LPU chat with Joe and Will transcript
posted by Jas, 03/28/08
Jnudda has the transcript of LPU chat with Joe and Will. Thanks J.

Inteview with LP in Big Cheese
posted by Jas, 03/27/08
Big Cheese issue 98 (April 2008) which contain an interview with Linkin Park is out now. If you subscribe to the magazine this month you'll receive a free copy of LP's Minutes To Midnight tour edition CD.

Linkin Park's Joseph Hahn releases The Seed on iTunes
posted by Jas, 03/27/08
Joe talks about The Seed in the article on iTunes, the short film will compete at various festivals this year including The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, The Malibu Film Festival, The Beverly Hills Film Festival, The Los Angeles United Film Festival and the Swansea Bay Film Festival in England.

The Seed second trailer
posted by Jas, 03/27/08
Joe Hahn's short film is now available for purchase on iTunes for $1.99. The Seed page on iTunes has a second trailer but unfortunately I'm unable to grab it, sorry.

LP drumkit up for sale
posted by Jas, 03/26/08
From MFR Myspace: This is your opportunity to purchase the Gretsch drum kit played by Rob Bourdon at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards! This Catalina Club Mod complete drum set was signed on the bass drum by all members of Linkin Park. It features a large Linkin Park logo on the bass drumhead. All proceeds from the sale of this kit will go to Music For Relief to support disaster relief and reduce global warming. The kit also comes with a complete set of Zildjian cymbals. Click here for more details and to purchase.

Video Download: Interview with Mike and Brad on Rock TV
posted by Jas, 03/26/08
Mark86 reports that he has captured another interview with Mike and Brad aired on Italian channel Rock TV in May last year, watch part 1 and part 2, download here.

La Repubblica interview translation
posted by Jas, 03/26/08
Lorenzo has sent in the translation for the La Repubblica interview with Mike and Brad that I posted the other day. Grazie mille Lorenzo.

Exclusive LPU Chat with Joe Hahn and Will Yun Lee
posted by Jas, 03/26/08
From LP.com: Joe Hahn and Will Yun Lee (star of Mr Hahn's short film, "The Seed") will be chatting exclusively with LP Underground members on Friday, March 28 at 2pm PST! This is your chance to ask Joe about his experience directing the film and how the initial idea for "The Seed" evolved, and to ask Will about his involvement in the film. Don't forget to watch "The Seed" first+ and come prepared with your questions about the film. You can also check out the trailer and the "making of" clips now on www.myspace.com/theseedmovie. Due to technical difficulties, "The Seed" will be available on iTunes later today.

Chester up close and personal
posted by Jas, 03/26/08
Oh man!! I wish I could be in the mosh pit everytime, now I can't wait for LP to come back. Chester's up close and personal clips can be seen here, here, here and here. Thanks to Martin, AlexLP, Dr.Biggy and Victoria for the links, thanks guys!

Mike up close and personal
posted by Jas, 03/25/08
So, not much to do last night so I surfed Youtube and found a clip of Mike at the Las Vegas show, we've always seen how Mike and Chester sometimes got off the stage and down to the floor, to the fans, you know where the bodyguard will hold on to their pants while they shove the microphone to the fans for sing a long, well this clip shows exactly what and how it looks like from a fan's point of view. I've always wondered what it's like, now I know. If anyone has seen a similar clip with Chester, let me know.

Vecel at eModa
posted by Jas, 03/24/08
According to Ve'Cel site, Chester's Ve'Cel clothing line is now available at eModa, click here for couple of photos of Chester meeting the buyers in New York.

Video Download: Interview with Linkin Park on La Repubblica
posted by Jas, 03/24/08
I have two interviews from La Repubblica on LP's visit to Italy last year, one is an interview with Mike and Brad (in Italian unfortunately) and the other is an interview with Chester, Rob and Joe, download here and here. Update: Lorenzo reports that the intro of the second interview with Chester , Joe, and Rob, introduced the band with facts regarding their success with Hybrid Theory and Meteora. It explains how they took their time and were calm throughout the writing process and four years went by , and now in May 2007 , the band brings a new Title "Minutes To Midnight". Thanks Lorenzo.

Video Download: Interview with Chester & Phoenix on Info Plus
posted by Jas, 03/24/08
greendayxv5 has captured an interview with Chester and Phoenix before LP's concert in Montreal last month, download here

Video Download: Linkin Park videography
posted by Jas, 03/24/08
MTV 2 (UK) aired Linkin Park Videography recently, it's a new episode with the band commented on their videos from MTM and Mark86 over at LPMB has captured the show, watch part 1, part 2 and part 3, download here. If anyone wants it in separate files let me know.

Interview with Linkin Park
posted by Jas, 03/23/08
Carine found an old interview with Linkin Park from Rock Circus sometime in November 2001.

Linkin Park space out for 'Leave Out All The Rest' video
posted by Jas, 03/23/08
MTV reports that 'Leave Out All The Rest' will be Linkin Park's new single and they have a video report on the band shooting the video in a warehouse in Van Nuys, California, Joe is again behind the camera. Download video here. Sorry for the late report, been busy during the weekend, thanks to everyone who wrote in.

Photos: Chester at a Lakers game
posted by Jas, 03/23/08
Some photos of Chester and a Lakers game at the Staples Center on March 21.

Linkin Park take a break
posted by Jas, 03/21/08
A quote from Brad about taking time off from the tour. Speaking of the tour, the Associated press has the list of the Top 20 Concert Tours in North America, they are ranked by average box office gross per city including the average ticket price for shows in North America and Linkin Park is at #12 with gross takings of $570,319, Bon Jovi top the list with $2,140,537, ka ching!!

After an incredibly long time on the road, LINKIN PARK are finally taking some well-deserved time off. Guitarist BRAD DELSON says that after all the time promoting Minutes To Midnight, it'll be nice to take a little time off. After taking a step back, he says it'll be fun to, quote, "put the record back in our CD player, listen to it, appreciate all the things that we've done over the last couple years."

Revolver mag scans
posted by Jas, 03/20/08
supsupxxdurg over at LPMB has posted scans of Chester answering fans questions from the May issue of Revolver magazines.

Happy Birthday Chester
posted by Jas, 03/20/08
It's Chester's birthday today, Happy Birthday Chester!

Rockstar Rags: Chester Bennington & Ve'Cel
posted by Jas, 03/19/08
Madlen sent in a photo of Chester on the cover of January 2008 issue of iMAGE magazine so I did a little searching and found the article about his Ve'Cel clothing line.

Verizon Wireless challenges fans to Remix their favorite Linkin Park songs
posted by Jas, 03/19/08
Press release from Verizon Wireless about the LP Remix2Win contest.

"We are thrilled to work with Verizon Wireless and we challenge our fans to make the best remix," said Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park. "Verizon Wireless is pleased and excited to offer Linkin Park's fans an opportunity to win a campus concert," said Ed Ruth, director of digital music for Verizon. "Linkin Park is a band that enjoys interacting with their fans and sharing their passion for music. This contest lets fans channel their creativity, share the fun and create a lasting piece of music themselves." Full press release

Linkin Park in Quebec
posted by Jas, 03/18/08
Linkin Park will be performing at the Quebec City International Summer Festival on July 13th.

I heart Park
posted by Jas, 03/17/08
A review of LP's concert at the Staples Center from LA Loyolan.

Linkin Park, alternative favorites, and Los Angeles natives, pumped up the jams to a sold out crowd last week at Staples Center. Their sound is really like nothing else out there right now, and essentially stems from the super-bizarre "rap-rock" genre that blossomed some ten years ago. While most critics dismissed the genre as rubbish, Linkin Park has found some way to stay afloat, while other bands like Limp Bizkit have perished.

After what seemed like an eternity, headliners Linkin Park took to the stage. The gaps in the crowd that were vacated for the first two openers were now filled, and a mighty roar erupted in the giant arena. Theatrics were in full-effect as various enormous LED displays and a multi-layer stage were utilized by lead singer Chester Bennington and the rest of the band. Concert-goers seemed to be getting their $60-plus ticket's worth of Linkin Park as the band played for well over an hour busting out a solid mix of trademark intensity and hip-hop infused rap from singer-pianist-guitarist Mike Shinoda. The band even indulged in about half an hour of acoustic only tracks for all the softies/ladies out there. The resulting set was, to say the least, phenomenal and reminded me how truly talented and unique this band is.

It would be hard to imagine any alternative rock fans walking out of Staples Center without a big smile on their face that brisk Tuesday night. Whether your thing is alt-emo or alt-rap/rock, it was all brought together, courtesy of your boys, Linkin Park.

Linkin Park offering free college concert in latest contest
posted by Jas, 03/17/08
Chester talks about the LP Remix2Win concert contest.

The contest is the latest example of how Linkin Park reaches out to its fans. Frontman Chester Bennington told The Pulse of Radio that the band has a vast appreciation for its audience. "I think we have the best fans in the world, and we just totally appreciate everything they do for us, in whatever way, you know, our fan club, our street teams, just kids out there just buying records or coming to the shows or whatever," he said. "It's awesome, and everything we do, they support us one hundred percent and we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them. So we just totally, we love 'em and try to do as much as we can for 'em."

Inteview with LP in Big Cheese
posted by Jas, 03/17/08
Ian from Big Cheese magazine wrote in to say that there will be an interview with Linkin Park in the upcoming issue 98 of Big Cheese magazine. Also, subscribe to Big Cheese when issue 98 is out and receive a FREE copy of the tour edition of Linkin Park's 'Minutes to Midnight' album, featuring exclusive bonus tracks and an exclusive code to download live tracks from the European tour. In the meantime, read their chat with Rob and Chester about the writing process of Minutes To Midnight album.

The Seed synopsis
posted by Jas, 03/16/08
WesleyLPBR sent this synopsis of "The Seed"

SUNG (Will Yun Lee) is a homeless veteran losing his mind on the banks of the L.A. River. Pursued by unseen forces, fighting unseen foes, Sung is ostensibly 'just another lunatic.' But as his invisible war continues, under bridges and in tunnels, we are taken deeper and deeper into Sung's nightmare mind. Into a nightmare of conspiracy, cloaking and the government's unseen war. Sung struggles to fight through what is visible to him, yet invisible to the world around him. Ordinarily, someone like this is perceived as 'crazy'. Beyond what we can see, beyond what we don't want to, lies...THE SEED

Director: Joe Hahn
Writer: Joe Hahn
Cast: Peter Mensah, Wil Yun Lee

Given Up single pics
posted by Jas, 03/16/08
LP Club has photos of 'Given Up' single here.

Ongoing History of New Music - Linkin Park
posted by Jas, 03/15/08
Linkin Park was featured on the Ongoing History of New Music early this month, the show takes a look at the history of Linkin Park, download part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4. Thanks to black_belt_boy over at LPMB for the tip.

Happy Birthday Joe / SOTD Director's cut
posted by Jas, 03/15/08
Hey it's Mr. Hahn's birthday today, Happy Birthday Joe. Speaking of Joe, his LPN page has been updated with an audio message from him to Rob, he has also added a video section where you can watch a director's cut of 'Shadow Of The Day' video which has another alternate ending different from the Europe version, download here. The trailer for "The Seed" has also been added, the short film will also features 4 original music compositions by Joe as well as the song "There They Go" by Fort Minor. LP's YouTube channel has uploaded three clips of the making of the film, the same ones posted on LPU long time ago.

Interviewing Chester
posted by Jas, 03/14/08
Journalist, Bear Frazer talks about his most enjoyable experience talking to artists.

What has been your most enjoyable experience interacting with an artist? What has been your worst?
I've been really fortunate to have so many enjoyable interviews, but ones that stick out the most would have to be talking to Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, Chingo Bling and Cassie Ford of the Vincent Black Shadow. Whenever you first start pursing journalism and interview artists, I think most folks have to be a bit nervous. Fortunately by the time I interviewed these three, I had two years of interviewing artists under my belt and was able to treat these more as conversations. With these three artists in particular, they were witty, funny and we joked around during half the interview. I was always a huge fan of Linkin Park even before they release Hyrbid Theory, so talk to Chester was awesome. He was particularly upset the label didn't send me an advance of their latest album Minutes To Midnight. With Chingo Bling, it was like talking to a friend in high school and in regards to Cassie Ford … let's just say I could definitely fall for a girl like her. The worst experience, however, could very well be Kevin Federline. He hung up on me within two minutes. What a rude little cracker. E-40 was also a bit short on the phone too, but I'll let that slide. He was probably concentrating more on ghost ridin' some whip.

The Seed teaser trailer
posted by Jas, 03/13/08
You can now watch the trailer for Joe Hahn's short film, "The Seed" at LP's YouTube channel, MySpace or LPN Widget, download here (right click and save). The film will be released exclusively on iTunes on March 25.

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda on new tour, old equipment
posted by Jas, 03/13/08
Rolling Stone has a short interview with Mike before LP's concert in Las Vegas, he said there's no plans for the next record during the break but he's always writing something and the band hope to do some mash-ups on the PR tour in Europe. Update: Erik Kabik has more photos of LP at the Linkin Park memorabillia dedication in the Hard Rock Hotel that Mike talked about and also pics from the Vegas show.

AskMen.com feature on Linkin Park
posted by Jas, 03/13/08
Johnny Testa from AskMen.com reports that Linkin Park has been featured on AskMen.com as one of the best bands to hit the music world in a long time, check it out!

LP concert photos
posted by Jas, 03/13/08
Kari sent in some awesome pics of LP from the Minnesota concert and JBEvans sent in her pics from the Las Vegas show, JB has more from that night, look her up at LPU and she'll give you the link to the rest, thanks guys.

LP in Vegas review
posted by Jas, 03/13/08
A review of LP's concert in Las Vegas from LV CityLife.

Letter from "What I've Done" Contest winner Adrian Mulloy
posted by Jas, 03/13/08
MFR MySpace blog has posted a letter from contest winner Adrian Mulloy about his experience in New Orleans.

LP Remix2Win concert
posted by Jas, 03/13/08
The LP Remix2Win contest is now open. One lucky winner will win $4,000 and an LP concert at his/her college.

LP in Sacramento review
posted by Jas, 03/11/08
A review of LP's concert in Sacramento from SacBee. Setlist and show info here.

LP photos update
posted by Jas, 03/11/08
Petros sent me of a pic of Mike at Linkin Park memorabillia dedication at the Joint in The Hard Rock Hotel and I found more pics from the event here. While searching I also found backstage photos from the 2007 PR tour and I've also added concert photos from Nottingham, Lexington, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas shows. Update: Added two pics from Sacramento.

HIM support LP in Germany
posted by Jas, 03/10/08
According to the LPU newsletter, HIM will be the supporting act for the Projekt Revolution 2008 tour dates in Germany, more acts to be announced soon.

LP at Staples Center review
posted by Jas, 03/10/08
Another review of LP's concert in Los Angeles from Daily 49er.

Chat with Mike
posted by Jas, 03/10/08
Don't forget chat with Mike tonight at LPUnderground.com at 8 pm PST. Update: Here's the transcript

Enter to Win a Trip to See Linkin Park & Jay-Z in the UK
posted by Jas, 03/10/08
From LP.com: Enter to win a trip for two to see Linkin Park and Jay-Z perform live at the "Linkin Park & Jay-Z Presents Projekt Revolution" Show at Milton Keynes, UK on June 29th, 2008! Entering is easy - just answer the "What do you think of the Given Up video?" poll on Sodahead.com/linkinpark and join the Linkin Park group at sodahead.com/group/835 to be eligible to win. Contest ends on April 21, 2008, so submit your votes, post your comments and join the Linkin Park group now for a chance to win! Subject to Official Rules.

Staying loose, having fun
posted by Jas, 03/09/08
Sacbee has an interview with Joe before LP's concert in Baltimore. He talks about some the crazy things happen backstage on tour among other things.

LP concert in Salt Lake City review
posted by Jas, 03/09/08
Reviews of LP's concert in Salt Lake City from SLT Tribune and Deseret Morning News, setlist and show info here.

Does a plant listen to music?
posted by Jas, 03/09/08
Want your plant to grow? play Linkin Park's music to them.

They grew three tomato plants in identical conditions except for one thing: one plant "listened" to classical (Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart) music, one plant had ears for Linkin Park (a rock group, for those of you who don't know), and one plant had no music. They fully expected the plant with classical music to grow taller, but they found it was the Linkin Park plant that won the growth contest. Full story

Interview with Mike on Kerrang
posted by Jas, 03/08/08
There's an interview with Mike in the latest issue of Kerrang magazine where he talks about the upcoming projekt revolution tour with Jay-Z, said he's not sure if they will play any material from Collision Course. He also talks about LP's own Apple store in NYC and they will head home after the tour this month, writing some new music before going back to Europe in the summer, here's a scan from Luki.

LP concert in Las Vegas review
posted by Jas, 03/08/08
A review of LP's second concert in Las Vegas from Review Journal, setlist and show info here.

LP nominated for VMA Japan
posted by Jas, 03/07/08
Linkin Park have been nominated for two MTV Japan Video Music Awards, Best Rock Video for 'What I've Done' and Best Video from a Film for WID in Transformers soundtrack. The event will be held at the Saitama Super Arena on May 31. Can someone tell me how to vote? the voting page doesn't work for me. Update: Blackstar reports that you need to register in order to vote.

LP concert in Las Vegas, NV
posted by Jas, 03/07/08
Setlist and show info for LP show in Las Vegas are here.

Local hip-hop artist helps bands rebuild in New Orleans
posted by Jas, 03/06/08
Contest winner, Adrian Mulloy talks about his experience building a home with Linkin Park in New Orleans.

Triple effect
posted by Jas, 03/06/08
A preview of LP's concert in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Joe jokingly said he wanted to have Public Enemy and Yanni as their opening act but his choice was overruled by the band.

LP at Staples Center reviews and photos
posted by Jas, 03/05/08
Reviews of LP's concert in Los Angeles from Variety, OC Register and Hollywood Reporter. Setlist and show info here, bootleg vids here. Uploaded some photos here.

LP live in Soho EP review
posted by Jas, 03/05/08
IGN has a review of Linkin Park's Live in Soho EP, exclusively released on iTunes.

Mike's blog update
posted by Jas, 03/05/08
Mike has posted an update on his blog, wow! he has his own Lakers jersey, he talks about the cancelled shows, the live in Soho EP and the Given Up video.

the story behind it was that we had gotten all these video treatments by well-known, expensive directors, and they all felt a little off-the-mark. the song feels real punk rock to us, so we decided to go with a more do-it-yourself kind of approach. this was put together by our friend mark fiore, who has basically never directed a video before. we gave a him a few ideas about how we thought it should look, and he took those and ran with them…and did an incredible job. enjoy!

Joe's indie film on iTunes
posted by Jas, 03/05/08
Lorenzo received an email update from iTunes, it's an alert about LP's Live from Soho EP which is now available for download, the email also said that the 'Given Up' video will also be available this month, plus the exclusive release of "The Seed", an independent short film from Mr. Hahn. Lorenzo also has some concert pics from the NYC and Baltimore shows. Update: Blabbermouth has a blurb on the release of the EP and they also has a video clip (right click and save) of Joe and Phoenix talking about it, I don't see it at either LP.com or LPU so I assume it's from iTunes although the file is on sparkart server. Update II: LP MySpace has March 25 as the release date of Joe's film on iTunes (thanks Nick)

Vote for LP for Kids Choice Awards
posted by Jas, 03/05/08
Anam reminds me that voting for the Nickelodeon's 21st Annual Kids' Choice Awards is now open, Linkin Park have been nominated for Favourite Music Group, click here to vote for LP. The show will be telecast on Nickelodeon on Saturday, March 29 at 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Remember, kids are people too :-)

LP to play in Bucharest?
posted by Jas, 03/04/08
Nine O'Clock reports that Linkin Park is due to perform in Bucharest, Romania this summer, representatives of organizers Music Management mentioned having signed a contract with the band, yet, the date and location of the concert are yet to be established, as well as the prices of the tickets. I'm sure as soon as everything is finalised LP will make an announcement.

LP photos update
posted by Jas, 03/04/08
Arminas has sent me missing pics of Chester at the Callaway Golf Foundation Challenge. Speaking of photos, SJ found more 2007 Projekt Revolution pics here

Given Up images
posted by Jas, 03/04/08
Since the Given Up video is so shaky, I've made some screencaps so you can see some of the images in the video.

Tech-savvy Linkin Park electrifies John Labatt Centre
posted by Jas, 03/04/08
A review of LP's concert in London, Ontario.

New Europe Dates / Linkin Park & Jay-Z Present Projekt Revolution
posted by Jas, 03/03/08
UK fans rejoice! Linkin Park and Jay-Z Present Projekt Revolution 2008 at The Bowl in Milton Keynes, UK, on June 29, 2008 and there will be three other Linkin Park PR shows in Munich, Berlin, and Dusseldorf, Germany. Presale tickets for LPU members starts on March 5 at 9 am (local time), public sale starts on March 7. The band have also added new European dates, they will be performing in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. More details

Apology from Chester
posted by Jas, 03/03/08
Chester has posted a message on his blog, he apologies for the cancelled show in El Paso and Alberqurque.

Video Download: Given Up music video
posted by Jas, 03/03/08
God it's like watching Cloverfield all over again, my head is spinning, thank god it's only over 3 minutes. Anyway, download here (flv, 22 mb, 720x480, right click and save target..). If anyone needs it in wmv let me know.

Reminder: Given Up video premiere
posted by Jas, 03/03/08
Don't forget to check LPN widget today for the premiere of 'Given Up' music video, please do not send me the file, I will grab it myself and put it up for download asap, but if you have a hi-res TV rip please let me know, me loves me music video big.

More LP in New Orleans photos
posted by Jas, 03/03/08
Huge thanks to Arminas for sending in more photos from the rebuilding of New Orleans.

Photo: We are the Superlative Conspiracy Art Show opening
posted by Jas, 03/02/08
A photo of Joe at the opening of We are the Superlative Conspiracy Art Show at the Robert Berman Gallery on March 1 in Santa Monica, California

Scans: Rock Sound Q&A session with Mike and Chester
posted by Jas, 03/02/08
Zara has sent in scans of the Q&A session with Mike and Chester from the March issue of Rock Sound magazine, see if your question was picked. Mike said the One Step Closer video is one of the worst videos ever, but I like it :-). Thanks Zara.

LP in New Orleans photos
posted by Jas, 03/01/08
Mike has posted some photos of him and the band building a house in New Orleans. Update: More photos here and here

LP Cancels March 1 & March 2 Shows in Albuquerque & El Paso
posted by Jas, 03/01/08
From LP.com: Linkin Park has been forced to cancel tonight's concert at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque and tomorrow night's show at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, as lead vocalist Chester Bennington has been diagnosed with tracheobronchitis and is under doctor's orders to rest his voice for a few days. Linkin Park sincerely regrets this unavoidable cancellation and apologizes to fans for any disappointment caused. All tickets will be refunded from point of purchase.

LP in Oklahoma review
posted by Jas, 03/01/08
Show must go on, Chester was sick at last night's concert in Oklahoma but Linkin Park played on, here's a review from News OK, setlist and show info here.

LP in Turkey
posted by Jas, 03/01/08
Cem reports that according to turkish magazine, Bluejean, Linkin Park will play a festival in Turkey on June 24, others scheduled to perform are Metallica, Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz, Judas Priest and Def Leppard.