Linkin Park has recently unveiled a previously unreleased song featuring the late Chester Bennington's vocals on their upcoming album, Papercuts. The track, titled 'Friendly Fire,' was initially recorded for the band's 2017 album, One More Light, and has now been released ahead of their forthcoming greatest hits album set to drop on April 12.
The accompanying music video for 'Friendly Fire' was also revealed, showcasing never-before-seen studio and live footage. Directed and edited by long-time collaborator Mark Fiore, the video captures the essence of the band's musical style from the One More Light era.
Lead guitarist Brad Delson expressed his admiration for the song, stating that it was a favorite from the One More Light sessions. Despite being set aside during the album's production, the band rediscovered the power and significance of 'Friendly Fire' while curating their greatest hits collection.
Mike Shinoda, the band's co-founder, shared his excitement in compiling the tracklist for Papercuts, emphasizing the evolution of Linkin Park's musical journey through each song. The album will feature a total of 20 tracks, including well-known hits like 'In The End,' 'Numb,' and 'Breaking The Habit,' alongside the newly unearthed gem, 'Friendly Fire.'
Since the band's tribute concert in honor of Chester Bennington in 2017, Linkin Park has been mostly on hiatus. However, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their album Meteora, the band recently released another unreleased track, 'Lost,' featuring Bennington's vocals.
Fans eager to experience the band's latest musical offering can pre-order or pre-save the album ahead of its official release on April 12. The upcoming album promises to be a comprehensive collection of Linkin Park's iconic tracks, spanning their illustrious career.
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