MIKE SHINODA INTERVIEW - Talks New Linkin Park - Why LOST Did Not Make Meteora - New Solo Song.

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[@biprajitsarkar98]

Mike shinoda: Brain of Linkin Park Chester Bennington: Soul of Linkin Park

[@jacoblay1327]

Chester soul will always and should be Linkin Park

[@Djzzero]

Couldn't agree more 💯

[@MrSpawley]

Soul + Voice

[@talkshow69]

Rob's the heart. His drumming was full of it.

[@erwinsmith3198]

tbh since Mike is responsible for creating a special atmosphere for their music, he's a soul. I mean, look what he did in the most underrated album Re-animation. However, Chester is a combination of the strongest feelings I'm afraid to lose while getting older.

[@Borchert97]

The name "Lost" is so ironic. The song itself was lost in the archives, hidden away in a folder for 20 years, that's literally insane.

[@mikethekingj75]

Yeah, that basically says there alot more out there that's actually finished but never heard. Wouldve changed things if it made it to the album. We already heard some new stuff last anniversary as well. Heard more chester voice from his 1st band mates that release the other year. Then Mike said new music from linkin park in the future

[@Kiwi2703]

I feel like it would be ironic if it was called "unforgettable" or something like that. "Lost" just fits perfectly when it got.. lost, lol

[@luanxxx774]

Maybe the AI is being secretly used to record new compositions with dead voices. That already is possible, Just think about that AI can make cover versions of songs with the voice of any singer

[@mikethekingj75]

@@luanxxx774 It won't sound the same well its hard to imagine it sounding the same with emotion etc. Jesus hologram combine with AI that's insane. Guess we are moving into the future thats we see on tv.

[@msnider959]

@@mikethekingj75 AI voices wont have the same emotion, definitely, but the voices themselves are SUPER realistic now. Its scary how on the nose they are

[@jmortega6282]

I'm just proud to say that I'm one of those 15 yr olds when Linkin Park's first album was released... when LOST was released yesterday, I literally cried. I just love you guys so much...

[@emwhaibee]

Doing the math: 15+23 (Hybrid Theory was released 23 years ago in the 2000s soooooooooo) = 35 years old now then?

[@Brodie333]

My brother was in high school and I was in 3rd grade when he bought the Hybrid Theory CD. I remember he came home and played it .. that’s when I became a fan . Ever since then we got every album and heard every song ❤

[@marcusarelius]

Dude, I’m right there with you. Been a fan since 2000. I was 18 at the time. Hearing Lost was special…

[@jaymiegill9506]

Ugh SAMEEEEE

[@chrisheeran]

Same here. Meteora dropped 5 days after my 13th bday. I cried when heard lost

[@mhdibm7515]

The dude is literally a member of one of the best bands in the world and yet he's so humble , this is just amazing to me

[@Axolrion_085]

@@MohdSajid-jf8pg Still exists, they just don't make music anymore

[@MohdSajid-jf8pg]

@@Axolrion_085 no its official confirmation band dissolved #RIPLINKINPARK

[@realswobby]

@@MohdSajid-jf8pg Nobody asked

[@nathandrums0]

@@MohdSajid-jf8pg there’s no official confirmation of anything besides that they aren’t ready yet lol. Stop spreading bullshit.

[@Lucrossing]

@@MohdSajid-jf8pg have you watched this interview?

[@devinite]

This is why Mike is always smiling on stage, The amount of happiness that he gets to witness from the crowd is immeasurable.

[@mikethekingj75]

Wish Chester seen that and had that as his rock to keep living.

[@stevenloyer7491]

cocaine

[@TheBeast-LPTV]

​@@stevenloyer7491😂😂😂

[@vasugarg6785]

Isn't it crazy how a 20 year old song is better than 90% of current music industry

[@FoxSullivan]

I think nostalgia is a strong factor on this one. But my god Lost just hits so damn hard.

[@vasugarg6785]

@@FoxSullivan yea could be but like today many songs are just made on same theme and mostly doesn't have deep meaning but this song does that is one of the main factors why i love Linkin park , i wanted to say all of industry but felt like there might be good song out there so i said 90%

[@tr0lltheweak]

@@vasugarg6785 yeah basically boils down to lack of passion and laziness

[@pikasnipe1]

Everything is a copy of a copy.

[@Osprey1994]

A lot of people who say this stuff just aren't listening to a lot of music. Obviously, there are foreign bands KPop, KRap, Krock, Jpop, Jrock, Jrap, etc are all full of really impressive artists. But in terms of English speaking artists, there are quite a few good bands, some of them are mainstream names, but the problem is that people tend to just listen to what they already know. In all fairness, I enjoy a very wide variety of music outside of modern pop (can't stand modern pop). But there's plenty to listen to out there.

[@Funeillusion]

Who else wants Mike to do a fort minor 20th anniversary? It’s 2 years away. I’d cop some merch from that 100%

[@ro-hit__]

Ofcourse

[@sczrhndz]

Hell yeah I still rock Fort Minor as well as SOB.. I still have my street team cds from Mike and I'm pretty sure they're all sealed still. Just listened to We Major a couple weeks back. Damn it feels good to see Mike again 🤘

[@LandoBacon]

Ehh

[@calacestar]

YES! I thought about "Get Me Gone" when Mike spoke about the record label trying to change the band, like him not rapping anymore. Or suggesting that Joe maybe should wear a cowboy hat lol. I *need* a The Rising Tied vinyl!

[@marxist-leninist-protagonist]

I wonder if fort minor has unused demos too

[@laureenshipley7931]

I have to say that I respect Mike so much.....my daughter lived and breathed Linkin Park...and before she passed we ran into Mike in a sushi place in LA ...he stopped , talked , posed for pictures, really made her day, when I’m sure he had a bunch of things he should be doing ...I’ll never forget that

[@foxtrotyt8898]

Everytime I see Mike it makes me soo happy he is such an amazing person

[@Hannah-yp6wx]

He’s always so hilarious 😃

[@Jkmontgo195]

See I am bothered by Mike because of the interview where Chester was saying “you don’t want to be in here, between my ears is a dark place. If he’s distracted it’s ok but when he’s alone in his thoughts it’s bad” and Mike just laughs through all of that interview

[@foxtrotyt8898]

@@Jkmontgo195 how would he know I'm sure non of us would think that Chester would do something like that he just tho it was a jk but it wasn't but dude u gotta understand those were other times not like today that we now understand the signals more frequently

[@MG-mn7ig]

@@Jkmontgo195he’s probably my laughing at how Chester explains it. For years he wrote lyrics for Chester (before Chester began writing too) because he knew he related to them. Together they helped Chester vent out his feelings on stage for nearly 20 years. They were best friends. They probably had much more in depth and emotional conversations behind the scenes, and guess what? Those are none of our business. It’s wild to imply Mike didn’t take Chester’s mental health seriously when the entire band had to confront his drug addiction during Meteora.

[@InZomnia365]

@@Jkmontgo195 Its an uncomfortable subject that people rarely know how to deal with. He laughed it off because he doesnt know what to say. That doesnt say anything about him as a person, or his relationship with Chester. You would also struggle dealing with that situation.

[@s.l.c.543]

I can't explain how grateful I am for LP releasing this track. So, happy to hear Chesters voice again thank you so much linkin park . Your music comforted me when I needed it most and I'm so grateful to have had the pleasure of growing you with you.

[@jacoblay1327]

I’m happy to but it is always nice to hear Chester’s voice again

[@s.l.c.543]

@@jacoblay1327 I saw LP first time when I was 15 after escaping the environment their music got me through ,saw them many times over the years , in May 2017 I lost my best friend to s*cide saw LP in June and belted out one more light crying because of it having no idea 6 weeks later we'd lose him to the same thing and the song that helped me grieve mybest friend was now his tribute song.

[@dariapoirier4044]

I am 36 now and was 16 when Meteora came out, and I've been a fan since Hybrid Theory. I was crying while listening to Lost, especially knowing how things ended up with Chester. These lyrics hit different now - as do ALL their songs, because now all those dark stories are put into a perspective. Listening to Chester's voice was such an emotional experience. And so much nostalgia! Thank you Linkin Park for everything that you've done for me and for millions of fans all over the world.

[@jb184083]

Me too

[@bawitback]

was 15 when Meteora released was into LP since Hybrid theory, loved Reanimation. Fell off hard when MtM dropped. came back w/ ATS. THP was great, can't say the the same about any other release.

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[@meesam420]

exact same sentiments..i was 15 too..Chester's voice is timeless..

[@khusumaagus1343]

Oh my god, me too 😭

[@hirenbhavsar2073]

I’m fairly young still. I’m 21. But I’ve been listening to Linkin Park since I was like 5. Hearing Lost yesterday really hit me hard emotionally because hearing Chester again in a “new song” really impacted me. Thank you Linkin Park for everything.

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

Listen to Grey Daze if you want more Chester.

[@cellshaded]

@@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015 Omg thank you so much for this comment! I had no idea about his early stuff having been remade!

[@littlemiss_dabi_simp]

Same here.

[@ZMABR]

Me too, 26 here

[@memedaddy793]

I absolutely love this dude. Mike's just such a great guy

[@5280Bassin]

My son is almost 13, and he discovered Linkin Park shortly after Chester left us. He was so bummed, he wanted to see them so bad. When I saw the new song, I played it on one of our speakers, and he comes running down where I am "who is this?! What song is this, I've never heard it!?" After telling him, he just lit up "Wait, they have a new song? How? Are they going to make any more?" Mike, if you guys make more music and tour, please come to Denver just so I can bring him.

[@aweirdoskelliger]

Lost was found. God, listening to it was a tear jerker. Not only that Meteora spoke to a lot of us emotionally, but the fact that we get to hear Chester's voice again in a different song hits the tear glands hard.

[@belalabusultan5911]

Mike and Chester always showed this child-like excitment for their songs, like a child trying a new fun activity and loving every moment of it, while still being on the top of their game, that's a recipe of success, do good, and have fun doing it.

[@LPdedicated]

I met him in Copenhagen a few years ago on his first solo tour. When the M&G ended he said: "I kind of don't know what to do with myself now, because usually there are five other guys with me." and he asked if he could hang out with us for a bit, because he was really nervous before the show. It says a lot about what a humble and genuine person he is, despite being an insanely talented musician, producer and visual artist. Every time I've met him he's been so sweet, funny and attentive! I have infinite amounts of respect for this man! Edit: Also, I really enjoyed the whole thing they did with the website and countdown! I almost felt like a 13-year-old again! I remember the whole virus conspiracy theory, it was a big deal, but hilarious in hindsight!

[@dakotamathews2176]

That so fuckin cool

[@LPdedicated]

@@dakotamathews2176 It really was one of the coolest experiences of my life! He was so sweet and his presence is calming, so I thankfully didn't go into crazy fangirl mode, even when he said he could remember my friend and I from a couple of years back (at that point I did scream on the inside, lol). It was just a really nice time. :) They say: "never meet your heroes", but that doesn't apply to LP. All of them are sweet and genuine people.

[@MikeJones-on8du]

Just heard LOST..... 36YRS OLD... FIRST HEARD THEM IN 98. LP WILL NEVER GET OLD TO ME.... LONG LIVE.

[@Galm276]

NEVER GET OLD They are the best And Mike is so good. I can't wait to see more of him and the rest of the bands work. These guys can make new music with out chester and its ok. They are great.

[@erykah7666]

I'm 41 and Linkin Park has always been my favorite band ever since they came out. I have every single album and still to this day the best concert I have ever been to! I'm so happy and in love with this song. I love the video so much and I know everyone can relate to it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯🤘🤘🤘🤘 Just extraordinary!!!!!

[@lisaanderson2900]

I'm 59 and same. I was already an older fan when they released Hybrid Theory! But they keep me young.

[@debalexa1983]

40 here. And proud as f*ck of these guys!

[@flecs]

about to be 36 and same! spotify said i was in top 1% of listeners in 2022

[@Lucrossing]

I'm 36 and its my since 13 yro

[@marxist-leninist-protagonist]

I'm 21, but it sure is the most influential band in my life. To be fair, I've never been much of a band follower, simply listened to random songs on youtube and shit. But Linkin Park was specifically part of my childhood because of Transformers!

[@PA_DEGO]

Got me teary eyed, I haven’t been so exited to hear a song in a long long time! Thank you LP!

[@pikasnipe1]

As a man that's had an LP tattoo for 20yrs, just thanks. That is all. I miss you Chester.

[@Bleachbum69]

I'm 61 years old and have been with Linkin Park since the beginning. And with the release of "Lost" I've got one thing to say to Mike Shinoda: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving us Lost, but most of all, thank you for giving us more of you! Keep being your genius self! Love your new work! You are awesome. In fact you are more than that, you are epic!!!🎶❤🥳

[@ChrisOkada]

LINKIN PARK is one of those bands/artists that literally changed my life forever.

[@Mr1Nate7]

I love Mike you can't find a better person

[@heresheis2063]

I honestly love these interviews of Mike and the band. Chester's death was so tragic but it made me appreciate these interviews more. I sometimes watch interviews of LP back when Chester was alive

[@Krissy_K888]

Mike's energetic outbursts are so contagious. I'm pumped from just listening to him.

[@Brodie333]

Just as I thought the world sucked here comes Linkin Park just completely 180d my whole view in life ! Love you LP ❤

[@krissyw.4706]

same🤘🏻❤️‍🔥

[@madjey17]

Stay strong

[@GodlessFiend]

I swear Mike doesn’t age, I don’t know how he does it at 46 Edit: hurry up and drop the 20th anniversary of meteora

[@FunkyPunk1995]

I am not familar with the people from the radio station but they seem extremely genuine, more so than most I have seen before. I always love mikes interviews. Linkin park was my first favorite band that a friend showed me when I was 10. Meteora wasnt my first CD but it was the first one I picked out and bought myself (My mom used to buy me CDs from songs she knew I liked on the radio) and I got Hybrid theory probably like a week or two later. Linkin park is my favorite band of all time and it was my gateway into my lifelong music taste. The lyrical content of linkin park doesnt get enough credit IMO. truly a special band.

[@FunkyPunk1995]

I am originally from houston and I truly believe we have the WORST radio stations in the country lol. Horrible host and horrible rotations of songs. Every time I would travel I would think "oh my god this is what other areas get to listen to?!" - these guys seem great.

[@FunkyPunk1995]

Also, mike talking about how faint was his favorite song on the record and THAT was the song that got me into the band. I liked In The End when it came on the radio but that was the only song I knew. When I was 10 I was at a friends house one weekend and his older brother had faint as a ringtone but it wasnt the real song, it was just like a electronic instrumental ringtone version and I was like "whoa what song is that" and they showed me the real song and the rest is history. That moment is why I like metal and punk so much at 28. Faint is also my favorite song on the record if not my favorite LP song just because of the sentimental value it holds.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you so much!! Stryker here of Booker and Stryker

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

@@FunkyPunk1995 thank you!!!!!!

[@LCx829]

Mike is that friend you want to have and call just to cheer you up. He’s always so cool.

[@metalmike6668]

nice to see mike growing now and seeming to put his life in linkin park into a new perspective now that he’s looking at it retrospectively. i’m sure it feels nice to look back at something like this

[@ptrwg]

2 new songs from Mike? Not just one? Wow. Indeed, going to be an exciting month for LP fans!

[@stillwithkoo97]

mike shinoda is the best i love his interviews

[@claudiahid5628]

I was 17 when they first released Hybrid Theory and ever since then they have been a part of my life, got so excited to hear Lost! RIP Chester

[@blackdog6969]

Mike, you've just given an old 90's kid fan a way to respect and replicate your music with the record scratch/wipes with what put me on my track to metal. You glorious man, thank you for continuing to be a music legend. You and the band, you guys deserve recognition for what you fid for my generation

[@TaisSantos-pd8fc]

Mike Shinoda is The most complete artist ever.

[@Ethan-wr2os]

Dude can put a complete song together and play every instrument on it lol

[@yuki.35xxxv]

Piano, Guitar, Probably drums and the fact that he can sing and write Yep.

[@Gabriel-pe6oi]

I'll not discuss it, but Paul Mc Cartney comes to my head... Same with Dave Grohl comes to my mind

[@alexzapf6422]

LINKIN park will always be my favorite artists of all time. Their songs helped me thru a rough time in my life. Miss you Chester.

[@cybe3rr277]

i love mike so much he is so genuine and so funny i can't stop smiling i hope everything is great in his life i wish him nothing but the best

[@ryanhardman935]

Linkin Park is just one of those bands. Mike and Chester specifically were just so relatable and likeable. I think every fan wanted to get to meet them and be their friends. They are/were genuinely good people. I know when I've struggled in my life.. Watching interviews, listening to the music, and thinking about the lyrics sort of acted as like an anchor. I can't say that about any other band.

[@liveadreamorgtfo]

I was about to turn 12 when Meteora came out and at age 13 I used to borrow a Meteora cd from a classmate. I listened to it from start to finish over and over again, and especially adored Faint, I even remember turning the volume down every time the screaming part came on, because my mom though it was too heavy for a girl my age, plus I am from Eastern Europe so my mom didn’t understand the lyrics. The lyrics motivated me to study harder, to learn English faster. Linkin park was the only band that I had posters of in my room, and I will never get over the fact that I didn’t get to see them live. Their music has touched so many hearts, healed so many wounds. I literally cry every time I hear Lost cause it just sends me mentally back to my young adolescence and the feeling of nostalgia is so bittersweet.

[@nancysprague6146]

Love the song “Lost”!! ❤

[@Forfeit_The_Game]

Lost brings back the nostalgia. It brings back memories of all those years of listening to Linkin Park. It fit's so perfectly with how Meteora sounds and as can be seen by many other comments, we are very happy to see it being released. Looking forward to more LP!

[@icc2010]

Meteora was the first album of LP that i listened to as a kid. I put the CD on in my room and jumped on the bed tom”Dont Stay”

[@MrTowfiq]

Isn’t he a gem 💎 in music! A total genius continues to evolve and behind the success of Linkin Park. Whatever the guys do I will be more then greatful. It’s so great to see Mike again smiling and making music absolutely ❤in it!!!

[@retnosulistyawati1305]

He is not only gem in music, maybe we can call him Maestro..and the brain of the greatest band in this century

[@MrTowfiq]

@@retnosulistyawati1305 💯 and that’s for sure! He’s way too talented!!

[@Fragmented_Mask]

He really is! I had the pleasure of discovering his Twitch over the pandemic and when he was streaming regularly and watching him produce songs was so fun and fascinating to see. It also gave me a whole different glimpse into Mike as a person, as someone who wasn't an LPU member back in the day I think I never got to see those intimacies before. He's just such a cool dude.

[@Morder1990]

RIP legend Chester :( Its so hard to dont cry ,when you listen this song 1 time ...

[@due_2477]

it makes me so happy to see him (and he never ages!)

[@helenburnley1650]

I’m happy to hear we will be hearing LP again. I’m in my 60’s and have been a LP fan since day 1. I took my son to his first concert and it was LP. ❤️

[@user-cc4et7nz1c]

Mike❤ Congratulations on METEORA 20years anniversary❤️ "LOST" is my energy to live for today🥹

[@SamridhSharma95]

Mike Shinoda is a genius. Love him and linkin park. Thank you for this interview.

[@ech]

im 19 and literally grew up with linkin park, my dad would always play their music at home, in the car etc. and im happy that i did. when lost released i cried, hearing a song that ive never heard before with chesters legendary voice 6 years after his passing felt surreal.

[@mikeyj2760]

Listening to Lost sent me right back to my teenage years, when In The End and Crawling just resonated with me. Linkin Park will forever be my childhood. RIP Chester and thank you for the memories!!

[@laterie]

i love listening to Mike. when you listen to him, you know he loves what he does with his whole being. the passion he shows when he talks about music and linkin park is so touchable.

[@RayMak]

Lost is such an amazing song. It’s really meant to be released in this AI era. So beautiful

[@TBassFactory]

I can’t get enough of the cover band Hybrid Theory. So good to hear Linkin park again. I found them yesterday

[@alansixpisces922]

When Meteora came out i was 15.. 🔥🔥 LP forever

[@doshi066]

thank you mike for letting "lost" be heard! its an amazing song! we all miss Chester, he was an amazing talent and human being, and never will be replaced! side note: does mike ever age? i swear he looks the same 20 years ago

[@morphiousTV]

One thing I really appreciate about these interviewers in this video is they let him speak and don’t try to interrupt every 10 seconds. They look like super stoked fans just like the rest of us :) really happy this was found

[@beast0339]

M'dad was 17 when HT came out. First album he ever bought. And Meteora came out literally about two weeks later and my mum picked one up at launch and myself now being 19, I've inherited both of their music collections and I've got to say Meteora and Hybrid Theory have got to be like my favourite two albums out of the stack of audio cds I have. LP picked me up when I was at my lowest along with Post Traumatic. These guys have had such an impact on my family and I'm honestly forever thankful for it

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

Sick. Been a fan of LP since I was probably 10 years old, now I'm coming up to 32 and soon to have a kid of my own. I would love it if they ended up becoming a fan of the band. I've got a load of cds kicking about and I hope they have a good listen through them like you seem to have done. Power to you and your parents for being awesome.

[@patricio0100]

U must listen reanimation. 《My december》 ... believe me, u won't regret it.

[@dannypatrick9361]

I grew up in the late 90s/early 2000s with Linkin Park and finally getting to see them at Download 2014 performing Hybrid Theory from start to finish is one of the greatest experiences of my life. So thank you.

[@JarrettWBass]

Linkin Park saved my life! The frustration I had, the not knowing who I was it gave me and outlet that I wasn't alone. I had best friends but they didn't even know who they were. Been there since the beginning thanks for all your efforts and trials.

[@Cryzeeeh]

I could listen to mike talking 24/7

[@P4NCH1]

I'm really thankful of this interview. It healed me a lot after going to a black hole listening Lost. I love Linkin Park but sometimes listening to it, today, hit me hard. You know what I mean.

[@tristenrodrigue1814]

This is gotta be the longest video I’ve ever listened to without skipping a single second of it, just pure entertainment and excitement was all I felt listening to this

[@MasterXelcas]

Thank you so much for Lost. It was as if Chesters ghost came to give us more. The lyrics were very personal and relatable to my growing up, in conjunction with my early days of Lp. The Track brought a lot of emotions out, then top that with missing chester, i couldnt help but Cry. I cried a good amount and i loved the song. Thank you LP, Mike, and thank you Chester. Always RIP you legend.

[@CpMusic-mn9dz]

huge love from Turkey Mike! Pray for Turkey

[@inkyeye8327]

🫂

[@edflinkinp]

His Faint anecdote becomes much more clearer when you know exactly the previous demo he was talking about, and I'm so glad Mike got to fix it and ended up with a song for the ages. That pitch shift took it to a whole different level.

[@fiorecastro3552]

Mike, you are so humble. Thank you so much for this amazing gift

[@braylens1822]

LOST was meant to get lost. God knew we would need it 20 years later to heal our souls

[@ChuckRusty]

I first heard Linkin Park back in 2001 when I was about 13. My Cousin had a Hybrid Theory CD and she let me listen to it and I was like "whoa I've never heard anything like this before" and have been listening to Linkin Park ever since! Hearing "Lost" for the first time after all these years was just special, man. It brought me back to those days.

[@EJ-ul5um]

Mike!!! I was at that Hollywood Bowl show in 2014! The one and only time I got to see you & one of the best concerts I've seen! (I wasn't the dad/daughter group, I was way farther back & higher up though lol)

[@Gaborsk1]

Mike Shinoda just seems like such a humble, down to earth dude you just have to love him!

[@NaeroK87]

Gawd I love mike, as someone with social anxiety, I feel like I could sit down with him, have a coffee, and have a 5 hour conversation.

[@Rivallensterboys123]

I love Mike Shinoda because he was so good guy to be speak too...and he is so respectable and humble...❤️

[@aldastinks]

In 2003 I had Meteora recorded in a cassette tape. I didn't have a cd player, only an old tape player. So I player Meteora all day long. Is still one of my favorites

[@canontheory]

I’d really like to believe there is an album or at least an EPs worth of unreleased 2000-2003 Linkin Park songs still out there, Lost was too good.

[@NickMcC]

This is guy is the reason I've shaped my career and my life around music production. I have no idea what I'd be doing if not for Mike's influence. And here I am still learning from him.

[@glenharris9366]

This makes me smile so much. My music tastes have changed over the last two decades, lots of bands have come and gone, but Linkin Park has been one of the few that's always been there. Doesn't matter what kinda mood I'm in, I can play their songs anytime and enjoy it just the same.

[@davidriddick82]

A wonderful human, I love Mike Even after so much hurt in losing their brother and friend Chester. The memories and the happiness he still remembers, it’s like it still helps him live and make music. He’s so appreciative of the fans, of the people who have been there for Linkin Park and himself. This was a lovely interview!!

[@scottiedoesntknow9897]

Proud to be part of the original class of Internet Soldiers.Todays kids will never know.

[@numa_kai]

im just glad i grew up with linkin park

[@taro-kun]

I don't know why but I love Mike's voice. I could listen to him talking like that for hours...

[@joyl7842]

I got dehydrated watching Lost over and over again this morning. I felt like I was 14 years old again and like I wasn't as alone as I am today.

[@Pinkbun17]

Please keep releasing 20th anniversary boxes and merch! I don't care if it makes me feel old LP Forever!

[@peterlelke]

I was born in 2004. And with about 15 years I discovered Linkin Park and loved every single song. When Linkin Park came to Germany in 2016 I asked my parents to visit a concert, but they told me, that I could do it myself when I was older... and I always have been so obssed with Linkin Park. I feel so desperate for something that doesn't exist in the way I used to know it, but never met. I wish I could just travel back in time.

[@diywrites8703]

This interview made me so emotional. Mike is such an amazing person to hear talk about the achievements he's been through, and he still keeps down to earth and humble and talks about it in such detail. I remember hearing Lost for the first time and thought "Why did this get cut from the album?" and then thought it sounded a bit like a few tracks on the album already and this whole process of this new track and Meteroa 20th has just given new reverence to a band I've loved for quite a bit of time now.

[@halo1crysis]

Please, bring more Linkin Park's music and stuff that we never heard of!

[@riddlex]

Meteora is my favourite record from LP, and now there's a new song from that album. I'm so damn happy!

[@AshleyDL80]

This song gave me chills, 7 years has been a long time to hear Chester's voice... tears were coming an the shock is still there.. 20 years wow. Can't wait to listen to more..

[@vanguardgaming1779]

That release was so nostalgic, I promised myself I’d stick to Mike’s solo work to make myself emotionally stronger, the only reason I listened to it was to show support, I loved the song btw, and to pay respects to Chester B. Keep being humble Mike, I would love to meet you someday.😍😍😍

[@hnzrnz6566]

Thank you mike for releasing this song from back in meteora.. this song struck me through the heart.. i cant explain it but it hurts and helps me heal all at the sane time for some reason.. RIP chester, you will always be in our hearts and will never be forgotten..

[@Toniula05]

I just fucking love Mike, I would love to talk with him one day

[@SpartanUruk]

I'm 28 years old and have been a fan of LP since I was like 10 years old which is absolutely insane! To this day they are my favourite band ever and were honestly the band that introduced me to rap. I'll never forget watching In The End, Faint, Papercut & One Step Closer on the TV with my sister and we could recreate the music videos in our kitchen where I was Mike rapping and she was Chester. Such good memories and a band that got me through college and even now in my late 20s when I'm discovering who I am. Thank You LP for everything and hearing Lost with Chesters voice again brought joy inside me that I never thought I'd hear again.

[@jumper55ful]

I listened to Lost yesterday and it retuned me to 2003 all over again back to my Senior year of High School and im about to turn 38

[@datag1199]

Great interview. Love the new song! So glad to hear Mike and LP are doing these projects.

[@theriotartist]

I hope to see some kind of live documentary from the Meteora like he slightly hinted at. Live From The Pancake Festival imo is one of the best videos that any band has ever dropped. Another one of those is always welcome.

[@Ep0nz]

I can still remember sitting on my sofa watching MTV’s TRL after school as a 10 year old. Carson Daly says “here’s the brand new video for One Step Closer by Linkin Park” and all of a sudden you hear the guitar intro, and there’s Chester and Mike with the spiked colored hair. The rest was history, forever a fan. R.I.P. Chester Bennington

[@roses72141]

💚💔💚

[@bonelesspizza]

Linkin Park was my favorite band since I was about 9 years old. I'm 27 now and as long as Mike Shinoda is doing his thing then in my heart Linkin Park is still alive. Many people think of Chester when they think of the band but Mike was such a huge part of the band for me that they are essentially synonymous and as long as he is alive and well and creating new stuff I will always have that spirit of Linkin Park burning inside of me even though things have changed. Thank you Mike for doing your thing and keeping the essence of Linkin Park alive and well. It means more than you could ever know.

[@erindeeds293]

I am very happy to say that I grew up in the 90s and LP was my favorite band I miss Chester so bad

[@amoorteka]

Literally they changed the music world without doubt

[@EmzMc]

First of - STRYNODA is back ❤ “Lost” has been playing in my head all week. It’s brought out emotions in me from when I first discovered Linkin Park at age 13. It’s been a happy and sad experience hearing a new (old) song 😢 Numb literally saved my life and I think Lost would’ve been just as important and life saving. Thank You