October 30, 2003

Happy Anniversary to Chester and Samantha
posted by Jas, 10/31/03
Happy Halloween and Happy Anniversary to Chester and Samantha who got married today seven years ago, congratulations! and all the best!

LP on the Billboard charts
posted by Jas, 10/30/03
'Numb' debuts at #66 on Billboard's Hot 100 this week. Both 'Numb' and 'Faint' are on the Modern Rock Tracks chart at #5 and #6 respectively.

From The Inside screencaps
posted by Jas, 10/30/03
A better and bigger caps of From The Inside video is now up.

'From The Inside' video on MTV Asia
posted by Jas, 10/30/03
Asian fans can now catch the FTI video on MTV, watch for it in the non stop hits segment, check local listings for time.

October 29, 2003

Malaysia Meet N' Greet session
posted by Jas, 10/29/03
The video clip on the right is a Meet N' Greet session with LP during their tour in KL, Malaysia. Here are the Screencaps. To the lucky girls who got to meet the band please email me if you don't want your pics to be posted and I'll take them down.

MTV Europe Awards, vote for LP
Daily Record, 10/29/03
As the official voting partner of MTV Europe Music Awards 2003, the Daily Record is giving music fans the power to choose who is No.1 on the night. Click here for instructions on how to vote!

October 28, 2003

Linkin Park goes to the movies
Film Force, 10/28/03
Film Force IGN picked up the story of LP screening the Live In Texas DVD on over 40 screens across USA on Monday, November 17 at 7:30 PM, a full day before the CD/DVD hits the stores. Check the official site at LinkinPark.com for a full list of the 40 city screening schedule on November 1.

LP poster giveaway
Northen Star, 10/28/03
Record Revolution is planning a sale or promotion for every day in November as well as giveaways, including autographed posters from bands such as Deftones and Linkin Park.

October 26, 2003

From The Inside video / release date
JoeHahn.com, 10/26/03
According to top40-charts.com, the 'From The Inside' single is scheduled to be released on Nov 17, same day as the international release for 'Live in Texas' CD/DVD. JoeHahn.com has posted the entire clip for you to download as well as bigger and better caps. Hurry! you only have two weeks to download this high quality clip before Toxic convert it to a smaller version. Thanks Toxic.

Linkin Park to Rock Seoul
The Korea Times, 10/26/03
One of the hottest rock bands around, Linkin Park will here in Korea for the first time. Simply dubbed ``Seoul Tour 2003,'' the performance is scheduled for Wednesday at Olympic Park in southern Seoul.

October 24, 2003

Pre-order 'Live in Texas' DVD
LinkinParkMerch.com, 10/24/03
You can now pre-order a copy of LP's 'Live in Texas' CD/DVD at LP's official store. You must order by Nov 11th to assure delivery on or around the 18th.

LP to preview 'Live in Texas' DVD in 40 theatres
MTV, 10/24/03
Linkin Park are following in the footsteps of Coldplay and Rush by screening their new DVDs in movie theaters one day before they arrive in stores. Linkin Park's "Live in Texas," taken from Summer Sanitarium shows in Houston and Irving, Texas, last August, will play in 40 theaters. The band is currently in Japan and will then hit Europe, but plan to tour the U.S. again in early 2004.

Mark Romanek talks about 'Faint'
MV Wire, 10/24/03
An interview with film director Mark Romanek where he talked about the concept and the shooting of the 'Faint' video.

Linkin Park to finish Asian tour in Korea
JoongAng Daily, 10/24/03
Linkin Park will hold their first Korean concert Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Olympic Park's gymnasium complex to wrap up their Asia tour. Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Park (www.ticketpark.com) and more details are available at Access Entertainment's Web site, www.allaccess.co.kr.

A Band's Linkin Korea
The Chosun Ilbo, 10/24/03
LP is now in Japan for their Asian tour, The Chosun Ilbo talked to Mr. Hahn about the band's coming concert in Seoul Korea next week. "I really want to meet Korean fans soon. I can't wait to show the other band members Korea." said Mr. Hahn

Linkin Park rocks Japan
The Chosun Ilbo, 10/24/03
LP performed for the first time in Yokohama Japan on Tuesday and here's a short review from the press.

October 23, 2003

A Note From ROB About LIVE IN TEXAS
LPU Headquarters, 10/23/03
Just got an email from the LPU Headquarters, here's a message from Rob:

What's up LPU... Just wanted to tell you a little bit about the new "Live in Texas" CD/DVD we're putting out November 18th in the US and November 17th Internationally. We filmed this during our Summer Sanitarium shows in August in Texas and we feel it gives everyone a chance to relive the live Summer Sanitarium show. We know that some LP fans never got the chance to attend this tour so this gives everyone a chance to experience our performance. Touring with Metallica was such an amazing experience and we want to share it with all of you. We look forward to releasing this album and hope you all enjoy it.

Also, we're working on putting together the 3.0 package and can't wait for you all to get it. We're trying to change up the package a little every year to keep it new for all of the members and we hope you enjoy it.

Also, be sure to check out the new www.linkinpark.com site. We've added a new section called the LPC (Linkin Park Community) where everyone can post their own online journal to share with other LP fans.

Rob
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Click here to join LPU

October 21, 2003

'From The Inside' video clips
New Straits Times, 10/21/03
JoeHahn.com has posted clips from the LP's new video 'From The Inside'. Awesome! check it out! Fans in UK can catch the video on Kerrang TV. While waiting for a better version to appear somewhere, here are the Screencaps from the clips.

Meteroic performance
New Straits Times, 10/21/03
POW! You think their albums generated mega energy? Well, you had to be at Merdeka Stadium last Wednesday to see how much harder Linkin Park rock in concert. 35,000 screaming and singing fans from all around Southeast Asia would attest to the raw energy that swept through the stadium that night.

October 20, 2003

Linkin Park, Papa Roach confirmed for Smokeout Festival
Yahoo, 10/20/03
Linkin Park and Papa Roach are among the artists confirmed to play the sixth annual Smokeout Festival on November 15, at the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, California. Pennywise, Cypress Hill, Superjoint Ritual, and rappers Obie Trice and DMX are also scheduled to appear on the main stage, with a host of smaller and independent acts on a second stage. Also in November, Linkin Park releases a live CD and DVD, both titled Live In Texas. A headlining North American tour is in the works as well.

Rocking with Linkin Park
New Straits Times, 10/20/03
It was a concert Malaysians had been waiting for. Linkin Park, one of the biggest rap-rock bands in recent years, was to rock in Kuala Lumpur. And the boys did not disappoint

October 19, 2003

Electrifying link with fans
New Straits Times, 10/19/03
Song after song was played, sung, scratched and rapped to the best of the band's ability, winning worshippers from among the crowd in the stadium. No in-between small talk, no filler antics to waste time, just solid music to electrify.

Meteora guitar tab
posted by Jas, 10/19/03
Guitar tab book for Meteora is now available for purchase at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and Amazon.co.uk

Malaysian concert review
posted by Jas, 10/19/03
Added another concert review from ClareTranquilizer.

October 18, 2003

Official site new look
posted by Jas, 10/18/03
The official site, LinkinPark.com has launched a new look and new features which includes a NUMB online journal which you can sign up for free. Check it out!

Lostprophets to support LP in UK
NME, 10/18/03
Losprophets have been confirmed as the support act on Linkin Park's UK tour in the winter. The arena tour kicks off in Glasgow on November 20, and also visits arenas in Manchester and London, amongst others. LP's UK Tour dates

Livid set to rock 30,000 fans
The Courier Mail, 10/18/03
Livid spokeswoman Gabe Cramb said ticket sales were already up on last year and even more fans were expected to turn up to Brisbane's RNA Showground, where the action begins at 11am. Ms Cramb said the "awesome line-up" was the main reason 30,000 fans had already snapped up tickets to Brisbane's premier alternative music festival. "Linkin Park are one of the biggest bands in the world and The White Stripes are just the coolest band in the world," Ms Cramb said.

October 17, 2003

Why LP give Singapore a miss
The New Paper, 10/17/03
Today's The New Paper has posted a review of LP concert in KL and pics of Mike and Chester. They also did an interview with Brad and Rob before the concert and the guys explain why they give Singapore a miss.

KL concert review
MTV Asia, 10/17/03
MTV Asia website has posted a review and pictures from the concert.

Making a case for rock
posted by Jas, 10/17/03
Another review of the Malaysian concert with an interview with Phoenix. Phoenix revealed a liking for golf (he played a few rounds at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club the day before the concert). He loves Satay (local food) and he likes being hit by a water bottle lol! " "We're really fortunate that there haven't really been a lot of incidents while we're out there playing. Sometimes you do get hit with a water bottle or something like that, but I wouldn't really chalk that up to an 'incident' level. I kind of like it when I get hit with a bottle on stage, I honestly don't know why! I guess it's the thrill of having to dodge things while I'm playing my guitar, that's quite hard to do," said Phoenix.

Malaysian gig report
posted by Jas, 10/17/03
MTV.com picked up the report on the Malaysian concert and here's another tiny pic from a Malaysian press.

October 16, 2003

Malaysian concert review and pics
posted by Jas, 10/16/03
My good friend Cheryl went to the concert last night and she managed to sneak in her digital camera and took some photos, here's her review. Thanks alot Cheryl. Anyone would like to share their review and pics just email me

New LP photos
RossHalfin, 10/16/03
Rock photographer God, Ross Halfin (love the guy's work) has posted new concert photos of Linkin Park. Check it out!

Singapore fans start crossing your fingers
posted by Jas, 10/16/03
According to Daniel Ong from the Perfect 10 who interviewed Mike, Joe and Phoenix, Linkin Park can't wait to come to Singapore. Somewhere there's hope so keep the faith!

Linkin Park rocks to the rules
E-Media, 10/16/03
American nu-metal band Linkin Park stamped its mark on Kuala Lumpur last night, when it played to the biggest concert in the city in recent years in historic Stadium Merdeka. The magnitude of the show was not only measured by the turnout of about 20,000 which had gathered by the late afternoon, but also by the current standing of the Southern Californian act as the toast of the genre. After a total of 10 songs including hit singles Somewhere I Belong and Papercut, Bennington took to the mike and rallied the audience to join in unison for three hearty shouts of 'Malaysia Boleh!'. A wide grin followed before he added, "Yeah, nothing's impossible!".

Linkin Park enthrals 25,000 fans
The Star, 10/16/03
Rock fans had a long-awaited treat yesterday when American rap-rock band Linkin Park performed a live concert at the Merdeka Stadium here. More than 25,000 fans from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, thronged the concert which started at 8.30pm. Linkin Park performed for one and a half hours. The vocalists, Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda, kept a close rapport with the audience, saying things like "Malaysia Boleh" and urging the crowd to sing along. Some of the songs performed included the popular In the End, One Step Closer and the current radio favourite, Faint. The band performed songs from their two studio albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora, and from their remixed album, Re-Animation.

October 15, 2003

More pics from Livid Festival
Channel V, 10/15/03
Channel V (Australia) website has posted LP photos from the Livid Festival.

To sue or not to sue
The Sun Times, 10/15/03
An article about fans suing Limp Bizkit for their short set at the Summer Sanitarium tour, not much on Linkin Park but it makes an interesting reading.

Have fun y'all!
posted by Jas, 10/15/03
To all the Malaysian fans and Singapore fans making the trip to the concert, have a safe trip, have fun at the concert tonight, enjoy yourself and don't forget to send me a review!

LP chat on Channel 15
Astro, 10/15/03
Reminder: Tune in to Channel 15 to chat and rock with Linkin Park. Check Linkin Park on Channel 15 on 13 October 2003, 9.00 am (ends on 16 October 2003, 3.00 am). Some of the shows to be shown on Channel 15 are LP Live at the Docklands and Live at Fillmore.

Ballet performance to the music of Linkin Park?
The Leader Times, 10/15/03
Bodiography Contemporary Ballet will present Rural Valley native, Maria Caruso's Living Successions set to the music of rock legends Pearl Jam at the Byham Theatre Thursday and Friday. This concert will not only present Living Successions, but it will offer additional works performed to such artists as Linkin Park, Incubus and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

October 14, 2003

LP in Malaysia: Interview with Brad
The Star, 10/14/03
The Star Online exclusive interview with Brad. The guys arrived to a frenzy welcome at the airport on Monday.

Sydney Livid Festival pics
Wireimage, 10/14/03
Wireimage has posted some pics from the Sydney Livid Festival. I don't have an account so if anyone wants to donate the larger version please email me :-)

On the cutting edge: Nu Metal
Di-ve, 10/14/03
As the recognised masters of the art -- Linkin Park demonstrate, New Metal is a technique of music that seeks to amalgamate different music styles often deemed diametrically opposed. From the intersection of rap with rock, derive the birth pangs engulfing the conception of New Metal by innovative and experimental bands such as Slipknot and Korn.

Chester to present at the AMA
ABC, 10/14/03
ABC has posted a list of presenters for the 31st annual American Music Awards on November 16 in Los Angeles and Chester is on the list. Linkin Park is nominated for Favorite Artist - Alternative Music, they are up against Coldplay and Metallica.

Linkin Park won World Music award
Yahoo, 10/14/03
Linkin Park has won Best Rock Group award at the 15th Annual World Music Award. Congrtulations guys!

Fans swamp Linkin Park at KLIA
The Star, 10/14/03
All six members of the biggest-selling rock outfit - Linkin Park - arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Melbourne last night to a frenzied welcome. Nearly 300 fans swamped the band members as they emerged from the arrival hall.

Srinda gets PM's signature and bags concert tickets
The Star, 10/14/03
The things fans will do to see Linkin Park, just shows how dedicated LP fans are.

October 13, 2003

Pre-order Live in Texas CD/DVD
MTV, 10/13/03
You can now pre-order LP's Live in Texas CD/DVD at MTV.com

Linkin Park chat on Channel V now!
Channel V, 10/13/03
Attention Malaysian fans, Channel [V] is hosting a special chat with Astro Channel 15. To be a member of the Linkin Park Community Send nick, space, <your nick name> to 32999 and interact while you watch Linkin Park on Channel 15, 9am on Oct 13 till 3am on Oct 16, 2003.

LP article in Kerrang magazine
posted by Jas, 10/13/03
The November issue of Kerrang magazine (Australian edition, Fred Durst on the cover) has a 2 page "Somewhere I Belong" story with full page photo.

Linkin Park leave Australia for awhile
Undercover, 10/13/03
After headlining the Livid Festival, the guys have left Australia for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where they will perform a one night only concert at the Stadium Merdeka on Wednesday. Linkin Park will return to Australia for the Brisbane leg of Livid this weekend.

Phat warmers
The Star Online, 10/13/03
Opening act for LP on Wednesday, Too Phat, is ready to rap and rock! "Linkin Park is totally hip hop in many ways. They were down with Mista Sinista, Rob Swift and Roc Raida and we've seen what Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park rapper) did with the X-ecutioners a few years ago. And they've also got (DJ) Joseph Hahn who is pretty old school in delivery. So I don't think Too Phat will be too out of place at Stadium Merdeka."

Rap 'n' rock with Linkin Park
New Straits Times, 10/13/03
It has been a while since any international band played in Kuala Lumpur. Thus fans will have reason to be excited when US rap-rock band Linkin Park performs live at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. It is also the band's only show in Southeast Asia.

Parkin' with Linkin Park
Launch, 10/13/03
Launch has posted their interview with Rob, Mike and Brad.

Livid festival reports
Various, 10/13/03
Faulty turnstiles forced thousands of rock fans to miss the opening acts of yesterday's Livid Festival. More gig report at Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Sunday Times, not much on LP though.

October 11, 2003

LP expected to arrive in Malaysia on Monday
The Star, 10/11/03
Get ready Malaysian fans, concert organiser said that the band's stage equipment is expected to arrive on Monday from Australia, where LP would be having a concert at Melbourne. The guys are also expected to arrive on that day.

October 10, 2003

Too Phat out to woo rock fans
New Straits Times, 10/10/03
I love Too Phat, what a chance of a lifetime this is for them, rock on guys \m/

Don't call us Limp
Sydney Morning Herald, 10/10/03
The evidence suggests they're the biggest band in the world. So why do so few admit to liking Livid headliners Linkin Park, asks Dino Scatena. It's too easy to be cynical about Linkin Park. Had they not staked such a serious claim to being the biggest band in the world today, we might have ignored them altogether.

Vote for Linkin Park
Daily Record, 10/10/03
UK's Daily Record is giving the fans to vote who will win at the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards. You can call or vote by text. Click on the link for more details. Linkin Park is nominated for Best Rock and is up against Metallica and Good Charlotte. The even will be telecast live from Edinburgh on Thursday, November 6, from 8 pm on MTV. Fans elsewhere can vote for LP at MTV UK or MTV Europe

October 9, 2003

Live in Texas out on November 18
Business Wire, 10/09/03
2003--Grammy Award-winning band Linkin Park have captured their powerful live show on film with "Linkin Park Live in Texas," a live CD/DVD set for release on Warner Bros. Records November 18, 2003. "The shows were so amazing this summer, we had to record them and share them with our fans," states singer Chester Bennington. "Our fans are a huge part of everything we do and every concert we play." Filmed during their summer stadium trek with Metallica, the DVD/CD combination package will feature their entire show, backstage footage and more. Vocalist Mike Shinoda describes, "Until now, we've never put together anything that captures the energy of what we see at our concerts. `Live in Texas' is a showcase of new and exclusive footage for all our fans, from those who have yet to watch us perform to those who have seen us in concert numerous times." (Similar reports on MTV and Launch)

October 6, 2003

Sparkart in the press
Sparkart.com, 10/06/03
When Linkin Park released the remix album Reanimation in 2002, Naveen Jain was ready. The Purdue dropout now 22, had spent 18 hours a day for two months roiling an army of 20,000 teen park fans; when the record hit, Jain's horde started getting the word out. One week later, Linkin Park had sold 270,000 copies of Reanimation-the highest-ever opening for a remix record.

Linkin Park to preform at Smokeout Festival
LinkinPark.com, 10/06/03
The Official site reports that LP will be performing at this years Smokeout Festival at the NOS Events Center in San Bernadino, CA on November 15th 2003.

Meteora certified 3x platinum
Yahoo, 10/06/03
Linkin Park's second full-length album, Meteora, has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association Of America for sales of over three million copies. The album, which came out in late March, debuted at Number One on the Billboard album chart with sales of over 810,000 copies in its first week of release. Linkin Park's debut, Hybrid Theory, was the best-selling album of 2001, but took 12 weeks to reach Number One.

Linkin Park Go 'Live In Texas'
Soundgenerator, 10/06/03
Soundgenerator reports that the live CD contains tracks like 'One Step Closer', 'In The End' and 'Somewhere I Belong'. It also includes a 17-track bonus DVD featuring songs from 'Meteora', 'Hybrid Theory' and the remix album 'Reanimation.'

Chance to buy the ultimate rock 'n' roll sofa
Ananova, 10/06/03
The NME is auctioning off a sofa signed by bands who played at this year's Reading Festival. The sofa was signed by every band who turned up at the NME signing tent at Reading. They include the Polyphonic Spree, Blink 182, Linkin Park, the Datsuns, Electric Six, The Music, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jet and Sum 41. The NME said: "This is the ultimate piece of rock furniture you'll ever own - and signed by some of the biggest festival bands on the UK. It's a unique investment - and it's raising money for charity." The auction is being held on eBay and is to raise funds for the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy.

October 3, 2003

Injured pupil: Bands blamed
Wakefield Today, 10/03/03
The mother of a teenager who cut herself with a blade in class says song lyrics from bands such as Linkin Park contributed to her daughter harming herself. Speaking exclusively to the Wakefield Express she said many bands portrayed a bad image to youngsters through their song lyrics. A Linkin Park lyric from One Step Closer: "Everything you say to me takes me one step closer to the edge, And I'm about to break."