Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California, formed in 1996. It consists of vocalist, songwriter and rhythm guitarist Mike Shinoda, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ Joe Hahn, lead guitarist Brad Delson, drummer Colin Brittain, and vocalist and songwriter Emily Armstrong. In 2024, the group announced the addition of Armstrong as the new vocalist following the passing of Chester Bennington in 2017, and Brittain as the new drummer replacing Rob Bourdon.7