Fist off, what the hell does Linkin Park have to do with punk? Even Limp Bizcut; neither of them sound remotely punk, and neither really have much in common outside of the "rap rock" association.

As for Linkin Park specificly, I've listened to an entire album (a guy I work with listens to them). I can say three things about them: 1). I didn't find it very interesting. 2). Having the guitarist do almost all of the bass tracks was pretty lame - get a bassist. 3). They have their own sound, don't copy anybody, and actually manage to stand out a bit in the modern musical scene.

The sum of all of that is that I try and not say anything about them, I don't like it but that doesn't make them bad. They just aren't my thing.