In the End – A Linkin Park Experience Review

I knew it was going to be a rage as soon as Backstreet Boys “I Want it That Way” came on and everyone at Goldfield Roseville sang along – and I do mean the entire sold out crowd sang.

And then In the End came out. And it was a true Linkin Park Experience. There’s something remarkable about the dynamics of ITE members. Their personas and their stage presents their interactions with the crowd. It’s really something that gives you a good feeling. 

They channel Linkin Park, it’s like being at a LP concert, I have seen the original line up two times and have tickets for the upcoming new shows. In The End knows every aspect of the band, the songs, the vocals and the music. The crowd’s enthusiasm is nothing short of a Linkin Park concert. 

They gave tribute to the LP band and they gave tribute to Chester Bennington. Every single cell phone with a flashlight was out to memorialize the original singer of Linkin Park that we lost in 2017. With the screen behind them showing the original band and of course Chester singing along. It’s a remarkable feeling that gives you goosebumps. The band showed tremendous respect and feeling for him.

In The End has partnered with mental health non-profit organizations such as Change Direction, To Write Love On Her Arms, and more. Their goal is to provide financial support to these organizations, as well as provide global platforms to openly discuss the issues surrounding mental health awareness. (From their website https://www.intheendband.com/)

Vocals- Chris Hodges really channels Chester Bennington – his interaction with the crowd and his stage performance is exhilarating, energetic and vocals just scream. Giving a thank you to the parents of all the kids at the all-ages show! It was awesome to see the kids out having a rocking good time.

Guitar and vocals Danny Lopez channels Mike Shinoda and he just raps it out and he sings it out and his riffs on the guitar and his stage performance and interaction with the crowd and with the band is just amazing. Their energy level is expresso times 10, And fueled by In and Out! I was ready for their leaps into the crowd and onto the concert barricade. 

Andrew James on bass blew it away at Goldfield. He was energetic and was all over the place interacting with the crowd. Yohai Portal on guitar just jammed it out and his interaction with the band and the stage was just amazing to watch.

And drummer, producer and teacher Zack St. John on the drums, this guy is all over the place super talented super nice guy just banging it out making the concert barrier and floor feel the beat. The entire band is so amazing and down to earth, not to mention a good looking band! More importantly, you couldn’t ask for a bunch of nicer people. You could feel the music reverberate through your chest as the crowds sang their hearts out. This is something that people really need! Music is life and saves lives.

The set list is in depth including a cover from System of a Down!

It is an insane set with a number of songs and playing all the hits of Linkin Park and some throwback older Linkin Park for the diehards LP fans and tossing a couple shirts out for the people who could name that tune another super fun interaction. Ending out the set after the encore “One Step Closer”, “Paper Cut”, “Bleed it Out” and “A Place for my Head” it just tore the place up!  The Mosh pit opened up but everyone was super nice and cool. It is one thing about metalheads, they look out for you, look out for the kids, they look out for everyone and it’s just a good fun rocking time.

A special thank you to Goldfield and their amazing staff and excellent sound techs, thank you to the amazing opening bands Riven by Ravens, Burke, and Aware and thank you In the End for a great Friday night. Find them all on social media and do not miss their next shows.

In the End – A Linkin Park Experience Review and Photo by Constance Birdsong Photos