Linkin Park have never followed trends; they've set them. In fearlessly shattering the mold, the band has constantly set new standards throughout their career by seeking to transcend the confines of genre and pushing the boundaries of experimentation. But at the core of Linkin Park has always been the vulnerability of their lyrics, and the raw emotion with which they are expressed. Through dynamic vocal interplay and a melting pot of combustible instrumentation that has long been fused with soaring melodies and stadium-sized hooks, Linkin Park's ability of turning their pain into music would ultimately define a generation and provide sanctuary for the disillusioned. Lost in the Echo: The Story of Linkin Park documents the band's meteoric rise, from their humble beginnings and the struggles they faced along the way, to the stories behind every album and the endless successes that followed. It also investigates the devastating passing of their iconic frontman Chester Bennington, and how Linkin Park was eventually able to rebuild and reinvent themselves in the wake of such tragedy. Featuring interviews with a handful of musicians who either toured with Linkin Park or who consider them personal friends, as well as those who have been inspired by the band to forge their own careers in music, Lost in the Echo isn't just a biography of Linkin Park, it's the electrifying journey of one of the most ground-breaking bands of the 21st century. This book invites readers to feel the pulse of Linkin Park's music, while reflecting on the power of connection and healing. AUTHOR: Matt Karpe is a British author of music-related nonfiction books. Previously affiliated with a number of online music blogs, and print-based magazines including Powerplay Rock & Metal and Down For Life: Punk & Hardcore, Matt has since penned books on Korn, Tool, Faith No More, the Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Prince. Lost in the Echo: The Story of Linkin Park is Matt's thirteenth book overall. He lives in Cambridgeshire with his wife Carly, and their two cats, Thelma and Louise. 32 colour illustrations