The band was honored for their 20-year history
Linkin Park was honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award backstage at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena during a stop on the band’s From Zero World Tour. The honor recognizes the innovative rock band as one of the most streamed creators in the organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties.
“It would be hard to consider rock music in the context of SoundExchange’s history without including Linkin Park,” states SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe. “They’re a monster group that has had tremendous impact on popular music, blending hard rock and hip-hop, scoring lasting hits, and soundtracking the lives of millions of fans the world over. We are proud to present Linkin Park with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.”
“We sincerely appreciate and celebrate everything that SoundExchange does for us and all recording artists. It is a true honor to be recognized as one of the most streamed artists of the last two decades,” states Linkin Park vocalist/guitarist Mike Shinoda. “The recognition is even more important to us now as our next chapter unfolds, honoring the past, present, and future of everything that is Linkin Park.”
Linkin Park consists of Shinoda, guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Phoenix, and DJ Joe Hahn, alongside new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong of critically acclaimed band Dead Sara, and drummer Colin Brittain. In 2024, the band returned to the top of the charts with their album From Zero, their first new release in seven years. The critically acclaimed album features No. 1 single “The Emptiness Machine” and propelled the band to be the only rock band in 2024 to exceed two billion streams. Linkin Park is currently on tour in support of the album, with dates planned throughout North America, Europe, and South America. From Zero (Deluxe Edition) will be released on May 16th via Warner Records.
