Minutes to Midnight marked a significant departure from the band's earlier nu-metal sound, incorporating a more diverse range of rock influences and a greater emphasis on lyrical themes. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over 6 million copies in the US.
- The album was produced by Rick Rubin, who encouraged the band to experiment with their sound and move away from their previous formula. It featured the singles "What I've Done," "Bleed It Out," and "Shadow of the Day." Linkin Park became the first rock band to headline and sell out the new Wembley Stadium in London.
- The album spawned the band's first non-hard rock/nu-metal single, "What I've Done," which was featured in the film Transformers. It marked a conscious effort by the band to evolve their sound and mature their songwriting. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with over 6 million copies sold in the United States alone.
- The band chose not to release any singles until the album was complete, a strategy that differed from their previous releases. They also decided to move away from the nu-metal sound that had defined their earlier work. The album's lead single, "What I've Done," was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Linkin Park are a rock band from Agoura Hills, California, who emerged out of the nu metal scene of the late 1990s and early 2000s. By 2007, they had already achieved massive global success with their first two albums.
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