In a move that has fans scratching their heads and preparing for the worst, Linkin Park has launched a cryptic countdown on their website, leading many to believe that the band is counting down to the end of the world.
The countdown, which features an ominous clock ticking away the seconds, has been accompanied by a series of mysterious messages from the band, including tweets reading “The end is near” and “Get ready for the apocalypse.“
Fans have taken to social media to express their confusion and fear over the countdown, with many speculating that the band may plan to announce an anniversary release of the Meteora album in a particularly dramatic fashion.
Others have suggested that the countdown may be related to an announced tour and that the apocalyptic messages are simply a marketing ploy to drum up excitement for the shows.
Despite the speculation, the band has remained tight-lipped about the true meaning of the countdown, leaving fans to wonder if they should start stocking up on canned goods and building bomb shelters.
“I’m honestly not sure what to think,” said long-time fan Mike. “I just hope that whatever happens doesn’t involve the end of the world.”
The countdown is set to end on the exact date the world is supposed to end, according to the Mayan calendar.
Linkin Park’s representatives have not yet commented on the matter, but fans are waiting with bated breath to see what the countdown will reveal. Will it be an album, a tour, or the world’s end? Only time will tell.
The band’s website is currently down due to the heavy traffic of fans trying to figure out the meaning of the countdown.