LPLStaff Posted Monday at 07:21 PM Posted Monday at 07:21 PM Boy, has Linkin Park hit the ground running in Australia or what? After remarkably great shows in Brisbane by all accords, especially fan reviews, press reviews, and social media comments, the band hit Melbourne for night 1 in stride and delivered one of their best setlists in quite some time on the world tour. Why is that? Well, they included "Lying From You", "Castle of Glass", "IGYEIH", "Good Things Go", and... the big return of "Let You Fade"! This was the first performance of "Let You Fade" since the Portland 2025 show, about 16 shows ago for Linkin Park. At a period of 170 days, that's very close to half of an entire calendar year between performances of the song. It follows its other Deluxe Edition rarity, "Unshatter", coming back after an extended break. "Unshatter" was performed at Brisbane night 2, and both songs could very well be back in the setlist now. Another fun note about the show is that it's the first time since Hannover, Germany 2025 where Emily played guitar on 3 songs in the show - "Up From The Bottom", "Over Each Other", and "Let You Fade". That sure doesn't happen much, and fans seem to be pretty pleased about it. Do you think fans missed the song much? And check out this great shot: With that in mind, we know they are going to bring it on night 2. At this point, there are a handful of songs they haven't gotten to yet in Australia but no one is complaining even 0.1% on this tour because the song variety has been fantastic. We could see "Given Up" and "A Place for My Head" pop into the show at some point this run, but also we think "Keys to the Kingdom" isn't outside of the realm of being possible, because of the return of both "Unshatter" and "Let You Fade". Will we see a bit of #JusticeForTheHuntingParty? Fan reviews from night 1 in Melbourne mention quite a rowdy and loud crowd, which echoes a lot of the comments about Brisbane. This will go down as one of the best legs of the From Zero World Tour when it is all said and done, we think. We are unsure what to expect for night 2 but we're looking forward to another great one by the band in this storied (in the LP world) city. Last thread, we touched on Chester's broken wrist, the debut of "Blackout" and "Burning in the Skies" in 2010, and the band playing a show at Rod Laver Arena in 2013 that is one of the only times in their career where they didn't perform "In the End". But since we didn't post it - don't miss the debut of "Burning in the Skies" in 2010. Like many fans, we think more A Thousand Suns songs live over time will sound great with this version of the band's lineup. And here's another angle of that really unique show without "In the End" - which clearly won the fan poll but the band said, "screw it, it's time for "A Place for My Head"! Anyway, back to 2026. We're gearing up for the second Melbourne show and know LP will bring it. After Melbourne, they head over to play one show in Adelaide, followed by two in Sydney and one in Auckland. The reception on this tour has been so good for the band's return that we can't help but think they could play even more shows in Australia and New Zealand (especially Perth, Australia and a second show in Auckland, New Zealand) next time they visit. And we know it won't be 13 years between visits. If you need the fantastic night 1 setlist, here you go: If you're going to the show, have a great time! Check out the From Zero pop-up event in Melbourne, check out the Melbourne LP logo street art, and if you go to the band's From Zero night, we hope it's a blast! See you over on socials for the show! Quote
Mitch Posted Tuesday at 01:44 PM Posted Tuesday at 01:44 PM Awesome set. The band sounded really tight and the energy throughout RLA was amazing. Went with my Dad and he loved it too! Appreciate all the write-ups guys. Quote
Hybr1dTheories Posted Tuesday at 11:21 PM Posted Tuesday at 11:21 PM If you were on the barrier last night, please message me. I'm keen to connect with the crew at the front. We had a blast! Quote
linkindan Posted yesterday at 01:58 AM Posted yesterday at 01:58 AM 2 hours ago, Hybr1dTheories said: If you were on the barrier last night, please message me. I'm keen to connect with the crew at the front. We had a blast! Left, centre or right? Or if you don’t want to talk politics, where abouts on the barrier? Quote
Hybr1dTheories Posted yesterday at 02:02 AM Posted yesterday at 02:02 AM 3 minutes ago, linkindan said: Left, centre or right? Or if you don’t want to talk politics, where abouts on the barrier? Well played. Middle/Left facing the stage in the LPU EE area. Quote
linkindan Posted yesterday at 02:04 AM Posted yesterday at 02:04 AM Just now, Hybr1dTheories said: Well played. Middle/Left facing the stage in the LPU EE area. I think I was further left than you - possibly in both subjects I was between the two furthest left confetti cannons Quote
Hybr1dTheories Posted yesterday at 02:05 AM Posted yesterday at 02:05 AM Just now, linkindan said: I think I was further left than you - possibly in both subjects I was between the two furthest left confetti cannons I was where Emily started her crowd surfing. Quote
linkindan Posted yesterday at 02:07 AM Posted yesterday at 02:07 AM Just now, Hybr1dTheories said: I was where Emily started her crowd surfing. I see, well you’ve made an enemy today It won’t take up much of your time, but you will need to attend an orientation meeting Quote
Hybr1dTheories Posted yesterday at 02:09 AM Posted yesterday at 02:09 AM 2 minutes ago, linkindan said: I see, well you’ve made an enemy today It won’t take up much of your time, but you will need to attend an orientation meeting Battle at Noon. Date TBC. Guitar Pick Flinging is weapon of choice? Quote
linkindan Posted yesterday at 02:12 AM Posted yesterday at 02:12 AM Just now, Hybr1dTheories said: Battle at Noon. Date TBC. Guitar Pick Flinging is weapon of choice? You trust me not to bring a drum stick to a guitar pick fight? More fool you Quote
dr-nix Posted yesterday at 06:04 AM Posted yesterday at 06:04 AM Looks like the whole concert (haven't had the time to watch it through yet) Quote
Stewe Posted yesterday at 09:49 AM Posted yesterday at 09:49 AM 3 hours ago, dr-nix said: Looks like the whole concert (haven't had the time to watch it through yet) Yes, it's the full show Quote
xxHybridXeroxx Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago Hope Emily’s okay. Watched some of the Melbourne night 2, she’s clearly having issues with her voice here, maybe she’s a bit sick… happens. Quote
JZLP-Benningstrong Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago 2 hours ago, xxHybridXeroxx said: Hope Emily’s okay. Watched some of the Melbourne night 2, she’s clearly having issues with her voice here, maybe she’s a bit sick… happens. In which songs? I feel like the issues are normal due to her age, her prime its over when Chester was around her age his decline started. Her screaming technique sounds bad it feels like forces her voice who knows i know nothing about singing. Quote
LPLStaff Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago She was legit sick at this show, watch Lost, From the Inside, Keys, etc. She seems to make up for it by being so energetic. She is really blowing up at this show lol Awesome performance - once again Melbourne gets some amazing LP nights, rare songs, etc. They kick ass in Melbourne. Quote
PNield Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago Night 2 sound was better than Night 1 where the bass was distorting. A few Night 2 songs: - Two Faced: (excuse the dude next to me...) - Keys to the Kingdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4LF_fXrn8k - Overflow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxd7TUO378c Quote
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