 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 . 
