Industry Jun 14, 2026

Linkin Park's Biggest Song Almost Didn't Make the Cut

Chester Bennington was a little on the fence as to whether Linkin Park’s most enduring track was strong enough to be on their debut

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Linkin Park's Biggest Song Almost Didn't Make the Cut
Chester Bennington expressed reservations about including Linkin Park's most streamed song on their debut album, questioning its strength. The track has since achieved billions of streams.

Despite Bennington's initial doubts, the song became a major success for the band, demonstrating how initial uncertainty can be overcome by creative decisions. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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