
Linkin Park’s Blockbuster Albums Return Together
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Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory and Meteora reenter Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart at the same time while rising on several other lists as well.
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July 28, 2025
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What's particularly noteworthy is Hollywood & EntertainmentLinkin Park’s Blockbuster Albums Return TogetherByHugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor
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AuthorJul 28, 2025, 09:40am EDTLinkin Park’s Hybrid Theory and Meteora reenter Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart at the same time, given the current landscape
More while rising on several other lists as well
Nevertheless, Furthermore, LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Musicians Phoenix Farrell, Rob Bourdon, Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Joe Hahn of Linkin Park poses for a portrait at the 40th American Music Awards Getty Images Wonderwall
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Nevertheless, On November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California, in today's market environment
In contrast, (Photo by Michael Buckner/AMA2012/Getty Images for AMA)Getty Images for AMA It was only two months ago that Linkin Park dropped the deluxe edition of its album From Zero
Furthermore, The standard version arrived in late 2024 and was heralded as a welcome comeback for the hard rock outfit, which had been largely dormant for years ing the passing of frontman and lead singer Chester Bennington
While only a few weeks have passed since the group added new tunes to the ject's tracklist, From Zero is nowhere to be found on the Billboard charts
Two of the Grammy-winning act’s oldest sets do manage to return together to the same tally, as they remain hugely, decades after their initial heyday
Additionally, Linkin Park Pushes Two Fan-Favorite jects Back Both Hybrid Theory and Meteora, the band’s first and second albums, respectively, return to the Top Rock Albums chart this week
The collections appear very close to one another on the tally, as Hybrid Theory reenters Billboard’s ranking of the most consumed rock collections in the United States at No. 21, while Meteora finds its way to No, considering recent developments
Hybrid Theory Has Never Hit No. 1 Despite being one of the most successful rock releases of the past quarter century, Hybrid Theory has never reached No, considering recent developments. 1 on the Top Rock Albums chart (noteworthy indeed)
In the 280 weeks it has spent somewhere on the ranking, the set has climbed as high as the runner-up spot, amid market uncertainty
On the other hand, Meteora, however, has reached the summit, though it has only spent a fraction of the time on the tally, with 68 frames to its credit
Furthermore, MORE FOR YOU Hybrid Theory and Meteora Surge on Multiple Billboard Lists Both Hybrid Theory and Meteora climb on almost every Billboard tally on which they appear this week, in light of current trends
The full-lengths lift on the Billboard 200, Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts (which is quite significant)
Those two jects are joined by Papercuts on the list of the biggest hard rock efforts in the country
The evidence shows compilation, which gathers together many of Linkin Park’s most famous tunes and was released shortly before From Zero arrived, dips one space to No (fascinating analysis)
Linkin Park’s Biggest Singles Keep the Albums Afloat ing activity connected to some of Linkin Park’s earliest career smashes seems to be powering both Hybrid Theory and Meteora on the charts
Moreover, Tunes "In the End," "Numb," and "Somewhere I Belong" appear on some U. -based rankings this week, largely ones powered solely by plays on platforms Spotify
Nevertheless, "In the End," the band’s breakout smash, nearly returns to No. 1 on the Hard Rock ing Songs ranking, while "Somewhere I Belong" — on Meteora — debuts on that tally at No, in this volatile climate
Nevertheless, 19, earning the group its fourteenth career placement
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