Few bands captured the emotions and imagination of the Indian millennial generation like Linkin Park. To those who grew up with posters of the band on their walls, January 23 was a dream come true. Thousands of Indians came to age with the music of American rock band, whose songs spoke to the angst of adolescent life. In an enthralling concert, fans gathered in Bengaluru for what was the band’s maiden gig in the country as part of the From Zero World Tour.
While a lot of the songs were from the new album, they dished out a few of the classics. Vocalist Emily Armstrong was a powerhouse.
Linkin Park was set to make their India debut at Lollapalooza in Mumbai. But in a surprise to fans last November, BookMyShow announced an additional gig in Bengaluru. The concert was hosted at Brigade Innovation Gardens at Muddenahalli and saw a crowd of 35,000 fans, according to police. The venue was spacious, but the traffic jam and parking situation outside caused chaos for fans. The lighting and production of the concert were top notch, with plenty of food and drink options on ground.
The opening act was Indian metal band Bloodywood. At 8 PM, Linkin Park took the stage for a two-hour set. After the death of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017, the band took a hiatus and regrouped later with a new vocalist Emily Armstrong. The new line up was controversial, but fans have warmed up to the music.
