well, eh....you're semi-right, fighting scars...
It isn't Linkin Park's fault that they're popular right now, it's MTV's fault. Linkin Park's a real band, one with TALENT, (note the word talent) and it's true that a lot of people like (and don't like) thier style.
It's just a co-inkeydink that MTV likes their style, and to MTV, linkin park is what's "in" right now. they're just as metal as MushroomHead (umm...maybe not) or Slipknot, and they're mainstream because a lot of people (most of them uneducated followers
) just like them at the moment. Just look at Limp Bizkit. kickass band that was in, but now, it's out (it was good until Fred Durst took over, anyways..)
and, only the brainwashed masses go for the looks, fighting scars, so you're not alone. you may be outnumbered, 'cuz you may be the only kid that's NOT wearing Hurley or Etnies or Billabong at your school, but, if you keep true to your style, then it's all good..
and..umm...who's tyler durton?