LINKIN PARK
Live at Netherlands, Pinkpop Festival 2012 DVD
Concert Review
“Live at Pinkpop Festival 2012” captures Linkin Park in one of their most energetic and emotionally charged performances of the 2010s. The band delivers a tight, polished set blending nu-metal aggression, electronic textures, and soaring melodies. Chester Bennington’s vocals hit with remarkable power and vulnerability, while Mike Shinoda anchors the show with smooth transitions between rap, keyboards, and guitar. The massive Pinkpop crowd adds intensity, turning the concert into a sweeping, high-impact experience. The performance showcases a mature, confident band seamlessly shifting between eras and styles.
Concert Highlights
A thunderous performance of “A Place for My Head,” driven by explosive screams and crowd energy.
“Numb” delivered with emotional clarity and flawless vocal execution.
“Burn It Down” showcasing the band’s sharp electronic production in a live festival atmosphere.
“In the End” featuring a massive audience sing-along, creating one of the show’s most iconic moments.
“One Step Closer” closing the set with raw power and a perfect festival finale.
Musicians Performance Rating
Chester Bennington (Vocals): 10/10 – Intense, controlled, emotional, and incredibly consistent.
Mike Shinoda (Vocals/Keys/Guitar): 9.5/10 – Versatile, steady, and essential to the band’s dynamic balance.
Brad Delson (Guitar): 9/10 – Clean riffs and atmospheric leads executed with precision.
Dave “Phoenix” Farrell (Bass): 8.5/10 – Strong low-end presence with smooth transitions across styles.
Rob Bourdon (Drums): 9/10 – Tight, powerful drumming providing a solid backbone throughout the set.
Joe Hahn (Turntables/Samples): 9/10 – Excellent sample control and signature effects that define the band’s sound.
Overall Band Energy: 10/10 – Focused, explosive, and deeply connected with the Pinkpop crowd.
DVD Format: NTSC
Source: Pro-Shot (Multi-Camera)
Video Quality: Rating: 8.0
Menus: Yes
Chapter Selection: Yes
Widescreen: Yes
HD: Yes
Total Running Time: 1:32 Min.
SETLIST:
A Place For My Head
Given Up
Faint
With You
Runaway
From The Inside
Somewhere I Belong
Numb
Lies Greed Misery
Points of Authority
Waiting For The End
Breaking The Habit
Leave Out All The Rest / Shadow Of The Day / Iridescent
The Catalyst
Burn It Down
What I've Done
Crawling
New Divide
In The End
Bleed It Out
Papercut
One Step Closer
Live at Netherlands, Pinkpop Festival 2012 DVD
Concert Review
“Live at Pinkpop Festival 2012” captures Linkin Park in one of their most energetic and emotionally charged performances of the 2010s. The band delivers a tight, polished set blending nu-metal aggression, electronic textures, and soaring melodies. Chester Bennington’s vocals hit with remarkable power and vulnerability, while Mike Shinoda anchors the show with smooth transitions between rap, keyboards, and guitar. The massive Pinkpop crowd adds intensity, turning the concert into a sweeping, high-impact experience. The performance showcases a mature, confident band seamlessly shifting between eras and styles.
Concert Highlights
A thunderous performance of “A Place for My Head,” driven by explosive screams and crowd energy.
“Numb” delivered with emotional clarity and flawless vocal execution.
“Burn It Down” showcasing the band’s sharp electronic production in a live festival atmosphere.
“In the End” featuring a massive audience sing-along, creating one of the show’s most iconic moments.
“One Step Closer” closing the set with raw power and a perfect festival finale.
Musicians Performance Rating
Chester Bennington (Vocals): 10/10 – Intense, controlled, emotional, and incredibly consistent.
Mike Shinoda (Vocals/Keys/Guitar): 9.5/10 – Versatile, steady, and essential to the band’s dynamic balance.
Brad Delson (Guitar): 9/10 – Clean riffs and atmospheric leads executed with precision.
Dave “Phoenix” Farrell (Bass): 8.5/10 – Strong low-end presence with smooth transitions across styles.
Rob Bourdon (Drums): 9/10 – Tight, powerful drumming providing a solid backbone throughout the set.
Joe Hahn (Turntables/Samples): 9/10 – Excellent sample control and signature effects that define the band’s sound.
Overall Band Energy: 10/10 – Focused, explosive, and deeply connected with the Pinkpop crowd.
DVD Format: NTSC
Source: Pro-Shot (Multi-Camera)
Video Quality: Rating: 8.0
Menus: Yes
Chapter Selection: Yes
Widescreen: Yes
HD: Yes
Total Running Time: 1:32 Min.
SETLIST:
A Place For My Head
Given Up
Faint
With You
Runaway
From The Inside
Somewhere I Belong
Numb
Lies Greed Misery
Points of Authority
Waiting For The End
Breaking The Habit
Leave Out All The Rest / Shadow Of The Day / Iridescent
The Catalyst
Burn It Down
What I've Done
Crawling
New Divide
In The End
Bleed It Out
Papercut
One Step Closer
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