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whats is really weird is that the band actually contacted Kyle about Could Have I wonder why he accepted the track to be released? that was the perfect moment to give his permission and also ask for royalties. Probably they thought that they could pay him with honor. He's not a fan he was a band member for a brief moment and he deserves respect and obviously they need to pay him.

A bass player who claims he recorded numerous songs with Linkin Park back in 1999 has filed a lawsuit against the Grammy-winning group, seeking credit and unpaid royalties. Kyle Christner says he never received “a penny” for his work, so he’s asking a federal judge to step in and sort out ownership and authorship of more than 20 disputed songs, according to the complaint filed in Los Angeles Wednesday and obtained by Rolling Stone. At the center of the lawsuit is a claim that one of the band’s managers contacted Christner last April to say the bass player was owed royalties for three demos and the six-song Hybrid Theory EP that was included in the rap-metal group’s 20th anniversary box set released in 2020, which commemorated their landmark 2000 studio album, also titled Hybrid Theory. The box set included the Hybrid Theory EP, which the group self-released in 1999 with Christner, and other rare and previously unreleased tracks, some listed as “forgotten demos.” One such demo titled “Could Have Been,” has been viewed nearly a million times on YouTube since its release three years ago, the lawsuit stated. When Christner went back and reviewed all the archival material in the box set, he concluded his work appears on “more than twenty songs,” the complaint read. Christner said he reported his findings back to the management company, Machine Shop Entertainment, but the director who initially reached out “went dark” after acknowledging receipt of his letter. The musician said he considered himself a member of the band back in 1999 and even played with Linkin Park at a showcase for Warner Records Inc. that ultimately led to a record deal. According to the lawsuit, the band’s other members “abruptly” informed Christner he was cut from the band in October 1999. He never got an explanation for the decision, he claimed. Still, Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda complimented Christner during a Twitch stream after the 2020 release of “Could Have Been,” describing his bass solo on the track as “gnarly,” the lawsuit stated. Christner alleged other songs in the box set that feature his work are “She Couldn’t,” “Chair,” “Blue” and “Step Up.” “In fact, Christner appears to have played on at least tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Forgotten Demos, tracks 1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 16, 17 of LPU Rarities, and track 7 of B-Side Rarities, as well as the Hybrid Theory EP,” the lawsuit claimed, referring to CD groupings in the box set. The bassist further alleged he helped compose many of Linkin Park’s songs during the band’s early beginnings. He asked the court to determine who authored and owns the disputed songs and for an accounting of all the profits generated by the works. Christner also requested payment for back royalties, interest, and attorney’s fees. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linkin-park-sued-bassist-royalties-1234874421/amp/

They could easily create more LPU CDs If they wanted to They could create them by adding leftovers from HT20 and M20 6 track EP 3 demos 3 live songs and call it a day.

I wonder what was the thought process of thinking that the fans needed an ep of 6 versions of the same song. Yeah the FM mix is cool but I don't know.. This ep makes me think that Shinoda doesn't know what to do w his career.

Not interested at all Pretty boring concept

It's not like super weird for bands to add songs that were created on another period of time. LP added Blackbirds to ATS. I think that it's fair because Welcome was the last song created as Fort Minor so it's a cool thing to close the circle.

Be Somebody has one of the worst lyrics and chorus in the LP universe My English is awful and even to me it sounds cringe This release is so random I mean what's the point? More vinyls more money? I don't even know if this is for an anniversary or somethinh I would love to hear some unreleased demos on a release like this, I guess that Shinoda has some in his vault.

That sound it's a little bit generic I think that it was just a coincidence

It isn't Sounds similar but not the same.

This site is home of the most hardcore LP fans in the world No one would accept an invitation to be part of this, you might have some chance on reddit. Good luck.

Pretty sure that someone can share the link for you to buy it

I only have OSC single because thats the song that made me a fan They are really cool man

It's been a while since Mike did an epic song. One of my favorites of all time is Over Again and Place to start those songs hit hard. After that every release feels generic and pretty basic I'm sure that Mike is capable of doing more and going all out I always feel like he is holding back.

AO = new music that brings nothing new to the table and it's basically a copy paste of the trendy sound of pop punk fake revival.

I don't consider this an EP It's just a short playlist.. the purpose is to keep pushing Mike to the front. I guess that next year he will be all over the world playing shows.

Simple in your face track that sounds massive when played live.

I don't use physical media anymore I only use switch cartridges because I resell them haha. Wav files on my phone are the best thing, I also dislike streaming the quality is awful on every service, the eq sucks.

It's very simple that they planned to not include this in order to release it on RSD.

My man here just found out that bands are not charity.

I'm not really excited about Mike solo come back for sure I'll check out his music and if I have the chance I will go to his shows. It's a bittersweet feeling because it seems like Mike is going all out (album, tour) and of course this will take over from now until like 2025/2026. They should just announce that LP is gone im tired of waiting. I would probably be way more excited if I knew that LP is gone.

So he finally found the cure for the itch after the release of Living Things 11 years without itch.

KROQ interview about M20

I fucking love this song ❤️

DUDE! thats a deep memory ! wow what a throwback! i used to listen to that guy, he was really good. did he succeed?

But alongside the angst, PVRIS also offer up some buoyant moments of reprieve as the album progresses, from the effervescent SENTI-MENTAL to the ethereal ANYWHERE BUT HERE, the gooey charm of LOVE IS A…, and the album’s very own self-titled track, closing out in shimmering, Flume-esque whimsy. An unmistakably visceral and unexpectedly uplifting release, EVERGREEN is PVRIS raging against the machine with layers of sonic neon, smoke and moments of glistening calm. Boasting co-producers alongside Gunnulfsen, including Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, Y2K, Matias Mora, Carrie Karpinen and returning PVRIS collaborator JT Daly, EVERGREEN is an elusive yet arresting journey that will have you asking life’s biggest questions, while also lulling you beyond the systemic and musical norms. A love letter to pop, rock, electronica and beyond while also elegantly extending the PVRIS creative universe, EVERGREEN more than lives up to its name and then some. Lynn talks about Shinoda