"Keys to the Kingdom" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park from their sixth studio album, The Hunting Party.
The song was written by the band and produced by co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda and lead guitarist Brad Delson.
"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.
[2] Following Linkin Park's announced reformation in 2024 with new members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain, "Keys to the Kingdom" was performed live in full for the first time at the band's first concert of the From Zero World Tour at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on September 11, 2024.
[3] 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.