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Modern Rock Drumming Masterpiece: Linkin Park’s “The Emptiness Machine”

Drumeo | December 27, 2025



After years of silence, Linkin Park returned with a bang — and this video dives into the comeback single that announced the band was back.

You’ll see the full performance and discover exactly what makes “The Emptiness Machine” special: how the new lineup shapes the sound, the focus on dynamics, and the creative process behind the drum parts. Hear the chorus fill inspired by Chad Smith, the drum fill written by Mike Shinoda, and the three‑step method Colin used to build the groove — tools any musician can learn from.

Whether you’re a longtime Linkin Park fan or a drummer looking for insight, this breakdown shows the techniques and ideas that make “The Emptiness Machine” a masterclass in modern rock drumming.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
00:27 – Linkin Park’s Return & The Story Behind “The Emptiness Machine”
00:54 – Full Performance
04:27 – Colin’s 3-Step Method For Writing Drum Parts
05:08 – The Drum Fill Mike Shinoda Created
05:38 – The Dynamics That Turned This Song Into A Hit
06:15 – Chad Smith’s Influence On The Chorus Fill
06:49 – How The Vocals Shaped Colin’s Drumming
07:37 – The Making Of The Music Video
08:39 – Final Thoughts
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  1. @jeagerkej3171

    December 27, 2025 at 4:44 am

    I'm sorry, I love the new Linkin Park as well the new members but the drum part in the new record is very bog standard and is actually my biggest disappointment of an otherwise fantastic new album.

  15. @GyuBA

    December 27, 2025 at 4:44 am

    I like this episode and his drumming. AAAAND I also would like to see Neil Sanderson here as well. He writes most of the Three Days Grace songs, does vocal and plays open handed while being left handed.

  19. @Shiftyenano

    December 27, 2025 at 4:44 am

    You know what I’ve been looking for on this page and i can’t find it… you guys never had anyone do a bullet for my valentine track!! I wanna see someone do a bullet for my valentine song something like your betrayal or waking the demon or tears don’t fall!! Please!!!!!!!

  23. @seslan

    December 27, 2025 at 4:44 am

    Bro is actually chill and humble. I loved the new LP line up when I heard it for the first time. I did not know that he's also in producer role in the band. So cool!

  26. @sehancho

    December 27, 2025 at 4:44 am

    the reason i like him is that, even though he’s an incredible drummer and songwriter, he stays humble and never feels the need to put himself in the spotlight. he plays guitar well, writes proper tunes, and he’s the drummer of the worldbest band LP, yet he’s still so humble. cheers always, Colin!!

  30. @wtatsea

    December 27, 2025 at 4:44 am

    In what way is this iconic?they trying so hard to push this narrative lol i remember even Mike calling Emily "legendary vocalist" she practically has done nothing to support such title,she just joined a band that was already huge and her voice is not that good ,she seems nice tho

  33. @DoNuT_1985

    December 27, 2025 at 4:44 am

    Hearing this song again, it's really a sneaky way to introduce Emily. You have Mike's intro, the song just settling into a classic heavy LP party and only then her vocals set in and even turn it up a notch. Very clever comeback song and it has a ton of good hooks, they always had.

  37. @davidrosenman976

    December 27, 2025 at 4:44 am

    I would love to see a drummer attempt the contortionist by their dogs were astronauts on the I never heard the song before sessions. If Danny Carey never heard it that would be an amazing video

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