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updated to reflect suicide of Chester Bennington in July 2017
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They are a [http://www.animemusicvideos.org/lists/usedmusic.php popular music source] for [[Fan Vid|anime music videos]], inevitably featuring [[Shōnen manga]] series like ''[[Dragon Ball]] Z'' <ref>(and occasionally ''not''-so-shonen series, namely ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'')</ref>. Furthermore, their music video for "Points Of Authority" (remixed version) features CGI [[Humongous Mecha]] battling an army of [[Alien Invasion|alien invaders]].
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Influences:
* [[U2]], [[Nine Inch Nails]], [[Faith No More]], [[Metallica]], [[Korn]], [[Hed PE]], [[Rage Against the Machine]], [[Public Enemy]], [[Beastie Boys]], [[Aphex Twin]], [[Deftones]], Helmet, [[System of a Down]], [[Depeche Mode]], [[Led Zeppelin]], Stone Temple Pilots, [[The Prodigy]], [[Radiohead]], The Roots, [[Run DMC]], [[Tool]], [[311|Three Eleven]]
 
Related Acts:
* Fort Minor (Shinoda)
* Dead by Sunrise (Bennington)
* Grey Daze (Bennington)
* Tasty Snax (Phoenix)
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Their song lyrics have inspired the trope name for [[The Walls Are Closing In]].
 
== Members: ==
* Chester Bennington: lead singer and [[Metal Scream|metal screamer]]. Can play guitar when needed. Has a side project named Dead by Sunrise.
* Mike Shinoda: co-founder, emcee, singer, rapper, pianist, second guitarist, graphic designer, [[Record Producer|producer]], painter, and [http://www.mikeshinoda.com blogger]. Used to playing several instruments during the same song. Has a side project named Fort Minor.
* Brad Delson: co-founder, lead guitarist and [[Funny Afro|lead afro]]. Occasionally plays the keyboard.
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* Dave "Phoenix" Farrell: The bassist and backing singer. Nicknamed because another fan thought his name was boring. Also does string arrangements.
 
== Former Members: ==
* Chester Bennington: Former lead singer and [[Metal Scream|metal screamer]], who committed suicide in July 2017. CanCould play guitar when needed. HasHad a side project named Dead by Sunrise.
 
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Influences:
* [[U2]], [[Nine Inch Nails]], [[Faith No More]], [[Metallica]], [[Korn]], [[Hed PE]], [[Rage Against the Machine]], [[Public Enemy]], [[Beastie Boys]], [[Aphex Twin]], [[Deftones]], Helmet, [[System of a Down]], [[Depeche Mode]], [[Led Zeppelin]], Stone Temple Pilots, [[The Prodigy]], [[Radiohead]], The Roots, [[Run DMC]], [[Tool]], [[311|Three Eleven]]
 
Related Acts:
* Fort Minor (Shinoda)
* Dead by Sunrise (Bennington)
* Grey Daze (Bennington)
* Tasty Snax (Phoenix)
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{{examples|Discography:}}
* ''[[Self-Titled Album|Hybrid Theory]]''<ref>Debut EP</ref> (1999)