant overhead cuboid screens depict waves of energy. Linkin Park make their entrance, and the intro to Somewhere I Belong starts. “Are you ready to have some fun with us tonight?” grins Mike Shinoda, breaking the cinematic tension. The screams provide an answer. And as new frontwoman Emily Armstrong starts singing, it’s tempting to draw a superficial parallel between her situation and the lyrics of the song. It’s hard to believe Linkin Park – or, at least, a 2024 version of Linkin Park – are right here in front of us. It’s been seven years…

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Metal Hammer UK (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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