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Who sang The Catalyst?

Release date: 2010

Duration: 05:40

Linkin Park released the song The Catalyst. Date of release: 2010.

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The protagonist asks for a blessing from God, as he realizes that he and others are living under a loaded gun - a dangerous and difficult life. He then reflects on the consequences of the sins of himself, his partner and his father, and wonders if they will burn under a thousand suns. He then calls for an elevator, asking to be taken away from the world in which he finds himself. The lyrics ultimately suggest that the protagonist is looking for a way out of the difficult circumstances in which he finds himself.

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Linkin Park - Short Biography

Linkin Park is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning American nu-metal band formed in 1996. The band was originally formed by high school friends Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Rob Bourdon and later joined by Joe Hahn, Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell, and Mark Wakefield. After struggling to secure a record deal and a change in vocalist (Chester Bennington), the band finally signed with Warner Bros. in 1999. Their debut album, Hybrid Theory, was released in 2000 and became one of the highest-selling albums of 2001, with over 4.8 million copies sold in its first year and nominations for three Grammy Awards, including a win for Best Hard Rock Performance. Over the years, Linkin Park has released numerous albums and toured extensively, performing at high-profile events and collaborating with artists such as Jay-Z, Depeche Mode, and Metallica.
The band went on hiatus after the death of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017.

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Linkin Park released their single "The Catalyst" on August 2, 2010. This single is taken from their fourth studio album, A Thousand Suns, which was released on September 8, 2010. The music video for "The Catalyst" was directed by the band's DJ, Joe Hahn, and was released on August 25, 2010.

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