(MSNBC) Linkin Park demanded its release from Warner Music Group on Monday, claiming that the conglomerate, which is about to go public, is not devoting enough of its resources to promote the band.
We feel a responsibility to get great music to our fans. Unfortunately, we believe that we cant accomplish that effectively with the current Warner Music, the rock-rap band said in a statement.
However, the group, which has sold more than 16 million albums in the United States, still owes label Warner Bros. four more albums. Warner Bros. Records dismissed the groups contentions as a ploy.
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