Linkin Park has just achieved another historic milestone: the band has been recognized with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award , an award dedicated to the most streamed artists on digital platforms in the more than 20 years of operation of the organization that manages online performance royalties [as transcribed via A Radio Rock ].
The achievement comes at a symbolic moment for the group, which resumed activities in full force in 2024 with the release of From Zero , their first album of new material in seven years. The work marks a new phase for Linkin Park and has already yielded the number 1 single, "The Emptiness Machine," as well as an impressive milestone: they were the only rock band to surpass two billion streams this year.
Currently composed of Mike Shinoda , Brad Delson , Dave “Phoenix” Farrell , and Joe Hahn , the band also features new members: vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain , who joined the band to propel this new era. The sextet is on a world tour promoting the new album and is already preparing the release of the Deluxe version of From Zero , scheduled for May 16th.
Mike commented on the importance of the award when reflecting on this phase of his career: “Being recognized as one of the most listened-to artists of the last few decades is an even greater honor now, as we live a new chapter in our history.”
Michael Huppe , CEO of SoundExchange, also highlighted Linkin Park's role in transforming rock music in the digital landscape. According to him, it would be impossible to tell the story of modern music without mentioning the band's contribution, known for its unique fusion of hard rock and hip-hop.
The new chapter in Linkin Park's story shows that the band not only honors its history, but also knows how to reinvent itself without losing its essence.
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