It's been just over a month since Linkin Park debuted 'Lost', a previously unreleased track from their Meteora recording sessions which served as the first taste of the band's upcoming 20th Anniversary Celebrations for their iconic sophomore album; and now you can feast your ears on yet another song from the 2003 era of the band, this one titled 'Fighting Myself'.
This unreleased mid-tempo jam sounds like we've been taken right back to 2003 with a grungey, nu-metal feel that fits snugly alongside tracks like 'Lying From You', 'Don't Stay' and a hint of 'Nobody's Listening'. Iconic rapper Mike Shinoda takes centre stage with this one spitting verses like wildfire with Chester Bennington joining him for the chorus.
'Falling from grace I watch it all come apart / knowing I could have changed it all from the start / fighting myself I always lose / fighting myself I always lose'
While 'Lost' felt like it was part of Meteora era LP, this new offering feels like it SHOULD have been on the final release. The guitars and drums ebb and flow with Mr Hahn mixing on the decks in the background creating a full, yet balanced sound that doesn't take away from the two vocalists. This is making the #Meteora20 celebrations even more exciting for long term fans - what else have they go that they haven't shown us yet? Are they saving the best for last? Either way, this is epic and we are keeeeeen for what else they have for fans.
For the collectors, the Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition – is set for release on April 7th – featuring 6 previously unreleased songs with original vocals from Chester Bennington, available in a Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set, Deluxe Vinyl Box Set, Deluxe 3-CD, and Digital Download. Pre-orders can be made here.
Written by Paul ‘Browny’ Brown @brownypaul
Stream 'Fighting Myself' here
