Ali812

Hi Mike! First of all I have to get it out the way and say I’m a HUGE fan of both Linkin Park and Fort Minor. I’ve been a fan since I was 10 years old when I first listened to Hybrid Theory. It’s my 24th birthday today, could I get a birthday shoutout from one of my favorite musicians?!

Some questions:

1. “Welcome” is a great song and seeing Fort Minor back has easily been the best surprise for me this year. Can you explain the motivation to release a new FM track and could we possibly see more coming in the near future (not necessarily a full album, perhaps a 3-5 track EP)?

2. It’s no secret that Linkin Park is always willing to try new things when making music. Do you have a general idea as to which direction the band will head to and what you guys will try out when recording your next album?

3. I’ve recently gotten a lot into EDM and your collaboration with Steve Aoki played a huge role in that (he dropped A Light That Never Comes during VELD Music Festival and I can’t describe in words how awesome it was). How did this collaboration come about and are you open to collaborating with other EDM artists?

4. Would you fight 1 horse-sized Brad Delson or 100 duck-sized Brad Delsons?

MIKE SHINODA RESPONDED TO ME I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW, best birthday ever!

In all seriousness, thank you for taking some time out to do this AMA. Did not expect that answer for the Steve Aoki question.

Edit: Oh snap, shots fired towards Brad.

Mike we need you back in Toronto ASAP! I've never been to a show but I hear you guys kill it at the Air Canada Centre every time!