Mike Shinoda Responds To Criticism Of Linkin Park's New Formation

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JAKARTA - The amount of support and criticism for Linkin Park's new formation continues to air on social media. Mike Shinoda also responded to the current condition of his band.

Through a podcast titled From Zero, Mike accompanied by Emily Armstrong discusses the dynamics in the group. They agreed to use words of gratitude for the current situation.

Mike Shinoda described the extraordinary feelings he experienced when he was able to do something he really loved, namely working with Linkin Park. Therefore, when given the opportunity to continue, he will provide maximum effort.

Rapper and leader of Linkin Park feel comfortable with the interaction of the personnel. In fact, he said their chemistry was the best of what had been established so far.

"The dynamics of everyone in the band, especially those who have a history together at the longest, the dynamics are very good. It's really good. For me, this is the best culture we've ever had," said Mike Shinoda, quoted from Loudwire, October 24.

Before being misunderstood, Mike rushed to give an additional statement. "It doesn't mean to mock the old lineup. I'm talking about the growth of Brad, Joe, Dave and myself," he said.

Mike also remembers Chester, a friend and partner who has spent half of his life on the stage together. He sees Chester as a very strong character.

"With Chester, I have another human being who I can give him an idea and he can make it happen in a way no one else can. That's amazing. And I don't know better than him," he said.

The same spirit is the basis for Linkin Park to keep going. There is something that brings them together, which is more than just technical or ability.

"I began to realize over time that there were other things. There were unknown things that could not be measured, could not be measured, could not be planned. That is what is happening to Linkin Park now," concluded Mike.