Keys to the Kingdom (song)

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"Keys to the Kingdom"
Song by Linkin Park
from the album The Hunting Party
ReleasedJune 13, 2014
Recorded2013–2014
Genre
Length3:38
Label
Songwriter(s) Linkin Park
Producer(s)

"Keys to the Kingdom" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park from their sixth studio album, The Hunting Party . It is the album's opening track, and entered the UK Rock chart at number 33, although it was not released as a single. The song was written by the band and produced by co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda and lead guitarist Brad Delson.

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Composition

"Keys to the Kingdom" is explained in an early preview for the album as, "Right off the bat this track has an old-school punk vibe with a new twist. The hasty drums and explosive riffs [add] a hardcore element to it. Vocalist Chester Bennington unleashes melodies and the balance of Shinoda’s rap verses makes for a powerful combination. Although the band will be playing arenas on their forthcoming Carnivores tour, this song has an underground feel that would welcome them to a small, beat up venue in Brooklyn, N.Y." [1] The song continues its outro into the album's second track, "All for Nothing" featuring Page Hamilton of Helmet.

Reception

In a track-by-track review for the album, by Billboard 's Kenneth Partridge highlighted Linkin Park's "back-to-basics approach", hardcore punk-styled introduction, and overall nu metal sound akin to their early releases. [2]

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2014)Peak
position
UK Rock & Metal (Official Charts Company) [3] 33

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References

  1. "Early preview The Hunting Party" Loudwire Retrieved May 15, 2014.
  2. Partridge, Kenneth (June 18, 2014). "Linkin Park's 'The Hunting Party': Track-by-Track Review". Billboard . Archived from the original on June 21, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  3. "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2021.