Renowned for music that has defined generations, Linkin Park brought their From Zero World Tour to the sunshine state on September 17, 2025. Transporting concertgoers back to a nostalgic era, the band provided fans with an unforgettable night. Performing a sold-out show at the Golden 1 Center, the streets were crawling with fans of all ages.
The band’s performance immediately ignited the venue, Mike Shinoda’s rap verses ripped through the air, while Emily Armstrong’s astounding vocals screamed with the fury of an explosive volcano. The band kicked off their set with the energetic track “Somewhere I Belong” from their 2003 album Meteora, followed by “The Emptiness Machine” from their 2025 album From Zero. The performance perfectly blended their signature nu-metal sound with an exciting new vibe. Guitarist Alex Feder delivered scorching riffs, and drummer Colin Brittain had our hearts skipping a beat with colliding thunder rhythm. The band’s performance was beautifully enhanced by grand staging, an array of moody lighting, assorted neon lasers, and mystical aerial fog cannons.
From the audience singing in unison to moshing, there wasn’t an attendee that evening who didn’t jump out of their seat with sheer adrenaline. The entire house was vibrating with energy as the crowd and band collectively prepared to build up the head-bobbing intro of “Burn It Down” from their 2012 album, Living Things. As “Two Faced,” a popular track from their 2025 album From Zero began, rhythmic ripples transformed into mosh cyclones, infusing the venue floor with vibrant life, vividly illustrating the band’s duality. “One Step Closer” from their 2001 album Hybrid Theory sent a jolt of electricity through the audience as the house erupted in cheers. Turntablist Joe Hahn demonstrated a seamless technique, while bassist Dave Farrell provided a harmonic anchor that further complemented the rhythm section.
Audience phones lit up the venue with a delicate celestial glow as the band’s performance slightly softened. During moments of reflection, the band members frequently pointed and looked upwards. The late Chester Bennington’s presence was undeniably a tangible force that coursed through each of them, all in uniquely remarkable ways. This band doesn’t just perform, they burn brightly, and concert goers were pulled into their orbit. The band closed their mind blowing set with “Heavy Is The Crown” from their 2025 album From Zero and “Bleed It Out” from their 2007 album Minutes to Midnight, igniting the audience with a kinetic and fiery energy. Fueled by the flame of their intensity and the vast emotional universe they create, the audience chanted for more.
As the final notes of the band’s encore rang out and the stage lights dimmed, one thing was clear, Linkin Park is not just moving forward – they’re soaring. With Emily stepping into the spotlight, her raw power and emotional depth didn’t just honor the band’s legacy, it’s redefining it. Her presence was more than just a passing of the torch; it was a spark, igniting a new chapter that feels both familiar and thrillingly uncharted. As the band walked off stage, the crowd’s roaring response said it all. The road ahead is bright for this band, illuminated by cherished memories with the promise of something new and transcendent, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Review and photos by Andrea Garman @themusiclens
Catch Linkin Park on their From Zero World Tour:
From Zero World Tour Dates
October 26, 2025 | Venue TBA – Bogota, CO
October 29, 2025 | Venue TBA – Lima, PE
November 1, 2025 | Venue TBA – Buenos Aires, AR
November 5, 2025 | Venue TBA – Santiago, CL
November 8, 2025 | Venue TBA – Rio de Janeiro, BR
November 10, 2025 | Venue TBA – São Paulo, BR
November 13, 2025 | Venue TBA – Brasilia, BR
November 15, 2025 | Venue TBA – Porto Alegre, BR
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Hell yeah !!!! Nobody deserves it more than these guys. Everybody wrote Linkin Park off because nobody believed it could match the magic that Chester brought to the table.I was very fortunate to catch some of their very first shows here in Sacramento. Before they were even known as Linkin Park (Hybrid Theory). I was skeptical about Emily like most fans were. I think most of us either believed it could never be the same w/ out Chester, or it wouldn’t work because the knew vocalist was a Girl. Holy Fuck was I wrong !!!
Emily is a SAVAGE !!! I am so Stoked on their decision to move forward. I can’t really put it into words as elequently as Andrea did in this article. ( Did I not get the memo that rock journalists are so HOT and Well-read !!!). I’d put my money on Chester absolutely loving the new look and feel of the band in it’s current incarnation. The only thing getting passed was a Fat-Ass joint that Chester and Chris (Cornell) were blazing up in the nose-bleeds as they watched this amazing perormance. R.I.P. Thank you Andrea for the spot-on, stellar review of the show, and the band for having the strength and courage to forge ahead without Chester. Also, to Emily for straight up “Owning” her new gig. I can’t remember the last time I was grinning ear to ear like
I am right this very moiment. Thank you !!! WORD. –