Linkin Park have revealed yet another unreleased track, “Fighting Myself” from the upcoming Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition. Magnifying the legacy of their GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum landmark sophomore LP, Meteora, the 20th Anniversary Edition arrives on April 7, 2023. It will be available in various configurations, including a Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set, Deluxe Vinyl Box Set, Deluxe 3-CD, and Digital Download.
As the band combed the Meteora archives, Mike Shinoda knew the hard-hitting instrumental for “Fighting Myself” was awaiting discovery but was surprised to uncover vocal stems of himself and Chester Bennington. He then gave the multitrack a deft mix and the song in its final form emerged as what Shinoda calls “a definitive Linkin Park track.” Now, it seethes with Shinoda’s incisive verses boosted by bruising distorted guitars as Bennington’s chorus rings out, “Fighting myself I always lose.”
It follows on the heels of lead single “Lost.” The track exploded as a phenomenon and the biggest rock song of 2023 so far. Storming out of the gate and to the forefront of culture, it stood out as their “first #1 debut on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart in over a decade!” and continues to reign at the top of the charts. Thus far, it has amassed over 93 million global streams and 30 million YouTube views on the stunning music video.
It has ignited a celebratory season for Meteora, highlighting its enduring impact.