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IN PHOTOS: Linkin Park make historic debut in India in Bengaluru

Updated On: 25 January, 2026 12:12 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

The legendary American rock band made their India debut with an electrifying debut in Bengaluru that saw die-hard fans witness them for the very first time in the country. Here are some glimpses

The legendary American rock band made their India debut with an electrifying debut in Bengaluru that saw die-hard fans witness them for the very first time in the country. Here are some glimpses

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The legendary American rock band made their India debut with an electrifying debut in Bengaluru that saw die-hard fans witness them for the very first time in the country. Here are some glimpses
<p>Bengaluru witnessed a historic high point for rock music in India as Linkin Park finally made their debut in India for the first time in over two decades</p>

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Bengaluru witnessed a historic high point for rock music in India as Linkin Park finally made their debut in India for the first time in over two decades

<p>As part of the From Zero World Tour, the band blended new tracks with legendary anthems, commanding the stage with a dynamic show that celebrated their enduring global impact</p>

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As part of the From Zero World Tour, the band blended new tracks with legendary anthems, commanding the stage with a dynamic show that celebrated their enduring global impact

<p>The evening opened with a commanding set by homegrown metal powerhouse Bloodywood, whose fusion of heavy metal and Indian folk elements immediately ignited the crowd. Powering through tracks like &lsquo;Bekauf&rsquo;, &lsquo;Danadan&rsquo;, &lsquo;Halla Bol&rsquo; the band&rsquo;s raw intensity and unapologetic sound set a ferocious pace for the night</p>

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The evening opened with a commanding set by homegrown metal powerhouse Bloodywood, whose fusion of heavy metal and Indian folk elements immediately ignited the crowd. Powering through tracks like ‘Bekauf’, ‘Danadan’, ‘Halla Bol’ the band’s raw intensity and unapologetic sound set a ferocious pace for the night

<p>The setlist bridged past and present, blending new material from From Zero with the anthems that define Linkin Park&rsquo;s legacy. New tracks such as &lsquo;The Emptiness Machine&rsquo; and &lsquo;Heavy Is the Crown&rsquo; sat seamlessly alongside iconic favourites like &lsquo;In The End&rsquo; and &lsquo;Numb&rsquo;</p>

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The setlist bridged past and present, blending new material from From Zero with the anthems that define Linkin Park’s legacy. New tracks such as ‘The Emptiness Machine’ and ‘Heavy Is the Crown’ sat seamlessly alongside iconic favourites like ‘In The End’ and ‘Numb’

<p>With the city still humming from the night&rsquo;s energy, the band now sets its sights on Mumbai, where they will headline Lollapalooza India 2026, taking their first-ever India visit to an even bigger, festival-defining stage</p>

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With the city still humming from the night’s energy, the band now sets its sights on Mumbai, where they will headline Lollapalooza India 2026, taking their first-ever India visit to an even bigger, festival-defining stage

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