It was also their first time playing a real show since the death of Chester Bennington.

Near the end of the night, co-frontman Mike Shinoda addressed the audience.

Its not about erasing the past.

Linkin Park Kick Off Reunion Tour: ‘It Is Not About Erasing the Past’

Mike Shinoda performs on Sept. 10, 2024, in Inglewood, California.Jesse Grant/Variety/Getty Images

Its about starting this new chapter into the future.

-Mike Shinoda@LINKINPARK#FromZeroWorld Tourpic.twitter.com/ouwQo53D3M

We are thrilled to be back out here, he said.

It is not about erasing the past.

We loved writing this music.

We are very fuckin excited about the new record.

So thank you guys very much.

We had an incredible night with you.

The show was a success, but the reunion has not proceeded withoutcontroversy.