MTM20th box set in 2027???? Yes or No ????

[bloodbath]

16 hours ago, ScottiePippo said:

How is it too late when we are still in 2025 and we are talking about spring 2027? 
Digging for demos from 2005-2007 should be way easier for LP than digging for demos from 1998-2003. 

Tough question, they have way more demos from the 2005-2007 I believe. And I would dare to say they even have even more songs on more advanced phase, akin to Massive or More the Victim. I think they are gonna have a harder time curating what's in the boxset 

[Soeffingnaive92]

A huge boxset in the style of M20 or HT20 ? Hmmm no, there's a new phase and would be kinda weird seeing how things are going in the band right now to "overshadow" Emily with a Chester - era big release. 

A celebration of MTM with maybe some unreleased stuff but on a smaller scale ? Maybe, I hope so. The band and the label know how beloved a nd crazy big MTM was, so... I try not to be too optimistic tho 

[theoniza]

35 minutes ago, Soeffingnaive92 said:

A huge boxset in the style of M20 or HT20 ? Hmmm no, there's a new phase and would be kinda weird seeing how things are going in the band right now to "overshadow" Emily with a Chester - era big release. 

A celebration of MTM with maybe some unreleased stuff but on a smaller scale ? Maybe, I hope so. The band and the label know how beloved a nd crazy big MTM was, so... I try not to be too optimistic tho 

I guess you are right. And maybe we shouldn't be expecting such sets of the rest of the albums (I really loved them all), although they are very far ahead. We'll see!

[LPLStaff]

The statement was referring to waiting until the end of 2026 was too late, not the end of 2025 lol

[theoniza]

Just now, LPLStaff said:

The statement was referring to waiting until the end of 2026 was too late, not the end of 2025 lol

I know 🙂 (that's why I said "although they are far ahead ). I just think maybe most people are right, the focus might be on this era mainly. We'll see!

[Soeffingnaive92]

About the other albums after ATS, i don’t see them going out with big box sets for them, they are very far and away and didn’t have the pop culture impact of the first 3, like, can you picture THP20 box set in 2034 ? Hmmm lol 

[theoniza]

3 minutes ago, Soeffingnaive92 said:

About the other albums after ATS, i don’t see them going out with big box sets for them, they are very far and away and didn’t have the pop culture impact of the first 3, like, can you picture THP20 box set in 2034 ? Hmmm lol 

Yes, you are right. Anyway, I don't think about that far ahead in the future generally. It would just be amazing to have more material from those, too. 

[thigolpbr]

If MTM20 doesn't happen, it will confirm that the band will no longer revisit the past.

If the logic is "demos with Chester's voice and shows with Chester" could hinder the band's new phase, that's a ridiculous thing to think about.

LP1 (if it can be considered as such) will always be better than LP2, but that doesn't harm the band's current work and status, which has been very successful and has gained fans from the new generation.

However, the record label knows about the success and how it can still revisit the past to celebrate an album that was also a milestone for LP.

I agree that even ATS makes sense to celebrate, LT, THP and OML not so much.

But... time will tell if we will have MTM20 or not.

All we can do is wait and truly hope that it happens.

[theoniza]

I actually loved every album of that era, LT, THP, OML included. Each had its own character, things to express, they experimented and matured along the way and had different things going on that were put in the albums. ATS was pure art. I would love to hear more from each. But, we already mentioned, it's a new era, different focus (for me, the Chester era is what is in my heart, my preference, but the group has also gained new generation fans and will keep going). Time will tell! Let's just see about MTM. 

 

Oh, and merry Christmas to all!

Edited December 22 by theoniza

[bloodbath]

But releasing boxsets just from the first two records would give the image that the band only considers worthy those first two and the rest are just forgettable. Not the best image though 

[theoniza]

15 minutes ago, bloodbath said:

But releasing boxsets just from the first two records would give the image that the band only considers worthy those first two and the rest are just forgettable. Not the best image though 

I believe there will be an MTM boxset (I would hope for the rest too ), they certainly don't think that. It's just a bit soon and the focus is not there. 

[felipeintheend]

It’s very clear to me that the label doesn’t want to draw attention to Chester’s material. A lot of content that includes his voice on Instagram is being taken down. The band is among the top ticket sellers worldwide in the live entertainment industry; they are doing very well and probably don’t want anything to interfere with their new market strategy.

They now have a new generation of fans—many people who didn’t even know Linkin Park before. About 80% of me believes there won’t be any more box sets. If anything does come out, it will likely be live shows or similar material, but not demos.

 

If that happens I will be freaking out but I am keeping my expectations very low here based on some bussiness point of view.

[theoniza]

Merry Christmas to all! @felipeintheend You summed it up well, I think that is the notion we all have. It's a new era, a new focus, a new generation of fans, too, it's a new beginning and they just look forward to the future. 

 So, we all just wish to be pleasantly surprised I guess. I have real hope that they will do something related to MTM, though. I think they know it will have huge success, with new fans as well. It was a milestone, and, as I see it, it was the beginning of the band saying who they are, no genre or other boundaries. Time will tell.

Chester will forever be in our hearts!

I wish everyone all the best!

[felipeintheend]

Yeah.

For everyone here who has been around since the beginning or during Chester’s era, it’s one thing. But for those who became LP fans post-Chester, it’s not the same — and I’m not saying this with any lack of respect for Chaz’s legacy or anything like that. Everyone who knows me is aware of my passion for his work.

 

But from a future strategy perspective, there’s no benefit in promoting songs featuring Chester’s voice while the current band has Emily as the frontwoman.

There would be a bunch of unnecessary feedback coming with that, like comparisons and similar reactions.

LP is doing very well worldwide, except in the USA. I don’t think the U.S. tour was as successful as it was in Europe, South America, etc.

When they decided to move on and keep touring, I’m sure they had discussions like this, where older material couldn’t be published for a while — at least until they can solidify their new fan base to the point where every new fan understands that older content doesn’t influence the new era. And that takes time to happen.

 

I’m very confident that, in their first reunion strategy meetings, they decided to focus on building a new fan base and bringing new people on board, rather than trying to convince older fans to accept their new sound.

 

Time will tell if I am right.

[thigolpbr]

14 minutes ago, felipeintheend said:

Yeah.

For everyone here who has been around since the beginning or during Chester’s era, it’s one thing. But for those who became LP fans post-Chester, it’s not the same — and I’m not saying this with any lack of respect for Chaz’s legacy or anything like that. Everyone who knows me is aware of my passion for his work.

 

But from a future strategy perspective, there’s no benefit in promoting songs featuring Chester’s voice while the current band has Emily as the frontwoman.

There would be a bunch of unnecessary feedback coming with that, like comparisons and similar reactions.

LP is doing very well worldwide, except in the USA. I don’t think the U.S. tour was as successful as it was in Europe, South America, etc.

When they decided to move on and keep touring, I’m sure they had discussions like this, where older material couldn’t be published for a while — at least until they can solidify their new fan base to the point where every new fan understands that older content doesn’t influence the new era. And that takes time to happen.

 

I’m very confident that, in their first reunion strategy meetings, they decided to focus on building a new fan base and bringing new people on board, rather than trying to convince older fans to accept their new sound.

 

Time will tell if I am right.

Sad!

But that might be where the band is headed.

There's still a slight hope within me for MTM20, but I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't happen.

[theoniza]

3 minutes ago, thigolpbr said:

Sad!

But that might be where the band is headed.

There's still a slight hope within me for MTM20, but I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't happen.

Me too, we'll see

[theoniza]

14 hours ago, felipeintheend said:

Yeah.

For everyone here who has been around since the beginning or during Chester’s era, it’s one thing. But for those who became LP fans post-Chester, it’s not the same — and I’m not saying this with any lack of respect for Chaz’s legacy or anything like that. Everyone who knows me is aware of my passion for his work.

 

But from a future strategy perspective, there’s no benefit in promoting songs featuring Chester’s voice while the current band has Emily as the frontwoman.

There would be a bunch of unnecessary feedback coming with that, like comparisons and similar reactions.

LP is doing very well worldwide, except in the USA. I don’t think the U.S. tour was as successful as it was in Europe, South America, etc.

When they decided to move on and keep touring, I’m sure they had discussions like this, where older material couldn’t be published for a while — at least until they can solidify their new fan base to the point where every new fan understands that older content doesn’t influence the new era. And that takes time to happen.

 

I’m very confident that, in their first reunion strategy meetings, they decided to focus on building a new fan base and bringing new people on board, rather than trying to convince older fans to accept their new sound.

 

Time will tell if I am right.

I totally agree with your view.

And, it is understandable that they would have such a focus actually, they are trying to move on and have to build the way to go. They don't mean any disrespect.

On the other hand, we will always want material from the Chester era. It's a different thing, a different perspective. 

To me, it's emotional. I loved the band with Chester, they were so great, and I loved Chester both as an musician and as a human being. He was a rare combination of true and pure kindness, love, caring, humbleness, selflessness, loyalty, authenticity, compassion, respect, fun, energy, talent (he could sing anything, felt every lyric, it all came from within him, his voice so special, he conveyed the emotions straight to our hearts! He didn't just yell or scream. He was kind of a poetic soul). His laugh just brought warmth to my heart. Just a sweet soul! I am not idolising him, his actions just prove it. (Sorry about that, it is  off topic but that is what I feel when speaking of him and it will forever break my heart that he couldn't be helped. But I know he is resting in peace now)

I make no comparisons though, no need for it. 

 

As you said, time will tell! All the best!

Edited Friday at 09:02 AM by theoniza

[thigolpbr]

30 minutes ago, theoniza said:

I totally agree with your view.

And, it is understandable that they would have such a focus actually, they are trying to move on and have to build the way to go. They don't mean any disrespect.

On the other hand, we will always want material from the Chester era. It's a different thing, a different perspective. 

To me, it's emotional. I loved the band with Chester, they were so great, and I loved Chester as a human being, he was a rare combination of true and pure kindness, love, caring, humbleness, selflessness, loyalty, authenticity, compassion, respect, fun, energy, talent (he could sing anything, felt every lyric, it all came from within him, his voice so special, he conveyed the emotions straight to our hearts! He didn't just yell or scream. He was kind of a poetic soul). His laugh just brought warmth to my heart. Just a sweet soul! I am not idolising him, his actions just prove it. (Sorry about that, it is  off topic but that is what I feel when speaking of him and it will forever break my heart that he couldn't be helped. But I know he is resting in peace now)

I make no comparisons though, no need for it. 

 

As you said, time will tell! All the best!

A page for old-school fans, like a vault of memories (live concerts and video shows).

It's something I always thought the band could do; it doesn't have the same weight and exposure as a box set, but for fans like me who love seeing a new show with Chester, it would be something exciting and incredible.

[theoniza]

2 minutes ago, thigolpbr said:

A page for old-school fans, like a vault of memories (live concerts and video shows).

It's something I always thought the band could do; it doesn't have the same weight and exposure as a box set, but for fans like me who love seeing a new show with Chester, it would be something exciting and incredible.

It does sound incredible! I don't think it is realistic though. 

[felipeintheend]

1 hour ago, thigolpbr said:

A page for old-school fans, like a vault of memories (live concerts and video shows).

It's something I always thought the band could do; it doesn't have the same weight and exposure as a box set, but for fans like me who love seeing a new show with Chester, it would be something exciting and incredible.

 

I know you outside LPL and Its time you accept the factos dude. I like you as a friend but you create and imagine things in your mind about old live stuff that wont happen ever. Not being rude just stop imagining the band creating an old archive for old stuff lovers like we are. That wont happen ever. Its not about keeping hopes its a really that CANT happens.

 

Stop wasting your time waiting for the band to post or publish stuff. I read every time your posts about stuff like this and it really annoys me because I am under stuff like this for years and I know what is possible and what is not.

 

I don't want to take your hopes out forever. Just be realistic men 

[felipeintheend]

90% of old stuff out is here because I did. The band never did anything for you except SanDiego01 and the boxes.

 

Then just be realistic and stop dreaming too high

[theoniza]

1 minute ago, felipeintheend said:

90% of old stuff out is here because I did. The band never did anything for you except SanDiego01 and the boxes.

 

Then just be realistic and stop dreaming too high

If I may, what do you mean by this: "90% of old stuff out is here because I did"?

 

[thigolpbr]

11 minutes ago, felipeintheend said:

 

I know you outside LPL and Its time you accept the factos dude. I like you as a friend but you create and imagine things in your mind about old live stuff that wont happen ever. Not being rude just stop imagining the band creating an old archive for old stuff lovers like we are. That wont happen ever. Its not about keeping hopes its a really that CANT happens.

 

Stop wasting your time waiting for the band to post or publish stuff. I read every time your posts about stuff like this and it really annoys me because I am under stuff like this for years and I know what is possible and what is not.

 

I don't want to take your hopes out forever. Just be realistic men 

Thank you for that.
You're absolutely right.

 

It's hard to accept, but it's true.

[xxHybridXeroxx]

23 minutes ago, theoniza said:

If I may, what do you mean by this: "90% of old stuff out is here because I did"?

 

Exactly what he says, Felipe has been tracking down old LP shows for years 

[theoniza]

34 minutes ago, xxHybridXeroxx said:

Exactly what he says, Felipe has been tracking down old LP shows for years 

I'm sorry, I am new to the community, don't really know you. Wow, thanks. Is there a specific link or material scattered through this or other communities?