October News 2008
CSI 'Leave Out All The Rest' episode preview
posted by Jas, 10/30/08 | share
CBS has posted a preview of upcoming CSI episode named after Linkin Park's 'Leave Out All The Rest', watch here, the episode will air on Thursday, November 6 at 9pm ET.
Rob's drum solo on Road To Revolution DVD
posted by Jas, 10/30/08 | share
Mike and Rob talk about the latter's drum solo in the Road To Revolution DVD which will be released on November 25. Rob recalled, "On this tour cycle, my bandmates forced me to do a drum solo. I was never really into doing drum solos, never planned them, never really practiced doing them and one night…..Brad [guitarist Delson] just looked at me and kind of set it up then wouldn't continue playing a song until I did a drum solo." Mike said he's always loved the way Rob plays. Full article.
Mr. Hahn's crib
posted by Jas, 10/30/08 | share
Publisher and editor of Giant Robot magazine, Erik Nakamura has posted some photos of his visit to Joe's house on his blog, Joe has an elevator in his house! the frozen Han Solo is a little creepy but the artworks are really nice!. There are also photos and a video clip of Joe and David Choe's jam session here.
US Presidential election PSA
posted by Jas, 10/29/08 | share
No LP here and I don't usually mix politics with pleasure but it's important, Hollywood celebrities have once again come together to make a PSA encouraging people to get out and rock the vote on Nov. 4, watch this clip directed by Steven Spielberg.
No more jumping off risers for Chester
posted by Jas, 10/29/08 | share
93X reports that Chester will have to stop jumping off the band's risers in concert, Mike said, "The doctor said that's one of the major contributors to his problems, so he's got to knock that off." Chester had an injured disk while playing with his kids recently and had to cancel their China concerts this month because of that, seriously, the guy needs to remember that he's not getting younger :-) But despite the cancellation, Linkin Park's Music For Relief participated in the 2nd China Development Marketplace (CDM) in Beijing on Oct 21-22. They funded a few projects to aid earthquake recovery in the Sichuan Province like community and school recovery and medical center support.
Video: Linkin Park live at Milton Keynes
posted by Jas, 10/29/08 | share
Part of Linkin Park's live concert from Milton Keynes was aired on Japanese TV station Wowow on Tuesday and fufunsmith has captured six songs, watch here. Linkin Park's live CD/DVD from Milton Keynes, "Road To Revolution" will be released on November 25.
New Mr. Hahn's music
posted by Jas, 10/29/08 | share
Wesley reports that Joe had written a song for the trailer for Futura's Strategic Synchronicity, watch trailer here, thanks to Adriana for the find.
MFR at the World United music festival
posted by Jas, 10/29/08 | share
Music For Relief will be at the World United music festival in San Marcos, TX on November 14-16 to raise funds for hurricane Ike and Gustav survivors. The 3 day event will feature independent bands from all over the world as well as local favourites.
Photos: Joe, out and about
posted by Jas, 10/28/08 | share
Some photos of Joe at the VIP launch party of Guitar Hero World Tour on October 25, 2008 in Los Angeles, California and the grand re-opening of The Hollywood Palladium on October 15.
Linkin Park to record fourth album in November
posted by Jas, 10/28/08 | share
In a new interview with Billboard, Chester said Linkin Park will start recording their fourth album early November and it will be "a concept record", he explained that "If we're writing a song with a specific purpose you're allowed to step out of the realms of commercialism a little bit, you don't want to dilute that purpose with something that doesn't have anything to do with it, which is really interesting." As regard to his solo album, he has been recording with producer Howard Benson and hopes to release it next spring or summer. The album will probably be finished in the next couple of months, he describes the set as "a lot more straightforward rock, with a little bit of an electronic element to it, lots of keys and snyths and stuff like that." Chester also hopes "to do as much touring as possible" to promote the solo album. Full interview.
'The Young & The Hopeless' remix
posted by Jas, 10/27/08 | share
Good Charlotte's MySpace blog has a medley of the remix songs from their upcoming album "The Greatest Remixes" which includes the track 'The Young & The Hopeless' remixed by Mr. Hahn.
New Linkin Park album update
posted by Jas, 10/27/08 | share
Mike has posted an update on his blog regarding the new Linkin Park studio album, they have worked on two songs so far and are preparing for for a more defined studio schedule in the coming weeks, there's a pic of Phoenix too.
Linkin Park performance on MTV tribute to Vet concert
posted by Jas, 10/24/08 | share
Hope it's not too late, "A Night for Vets: An MTV Concert for the BRAVE" airs tonight on MTV at 8 pm ET and it features performances by 50 Cent, Ludacris, Kanye West, Linkin Park (pretaped set), Hinder, Saving Abel and more. The show was a tribute to the men and women who serve in the armed forces and was taped on Thursday at the Nokia Theatre Times Square. Update: Highlights clips from the show on MTV site show that it's a live version of 'Leave Out All The Rest', not sure where it's from, can't watch the clip. Update 2: It's the same clip from Milton Keynes, thanks Ravok.
Video: Interview with Chester on SUB
posted by Jas, 10/24/08 | share
Finnish TV station, SUB has an interview with Chester when Linkin Park were in the country for the Provinssirock festival in June, download here. Thanks alot Rde.
Mike picks WeMix contest finalists
posted by Jas, 10/23/08 | share
Mike has selected the five finalists for the "Mike Shinoda: The Glorious (WeMix)" songwriting contest. He will help one winning artist professionally record their original song in studio.
"It's my pleasure to help give the winning artist a platform and the professional guidance to bring their music to life in-studio," said Shinoda. The winning contest song will premiere at the gallery opening. Guidelines for the contest called for songs that were written and inspired by Mike's artwork. "I'm excited to see how the dynamic between the songs and my artwork plays out," said Shinoda. The winner will be chosen by the WeMix community and announced on November 25, 2008. Finalist submissions can be heard here. Full press release.
Video: 'Leave Out All The Rest' live from Milton Keynes
posted by Jas, 10/23/08 | share
Yahoo Music Germany has posted a live version of 'Leave Out All The Rest' video from Milton Keynes, watch here or here. Yahoo.com now has the clip here. Update: Stinger_LP has captured it in .avi, download here. Update 2: Video is also now available for viewing on LP's YouTube channel, download here.
Linkin Park teams up with 'CSI'
posted by Jas, 10/21/08 | share
CSI show's excutive, Carol Mendelsohn talks about choosing a Linkin Park song for an upcoming CSI episode which airs on November 6.
"We have always been huge fans of Linkin Park," says Carol Mendelsohn, the show's executive producer. "They have an anthemic sound that's full of strength and simultaneous vulnerability. They were perfect for the show and the conflict within it."
Julien-K show
posted by Jas, 10/21/08 | share
Chester wants you to check out Julien-K at the Viper Room in CA on November 21. Thanks Jen.
Hey our friends in Julien-K are playing at the Viper Room Nov. 21st. This is their only show in Southern California in 08' so you don't want to miss it. Some of you may have seen them at Project Revolution 07', so you know how good they are. For those of you who are not familiar with them, this is your chance to see one of the best up and coming bands out right now. I'll be there with my JK button on singing every word!..................C
Linkin Park: Crime Scene Investigators
posted by Jas, 10/21/08 | share
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation's music supervisor, Jason Alexander talks to IGN about why he chose Linkin Park's 'Leave Out All The Rest' to be the theme song for upcoming CSI episode to be aired on November 6.
The episode will not only open and close with the track, but it has been named after the song, as well. While using a hit song in a television series is hardly new, the CSI episode will take things one step further by incorporating the melody from "Leave Out All The Rest" throughout the episode to underline and score the storyline, which focuses on lead character Gil Grissom (William Petersen), who's departing the hit series, and his unresolved love with Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox)."We found the melody and lyrics of the song to work so well with our story, that we underscored Grissom's emotional journey with it," says Jason Alexander, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation's music supervisor. "We've been long admirers of Linkin Park and it was wonderful for us to collaborate on something special like this."
Linkin Park's autographed guitar on auction for charity
posted by Jas, 10/21/08 | share
From LP.com: Linkin Park has donated an autographed Epiphone guitar to be auctioned off to help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity, one of Music for Relief's partner organizations. Here's your chance to become the owner of an awesome guitar and do good for others at the same time. To bid visit www.ebay.com/hollywoodforhabitat or click HERE. 100% of the proceeds raised in this auction will benefit Habitat for Humanity families in need, so please bid often, and help support this worthy cause that is important to LP and MFR. For more information about this auction or about Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity, visit www.hollywoodforhabitat.com.
Barack Your World
posted by Jas, 10/21/08 | share
Two more weeks to the US presidential election and Mike has made his choice, watch a video he and Mark Wakefield (Xero) made called "Barack Your World", you can download both video and mp3 at LPLG. Thanks Hahninator.
Road To Revolution CD/DVD: Update from Mike
posted by Jas, 10/19/08 | share
Mike has posted a message on his blog regarding the Road To Revolution live CD/DVD, Mike also mentioned that Chester has emailed him and that he is recovering well.
POSTED BY THAPOET: great idea Mike!! btw could you please re-consider or explain why Somewhere I Belong, Papercut, P.O.A, and Wake 2.0 has been left out on Road to Revolution. Thank You Veteran Fan \m/
M: I posted about this on the LP.com message board, but it was a small, random post, so I'm not surprised you didn't see it. CDs have limited space (74 min?), so all the audio wouldn't fit. We decided to keep the DVD and CD consistent. The rest of the stuff will be made available to you, though...you'll see!POSTED BY STELIOS (about ROAD TO REVOLUTION DVD/CD) "The rest of the stuff will be made available to you, though...you'll see!" oh mike, please tell me that you dont mean that the rest of the live songs will be on the lpu8 cd! no more live songs!
M: No, the leftover live songs won't be the new LPU CD. We heard your comments about the last LPU CD needing to have more unique material, so we're trying to do that. I think this year's LPU CD will be one of the best ever. At the very least, it'll be the most unique. Here's what it won't be: live tracks, new unreleased Linkin Park album music. (insert frantic guessing game here).
LOATR on CSI / Suggestion box
posted by Jas, 10/19/08 | share
Mike is asking for any suggestions to improve his blog, you can discuss and post your suggestion at the LP.com forum. Mike also said that Linkin Park's 'Leave Out All The Rest' is going to be the theme of November 6th's episode of CSI.
Really random note: our current and final single from Minutes To Midnight, "Leave Out All The Rest," is going to be the theme of November 6th's episode of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (9PM PT on CBS). The episode opens and closes with –- and is named after –- the song. Elements of the song are used throughout the episode to underline and score the building story of Gil Grissom and his unresolved love for Sara Sidle who recently left the crime lab. Never before has a television series built the score of an episode around a rock radio single.
MFR seeking voluteers in Texas
posted by Jas, 10/16/08 | share
Linkin Park's Music For Relief is looking for volunteers who live in or could travel to San Marcos, TX on November 14, 15 or 16, if you want to be a volunteer send email to Whitney@musicforrelief.org. Hmm.. are there gonna be some kind of event on those days?
Twilight soundtack listening party
posted by Jas, 10/16/08 | share
Hot Topic would be hosting exclusive listening parties of the Twilight soundtack at all Hot Topic locations in the US on October 24 at 7 pm. Linkin Park's 'Leave Out All The Rest' is on the CD soundtrack
Linkin Park's Road To Revolution
posted by Jas, 10/14/08 | share
Chester talked about the release of Linkin Park's live DVD/CD, "Road To Revolution", he said, "We've played more than two hundred Projekt Rev shows to hundreds of thousands of fans, and while each of those gigs has been special, the Milton Keynes show has been one of the most memorable. It was one of those nights where the band and audience come together as one, and we wanted to share that experience with the fans that couldn't be there." Live Daily reports that the DVD/CD combo also features hidden bonus tracks and an eye-popping multi-page booklet that includes exclusive, never-before-seen live photos. Update: According to FMQB live version of 'Leave Out All The Rest' has been serviced to radio. Linkin Park's sound engineer, Ken Pooch has posted a message on his blog about the set list on the live CD/DVD.
Linkin Park nominated for AMA
posted by Jas, 10/14/08 | share
Nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards are out and Linkin Park has been nominated for Favourite Artist in the Alternative Rock Music catergory, they are up against Coldplay and Foo Fighters. Winners will be determined by online voting at amavote.com (registration required) and voting starts now and will end on November 7 so click here to vote for Linkin Park. The event will be telecast live from the Nokia Theatre in LA on Sunday, November 23 at 8/11 pm ET/PT on ABC, it will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Tickets for the show are now on sale at Ticketmaster or call 1-877-AEG-TICKETS.
Road To Revolution live CD/DVD
posted by Jas, 10/13/08 | share
Linkin Park have decided that their new live DVD/CD will be called "Road To Revolution" and it will be released on November 25.
The winning title of the DVD/CD package, due out November 25th, is "ROAD TO REVOLUTION." Thanks to all the fans who submitted names and voted, and a special thanks to LPASIANOTTER who submitted the title. Below is the track-listing of the CD/DVD filmed and recorded live at Milton Keynes, UK. Keep checking back here for more details and secret info!!Track listing
One Step Closer
From The Inside
No More Sorrow
Given Up
Lying From You
Hands Held High
Leave Out All the Rest
Numb
The Little Things Give You Away
Breaking the Habit
Shadow of the Day
Crawling
In the End
Pushing Me Away
What I've Done
Numb/Encore (featuring Jay-Z)
Jigga What/Faint (featuring Jay-Z)
Bleed It Out
First Glorious Excess (Dies) painting
posted by Jas, 10/13/08 | share
Mike has posted a picture of his first artwork for Glorious Excess (Dies) exhibition which is scheduled to open at the Japanese American National Museum January 24 through March 22, 2009.
Linkin Park survey
posted by Jas, 10/12/08 | share
Mike has posted a note at LinkinPark.com, he wants the fans to answer a few questions about the official site.
Hey everyone, it's Mike here. On behalf of the band, I'd like to thank you for making LinkinPark.com one of the most-visited artist sites on the internet! We'd really like to know what we can do to make your visit here the absolute best it can be. Could you do us a favor, and answer these questions? It will help us tailor the site to your needs, so you get exactly what you are looking for when you come here. Thanks for your help!
Mr. Hahn and Good Charlotte collaboration
posted by Jas, 10/10/08 | share
Good Charlotte will be releasing a greatest hits compilation CD which includes a track remixed by Joe Hahn called 'Young & Hopeless'. The CD is called "The Greatest Remixes" and will be out on November 25.
Chester's back injury update
posted by Jas, 10/10/08 | share
According to Ken Pooch's blog Chester hurt his back while playing with his kids, he slipped two of his discs in his back. This is much serious than I thought because injury like this requires surgery if the pain doesn't go away. Ken is Linkin Park's sound engineer, he also talked about the upcoming Linkin Park's live DVD/CD which maybe released sometime in November. Thanks to LP Blog for the tip. What is a slipped disc?.
So by now - you know that the rest of the LP tour is cancelled. What an anti-climactic way to end a tour. All of us are really bummed, especially since Chester was injured. In case you don't know. Chester (lead singer of Linkin Park) hurt his back while playing with his kid. Apparently he slipped two of his discs in his back. I imagine that this is excruciatingly painful. I feel for him.OK - here is the part where I apologize to all LP fans about not being able to tell you about the Milton Keynes DVD project. YES - it looks like that there will be a release of the Milton Keyns show. My hands were truly tied in this matter. Management swore me to secrecy. Dylan and I were working on all that stuff along with some Jay Z and NERD when we were in the studio a few weeks ago. I think that the release is slated for November, but don't hold your breath. There is always delays and shit in this stuff.
Anyway - I am here to tell you that Dylan and I have remixed the audio for that project as a 5.1 DVD release. We are super proud of it, and were honored that LP chose us to be the mixers for the project. Looking forward to the final release. Full story.
Linkin Park Live DVD/CD Title: Vote Now!
posted by Jas, 10/08/08 | share
Linkin Park have chosen the final five titles as suggested by the fans for their new live CD/DVD to be released soon, it's time for you to VOTE for your favourite. The final five are:
Linkin Park: Midnight In Milton Keynes
Sunset Revolution: Linkin Park Live In The UK
Road To Revolution: Linkin Park Live
Revolution In The Iron City: Linkin Park Live
Revolution in the UK: Linkin Park Live
Video Download: PR '08 End of Tour
posted by Jas, 10/08/08 | share
Linkin Park have posted a new video on LPTV about the end of the this year's Projekt Revolution tour, download here.
Audio Download: Interview with Mike on X-treme Radio
posted by Jas, 10/07/08 | share
X-treme Radio has an interview with Mike where he talked about Chester's injury and the cancellation of the Las Vegas and China shows and the Remix2Win with Linkin Park contest, download here. Contest winner Valerie Cossio was also on the line, you can hear her winning remix here. Note to Chester, if western medicine doesn't work, try chinese acupuncture.
Video Download: PR 2008 Backstage Tour
posted by Jas, 10/07/08 | share
Also grabbed and uploaded the 2008 Projekt Revolution backstage tour clips from NowWhat.com, download here.
China benefit concerts cancelled
posted by Jas, 10/07/08 | share
Due to Chester's back injury Linkin Park have been forced to cancel their Music For Relief benefit concerts in China and Taiwan this month. The band are supposed to play in Shanghai, Wuhan, Taipei, Beijing and Macau. Hope it's just an old age problem and nothing serious, get well soon Chaz.
Linkin Park has been forced to cancel their upcoming Music For Relief Concerts in Mainland China, Macau and Taipei as lead vocalist Chester Bennington has sustained a back injury and is under doctor's orders to refrain from traveling or any physical activities. Linkin Park sincerely regrets this unavoidable cancellation and apologizes to fans for any disappointment caused. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.
Hollywood For Habitat For Humanity online auction
posted by Jas, 10/06/08 | share
A Gibson Epiphone guitar autographed by Linkin Park will be auction at ebay from October 20 to 30, 2008, proceeds will benefit the Hollywood For Habitat For Humanity. Full press release.
LOATR in Twilight soundtrack
posted by Jas, 10/06/08 | share
Track listing for Twilight soundtrack was announced today and Linkin Park's 'Leave Out All The Rest' is on the CD soundtrack
Help name Linkin Park's new CD/DVD
posted by Jas, 10/06/08 | share
Mike has posted a message on the official site asking fans to name Linkin Park's upcoming new live CD/DVD, it's indeed recorded from the Milton Keynes Projekt Revolution show.
Hey everyone. I'm happy to announce that we are putting together a new live CD/DVD for you guys! We recorded the show at Milton Keynes (Projekt Rev, UK), and we will be releasing it in a DVD/CD combo pack as soon as we can get it done. However, we're having trouble naming the album...so we want you to name it! Please help out by spreading the word. We want as many fans as possible to go to THIS THREAD on the linkinpark.com message boards, and pitch in on the discussion. After we get some titles we like, we'll put them up for everyone to vote on. Please help us name the new live CD/DVD!-mike and LP
Our attorneys want to make sure you know the following: Must be 18 or older to participate. By submitting an idea, you agree to the terms and conditions of this web-site. For a full list of them click here. All entries become the sole property of Linkin Park, LLC.
The only one that caught my eyes so far is "Rock the Bowl: Linkin Park Live at Milton Keynes", it's simple and it fits, I really like it.
Linkin Park concert for UNLV students - Update: Show cancelled
posted by Jas, 10/05/08 | share
Don't forget Linkin Park will be playing a private concert for UNLV students at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on Monday Oct 6 at 7 pm. The college were chosen after student Valerie Cossio won the the Verizon Wireless "Remix2Win with Linkin Park" contest. Her winning remixes of Linkin Park's "Crawling" and "In the End" will also be played at the concert. "We're always looking for new ways to connect with our fans, and this was an opportunity for a unique collaboration," Chester said in a news release. "Valerie did an amazing job of interpreting the songs, and we're looking forward to performing for her and a few thousand of her closest friends." Update: The show has been cancelled due to Chester's back injury. Mike said on his blog, We're bummed...Chester hurt his back, and is in quite a bit of pain. Please think good thoughts for our friend :-)
Los Angeles, CA (October 6, 2008) - Linkin Park has been forced to cancel tonight's concert at the The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, as lead vocalist Chester Bennington has sustained a back injury and is under doctor's orders to rest. Linkin Park sincerely regrets this unavoidable cancellation and apologizes to fans for any disappointment caused.
Statement from Verizon Wireless
"Verizon Wireless congratulates UNLV and Valerie Cossio for winning the 'Remix2Win with Linkin Park' national contest. We sincerely regret that tonight's concert has been canceled due to these unforeseen circumstances. Verizon Wireless will be in contact with the university and Valerie as soon as more information is available about the band's health and schedule."
Linkin Park article in EZ Talk
posted by Jas, 10/05/08 | share
October issue of Taiwanese EZ Talk magazine has an article about Linkin Park, the band will be in Taiwan on October 17 for the Music For Relief benefit concert. Here are the pics of the article from Kevin.
Linkin Park PR tour photos
posted by Jas, 10/05/08 | share
lp1986soldier found more good quality pics of Linkin Park from from the PR tour in East Troy, WI, Camden, NJ, Maryland Heights, MO here and here, Tampa, FL, Bristow, VA, West Palm Beach, FL and Edgefest . Thanks to all the Flickr users for sharing.
Video Download: Interview with Joe and Phoenix on The Voice
posted by Jas, 10/02/08 | share
Mia reports that The Voice has an interview with Joe and Phoenix when Linkin Park were in Finland this June, download here. Thanks Mia.
Mike and Cypress Hill collaboration
posted by Jas, 10/02/08 | share
Billboard report that Cypress Hill will collaborate with Mike on a song which will be on the group's new album, other guest artists include Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Slash.
Video Download: Interview with Mike at Blogworld 2008
posted by Jas, 10/01/08 | share
WebPro News has an interview with Mike at the 2008 Blogworld recently, download here. Update: Broken link is now fixed, sorry about that.
Music For Relief needs your help
posted by Jas, 10/01/08 | share
From MFR MySpace: By adding the Music for Relief PayPal donation widget to your myspace page, encouraging your friends to donate using the widget and add the widget to their own page, you'll help MFR raise funds and if we win the contest we'll get an additional $2,500 for Hurricane Recovery. You can win tickets to the Grammy's if you raise the most money for your cause (MFR). All donations collected as a part of this contest will benefit victims of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. Here's what you do:
Go to www.myspace.com/paypal and select Music for Relief from the list of non-profits
Copy the Music for Relief widget to your MySpace page
Ask all of your friends to donate to your widget and to copy the widget. Do this via bulletins and in your MySpace blog.
If the Music for Relief widget raises the most money and is copied the most we will receive additional funds which will go to help the rebuilding process in TX and Louisiana!
By Helping MFR raise these funds you can win a Flip Mino Video Camcorder and a grand prize of Grammy tickets!!!
Linkin Park nominated for MTV Europe Awards
posted by Jas, 10/01/08 | share
Linkin Park have been nominated for MTV Europe Awards in the Headliner and Rock Out categories, the event will be held at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England on November 6. Click here to vote for Linkin Park.
