Linkin Park Plays Songs From New Album At iHeartRadio Release Party in L.A.

Chester Bennington (Rich Fury/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

LINKIN PARK performed at the iHEARTRADIO ALBUM RELEASE PARTY at the iHEARTRADIO THEATER LA, which also included a Q&A with MOTLEY CRUE's NIKKI SIXX and "SIXX Sense" co-host JENN.

The band celebrated their new WARNER BROS. album, "One More Light," with a performance of new songs “Heavy” and “Invisible” while also playing fan favorites such as “In The End” and “Numb/Encore.”

When asked by host NIKKI SIXX what drives them to change, MIKE SHINODA noted that every time he goes into the studio, he wants to learn and try something new, while at the same time expressing something that feels genuine, honest, and exciting. CHESTER BENNINGTON added that for the first time in their careers, while working on "One More Light," they were more focused on the lyrics and melodies of the album, and added in sounds later in the process. The album marked the first time LINKIN PARK has written with co-writers, including JUSTIN PARKER, JULIA MICHAELS and JUSTIN TRANTER. 

The band discussed the meaning behind their newest hit “Heavy.” BENNINGTON noted that they were in the studio with MICHAELS and TRANTER, and he was having the type of day where he was stuck in his own head, getting in circular conversations with himself which for him quickly turns into depression, which turns into isolation, which turns into wondering what he’s doing and how he got to that place. Then, he sat back and thought of his great friends and how he does what he loves for a living, and decided that he is getting in his own way. "Heav"y is about that constant internal conflict, and the fight against that conflict. SHINODA added that writing “Heavy” was extremely therapeutic.

The band also talked about their nonprofit foundation, MUSIC FOR RELIEF.to provide aid after natural disasters occurred. They later realized that they didn’t just want to clean up after the disasters, they want to help prevent them from happening in the first place, leading to their environmental initiatives. They’re so thankful for the support that they’ve received from their fans along with other artists such as STEVE AOKI, ZEDD, BLINK 182, among others.

SHINODA and BENNINGTON stayed on stage for 20 minutes after the show ended, signing autographs and taking photos for fans.

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