英语文摘:Linkin Park returns with new album

BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhuanet) -- The American rap-rock band Linkin Park will release its new album on September 14, Sina.com.cn reports.

Famous American record producer Rick Rubin has teamed up with lead singer Mike Shinoda to produce the new album entitled "A Thousand Suns." Rubin also took part in producing Linkin Park's last album "Minutes to Midnight" in 2007.

Before "A Thousand Suns" is released, Linkin Park fans will be able to hear the album's first single "The Catalyst" on August 2.

The band has also invited its fans to join an online contest called "Linkin Park, Featuring You." On July 9, fans will be able to play, remix, write over or mute parts of "The Catalyst" via MySpace and MixParade. The winner will have a chance to attend a recording session for one of the band's new songs.