Mark Hoppus recalls recording unused vocals for Linkin Park
At a Los Angeles Q&A after the premiere of Linkin Park's documentary Unshatter, Mark Hoppus said he recorded vocals for a song during the band's From Zero sessions. He jokingly asked Mike Shinoda why his takes were not included, and Shinoda replied that Hoppus had outshone the track. The pair suggested they might still collaborate in the future.
Mark Hoppus moderated a Los Angeles Q&A following Unshatter’s premiere at AMC The Grove on September 24. He had visited Linkin Park in the studio during the sessions that led to From Zero, and Mike Shinoda invited him to hear the material and consider adding vocals to one track.
During the discussion, Hoppus asked why his recorded takes were missing, joking that repeated cursing may have been responsible. Shinoda answered that Hoppus was greater than the song. Both men suggested a future collaboration might still happen.
This story may resonate with fans of both acts, particularly Blink-182’s pop-punk audience and Linkin Park listeners who followed the band’s return after Chester Bennington’s death. The friendly exchange could fuel online speculation about a future Hoppus-Shinoda collaboration, briefly boosting interest in Unshatter and From Zero. It may also show how cross-band friendships shape music culture, though any lasting impact depends on whether a release eventually appears.