Linkin Park’s remaining members pay tribute to Chester Bennington

The five remaining members of Linkin Park will honor late singer Chester Bennington at a benefit concert on Oct. 27 in Los Angeles.

For the first time since Chester Bennington’s death on July 20, the remaining members of his band Linkin Park will play together next month at a benefit show. The concert will raise money for Music for Relief’s One More Light Fund, in memory of Bennington. It’s slated for Oct. 27 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

This one-night-only event will feature several bands playing alongside Linkin Park. According to the band’s statement, it will be “an unforgettable night of music to honor the man who touched the lives of so many around the world.” Following Bennington’s suicide in July, thousands from around the world put their own tributes online, which have since been chronicled on a special page of Linkin Park’s website.

In addition to the concert announcement, Linkin Park shared a new music video for “One More Light”. Directed by Joe Hahn, the video focuses entirely on Bennington. It features clips of him performing, surrounded by screaming fans. It also features clips of him backstage with his bandmates. The video spans Bennington’s entire career with the band, and it’s an incredibly emotional ride.

“One More Light” is the title track from Linkin Park’s most recent album. It’s a slow ballad that showcases Bennington’s vocals, and it was written to comfort people who’ve lost a loved one. “Who cares if one more light goes out?” croons Bennington, “Well, I do.”

Hopefully, the video and benefit concert will help the extended Linkin Park family continue to heal. In a statement, Mike Shinoda said, “In memorial events, art, videos, and images, fans all over the world have gravitated towards this song as their declaration of love and support for the band and the memory of our dear friend, Chester. We are so very grateful and can’t wait to see you again.”

Hahn added, “As we move forward to the Hollywood Bowl show and beyond, I think about the people that connect with the band, outside and inside our circle. This video is a gesture of good will to the people that want that connection.”

At the end of the video, a message from the band appears, directed at Bennington:

"Chester,You ignited a flame of passion, laughter & courage in our hearts forever.We miss you, brother.– Joe, Mike, Brad, Dave & Rob"

If you grieved Bennington’s death, or if you’re still grieving, be sure to take care of yourself if you choose to watch the “One More Light” video. If you are a US resident and struggle with depression, need someone to talk to, or feel stuck in the dark, call 1-800-273-8255. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are not a US resident and want information about where you can turn, see Suicide.org for resources, including phone numbers for crisis lines.

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Full ticket information for October’s benefit concert can be found on Linkin Park’s website. Pre-sale tickets for LP Underground members go on sale Tuesday, September 19 at 12 p.m. EST. Tickers for the general public will go on sale Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. PST.