July News 2008
Video Download: MLB's donation to MFR press conference & interview with Mike and Phoenix
posted by Jas, 07/31/08 | share
MLB has uploaded the press conference of their donation to Linkin Park's Music For Relief organisation last week and after receiving the check Mike and Phoenix talked about baseball and MFR in an interview. Download here and here
Rock tours target China, face government interference
posted by Jas, 07/31/08 | share
Rolling Stone has an article about rock concert in China and there's a a comment from Chester.
Some acts, like Linkin Park and NIN, were cleared with no problems. But an attempted Jay-Z concert in 2006 was nixed over concerns about vulgar lyrics. Linkin Park tickets started at $12; last year's Modern Sky festival, which featured the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, charged $15; the Beijing Pop Festival cost $25. Low prices, however, don't mean that bands won't reap rewards in China. NIN made about $200,000 for their set; asked about reports that Linkin Park earned $750,000, singer Chester Bennington says, "It cost us a lot of money to play there, and we're not going to play for free." Still, Bennington feels their trip was worth the occasional compromise. "We knew the rules," he says. "Be polite. Don't try to incite a riot. Don't be political. I'm not saying I don't believe the people of Tibet don't deserve to be free. But everywhere in the world, there's shit that needs to be better. Doesn't mean we shouldn't play rock shows there." Full article
Projekt Revolution rockin' into town
posted by Jas, 07/31/08 | share
A preview of PR concert in West Palm Beach, FL on Friday
''They've got really great festivals in Europe, and I grew up watching great festivals in the States,'' says Mike Shinoda, producer, rapper, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for Linkin Park. ``With Projekt Revolution, I think our choice of bands differentiates our tour from some of the other ones. We've always had a lot of variety, and we always have fun out here.''Although the marriage of hip-hop and rock beats is far from unique, the style has always come naturally for Linkin Park. ''I grew up on both; that's just what I've always listened to,'' says Shinoda. ``Hip-hop and rock have crossed paths forever. It's really nothing new, but I think what we do is our own specific brand of it. That's been our goal since Day 1, that there's always been a type of sound that we felt was missing, and we wanted to create that.''
And a preview of PR concert in Tampa, FL on Saturday
Top-selling nu-metal act Linkin Park curates and fronts a lighter, more diverse festival than the July 29 Mayhem Festival. And it would seem that green-eyed rock monster Chris Cornell, below, may give a mini Projekt Revolution within his own set. He'll play songs off his Timbaland-produced solo record, due this fall, as well as the grunge-metal of Soundgarden, the modern-rock melodies of Audioslave, and the melancholy of Temple of the Dog. Ashes Divide, led by A Perfect Circle's Billy Howerdel, has a cool cover of Fleetwood Mac's The Chain. Busta Rhymes is the only rapper, but don't count on him to return to his more eccentric Woo Hah! origins ... sigh.
China concert and DBS update
posted by Jas, 07/31/08 | share
cornercompacts has posted a message at LPU board about the China benefit concert and Dead By Sunrise. For non LPU members here's his post at LPLG forum.
i talked to chester & phoenix @ m&g in hartford and they said projekt revolution 2008 will be their last tour...with the exception of the shows in china before they take time off to make their next album. also i asked chester about dead by sunrise and he said that he estimates it will be released in early 09', said he was not positive because he doesn't know what the guys at the record label will do/say that could possibly delay the release. i'll post more when i get a chance in a rush right now hope it helps laterrrr.
Verizon Wireless PR tour photos
posted by Jas, 07/29/08 | share
Verizon Wireless has uploaded photos from the Projekt Revolution tour, photos with LP are on the gallery page as well. Joe decides that he's not gonna be in the background anymore and Chris is wearing Ve'cel t-shirts, how sweet.
Linkin Park on Steven's Untitled Rock Show
posted by Jas, 07/29/08 | share
Hopefully not too late but according to AHN Linkin Park will be on Steven's Untitled Rock Show on Monday and Tuesday this week. Thanks Maria.
New Linkin Park album next year
posted by Jas, 07/29/08 | share
Mike told the Pulse of Radio that the band hope to have a new Linkin Park record out next year.
Singer Mike Shinoda told The Pulse of Radio that the band members have been working on new material for a while and that he's even found time to record some demos while on tour. "Actually I've been doing a couple of studio dates out on the road, which is new for me," he said. "I did a date when we were touring in Germany, one date in Prague, a bunch of dates in New York, and I'm excited about that. It's been very cool for us. So long story short, we've been putting in a lot of work and hopefully we could have a new record out next year."
Video Download: Glorious Excess art show - DC Shoes
posted by Jas, 07/29/08 | share
Mike's page at DC Shoes site has a clip of Mike at the opening of his Glorious Excess art show (click Exhibition), download here.
Video Download: Interview with Joe & Phoenix on Rockworld
posted by Jas, 07/28/08 | share
Rockworld TV has an interview with Joe and Phoenix at the 2007 Download Festival, download here. Siby reports that Joost has a clip of Joe talking about his Suru store in Melrose, CA, there's also a Guitar World interview with Brad where he talks about LP's gear (you need to download and install the player in order to see it), unfortunately I can't grab these two vids, if anyone manage to grab it please let me know.
Platinum for SOTD
posted by Jas, 07/28/08 | share
Linkin Park's 'Shadow Of The Day' has been certified platinum by the RIAA, the single has sold more that one million copies.
Photos update
posted by Jas, 07/28/08 | share
Sonia sent in her meet n greet photos from LP's concert in Greece and Carla was at the press conference of MLB's donation to Music For Relief and she sent in some photos here. More Projekt Revolution photos from shows in Wantagh, NY here and here and in Hartford, CT, thanks Michel.
Busta Rhymes leaving Projekt Revolution
posted by Jas, 07/27/08 | share
Mike has updated his blog saying that Busta Rhymes has had to leave Projekt Revolution.
busta rhymes has unfortunately had to leave projekt revolution. we were all extremely disappointed to see him go; we enjoyed the energy and personality he brought to the tour, and we looked forward to playing "we made it" on stage with him each night. his departure was due to a number of complicated business matters that were out of anyone's control. we hope to cross paths with busta again soon!
PR tour review: Raleigh, NC
posted by Jas, 07/26/08 | share
Read a blogger's review of PR concert in Raleigh, NC, setlist here.
Video Download: Interview with Linkin Park on Much News Weekly
posted by Jas, 07/26/08 | share
Update: Added another interview with Linkin Park on Much News Weekly dated May 13, 2007, some of the content are the same as in the clips posted yesterday, download here.
Music For Relief $25,000 richer
posted by Jas, 07/26/08 | share
CMJ has a press conference reporton MLB's donation to Linkin Park's Music For Relief organization.
"When we started Music For Relief, one of the things that I really enjoyed about it is the idea of it being a kind of connector hub," said Shinoda. "We've got a lot of friends in music in our communities, and we're in a position to put people together, and we've been doing that since day one." My mindset is that, and of Music For Relief's as well, if you're not part of the solution then you're part of the problem," said Phoenix. "I just want to be doing something. As far as the music community, I feel that that is such a passionate and strong force potentially, and to give people an opportunity to just... If you have that energy and you have that desire to try and get involved and help people, then this is one outlet that hopefully you'll be able to connect with." Full report.
SDC dates with Linkin Park
posted by Jas, 07/26/08 | share
According to Street Drums Corps site, they will perform 2 special shows in August as part of Linkin Park's set, on August 6 in Albuquerque, NM at Journal Pavilion and on August 13 in Bonner Springs, KS at Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone. These two dates are not Projekt Revolution dates.
PR Tour preview and review
posted by Jas, 07/26/08 | share
The Cheap Pop has a review and photos of PR concert in Wantagh, NY, setlist here and the New Times has a preview PR show in West Palm Beach, FL on August 1.
China benefit concert update: Linkin Park invite Taiwan's rock band Mayday
posted by Jas, 07/25/08 | share
Kevin reports that according to China Post Linkin Park has invited Taiwanese rock band, Mayday to perform with them at the benefit concert in Shanghai and Beijing on October 12 and 18 respectively. As previously reported, they will each play for 90 min. China Post added that Mayday's record company Bin-Music confirmed that they had received the invitation from concert organizers in mid May, they are now just waiting for China to approve the paper work. The benefit concert is to aid the survivors in the southwest Chinese province Sichuan which was hit by an earthquake in May. Please wait for official confirmation from the band or contact local concert organiser before making any plans. Also thanks to ffmuteki9 for the email.
Video Download: Interview with Linkin Park on Much News Weekly
posted by Jas, 07/25/08 | share
Julie has captured five interviews with Linkin Park and Fort Minor on various shows on Much Music in 2006 and 2007. First is an interview with Linkin Park on Much News Weekly about the Minutes To Midnight album, download part 1 and part 2. More videos in the news entries below. Thanks Julie [muah, muah :-)]
Video Download: Fort Minor and Linkin Park on The New Music
posted by Jas, 07/25/08 | share
Interview with Mike and Fort Minor on The New Music in 2006 where Mike talked about hip-hop music, Linkin Park and collaboration with Jay-Z, download here. And another interview with Linkin Park about Minutes To Midnight, download here
Video Download: Mike on Much on Demand
posted by Jas, 07/25/08 | share
Mike's appearance on Much On Demand promoting Fort Minor in 2006, download here.
Projekt Revolution TX Flyaway Contest
posted by Jas, 07/25/08 | share
From LPU Newsletter: LPU is launching a flyaway contest to attend the FINAL stop of Projekt Revolution at the tour date in The Woodlands (Houston), TX. We're hooking one lucky LPU member up with a trip for two to Projekt Revolution, including airfare for two, hotel accommodation for two, and of course, two tickets to Projekt Revolution in The Woodlands (Houston), TX and two Meet & Greet passes to meet members of Linkin Park! So what do we want in return? We want you to spill the beans and share your LPU experience. We want to find out what being an LPU Member means to YOU! For this new contest, we invite you to dish the details of being part of the greatest fan club ever. You can either submit your entry in writing form (250 words or less) or send in a piece of artwork (of your creation) that best expresses your LPU experience. 5 Runners-Up will be selected from the eligible entries and judged by LPU Headquarters based on originality, creativity, and content. These five (5) lucky runners-up will receive a signed LP item! Log on to LPUnderground for more details.
Video Download: MLB's donation to MFR press conference
posted by Jas, 07/25/08 | share
Artisan News has a clip of the press conference of MLB's donation to Linkin Park's Music For Relief organisation, download here.
Phoenix: "I think today for me really opens it full circle in that we're trying to extend our efforts outside of the music community including sports, including Major League Baseball, including Champs really with the goal of overcoming natural disasters all over the world. In conjunction with that we've also been attempting to make a difference with the environment. The Environment has a direct effect on what happens with natural disasters so we've been become more and more involved in that as well."Shinoda: "The change from just reactionary efforts for Music For Relief came a couple of years ago when we realized that just acting on the reactionary end wasn't going to be ideal for us, and then we started thinking, 'What is really causing these natural disasters? What's going on that's creating this mess that everybody has to clean up?' That's when we started to get involved in various green efforts, various climate crises issues."
New MTM tour photos
posted by Jas, 07/25/08 | share
Mike has posted 18 new photos from the Minutes To Midnight tour.
Photos: MLB's donation to Linkin Park's Music For Relief
posted by Jas, 07/24/08 | share
Here some photos of Mike and Phoenix in NYC to receive a check from Major League Baseball and Champs Sports who donate $25,000 to Linkin Park's Music For Relief organization. Speaking of photos, Michel sent in links to more fans photos of LP from Quebec City 1, Quebec City 2, Edgefest 1, Edgefest 2, Edgefest 3 and more PR tour photos from Wantagh, NY, Hartford, CT and Mansfield, MA. Thanks to those Flickr users for sharing.
PR Tour preview: Virginia Beach, VA
posted by Jas, 07/24/08 | share
Preview of PR concert in Virginia Beach, VA on July 26.
The summer music season is becoming more crowded than ever with festival tours crisscrossing the country and huge destination festivals staged coast to coast. Because of that, Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda says, it's important for festival tours to have a distinct identity. So when his band put together the Projekt Revolution tour, which stops Saturday in Virginia Beach, it chose the name to help further that goal."This is obviously not an Ozzfest. It's not a Warped Tour. Our idea is to showcase groups that were doing something revolutionary, something original, something different, either now or they're known for that over time." This summer marks the fifth time Linkin Park has taken Projekt Revolution on the road, and Shinoda believes the tour stands out from other touring festivals. "I see Warped Tour as being more kind of a screamo-emo-punk thing, and I see Ozzfest (which this year is being staged as a one-day event Aug. 9 in Dallas) as being a more metal tour. And those words I wouldn't use to describe this tour." Full article.
'TALLICA Death Magnetic
posted by Jas, 07/23/08 | share
Houston we have the cover and the track listing, are you excited?! are ya!? are ya!?
Video Download: Interview with Mike on Fox News
posted by Jas, 07/23/08 | share
An interview with Mike during his recent Glorious Excess art show from Fox News, download here.
Video Download: Chester at Cirque du Soleil show
posted by Jas, 07/23/08 | share
Access Hollywood has a clip of Chester and Ryan Shuck at the performance of The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage in Vegas early this month, the guys also talk about the show, download here.
Video Download: Mike talks about the first recipient of his art scholarship
posted by Jas, 07/23/08 | share
Mike talks to Artisan News about the first recipient of the Michael K Shinoda Endowed Scholarship, download here. Mike has also updated his blog with new Glorious Excess photos.
"Once again, just like my other art shows and all the art merchandise that's been up on my website at mikeshinoda.com, the proceeds from this are going to my scholarship at Art Center of Design which is a scholarship awarded to illustration and graphic design students based on financial need and on merit. You have to be good at what you do and you have to honestly need the money to get you through school. Actually tonight I'm going to be meeting, I didn't mention this to anyone else but I'm going to be meeting the very first recipient of the scholarship for the first time tonight. His name is Daniel and I'm excited to meet him. It's so great to see it come full circle. I'm really excited to meet Daniel and just to know that the scholarship is real. He's being helped through school and anybody who wants to support that or just likes the artwork, that's what you're doing. You're doing more than just for yourself getting a cool thing to put on the wall or in your room or whatever, you are helping someone through school."
Happy Birthday Chris clip & Interview with Busta
posted by Jas, 07/22/08 | share
A video clip of Chester and fans singing Happy Birthday to Chris Cornell during the Projekt Revolution tour in Hartford, CT. Chris holding a bunch of balloons is too cute :-) more clips from the show here. Fay Observer has an interview with Busta Rhymes about the PR tour. Update: A review of the Hartford show from The Republican.
Q: Looking at the Projekt Revolution lineup, this is quite a mix. What are your thoughts on sharing the stage with Linkin Park and Chris Cornell?
A: I'm fans of all those guys. I've been a fan of Chris Cornell since he was in Soundgarden. And you know? Me and Linkin Park used to record in the same studio before they put out their first record.Q: Really? That's cool. You've been able to see them grow.
A: Oh, yeah. It's been great to see them develop since our days recording next to each other in New York. I've got a tremendous amount of respect for those guys. They've been very supportive of what I've been doing, and of hip-hop overall.Q: You and Linkin Park recently collaborated on "We Made It," the first single and video from "Blessed." And now you guys are touring together. What was it like to work with those guys after all this time?
A: It's like the stars were aligned. That's a blessing, because at the end of the day, not everything works out. Sure, you may do collaborations with other artists, but very rarely do you get to actually perform the tracks live with them that you collaborated on. I'll be able to perform every night with those brothers. Full interview
Music For Relief to receive $25,000 donation from MLB and Champs Sports
posted by Jas, 07/22/08 | share
Major League Baseball and Champs Sports will be donating $25,000 to Music For Relief, Mike and Phoenix will be at Champs Sports at 5 Times Square, New York, at 11:30 am ET on Thursday July 24 to receive the check.
China benefit concert update
posted by Jas, 07/22/08 | share
Jimmy, previously known as shallweco who has been updating me reports that Emma Ticketmaster in China has posted ticket prices and more info about the benefit concert that Linkin Park is scheduled to play. Linkin Park will play in Shanghai at the Shanghai Stadium on October 12 and in Beijing at the Beijing Laborer Stadium on October 18. Linkin Park will play with another local band on each show and each will perform for about 90 mins. This Music For Relief project is to aid the survivors in the southwest Chinese province Sichuan which was hit by an earthquake in May. The event is sponsored by Puma. Please wait for official confirmation from the band or contact local concert organiser before making any plans.
VMA 2008 nominees, vote for Linkin Park
posted by Jas, 07/22/08 | share
Help nominate Linkin Park's "What I've Done" for a Video Music Award. Watch FNMTV premieres Fridays at 8p/7c for details! Voting for "Best Male Video" nominee ends tomorrow click here to nominate Busta Rhymes for 'We Made It' featuring Linkin Park, the final nominees in this category will be announced on Friday on FNMTV
Linkin Park, Cornell top Sunday festival
posted by Jas, 07/22/08 | share
Another review of PR concert in Hartford, CT, set list here.
Linkin Park was more appealing the less conventional it was during its headlining set. When Bennington was wailing the likes of "Breaking the Habit," it made for some dreary meanders, whereas his frequent interplay with the straight-on raps of guitarist Mike Shinoda gave tunes such as "Somewhere I Belong" some juice. For all the group's espousal of genre bridging, most of its forays are from the same formula, and primal-angst tunes along the lines of "Given Up" and "Numb" became wearying.
M&G photos update
posted by Jas, 07/22/08 | share
Added more Glorious Excess photos and Lorenzo has sent his photos from the event. Andrew has also sent in his meet and greet photos from shows in Quebec City , Edgefest , Club Tattoo Anniversary , London, ON and Detroit, MI, thanks Andrew. I've also uploaded photos from PR concert in Mansfield, MA and Camden, NJ. Remember people, the new LPU meet and greet system allows you to take a pic with two Linkin Park members so if you have a pic of you and LP from the on going Projekt Revolution tour please sent it in for the Meet&Greet page. If you have an album at photobucket, imageshack, etc just send me the link to your album and I'll download from there, DO NOT email me your photos unles they are 5 or below. Please include your name, show info like date, venue and country.
Video Download: Interview with Mike & Brad on Musique Plus (Full interview)
posted by Jas, 07/21/08 | share
Update: Julie has captured the full interview aired on Musique Plus today so file has been replaced with the full version download here, filesize is 13 mb.
Linkin Park celebrate Chris Cornell's birthday at Projekt Revolution stop
posted by Jas, 07/21/08 | share
A short review of PR concert in Hartford, CT from Rolling Stone, check out their photos from Mansfield show. Also check out these great fan's photos from Burgettstown, PA show.
Although Cornell has a growing body of solo material to choose from — including the soulful new Timbaland-produced tune "Long Gone" from his forthcoming album Scream — he peppered his set with past favorites including Soundgarden's "Spoonman," a solo-acoustic version of Audioslave's "Like a Stone" and Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike." Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington joined him on the latter tune, and Cornell returned the favor during Linkin Park's set on "Crawling" — and was serenaded afterward when Bennington led the crowd through "Happy Birthday" to mark Cornell's 44th. Full review
and a blogger's review of the show
Linkin Park. Entirely fun and entirely excellent. I couldn't believe that a band as "mainstream" as Linkin Park could make a show feel so unique. They came. They saw. They conquered. The dead-all-day crowd was finally awoken with the Linkin Spark (haha, get it?) as the band tore through a set that was extremely inclusive of all 3 of their records. Full review
Video Download: LP in Quebec City - Interview with Mike & Brad on Musique Plus
posted by Jas, 07/20/08 | share
Julie has captured an interview with Mike and Brad on Musique Plus when LP were in Quebec City, download here. Thanks Julie. Speaking of video, watch a full clip of Adam Monroe from Ashes Divide joining Linkin Park and Busta Rhymes during 'We Made It' at Mansfield show. Update: Julie has captured the full interview aired on Musique Plus today so file has been replaced with the full version download here
China benefit concert update
posted by Jas, 07/20/08 | share
shallweco reports that China Ticket Online has posted a promo about a benefit concert that Linkin Park will play in Shanghai on October 12, it will be held at the Shanghai stadium although ticket prices have not been set yet. Please note that this hasn't been officially confirmed by the band so don't make any plans yet.
VMA 2008 nominees vote
posted by Jas, 07/20/08 | share
Tassia reports voting for the nominees for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards has started, click here to nominate Busta Rhymes for "Best Male Video" for 'We Made It' featuring Linkin Park.
Mike's Glorious Excess photos
posted by Jas, 07/20/08 | share
Mike has updated his blog with his photos from his Glorious Excess art show as well as a couple of reports from Hypebeast and Business Transworld. DC Shoes site also has a report and photos.
Projekt Revolution Tour aims to keep its premise
posted by Jas, 07/20/08 | share
More press junket interview with Mike and Chris Cornell about Projekt Revolution. Update: Setlist and info for shows in Burgettstown, PA and Camden, NJ and Hartford, CT from LPLG.
"Street Drum Corps is improvisational rhythm," Shinoda says. "When (Linkin Park vocalist) Chester (Bennington) and I saw them, they had to be on the tour. When we described them to the rest of the band, we told them they are a punk rock Blue Man Group. It's almost like Stomp. But it's way more street and less Broadway. These guys are little punks. I love their attitude.""Chester and I talk about touring with Pennywise and Rise Against," Shinoda says. "I don't know how many times it's come up, but it's something we always want to do but the time doesn't work out. At some point, we know we're going to get it done. It's a matter of when. There's always the next time. Each time we do this, we just want to make it as great as possible and as much fun for the fans." Full article
and KBS Radio has a short review of the Mansfield show.
Linkin Park's latest Projekt Revolution tour kicked off on Wednesday night (July 16th) in Boston with a number of highlights, including Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington and former Soundgarden and Audioslave singer Chris Cornell teaming up for a performance of Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike" during Cornell's set. The vocalist returned the favor later by appearing onstage during Linkin Park's show for a run through the band's 2001 hit "Crawling."Bennington said during a recent meeting with reporters that Linkin Park enjoys getting as many of the tour's acts as possible to collaborate onstage: "All the bands are always -- like, we, last year, we invited everybody up to do 'One Step Closer'with us, but I don't think anybody came out. I think they were having too much fun hanging out doing something backstage (laughs). But, you know, we always, on these Projekt Rev things we always try to get everybody involved."
Linkin Park, Cornell lead Revolution
posted by Jas, 07/18/08 | share
Another review of PR concert in Mansfield, MA from Boston Globe
Enter Chris Cornell in the penultimate main stage spot, with a surprising set culled heavily from his Soundgarden years before he joined alt-rock supergroup Audioslave. Aided by five young guns-for-hire, Cornell cooed through the psychedelic haze of "Black Hole Sun," belted out "Spoonman," and even revived Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike," on which he was joined by Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, who sang Eddie Vedder's parts. Only then did Cornell broach his Timbaland-produced solo record, "Scream," due this fall.Even the adored Linkin Park played it safe, though, playing pounding rap-metal numbers - "Lying From You," "Somewhere I Belong," "No More Sorrow" - up front before delving into poppier, softer fare like "Given Up," where Bennington sang sweetly over covocalist Mike Shinoda's melancholic rap. Rhymes joined them for their collaboration "We Made It," and Cornell bopped on "Crawling." The beat feast finale, "Bleed It Out," featured Los Angeles punk percussion troupe Street Drum Corps, which also introduced Linkin Park's set and opened the main stage, too. Full review
PR Tour preview - Camden, NJ
posted by Jas, 07/17/08 | share
The Star Ledger has a preview of Projekt Revolution concert in Camden, NJ on Saturday.
Linkin Park has organized and headlined Projekt Revolution tours in five of the last seven years. The original idea, Shinoda says, was "to showcase groups that were doing something revolutionary, something original, something different." On a more basic level, the mix reflects "the kind of music that our band listens to," Shinoda says. "That's why we reach out to these bands in the first place." "That's really the spirit of the tour. Even if you're the first band on the bill, we hope that some day fans can look back and say, 'Oh, I remember the first time I saw so and so. This is a band that I knew was going to be doing something great and different in the future.'" Full article.
Review of LOATR single
posted by Jas, 07/17/08 | share
A short review of 'Leave Out All The Rest' single from Daily Record reads, "Taken from Linkin Park's Minutes To Midnight album, this is another example of why they are considered one of the most creative bands of their genre". The MP3 of the single is now available for download
Edgefest photos / M&G photos wanted
posted by Jas, 07/17/08 | share
Added the Edgefest photos to the gallery and speaking of photos, I'm setting up an album for meet and greet photos from the current Projekt Revolution tour or any other tours or shows. If you have m&g pics that you had taken yourself and want to share, please email me. If you have an album at photobucket, imageshack, etc just send me the link to your album and I'll download from there, DO NOT email me your photos unles they are 5 or below. Please include your name, show info like date, venue and country.
Video Download: PR Tour message from Chester and Chris
posted by Jas, 07/17/08 | share
Found two PR Tour promo messages from Chester and Chris Cornell for shows in Hartford, CT and Mansfield, MA, download here and here. Also found a clip of Chester and Chris Cornell singing 'Hunger Strike' at the PR concert in Mansfield, looks like they switched parts, not bad at all! if anyone has a full version please let me know.
LPU7 limited tour edition and collectible art posters
posted by Jas, 07/17/08 | share
From LP MySpace: Look out for the special Limited Tour Edition of the LP Underground 7 membership package, on sale now at the merch booth at select Linkin Park shows! The Limited Tour Edition contains a BONUS LPU STICKER and Limited Edition Tour Packaging, in addition to the regular LPU 7 package items including the exclusive LPU 7 CD, shirt, shoelaces, sticker pack, membership card, carabiner keychain, and letter from Linkin Park. Stop by the merch booth and get your Limited Tour Edition LPU 7 package now, available only at select LP shows. Don't forget to pick up your exclusive Linkin Park silkscreened art posters on the Projekt Rev dates this summer! With only 100 posters printed per city, these posters are very limited and will go fast!
PR Tour preview - Burgettstown, PA
posted by Jas, 07/17/08 | share
A couple of previews before Projekt Revolution concert in Burgettstown, PA on Friday from Pittsburgh Post Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
Video & Photos: LP in Quebec City - Interview with Joe and Phoenix on Energie
posted by Jas, 07/17/08 | share
Annick has sent in some of her meet and greet photos from the Quebec City show which include a list of LP's interview schedule, I managed to find Phoenix and Joe's interview on Energie, download here. Musique Plus has not uploaded their interview with Mike and Brad yet. There's a news report about the concert on TVA but the site is in French and I'm having difficulty finding the interview with Chester and Rob, if anyone has captured it please let me know.
Video Download: PR Tour interview with LP, Chris Cornell and Busta Rhymes on Fox
posted by Jas, 07/17/08 | share
Fox News has an interview with Linkin Park, Chris Cornell and Busta Rhymes, download here.
PR Tour Review: Mansfield, MA
posted by Jas, 07/16/08 | share
A review of PR concert in Mansfield, MA, Chester joined Chris Cornell onstage for Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike", it better be up at YouTube, I wanna see it!! personally I don't think anyone can be better than Eddie Vedder on this song but we'll see. Setlist at LPLG. Update: A clip of Chris Cornell singing 'Crawling' with LP here and Busta with LP performing 'We Made It' here
It's hard to admit this, but watching Linkin Park tear up their set last night led to one conclusion: The California-born rap-rockers have evolved into everything a stadium band should be: anomalously audible, sincere and, most importantly, metaphysically connected to their maniacal fans. Full review
Linkin Park kicks off new Projekt Revolution
posted by Jas, 07/16/08 | share
More snippets from the Projekt Revolution press junket from various sources.
Chester Bennington said in a recent gathering with reporters that fans coming to see them for the first time won't be disappointed: "As far as we're concerned, you know, like, we're gonna go out and put on our best show we can. I know that we had, we worked on a lot of production on our last arena tour, so we're gonna kind of try to recreate that as much as we can on the stages that are there. So it's gonna be a really good show, as far as visually, from us, and we'll be playing all the songs that everybody wants to hear." -- KBS RadioChris Cornell says Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park nearly gave him a panic attack when he told him he must have an '80s kids theme for his stage during the Projekt Revolution tour. That was just a joke, and Cornell took it a bit further by suggesting they make all the road crew talk in high-pitched voices. Linkin Park, Cornell, The Bravery, Busta Rhymes, Atreyu and 10 Years are among the acts on the tour, which begins Thursday outside Pittsburgh. Shinoda says the tour isn't just for Linkin Park fans, and he loves how fans of other bands can come to it, check out the other acts and find out about new music. -- AP
Video Download: PR Tour interview with Chester and Busta Rhymes
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Another interview clip with Chester and Busta Rhymes talking about the Projekt Revolution tour from Artisan News, download here
So when it came through for me it was like, 'Damn, I got the record. Not only do I have the record, I'm the first guy to get an official Linkin Park collaboration. I'm going to be able to perform my song with Linkin Park. This is like, I really wanted that specific thing to happen, and it happens so I'm in one of my most amazing spaces." Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington said that Rhymes brings balance to Projekt Revolution."You know with the addition of Busta it feels like now we've truly accomplished what Projekt Revolution was started out to be. We want to bring all these different music genres together, and we love hip-hop. That was the one element that was missing from this year's Projekt Rev. I think that Busta will not only fill that spot with grace and do a really good job performing live, I think that everyone will be engaged because he's such an engaging personality and his music is so unique and so good."
Video Download: Mike talks about Projekt Revolution
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Artisan News has an interview with Mike about the Projekt Revolution collaboration with Busta Rhymes, download here.
"One of the really great possibilities when we do a tour like Projekt Revolution, there's a lot of great bands and we try to do stuff in one way or another with other artists if possible and we'll see what happens as far as collaborating on stage. I don't want to spoil any surprises but we're crossing our fingers in hoping we can do some fun stuff with some of the other folks. Busta Rhymes, we obviously have that song with him and it'd be fantastic to do 'We Made It' onstage with Busta."Mike also talked about keeping his creative juices flowing on tour while he continues to draw, paint and sketch as well as write new material from the inspiration he gathers on tour this summer. "We're on tour right now. We are leaving, I'm actually leaving in the morning, in a few hours to go out to Canada and start Projekt Revolution this Summer. I'm really excited about the tour. We got Chris Cornell and The Bravery and a lot of really big bands and we tour through the end of August. While I'm out there, doing some drawing, doing some sketching and writing a little music it doesn't stop. I love to do both and it's what I want to do in my spare time."
Music For Relief benefit concert in China?
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shallweco reports that according to China's Ministry of Culture website, Linkin Park will play a Music For Relief benefit concert in Shanghai on October 12 and in Beijing on October 18. The concert is to benefit the earthquake survivors. No further info at the moment so take this as a rumour for now until it's officially confirmed by the band.
PR Tour interview with Chester and Chris Cornell
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Projekt Revolution press junket continues with an interview with Chester and Chris Cornell from Rolling Stone. Projekt Revolution 2008 tour starts today in Boston and will end on Aug 24 in Houston, TX, go here for venue and ticket sales. Update: A quote from Mike about the PR tour from Skope magazine, "You know, this is obviously not an Oz Fest, it's not a Vans Warped Tour. Some of the bands on this tour have played those bills but I think that there's definitely a certain niche that we feel this tour fulfills and a lot of our fans seem to agree."
Linkin Park planning Relief Projekts
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The Edge reports that Chester plans to auction off his PT Cruiser for charity.
Linkin Park's tour will once again help out Linkin Park 's charitable organization when it kicks off later this week. "We are donating a dollar from every ticket to Music For Relief on this tour," says Mike Shinoda. "In the past, we've planted trees with that money, done work with Habitat For Humanity with that money in New Orleans rebuilding homes there." The emcee says that with so many disasters of late, the band has yet to determine where the money will go, but they will once again help out those in need. Meanwhile, singer Chester Bennington says he's also planning to auction off his PT Cruiser. "It's like one of my favorite things in the world," says Bennington . "It's very special and close to me and it was the first car I bought myself….I put a lot of love into this car and it's totally customized and everything's really cool about it, at least in my opinion."
Edgefest photos
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The Edge has posted some photos of Linkin Park from the Edgefest last Saturday. Update: A few more from Abort magazine.
Video Download: Europe Projekt Revolution 2008
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LPN widget has added new video of Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution in Europe, download here (right click and save)
Video Download: Mike talks about Glorious Excess
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Artisan News has an interview with Mike where he talked about his Glorious Excess artshow, download here. Read Anna Shinoda's report on the opening day of Mike's artshow.
New LPU Meet & Greet experience and video
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From LPU Newsletter: To keep LPU members excited and energized by the coveted Meet & Greets at upcoming shows, LP Underground members are now offered the chance at an all-new, personal Meet & Greet experience with members of Linkin Park on tour! Meet & Greets will now be open to a smaller number of LPU members which will offer a more intimate setting with members of Linkin Park. LPU Meet & Greets are now held in the form of an intimate Q&A session with two members of Linkin Park, where you will get the chance to ask the guys your own questions and get an item signed! We know that you will share in our excitement with this new Meet & Greet format, as it is a new opportunity for fan club members and will truly provide a unique experience!
LPU Exclusive: Making of 'Leave Out All The Rest' video
Just when you think you've seen it all, LP Underground hooks you up with even more! Make sure to check out our exclusive footage from the set of "Leave Out All The Rest." The guys may have filmed here on planet Earth, but we're sure that you would agree that the band and this video are truly out of this world! Tune into LPUTV right now to see what really goes on behind the scenes.
Check out this new exclusive video content at http://www.lpunderground.com/videos.
New LinkinPark.com
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LinkinPark.com now has a new look, check it out! and there's a thank you message from Mike about his Glorious Excess artshow.
Last night was the opening of my new art show, Glorious Excess. I'm proud of how the art came out, and was grateful to see such an amazing turnout! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen, and everyone who showed up to check out the art and pick up some merchandise. For everyone who wasn't able to be there, images and merchandise will be available at mikeshinoda.com in the next few days. The show is open for viewing from now until August 3rd at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles (369 East First Street, Los Angeles, California 90012).See you at Projekt Revolution!
-Mike
Disney Interactive Studios partners with Music for Relief for Ultimate Band
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Disney Interactive Studios announced today a partnership with Music for Relief, a non-profit organization founded by music band Linkin Park that raises awareness and funds for natural disaster victims in the United States and abroad as well as recognizing and fighting the effects of global warming. Ultimate Band, due out this fall on Wii home video game console, will feature in-game Music for Relief content, while Music for Relief will feature Ultimate Band in its booth at Projekt Revolution 2008 tour stops in the United States beginning with Burgettstown, PA on July 18 and running throughout the summer tour. Full press release
PR 2008 Tour: Interview with The Bravery, Busta Rhymes and Chris Cornell
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The Aquarian has an interview with Sam Endicott from the Bravery about the Projekt Revolution tour which kicks off today at the Comcast Center in Mansfield.
Can you tell a little about The Bravery's involvement with the Projekt Revolution tour and, maybe, about the tour in general?
Well, Linkin Park started it and I think, this year, they're trying to be a little more eclectic with different kinds of bands. I think that's one of the reasons they asked us to do it; we're sort of unlike the normal bands that they have there. They also have Busta Rhymes and Hawthorne Heights and Atreyu and a bunch of emo bands. Chris Cornell. There are a lot of bands and it's something I've never done before. The Linkin Park guys are super cool, friendly guys so there'll be a lot of cookouts, Frisbee, some Hacky Sack.
Boston Herald has an interview with Busta Rhymes who also mentions Linkin Park
You have a new single, "We Made It," with Linkin Park. What came first, the song or the idea to hit the road with each other?
The track came first, and then once we got so much love it made sense to be on tour together so we could perform the record every night.
And Artisan News has an interview with Chris Cornell.
It's something that fans will see and it's the only time they are going to see it. They are not going to see that lineup all at the same show together again ever. So, one of the ways that makes it special and they take that away and they see Busta and Linkin Park doing a song together or they see me come up and sing with some one else's set or something, that's the only time it's going to happen."
Rock Band 2 track list
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Press release on Rock Band 2 On-Disc track list which includes Linkin Park's 'One Step Closer'.
Edgefest review
posted by Jas, 07/14/08 | share
Hey everyone, I'm currently out of the country, in Malacca, Malaysia actually, had to take care of some family business, I'll try to post an update when I can, will be back on Wednesday, anyway here's a review of Linkin Park's concert at Edgefest over the weekend, setlist here and some bootleg videos here.
Glorious success
posted by Jas, 07/12/08 | share
Mike has posted a thank you note on his blog about his Glorious Excess art exhibition. A couple of fans video are up at YouTube
Photos: Glorious Excess (Born) opening celebration
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Here are some photos of Mike at the opening celebration of his art show at the Japanese American National Museum last night. His artwork will be on display at the museum from July 12 to August 3.
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda critiques fame in an art show at JANM
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Downtown LA Scene has an interview with Mike where he talks about his art show at the Japanese American National Museum
I had a couple of these paintings started, and I showed them to my brother and he said, "Oh, you know what this reminds me of is those vanitas paintings." It's actually funny that he recognized that before I did because I took a whole bunch of art history in school.... A lot of the symbols from the vanitas paintings - which included skulls and time and smoke and bubbles, which were all meant to reference the ephemeral nature of life - were already showing up in the paintings: smoke from a cigar, bubbles in champagne, expensive watches and things like that. I was making these paintings as kind of fun, cheeky pop commentary, and that's what it initially started pointing towards. The series actually follows a skeleton character who experiences different versions of fame even though he doesn't have a talent for anything. Full interview
Glorious Excess (Born) opening celebration
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A reminder that in conjunction with Mike's Glorious Excess (Born) art exhibition, the opening celebration is tonight at the Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street Los Angeles, California 90012. Mike will be signing autograph from 8 to 10 pm, admission is free and based on a first come, first served basis. LPU members will have priority for autographs.
This opening coincides with the release of Mike's new DC Remix Shoe. All proceeds from sales of his artwork and shoe go toward the Michael K. Shinoda Endowed Scholarship at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Glorious Excess (Born) opens tomorrow, July 12th, and will remain on display through August 3rd. This all-new series of paintings and digital work is presented in two parts, featuring large-scale pieces that blend his experiences in the superstar spotlight with pop commentary and classical vanitas influences.
Street Drum Corps to open Projekt Revolution main stage
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Street Drum Corps is set to open the main stage at Projekt Revolution and perform a few songs with Linkin Park during LP's intro.
Street Drum Corps just got promoted to open the main stage at Projekt Revolution. They will open the main stage around 5pm each date. SDC will also be part of Linkin Parks intro and will perform a few songs with them. Be sure to not miss a special pied piper marching piece on Projekt Revolution from SDC with special guests. The Pied Piper piece will begin at the Revolution Stage as Atreyu ends. See ya on the road!
Photos update
posted by Jas, 07/10/08 | share
Added two new photos of Chester and Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance backstage during the Projekt Revolution Tour at the Sleep Train Ampitheatre on June 27, 2007 in Marysville, California. Speaking of photos, Ryan Camarro has five photos of Linkin Park backstage at Stadthalle Graz.
Video Download: Interview with Mike on DC Shoes
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Lorenzo reports that the DC Shoes website is now LIVE, there's info on where to buy Mike's designed DC shoes as well as an interview video where he talks about his DC Remix shoes and his Glorious Excess exhibition. Download here. Speaking of Glorious Excess, read a preview from The World's Best Ever, the exhibition starts from Friday, July 11 to August 3 at the Japanese American National Museum.
Sponsored by DC Shoes with additional support from the James Irvine Foundation, the opening coincides with the release of Shinoda's new DC remix shoe. All proceeds from sales of his artwork and footwear go toward the Michael K. Shinoda Endowed Scholarship at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. An opening reception for the public and autograph signing on July 11 runs from 8-10 p.m. "I believe in the work of the Japanese American National Museum," said Shinoda, "and we have had a great relationship for the past few years. I'm proud to share the debut of this new series with the museum."The expanded continuation of the exhibition, a second show entitled Glorious Excess (Dies), is scheduled for the National Museum's Miyawaki and Watanabe Galleries January 24 through March 22, 2009. Accompanying the artwork will be text about Shinoda's meteoric career and examples of his commitment to invoke change through his music including Projekt Revolution, Fort Minor and Live Earth.
"The Japanese American National Museum is pleased to feature the art of Mike Shinoda," stated Akemi Kikumra Yano, CEO of the National Museum. "Mike is a compassionate artist who is utilizing his talents and skills to have a larger impact on our society. His desire to help others is truly global in light of his contributions to Live Earth and Music For Relief, among other efforts. We celebrate his creativity and contributions with this unique exhibition."
"This show also represents another step for our institution in reaching out to younger audiences," Yano continued. "A grant from the James Irvine Foundation has allowed us to gather information indicating that community and arts organizations like the National Museum need to develop new approaches and innovative content if we hope to be relevant to each new generation. We believe working with Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda will help us accomplish this."
Edgefest 2008
posted by Jas, 07/10/08 | share
Don't forget Linkin Park will headline the Edgefest this weekend, their set will start at 9:05 pm.
Making of Glorious Excess final pics
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Mike has posted final five photos of the making of his Glorious Excess artshow. Mike's art work will be on display at the Japanese American National Museum on Friday, July 11. There will be a meet and greet and autograph signing session during the opening reception from 8-10 pm.
the show is almost here. opening night is friday. doors open to the public at 8pm. i'll be there. all the art will be on display inside in the main area. there will be a line outside for autographs. feel free to wait in line, get your autograph wristband, and come in to buy something for me to sign. there will be a new book, 3 different skate deck designs, and high end paper prints for sale...all items are limited edition. here was the post about the merchandise, in case you missed it...and finally, here are some last minute (detail) pictures of some other pieces in the show. remember, if you can't make it, the art will be on display until august 3, so grab a friend and head down to JANM.
Photo: Chester at Cirque du Soleil show
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Chester and Ryan Shuck were spotted at last night's 10 p.m. performance of The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage in Vegas. Update: Another photo here
Scans: Interview with Chester & Phoenix in Hot Press
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illustrator_jen over at LPMB has scanned an interview with Chester and Phoenix in July issue of Irish magazine, Hot Press.
Scans: Inside Projekt Revolution
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This week's issue of Kerrang! magazine takes a look inside Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution, probably a review of PR concert at Milton Keynes. Update: Thanks to illustrator_jen over at LPMB, here are the scans.
Linkin Park articles in Bravo
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Madlen sent in scans of Linkin Park articles from July issue of Bulgarian edition of Bravo magazine, they talked about Minutes To Midnight, Chester's life, Music For Relief and the fans. Thanks Madlen.
'We Made It' on the Madden NFL 09 soundtrack
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Electronic Arts today unveiled the music track listing for Madden NFL 09, set to release August 12, 2008 and Busta Rhymes' 'We Made it' featuring Linkin Park is one of the 26 songs on the list.
Translation of an interview with Chester on Energy
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Comfortzone over at LPMB has translated the interview with Chester on Energy Star Talk last week.
Translation of an interview with Chester on Energy
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Comfortzone over at LPMB has translated the interview with Chester on Energy Star Talk last week.
Audio Download: Mike on Rockline
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JNudda has the rip of Mike, Chris Cornell and Alex Varkatzas from Atreyu on Rockline last night, download mp3 at LPProjekt or smaller wma version minus the commercials and songs.
Reminder: Linkin Park on Rockline
posted by Jas, 07/07/08 | share
Don't forget Linkin Park and other members of the Projekt Revolution Tour will be the featured guests on ROCKLINE tonight at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with the bands at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com.
MLB Teams with Projekt Revolution Tour
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One of the sponsors of 2008 Projekt Revolution, Major League Baseball Properties, is giving access to exclusive, unreleased tracks by Linkin Park and other acts to fans who attend the tour.
Through an ongoing partnership with Major League Baseball Properties, some concertgoers attending the 2008 Projekt Revolution tour could walk away with access to exclusive, unreleased by tracks by Linkin Park and other acts on the 24-date summer trek. Random fans at each show will be give a lanyard, which can be exchanged at any Champs Sports store for a free USB wristband containing four unreleased Linkin Park MP3s, along with five songs from other artists on Projekt Revolution, including Busta Rhymes and Ashes Divide. Additionally, Champs Sports shoppers who spend at least $50 on Major League Baseball products will receive a free USB wristband.As previously reported, the fifth installment of Projekt Revolution launches July 16 at the Tweeter Center outside Boston and wraps Aug. 24 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Houston. Other acts on the jaunt are Chris Cornell, the Bravery, Atreyu, 10 Years, Hawthorne Heights, Armor For Sleep and the Street Drum Corps. As in years past, Major League Baseball Properties will have an onsite presence at Projekt Revolution with its Access to the Show program, which will showcase the MLB Authentic Collection line of apparel. Also returning this year is the MLB Road Show, a high-tech tractor-trailer outfitted with pitching and batting cages and kiosks featuring videogame titles. As part of the sponsorship, a number of Champs Sports' 600 U.S. stores will feature in-store signage that promotes this year's Projekt Revolution tour.
Leave Out All The Rest CD single
posted by Jas, 07/05/08 | share
MP3 download of the Leave Out All The Rest CD single
Brockworth students use Linkin Park's music to fight against knife crime
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Just over a month ago, we, the Harry Potter fans, were shocked to learn that a teenage actor named Robert Knox was stabbed to death trying to protect his younger brother from a knifeman, he had a role in Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince, due for release in November. Rob became the 28th teenager killed in Britain this year, and the 10th in London to die from stab wounds. This is Gloucestershire reports that students at Brockworth Enterprise School has written a song warning of the dangers of carrying knives, they use Linkin Park's 'Numb' as the backing track, see video below.
Teenagers at Brockworth Enterprise School have written and performed a song warning of the dangers of carrying knives. The as yet unnamed song uses the Linkin Park hit Numb as a backing track and has been developed as part of the school's focus on staying safe. This term the pupils, aged 13 and 14, have been studying knife crime and wrote the song in the hope of encouraging young people to stop using blades as weapons. Ravall Douglas, 13, said: "Many young people don't watch the news so music is a way of getting the message across to them that carrying a knife is not worth it. People think it's for protection but it is not. Hopefully our song can make a difference."
Melanie Vaughan, head of citizenship and physical, health and social education at the school, praised the children. "It's amazing, they wrote all the words themselves about how they feel about knives being used and their impact," she said. "From a professional point of view I was amazed at how well they worked to come up with the words and that they truly believe and want others to realise that knife crime is something that should be dealt with." The school now hopes its song could be distributed nationally.
Linkin Park track on Rock Band 2
posted by Jas, 07/03/08 | share
Videogamer reports that Linkin Park's 'One Step Closer' is on the track list for Rock Band 2 which is scheduled for release this September in North America for Xbox 360, with a PlayStation 3 edition following later in the year.
New MS DC Remix sneaker drops August 1
posted by Jas, 07/03/08 | share
Mike has posted new pics of his DC shoes on his blog, he said a new page has been set up at http://www.dcshoes.com/shinoda where you can find a list of stores where you can buy the shoes.
Projekt Revolution 4-Pack Offer
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Jamie reports that Live Nation is offering a Projekt Revolution 4-Pack $44.44 deal. The offer (excluding 5 markets) is for four lawn tickets and that includes parking (Irvine, SF, Houston , Cincy, and Jones Beach are not participating in this promotion). People can go to the event page for tickets on livenation.com and choose the $44.44 four pack button to buy tickets (registration required). This offer starts July 3 at 9 am and ends on July 7 at 11:59 pm. Update: Just got the LP Newsletter, the password for the offer is REVOLUTION.
Video Download: Projekt Revolution 2008 Preview
posted by Jas, 07/02/08 | share
Projekt Revolution MySpace page has posted two clips of Projekt Revolution 2008 preview, one is a clip from the secret show LP played for selected fans and the other features Busta Rhymes, download here and here. I edited the two clips to save space so the downloaded version is without the PR tour trailer.
Audio Download: Interview with Chester on Energy Star Talk
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Official LP German site reports that there's an audio interview with Chester on Energy Star Talk, unfortunately there's a voiceover in German, download here (right click and save).
Photo update
posted by Jas, 07/01/08 | share
Added some new photos of LP's concert at the O2 Arena in London, speaking of photos, Patrizia has uploaded her photos from the Dusseldorf concert.
Mike talks about Glorious Excess video
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Mike has updated his blog where he explains the Glorious Excess: Sirens & Silent video he posted the other day. Don't forget Mike's art show, Glorious Excess will be on display at the Japanese American National Museum on Friday, July 11. There will be a meet and greet and autograph signing session during the opening reception from 8-10 pm. LPU members can send a request for a first-in-line pass to meet Mike, please log on to LPUnderground.com (go to event listing) for more details. Non LPU members who purchase the program will also get to meet Mike and get the program personally signed.
Projekt Revolution at Milton Keynes review
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Backstage Pass has a review of Projekt Revolution concert at the Milton Keynes Bowl.
Linkin Park closed out the night with an exhausting performance of heavy rock, an advertisement as to why they have sold over forty million albums world-wide. "Somewhere I Belong" and "From the Inside" were the most recognisable of their renditions from a back-catalogue rife with hits. They may have been singing some stellar hits, however the band was showing their delirium from their hectic schedule when lead-singer Charlie Bennington yelled into the microphone as he stared across the crowd, "this is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!" In the end, on a weekend in the United Kingdom featuring Glastonbury, Projekt Revolution proved not to be a mere understudy but a classy amalgamation of the genres of hip-hop and rock. Full review.
Win tickets to PR show in NM
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KOBFM is giving away tickets to the Projekt Revolution concert at the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque, NM on August 6, more details.
Nokia signs deal with Warner for unlimited music device
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Songs from Warner artists will soon be available for download on Nokia Comes with Music devices.
Nokia has signed up a third major label to its Comes With Music range of devices, due to be launched during the second half of this year. Warner Music announced today it would make its content, including Linkin Park, James Blunt and Madonna available on the unlimited music handset. Universal Music was the first major label to sign on to the service, followed by Sony BMG. The only major label Nokia now needs to convince is EMI. Customers buying the Nokia Comes with Music devices can download unlimited amounts of music for free for twelve months after purchase and can keep the tracks after the download time has expired. However, tracks can't be transferred to other devices.
Video Download: Heineken Festival - Interview with Chester & Phoenix
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Mark8610 has captured two clips of an interview with Chester and Phoenix during an airing of Heineken Festival special on MTV Italy, download here and here.
