After Rob Bourdon stepped down from Linkin Park’s reunion, the band brought in seasoned songwriter-producer Colin “Doc” Brittain to take over the drums—marking a full-circle moment in his career. In a video for Zildjian’s “On The Road” YouTube series, Brittain opened up about what this meant to him:
“It’s kind of full circle for me. I started out as a drummer, became a producer, [and now] I’m back doing drums. And I love this band and I love the people and the music, and so it’s an oddly fulfilling experience.”
Brittain officially joined Linkin Park in September 2024, stepping in for their livestreamed reunion show in Los Angeles. The lineup shift also included new co-lead vocalist Emily Armstrong, alongside returning members Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, and Brad Delson (accompanied live by Alex Feder).
Previously a drummer with the band Oh No Fiasco and a prolific songwriter-producer, Brittain has worked with a wide range of artists—Papa Roach, 5 Seconds of Summer, One Ok Rock, and Dashboard Confessional, to name a few.
Brittain’s transition to drummer feels deeply meaningful—a return to his roots and a renewal of his musical identity. As he said, it’s all fallen into place at just the right time.
