Not Wanting To Change Linkin Park Name, Mike Shinoda: It's A Stupid Action

Mike Shinoda doesn't want to change the name Linkin Park (Instagram @m_shinoda)

JAKARTA - Linkin Park's career continues after seven years of mourning the passing of Chester Bennington. They have a new formation with the entry of two members, Emily Armstrong (vocals) and Colin Brittain (drums).

This new era made fans split into two camps. Many are happy to welcome the return of this iconic metal band, but some are loudly voicing criticism.

The guitarist, Brad Delson, although still in the group, in fact he has no intention of joining the world tour with his band. Meanwhile, Rob Bourdon, the original drummer for Linkin Park chose to resign completely after Chester Bennington's death.

Because of this formation, many fans urged Linkin Park to change its name. With the existing conditions, this solution is believed to be a good option.

But Mike Shinoda himself is very sure he doesn't want to leave the name Linkin Park. In an interview with Chicago's Q101, the leader even said changing names was a stupid act.

"As the process goes on, we are open to the option to have a flexible lineup, maybe some vocalists, different band names, and the like. Then when we focus on the music, we feel 'This is the most Linkin Park album we can make," he said as quoted by Blabbermouth, September 9.

"The music is very Linkin Park, so if we change the name, it's a stupid act. Because people will be misinterpreted. People will understand when they hear the album," said Mike Shinode.

Another reason fans urged to change names was a form of respect for the late Chester Bennington. But it seems that Mike et al will not change their identity, at least in the near future.