LINKIN PARK
FROM ZERO WORLD TOUR
BOK CENTER - TULSA, OK
April 28, 2025
After making their official comeback last year (2024), Linkin Park is back — and the wait was worth it. Since Chester Bennington’s passing in 2017, the band’s future was uncertain, but their return reignited hope and excitement worldwide. With the addition of Emily Armstrong (Dead Sara) to the lineup, the band has found a powerful new voice to carry their legacy forward while honoring Chester’s memory. Their brand-new album, From Zero, marks not only a fresh era of music but also a reminder that, while much has changed, the passion of their fans hasn’t wavered.
The BOK Center roared as the band ripped into their opening track, the classic Somewhere I Belong. The intro’s signature DJ scratches from Mr. Joe Hahn instantly sent fans into a frenzy, followed by the surge of heavy guitars that have defined the track for over two decades. Mike Shinoda set the tone on the verses with his iconic rap delivery, while Emily Armstrong’s powerful vocals ignited the chorus, breathing new life into the familiar lyrics while paying tribute to Chester Bennington. From that moment on, the night unraveled into a whirlwind of emotion and nostalgia.
Fans screamed every lyric to Given Up and What I’ve Done, while new tracks like Cut the Bridge and Heavy Is the Crown proved Linkin Park is more than a legacy act. To everyone’s surprise, they even performed Lost — a song written and sung by Chester in its original recording, but one that never saw release until after his passing. The energy was electric as longtime fans relived their youth, first-timers got their initiation, and Chester’s presence echoed through every lyric and tribute, reminding all that his spirit remains part of the band’s heartbeat.
By the end of the night, one thing was clear: Linkin Park isn’t just back — they’re stronger than ever, and their music continues to connect generations. Tulsa got to witness a band honoring its past while building a new future, and for those lucky enough to be there, it was a show they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives.
