February News 2007

Arizona Tattoo Expo
posted by Jas, 02/28/07
A mention of the Arizona Tattoo Expo to be held in Mesa Arizona on March 16-18 which Chester will be the special presenter.

New LP album pre-order
posted by Jas, 02/27/07
Colin reports that the new Linkin Park album is now available for pre-order at Best Buy and according to the store, it will be released on May 1st. Meanwhile Australia's online store, Sanity, has changed the date from May 7 to May 5. No official confirmation from the band yet.

New LP pic and logo
posted by Jas, 02/23/07
My owl just arrived with the LP newsletter about the additional European tour dates I posted yesterday, it also comes with a new photo of the band and possibly a new LP logo

Presales for Linkin Park in Europe
posted by Jas, 02/22/07
Linkin Park has added more dates on their European tour, LPU members can log on to LPU for presale tickets for some of the dates.

May 24 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Forum (headlining) - On Sale Now
May 25 - Stockholm, Sweden - Globe - On Sale Now
May 27 - Hamburg, Germany - Colorline Arena (headlining) - On Sale Now
May 28 - Landgraaf, Holland - Pinkpop Festival - On Sale Now
May 30 - Paris, France - Bercy (headlining) - On Sale Now
June 1 - Nurburgring, Germany - Rock AM Ring - On Sale Now
June 2 - Nuernberg, Germany - Rock IM Park - On Sale Now
June 8 - Lisbon, Portugal - Alive 2007 - On Sale Now
June 9 - Donington, UK - Download Festival - On Sale Now
June 11 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion (headlining) - On Sale Now
June 12 - Prague, Czech Republic - Sazka Arena (headlining) - Onsale: Mar 30
June 13 - Chorzow, Poland - Stadion Slaski, LP as Special Guest on Pearl Jam date - On Sale Now
June 15 - Venice, Italy - Heineken Festival - On Sale Now
June 16 - Nickersdorf, Austria - Nova Rock Festival - On Sale Now

Chester to attend Arizona Tattoo Expo
posted by Jas, 02/22/07
Chester will be a special presenter at the Arizona Tattoo Expo 2007 to be held at the Mesa Centennial Hall in Mesa Arizona on March 16-18. Thanks to Kobzone for the tip.

Video Download: Mike at Grammy style studio
posted by Jas, 02/21/07
Ultimate Guitar has video clips of Mike at the Grammy style studio where he gave an update on the new album saying that it will be finished before summer. Download clip here. Thanks to eifersucht for the tip.

"I come through... I think I've come through every year for the last few years. It's cool. It's also... I always run into friends that I haven't seen in a while every time I come to these things. I just caught Black Thought (from The Roots) and some friends that work for some of the companies. It's always good to hang out for a second."

Shinoda also said that the band is being really particular with their forthcoming album, and he described the latest progress and when they'll finish. "Um, before summer. We are... We had narrowed it down to about sixteen to eighteen songs, and we are in the mixing stage right now. We're still trying to tighten a few things up, musically, and we're mixing some songs."

Young Buck: Buck The World
posted by Jas, 02/19/07
Young Buck mentions Chester in his interview with Ballerstatus

Ballerstatus: Yeah, definitely. Who is going to be on the record?
Young Buck: Honestly man, I'm so stuck on this record. I got a record with me and Chester from f---ing Linkin Park. How many motherf---ers do you know have Linkin Park on their sh--?

Ballerstatus: You mean Chester Bennington?
Young Buck: You damn, right! That's the man. I got a record with him that's ridiculous. To me, that's probably one of the biggest records I've ever done. It's stupid, bro. It's the realest song I ever made in my life. I got a song with me, Snoop Dogg and Trick Daddy. I got a song with Bun B, 8 Ball and MJG that's called "Say It To Me Face," that's addictive, bro. This whole album is stupid. I got a song with Lyfe that's called "Buck The World," the title of the record. It's a crazy. I got a record called "Hold On," that Eminem produced. I got some rock & roll sh--, y'all gonna think Metallica is living in this bitch. I'm on some real different sh-- with some brand new, up to date, hood good sh--, man. Just follow me, man. I'm a special type of n----. I think you know that by now, but I'm trying to convince the world n---- that I got this sh--.

Ballerstatus: You never really see many rock-rap fused records nowadays. Why do you think that is?
Young Buck: Well honestly man, at the end of the day, a lot of the rap is high energy and a lot of rock is high energy. So you got two things that is really dope, amongst energy, it's just a matter of time before they clash. The simulation has always been there. As far from a hip-hop standpoint, being able to understand exactly what the rock & roll artists are doing and vice versa for them, they're trying to understand what we're doing. It's all about stretching out and working with them, being there and opening up enough to want to work with people like that. For me, I got an ear for music, period. I can hear something and it don't matter if it's rock, country, whatever. If that sh-- is bumping, I'm drawn to it and that's pretty much what happened with Linkin Park. I'm a fan of their work, heavy, cause I'm drawn to what they do.

Photos: 49th Grammy After Party
posted by Jas, 02/17/07
I've replaced some of the thumbnails with hi-res version as well as added a few more pics from the Grammy after party. Thanks to Amanda for pics.

Young Buck and Chester's track
posted by Jas, 02/17/07
In an interview with Rap Basement, Young Buck said his track with Chester is called 'Slow Your Roll'.

"I got a record with Chester Bennington titled "Slow Your Roll." It will probably be my third single. It's probably the realest record I ever wrote in my life, every word, every rhyme, every lyric when you hear it it's true and I guarantee you will lose your breath."

Rubin returns to Linkin Park after winning Grammys
posted by Jas, 02/14/07
MTV talked to producer of the year, Rick Rubin after winning five Grammys on Sunday, he has this to say about Linkin Park. There's also a separate video report on Roo TV

"They really are reinventing themselves," Rubin said of the band, mixing now for a summer release. "It doesn't sound like rap-rock. There's very strong songwriting. I've heard guys in the band say that it transcends everything they've done before, like it puts them in a whole different light in their minds, and they really like that. It's very melodic. It's a progressive record."

Photos: 49th Grammy After Party & Wii Party
posted by Jas, 02/14/07
More photos of Mike, Joe, Brad and Rob at the 49th Grammy After Party. Also added are pics of Joe at the Nintendo Launches Wii Party on November 18 last year in Los Angeles and Linkin Park at the 2003 Kerrang Awards

Linkin Park to play Alive Festival and possibly Monsters of Rock
posted by Jas, 02/13/07
Iman reports that Linkin Park will play at the Alive Festival 2007 in Lisbon on June 8 and Hamzaben reports that there's a possibility (not confirmed yet) that Linkin Park will also play at the Monsters of Rock festival in Zaragoza, Spain on June 22-23. Thanks guys.

Video Download: Brad talks about Little Kids Rock program
posted by Jas, 02/13/07
mayadevorah has uploaded a video clip of Brad talking about his involvement in Little Kids Rock program which provides instruments and instruction for public school students. Brad visited Los Angeles' Nightingale Middle School last December and delivered 36 electric guitars to Little Kids Rock music students. Download clip here or here (flash player required)

Mike at pre-Grammy event / Happy Birthday Mike
posted by Jas, 02/11/07
Some photos of Mike at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards Style Studio on February 9 in Los Angeles. Oh and Mike turns 30 today, Happy Birthday Mike.

Linkin Park to play Jammin' and Pinkpop
posted by Jas, 02/08/07
First of all sorry about the Rolling Stone article posted previously, my bad, stupid me didn't realise the date of the article ack! thanks to everyone who wrote in. Now, I got good news for Italian fans, Iman reports that Linkin Park will play at the Heineken Jammin' Festival in Venice, Italy on June 15. Tickets can be purchased at ticketone.it. Linkin Park is also scheduled to play at this year's Pinkpop festival from May 26-28. Update: Ellen reports that the Pinkpop gig is not confirmed yet so it's still a rumour.

Happy Birthday Phoenix
posted by Jas, 02/08/07
Hey Phoenix turns 30 today, Happy Birthday Phoenix

LP European tour dates
posted by Jas, 02/08/07
From LinkinPark.com: Linkin Park will be touring in France, Germany, the UK, Austria, and Poland! Check out these dates below to see when Linkin Park will be performing in your country. Some dates are already on sale so get it now.

  • May 30: Paris, France @ Bercy
  • June 1: Nurburgring, Germany @ Rock AM Ring
  • June 2: Nuernberg, Germany @ Rock IM Park
  • June 9: Donnington, UK @ Download Festival
  • June 13: Chorzow, Poland @ Stadion Slaski – LP as Special Guest on Pearl Jam date
  • June 16: Nickersdorf, Austria @ Novarock

    Young Buck's track with Chester
    posted by Jas, 02/06/07
    Rapper Young Buck has done a track with Chester and it's on his latest album, "Buck The World" which will be released on March 20.

    "I think I created a masterpiece here. You know you have to reinvent yourself every time you come out. I put my heart in it and I think my fans are gonna love it. I even did a song with Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. I'm telling you this album is crazy," states Young Buck. The album was co-executive produced by 50 Cent and Sha Money XL.

    Linkin Park at Nova Rock ticket info
    posted by Jas, 02/06/07
    Saskia reports that you can buy tickets for the Nova Rock festival at www.ticketbox.at, www.musicticket.at, www.oeticket.com and www.eventim.de. Fans in Austria can also go to a Raiffeisenbannk (clubmembers get percentages off), or call +43 196096. The event will take place at the Pannonia Fields II in Nickelsdorf/Burgenland, Austria from June 15-17.

    A Peabody's Mashup to Remember
    posted by Jas, 02/06/07
    Jeffrey Nothing has this to say about the Jay-Z/Linkin Park mashup.

    TC: Why do you think the Jay- Z and Linkin Park mashup was such a big hit?
    Nothing: Because both artists are golden right now. They could both be known as Midas and it made complete sense to join two talents that the world already loves solo... it really was a nobrainer.

    Rob chat transcript
    posted by Jas, 02/05/07
    Nothing much is revealed about the new single or the new album during the LPU chat with Rob this afternoon but one thing for sure is that there is going to be a Projekt Revolution tour this year. Go here for the transcript

    Excerpts:

  • We're very excited about the new album, can't wait for you guys to hear it. It should be out by summertime. On the new album, we worked with Rick Rubin which was a very exciting and different experience from our past ones, and we were able to write some songs, and move in a direction we'ver never gone before. You guys are going to love it.

  • We don't know what the name of the first single is, or which song on the album it will be. It's hard to choose which the single should because love all the songs.

  • I learned a lot from working with Rick Rubin on this album, and one of the most important things I learned was to find the right feel behind performance, and the way I listen to my drum parts now is totally different. One of the most important lessons that I learned from Rick, is sometimes the 1st performance can be better than the 100th one, even though a lot of work went into making the 100th one different, it doesn't necessarily mean it's better.

  • When we're touring we tend to always mix it up, playing older stuff and newer stuff. I think it will be great to play some of the first songs ever written, along with the newer songs.

  • We didn't completely change our sound, but we definitely want to experiment and try some new things. Each guy in the band has different influences and that's what made the process so creative.

  • Yes there's a very good chance Joe will be directing the video for the first single, as soon as we find out which one is going to be the first one.

  • The album is definitely different than the others, but I think you guys are really going to love it, because we love it. All the albums we've put out in the past we've loved 100%.

  • Yes we are planning to do Projekt Revolution this year, and we're putting together the line-up now

  • The April release date was bad info. We are currently mixing the songs that we know will be on the album. And there's still a few up in question songs that will be the last to get mixed. After that we will sequence and master the album.

  • The new album definitely has an eclectic mix of styles, some similar to what we've done in the past, and some completely different.

  • There's definitely a chance that we'll release some exclusive songs in the future, just not sure where or which songs just yet.

    New album won't be out on May 8 in US
    posted by Jas, 02/03/07
    Linkin Park publicist told MTV that the new album will not be released in the US on May 8.

    Despite what you may have heard, Linkin Park's long-awaited new album will not be hitting stores May 8. This is according to the band's publicist, who told MTV News that while LP have settled on an in-store date for their third studio album, they are not announcing it yet ? though they plan to do so in the near future. Earlier this week, the band posted on its MySpace page that the first single from the Rick Rubin-produced album would hit airwaves in March, though no title was given for the track.

    New album out on Apr 27 in Germany
    posted by Jas, 02/03/07
    Stefan reports that according to MTV Germany the new Linkin Park album will be released in Germany on April 27.

    Bonjour Paris, Linkin Park is coming
    posted by Jas, 02/02/07
    hamzaben wrote in to say that Linkin Park will play at the Palais Omnisports de Paris in Bercy, Paris on May 30 at 8 pm. Tickets will be onsale tomorrow, Feb 3rd, book your tickets here.

    Possible Projekt Revolution tour?
    posted by Jas, 02/02/07
    In an interview with Claudio Sanchez from Coheed And Cambria, the singer mentioned that there's a possibility of a Projekt Revolution tour this year. Thanks to LiNkIn5PaRk for the tip

    What else can fans expect from Coheed or Prize Fighter in 2007? Perhaps a tour?
    Oh, without a doubt. There's so much up in the air that we're kind of looking at, possibly the Warped Tour. There's a tour called Projekt Revolution that's a possibility. It's really hard to say. We'll see. We're just taking it kind of one step at a time. Right now, the real focus is getting our record done. But we will tour, without a doubt.

    Linkin Park to play Nova Rock
    posted by Jas, 02/02/07
    ThunDerStrucK reports that Linkin Park is going to play at the Nova Rock Festival at the Pannonia Fields II in Nickelsdorf/Burgenland, Austria. The Festival takes place from June 15-17. Tickets are at 93€ for 3 days.

    Join the new Linkin Park mobile list
    posted by Jas, 02/01/07
    From LinkinPark.com: Text "LP" to 50505 to join the NEW LP mobile list for Linkin Park news and updates sent straight to your mobile phone.

    New LP album out April 30
    posted by Jas, 02/01/07
    NME reports that the new Linkin Park album will be released on April 30 in UK.

    Linkin Park are set to release their new album on April 30. The as-yet-untitled third album is the follow up to their last studio album, 2003's 'Meteora'. The LP has been produced by Rick Rubin along with co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda.

    In a statement, dual frontman Chester Bennington has described the album as "dark and spooky, poppy and very melodic... We're straying away from a lot of the predictable sounds we've had in the past. But there's no question in your mind when you hear it that it's Linkin Park.

    On working with Rubin Bennington said: "Rick has brought more of a stripped down, classic-rock and hip-hop kind of feel. We're using vintage guitars and drums made out of wood and skin for a more tribal sound. It's definitely not nu-metal."

    Download Festival returns for 2007
    posted by Jas, 02/01/07
    Nothing big but nice to see a nice comment about Linkin Park about their participation in this year's Download festival.

    With a sound that is unmistakable, Linkin Park headline day two. Having sold in excess of 35 million albums worldwide, Linkin Park truly are the purveyors of a new brand of alternative rock music. With a hybrid of genres that appeal to a multitude of fans, the use of turntables, samplers and the classic 'rock' instruments, Linkin Park cover a truly versatile ground and provide an entertaining and unique performance. A new album (produced by Rick Rubin) is due for release in the summer of this year. Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington says, "We're really excited to perform new music for all of our UK fans as well as the old favourites you know and love. Download is always awesome and the bands this year are going to be amazing. UK fans are some of the best in the world and we can't wait to see you!"

    BTW, I'm re-uploading all vids in the media page, vids from 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2000 are all back online, the rest are in the process of being uploaded, may take a while so check back later. Please let me know if there's a broken link.