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…