Qwerty (Linkin Park song) explained

"Qwerty" (stylised in all caps) is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. Originally recorded during sessions for their third studio album, Minutes to Midnight (2007), the song debuted on a four-date mini-tour of Japan in August 2006, which served as a break from the studio while the band was working on the album. The studio version of the track debuted on the LP Underground 6.0 (2006), an album made available exclusively to the band's official fan club, released on December 5, 2006.^[1]

It was later featured on the compilations Songs from the Underground (2008)^[2] and A Decade Underground (2010),^[3] as well as an 8-bit version featured on the soundtrack to Linkin Park's own video game, 8-Bit Rebellion! (2010).^[4] The song was officially released on digital platforms on April 12, 2024 as part of the band's fourth compilation album Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000–2023).^[5] The song was later released as the compilation's second single on April 26, 2024. "Qwerty" is the band's final single that features Chester Bennington and Rob Bourdon.

Music video

The official live music video for "Qwerty" was released alongside the single on April 26, 2024.^[6] It was debuted and performed live in Tokyo, Japan at the Summer Sonic Festival in Chiba Marine Stadium on August 13, 2006 during the band's headlining set. The official music video features footage of the band at the festival performing the previously unannounced song for the Japanese audience for the first time.^[7]

Personnel

Linkin Park

• Chester Bennington – lead vocals
• Rob Bourdon – drums
• Brad Delson – guitars
• Dave "Phoenix" Farrell – bass guitars
• Joe Hahn – samplers, turntables
• Mike Shinoda – rap vocals

Charts

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Peak position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[8]	5

Notes and References

1. Web site: Linkin Park's heavy 2006 deep-cut QWERTY is now on streaming. Kerrang!. Carter. Emily. April 12, 2024. September 24, 2024.
2. Web site: Songs from the Underground - Linkin Park. AllMusic. September 24, 2024.
3. Web site: A Decade Underground - Digital Download. Linkinpark.com. September 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20170721202433/https://linkinpark.com/lpu/store/music/10779/a-decade-underground-digital-download. July 21, 2017.
4. Web site: Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion! Game for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Launches Today. IGN. April 26, 2010. September 24, 2024.
5. Web site: LINKIN PARK's fan-favorite metal rarity "QWERTY" finally hits streaming platforms. Revolver. Adams. Gregory. April 12, 2024. September 24, 2024.
6. Web site: Linkin Park Release 2006 Live Video For "QWERTY". ThePRP. wookubus. April 26, 2024. November 4, 2024.
7. Web site: LINKIN PARK Streams 2006 Live Video For "QWERTY". Metal Injection. Kennelty. Greg. April 26, 2024. November 4, 2024.
8. Web site: Linkin Park Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs). Billboard. September 24, 2024.