Behind The Tracks: Oceans On Orion - Breaking The Habit (Linkin Park Cover)

Oceans on Orion brings a fresh take on Breaking the Habit by Linkin Park, infused with scorching djent-style riffs, Nu-Metal energy, and a cyberpunk touch.

 

The video, set in a dystopian war zone, gives Breaking the Habit a cinematic and intense twist, launching this Linkin Park classic straight into the chaos of 2025!

 

Lev Kerzhner (frontman) says:

 

"Let’s start with a confession.

As a kid, I didn’t like Nu-Metal.

 

For me, Linkin Park was one of those bands that "ruined the fun of the ‘80s"—too heavy, too weird, and what was up with all the rap thing?! But everything changed when, right before finishing my military service, I gave Meteora another listen.

 

Needless to say, I fell in love. And ever since, I’ve carried this little dream of doing my own version of one of its tracks.

 

I chose Breaking the Habit after hearing it during a previous Linkin Park tribute. That’s when I realized this song—with its minimalistic arrangement and flawless writing—was the perfect canvas to experiment with. So, I put together a demo! And then I got called up for reserve duty. Because that’s just how this year has been.

 

Luckily, I had Aviram Ze’evi on drums, my buddy Yadin Moyal laying down some killer session guitars, and the cyberpunk-inspired keys of Tal Galefsky (formerly of Moonskin). On top of that, an incredible guest appearance by my soul sister from the distant north, Danny Ly Ziser. All wrapped up in an Oceans On Orion-style production, mixed by the one and only Yonatan Kossov.

 

And this is the result."