Linkin Park Pick Themselves Back Up in New ‘Unshatter’ Documentary Trailer
Developing story first seen 3 hours ago
Linkin Park will release a documentary titled 'Unshatter' on September 30, directed by founding member Joe Hahn. The film chronicles the band's efforts to return to the stage following the death of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017, tracing their path through seven years away from performing. Hahn notes that the project, which grew from a planned concert film into a fuller documentary, aims to capture the band's genuine experience during their comeback rather than present a polished historical account.
The documentary follows the group from their 2022 recording sessions through their 2024 São Paulo concert, documenting their transition with new vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain. Hahn deliberately preserved the uncertainty and creative conversations the band experienced while rebuilding, allowing audiences to witness the unfolding story in real time rather than with hindsight clarity. A live soundtrack album will release September 25, with documentary tickets becoming available August 13.
- Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' debuts Sept. 30, directed by band member Joe Hahn; chronicles the group's comeback following lead singer Chester Bennington's 2017 death
- Film documents the band's journey from 2022 recording sessions through their 2024 São Paulo show, featuring new vocalist Emily Armstrong and capturing genuine uncertainty rather than a polished retrospective
- Accompanying live concert soundtrack releases Sept. 25; documentary tickets on sale Aug. 13
New here? Start with this
Linkin Park are a US rock band who broke through in the early 2000s with albums like "Hybrid Theory", blending rock, rap and electronic sounds. In 2017, their lead singer, Chester Bennington, died by suicide, and the band stopped performing live for several years afterwards. Joe Hahn, one of the band's founding members, is a director as well as a musician, and has made a film about the band's return.
Linkin Park came back in 2024 with a new line-up, bringing in singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain alongside the surviving original members. This marked their first tour and new material since Bennington's death, a move that drew significant attention from fans given the band's history and loss. The comeback included new recordings and live shows, culminating in a 2024 concert in São Paulo, Brazil.
The story here concerns "Unshatter", a documentary about that comeback process, covering the period from the band's 2022 studio sessions through to the São Paulo show. It matters because it offers an inside look at how a major band tried to rebuild itself, both musically and emotionally, after the loss of its frontman, and because the band's return has been a closely watched and sometimes debated moment in music.
More coverage