 Linkin Park combines elements of rock music, hip hop and electronica, and have been categorized as alternative metal and rap rock by AllMusic. They are also tagged as rap rock by About.com. Despite also being characterized as nu metal, the band never considered themselves as such. Their MusicMight biography lists them as alternative rock, nu metal and rap metal. WatchMojo.com identifies them as alternative rock, electronic rock and industrial rock, while Billboard characterizes them as alternative metal and electronic rock.
