
Featuring the iconic Chester Bennington on lead vocals, “Given Up” is best known for its explosive 17-second scream—one of the most legendary vocal feats in modern rock. The song explores themes of disillusionment, burnout, and existential frustration, encapsulated through a visceral performance that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.
As a vocal coach, I break down the technical demands and emotional delivery behind Chester’s performance—from breath management and compression to vocal fry and distortion. I also explore how Linkin Park’s unique blend of aggression and vulnerability pushes the boundaries of genre and vocal expression.
🎙️ In this video you will learn:
🔍 The 17-Second Scream: How Chester Bennington sustains one of the longest screams in rock—and what it takes to do it healthily.
🎶 Controlled Chaos: How Linkin Park blends clean singing with distortion and layered harmonies to amplify emotional storytelling.
⚡ Rhythmic Precision: The role of syncopation, consonant attack, and phrasing in creating urgency and intensity.
🧠 Breath & Grit: What “Given Up” teaches us about stamina, technique under pressure, and emotional authenticity.
💥 Related Artists:
Perfect for fans of Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Bring Me The Horizon, Dead Sara, My Chemical Romance, and anyone interested in scream techniques, alternative rock vocals, or Chester Bennington’s legacy.
💬 Have you ever tried to hold a scream that long? Let me know in the comments—and which Linkin Park song challenged you vocally the most?
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Songwriter: Linkin Park
Producers: Rick Rubin, Mike Shinoda
Genre: Punk rock, hardcore punk, heavy metal
Origin: Agoura Hills, California, U.S
Performed by Linkin Park
* Mike Shinoda – vocals, rapping, rhythm guitar, keyboards, samples (1996–2017)
* Brad Delson – lead guitar, backing vocals (1996–2017); keyboards (2007-2017)
* Joe Hahn – turntables, synthesizers, samples, programming, backing vocals (1996–2017)
* Rob Bourdon – drums, percussion, occasional backing vocals (1996–2017)
* Dave Farrell – bass, backing vocals (1996–1999, 2000–2017)
* Chester Bennington – lead vocals (1999–2017; his death), occasional rhythm guitar (2006–2017)
Date and Location
National Bowl in Milton Keynes.
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