US recording studios are bumping up security in an attempt to stop leaks of albums before their release because many demos are stolen or 'borrowed' by people who then leak rough-cuts and even finished copies onto the web. According to Reuters most studios have had safes put in for the overnight storage of tapes, and some bands are employing teams to keep guard while they record.
Studio manager at NRG Recording Services in LA, Kelly Garver, told reporters: "There's a safe now in every studio, and eventually we're going to build those safes into the walls. We are designing a new studio with safes built right into the floor. It really became an issue with the Linkin Park album, because they were so concerned about security. It brought it to our attention. This is clearly very important now, and we need to take steps for all of the artists that are coming in."