Linkin Park 'writing great music'

Linkin Park have said that they do not mind what songs make the final cut of their new album because they have written some of the best music of their career.

The rock group, whose fourth studio album is called A Thousand Suns, admitted that they have chosen songs they like the most for the LP, rather than attempting to create a cohesive sound.

Singer Chester Bennington told Rolling Stone: "This time we realised it doesn't matter what the songs sound like. If we like it and it comes from us."

Frontman Mike Shinoda said: "At this point we're writing such great music that I almost want to go do 50 shows around the world and then get right back into making another record. Once the ball starts rolling, it's all I want. It's like a drug.

"We've got this opportunity to take bigger chances with our records and do something a little more challenging. The band is making music from a pure place."

A Thousand Suns is due for release in September.