hahninator Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Our friend Max on Facebook alerted us earlier today to one of the most random things we've seen in quite some time - Mike has created an Instagram account for Fort Minor and started following it today. The account currently has no posts, but can be found here: http://instagram.com/fortminor Two weeks ago, Mike posted a picture to his Instagram account of his Fort Minor artwork from 2005, which can be seen here (or below). Coincidence? Is Mike simply going to show off his artwork on this account, or could it be more? The 10th anniversary of Fort Minor, the most popular side project of Linkin Park's members, is this year and we all know Linkin Park has quite a bit of time off before they hit the stage again in May.And then there's this, which a Linkin Park fan found from a "Linkin Log" episode in 2014... 2/19 EDIT: The Fort Minor Facebook page has been blacked out as well, which happened on February 18th.2/19 EDIT 2: The fortminor.com domain was renewed/updated on October 11, 2014, just before Linkin Park left to play two shows in Brazil. It redirects to mikeshinoda.com, which is linked to the Fort Minor social media accounts. 2/20 EDIT: Fans have found that these blank/black images are not so blank after all - they contain a hidden image. 3/31 EDIT: Two old school videos about 'Remember The Name' were uploaded to the Fort Minor Youtube account. Whatever it is, it has caught the attention of the fans and has them talking. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AStarkson Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 One can always dream... Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinMark Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Oh Mike don't play with my heart this way...lol Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahninator Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Seems like a lot of stuff to be just coincidental to me. An Instagram account? Instagram didn't exist at all back then, obviously, so that'd be really random. He can't have that much material for just posting throwback pictures. The timing seems good too. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleylpbr Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) btw, the Fort Minor's Facebook page is all black: https://www.facebook.com/fortminor Edited February 19, 2015 by wesleylpbr Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I think he's throwing out subtle hints with all of this stuff. It's definitely possible that he's been working on some FM stuff in his free time from LP. It would be really awesome if that's what this turns out to mean! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueSoul Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Something's definitely coming up, there's no reason to do this stuff otherwise. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[AndOne] Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 How do we know that it was Mike that created the instagram account other than that it says MS.com? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleur de Lys Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I gotta say I'm more excited for this than I am for LP7. It would be a good idea for Mike and Chester to spend some time with FM and STP in my opinion. Some of the other guys seem burned out, so a break would probably do good for the creative process of the next LP record too. This is exciting! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahninator Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 How do we know that it was Mike that created the instagram account other than that it says MS.com? Considering the fortminor.com domain was updated October 11, 2014, the Instagram was created today and is "all black" with the profile picture, and the Facebook page yesterday was "blacked out", I don't see who else it could be. Mike runs the FM FB page, not fans. And he followed the Instagram account himself - he doesn't follow many accounts. It's all too coincidental to not be Mike. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanekZech Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 How do we know that it was Mike that created the instagram account other than that it says MS.com? Well, I don't think he would follow a fake Fort Minor account with his own Mike Shinoda account. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey27 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 YES! I love Fort Minor! I would much rather have another FM album right now than LP7. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiq fLP Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I would love a new Fort Minor album. Remember the Name, Believe Me, Slip Out the Back, Red to Black, Where'd You Go, High Road, Cover and Duck, There They Go... great tracks by a great group. I really hope that Mike continue the project and make another great album along with FM. And, maybe, improve your lyrics, that were in the last albums, in comparison with The Rising Tied, very weak .[Petrified doesn't count xD] Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawling1986 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 maybe LP will take a break after the THP is done. i could see mike doing some Fort Minor stuff and chester doing stuff with Stone Temple pilots. the Rising tied was a good album, so i wouldn't mind to see more new music from Fort Minor. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andros Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 F-O-R-T/ M-I-N-O-R / Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felipeintheend Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 YAY. I will jump from a plane if he bring FM back. I really love them. time for lprocks! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broman Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 That video is pretty useless. It is clear that those are old samples from Fort Minor. But the instagram account and facebook page change are interesting. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkinepi Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Yeah the blacking out thing is definitely a heads up for something big happening Also, those are most likely old FM samples, he has Raid samples and maybe even Metric's GoldGunsGirls remix' samples Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohnjorrow Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Okay, I am almost 100% sure mike is up to something when it comes to fort minor. Why else would he be wasting his time messing around with the Fort Minor facebook page and creating an instagram account. Not only that, but if you all remember... on recharged Ryu hinted at more Fort Minor material... I'm not sure whats happening but all i am sure about is Fort Minor is back in some shape or form. Who is rooting for a tour with LP, Fort Minor and Stone Temple Pilots or the return of Dead by Sunrise? How epic would that be? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) Who is rooting for a tour with LP, Fort Minor and Stone Temple Pilots or the return of Dead by Sunrise? How epic would that be? It would definitely be awesome, but I doubt Mike and Chester would want to play 2 shows each every night lol Edited February 20, 2015 by Justin Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mau Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 There is DEFINITELY something going over on here Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[AndOne] Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I think the real question is, if he's making new music would it be still "Fort Minor"? Would it be still the same members? This was 10 years ago, a lot has changed. The music Mike did in the last few years was more electronic/pop than hip-hop. 2005 was a very different phase for him and the band. I don't think it will be a simple part 2 what most people are hoping for apparently. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesper Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I would be here for it, it will be interesting to see what he would deliver musically, it will be hella different in comparison to the first record Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mau Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) Check this This is the FM FB profile photo Same image edited with Paint Same image edited with PicMonkey This is the FM FB front photo Same image edited with Paint Same image edited with PinkMonkey Weird huh? What do you guys think? They are definitely not black. ADD: if you look close to the 2 images edited with paint, they're very similar Edited February 20, 2015 by mauriciokkp Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpliveusername Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 That's awesome! Nice find. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/11599-start-it-all-up-fort-minor-blackout/#findComment-246618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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