Linkin Park Killed Nu Metal? | WWLO #47

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff dive deep into the evolution of Linkin Park. While Hybrid Theory and Meteora defined a generation and cemented the band as the kings of the late '90s/early '00s heavy music scene, Chester, Mike, and the guys spent the rest of their careers trying to escape a label they never really wanted: Nu Metal.Why was Linkin Park so desperate to distance themselves from the very genre that made them global superstars? Was it a strategic move for longevity, or an artistic necessity? Dan and Jeff break down the sonic shift from Minutes to Midnight onward, the backlash from purists, and how history ultimately proved Linkin Park right.