January News 2009
Gong Xi Fa Cai
posted by Jas, 01/24/09 | share
Sorry for the late update, been busy with the Chinese new year celebration, anyway few updates below and this is probably gonna be the last update till next week. Plenty of receiving and visiting to do during the next few days of Chinese New Year and then I'm off to Batam Island for a short vacation, might as well do it now when the band are still in the studio. I'll be back on Friday and then more visiting to do during the weekend so next update will probably be next Monday. To all my Chinese friends and family Gong Xi Fa Cai, ang pow na lai :-)
LPU chat with Chester transcript
posted by Jas, 01/24/09 | share
If you missed the chat head over to LPMB for the full transcript. Chester said the Dead By Sunrise debut album will released sometime in September
Photos: Mike and Joe out and about
posted by Jas, 01/24/09 | share
Mike visited the Museum Of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in L.A. on Thursday and he has posted some photos here. Joe took a trip to San Diego to attend the Agenda Tradeshow, he has some photos at his Suru-LA blog and a video clip below.
A chance to visit Linkin Park in the studio
posted by Jas, 01/24/09 | share
From LP.com: Linkin Park's non-profit organization, Music for Relief has teamed up with the site SocialVibe.com to help those struggling following a food crisis and four hurricanes in Haiti. For this MFR initiative every Linkin Park fan is going to be able to help out and be involved. If you are reading this, than that means you have a MySpace profile and that's all you need to help out and have a chance to meet members of Linkin Park.
Here's what we are asking you to do. Go to www.SocialVibe.com/musicforrelief and add SocialVibe to your MySpace, Facebook, blog, and all online profiles you use. Every time someone views your page, you will be earning donations for Music for Reliefs work in Haiti.
The member who invites the most friends to join SocialVibe.com will win a trip to Los Angeles to hang out with members of Linkin Park in the studio as they record their newest album! Watch the video of Phoenix explaining the contest and how you can help.
Projekt Revolution - Your Choice!
posted by Jas, 01/24/09 | share
From Sodahead: Here's YOUR chance to tell us what bands you want to see on this summer's Projekt Revolution tour! Whether it's a band who's already toured with us or someone we've never heard of, make your suggestions here and help us shape this roster to be the best ever!
Reminder: LPU chat with Chester
posted by Jas, 01/23/09 | share
Don't forget Chester will be chatting exclusively with LP Underground members today at 4:00pm PST! If you're not yet a part of the LP Underground, Linkin Park's official fan club, it's not too late! Join LPU now at www.lpunderground.com! Please note that the chat time is subject to change.
'Kick The Bass' single out Feb 17
posted by Jas, 01/22/09 | share
Julien-K's 'Kick The Bass' single from their debut album "Death To Analog" will be released on February 17. An explicit version of the music video which features a cameo appearance by Chester will debut at Playboy.com on February 10, the clean version will be available on most video outlets. There will be bonus material included in the album, details here. "Death To Analog" is executive produced by Chester and is now available for pre-order, it will be released worldwide on March 10.
Happy Birthday Rob
posted by Jas, 01/20/09 | share
What an historical day today is, President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States later today, expect one hell of a speech. Here's to change and better future and oh yeah it's Rob's birthday today, Happy Birthday Rob!
Mike's new painting
posted by Jas, 01/19/09 | share
Nobody Walks In LA blog has a preview of the paintings that will be on display at an art show in Barcelona which include a new painting by Mike called 'Oyakodon', it costs 3,027 Euro / 4,000 USD.
Crank 2 official trailer
posted by Jas, 01/18/09 | share
IGN has a PG version of Crank 2 trailer which has Chester making another cameo appearance, some caps here.
LP vs Warner continues
posted by Jas, 01/17/09 | share
Haven't come across one yet but next time you see a Linkin Park video at Youtube with no sound don't be surprised because now it seems YouTube has a new plan: muting questionable copyright-infringing material. Instead of removing videos from Warner artists YouTube will give the users option to modify the video by removing the music. Visitors will see a message that says, "This video contains an audio track that has not been authorized by all copyright holders. The audio has been disabled."
Mike's Art on Display in Barcelona
posted by Jas, 01/17/09 | share
From LPU MySpace: A brand new painting by Mike Shinoda will be on display in Barcelona at an art show called "Nobody Walks In LA.". The show opens January 23rd. Click here for more information.
"Songs From The Underground" on sale now at Best Buy
posted by Jas, 01/17/09 | share
Songs From The Underground, an official collection of select favorites previously only released through the LPU is on sale now for $6.99 at Best Buy Online.
MS.com music section
posted by Jas, 01/17/09 | share
Mike has added a new music section to his blog, it will feature some of the music he would recomend and he has made available for download his mashed up of Pearl Jam's 'Jeremy'.
Video: Smokeout Festival 2003
posted by Jas, 01/17/09 | share
Felipe reports that Fremont Studios has posted a video clip of Linkin Park's concert at the 2003 Smokeout Festival in San Bernardino, California. The video is made from the multi-camera video feed. Thanks Felipe.
LPU chat with Chester
posted by Jas, 01/16/09 | share
From LP.com: Chester will be chatting exclusively with LP Underground members next Friday, January 23 at 4:00pm PST! If you're not yet a part of the LP Underground, Linkin Park's official fan club, it's not too late! Join LPU now at www.lpunderground.com! Please note that the chat time is subject to change.
Wrong LPU Shirt Size?
posted by Jas, 01/15/09 | share
If you're an LPU member and received the incorrect t-shirt size, you can send it back to LPU to change for the correct one, details here.
Video: Family Values Tour - Backstage
posted by Jas, 01/15/09 | share
If you haven't seen it yet, clips of Linkin Park backstage at the 2001(?) Family Values Tour are up at this channel on YouTube, thanks to Madlen for the tip.
Linkin Park on Fuse's Super Grammy Polldown
posted by Jas, 01/14/09 | share
From LPU MySpace: Linkin Park is up for voting on Fuse's Super Grammy Polldown! Head over to http://www.fuse.tv/ontv/shows/grammy/overlooked.html and vote for them! Make sure to pass this link along to your friends and have them vote as well!
Mike's Top 10 downloads
posted by Jas, 01/13/09 | share
January issue of Blender has a list of Mike's Top 10 songs of 2008.
Death to Analog pre-order
posted by Jas, 01/12/09 | share
From CB.com: Julien-K's album "Death To Analog" will be released on March 10th and you can pre-order the regular or limited editions now:
"Death To Analog" regular version can be pre-ordered here and the Limited Edition (includes Death to Analog - Mike Shinoda Remix) version can be pre-ordered here.
Another review of Songs From The Underground CD
posted by Jas, 01/11/09 | share
Another review of Songs From The Underground CD from Starpulse
This EP might just be the tightest collection of songs ever released by Linkin Park. While it may only be available at Best Buy stores, it is only $6 for eight of the best songs you will hear on one record released by the band. Make sure you buy it. Not to mention that when you buy the record, you get a free one-month membership to the LP Underground and a free download of 'Crawling' live featuring Cornell on vocals. Sounds even better now doesn't it? Full review.
Video: Joe in Drive By Bangers 2 mixtape
posted by Jas, 01/11/09 | share
Siby reports that The Hundreds has a clip of Joe at their store participating in the Drive By Bangers 2 mixtape.
LOATR in Twilight DVD
posted by Jas, 01/11/09 | share
The 2 discs special edition Twilight DVD is now available for pre-order
LPU on MySpace and Facebook
posted by Jas, 01/11/09 | share
From LPU: LPUHQ is now officially on MySpace and Facebook and we want to be your friend (and we know that you want to be ours)! Make sure to check out both of these sites as LPUHQ has new stuff in store for you including some tricks up our sleeve! More details to be announced.
Review of R2R and SFTU
posted by Jas, 01/07/09 | share
Altsounds has posted a review of the Road To Revolution
Road To Revolution
The quality is as you would expect; pretty high, but it has got a very live feel to it. Some live releases are very over produced and sound almost studio like, but 'Road to Revolution' gives you a real sense of space and makes you feel the expanse of the arena. The inclusion of two Jay Z collaborations on the DVD ensure that there is a full spectrum of material, ranging from heavier, new metal numbers, slower ballads to rap rock at its finest. The newer material is not as good as the classics but it works better on a live format than on a physical release. Tracks like 'Bleed It Out' have such a larger impact with the live audience interaction. Full review.Songs From The Underground
Track seven is a little ballad entitled "My December", which is again taken from their live shows in 2008. The track features only vocals and piano. Having seen Linkin Park live a few times I feel that a lot of their tracks sound better when performed in this format, as Chester and Mike manage to create a great amount of power between them. Full review.
Joe talks about new album
posted by Jas, 01/07/09 | share
Fabio reports that according to LPLG, LP Zion has a translation of an article about Linkin Park in a Polish magazine which has Joe talking about the new Linkin Park album.
"It's a new audiovisual experience. We try to use new technology to be the leading player in what will become the music business. Get ready to interactive audiovisual project. This will be the culmination of everything you went through with video clips and so on. This will be happen in some kind of fantasy world."
Video: We Mix interview with Mike
posted by Jas, 01/05/09 | share
Remember the We Mix interview with Mike back in August, there are three more clips from the interview where Mike talked about his Glorious Excess art show, sorry I forgot to check, download part 10, part 11 and part 12. We Mix has released a press release about the video series featuring artists who giving tips and advice to build careers as successful independent musicians.
Mike talks about new album
posted by Jas, 01/05/09 | share
93X has a quote from Mike about the new Linkin Park album.
As they head into 2009, LINKIN PARK are hoping the year will produce a new album. But frontman Mike Shinoda says they want it to be more than a basic record. He explains, somewhat cryptically, "the goal is to do something bigger than just a record, not just release it as an album but release it as an album and some."
Linkin Park music videos on Xbox Live Marketplace
posted by Jas, 01/05/09 | share
lilIverson09 reports that if you want to enjoy LP's music videos on the big screen you can buy some off the Xbox Live Marketplace. All of then cost 160 Microsoft Points. The Videos include From Road To Revolution: Breaking The Habit, Leave Out All The Rest, Bleed It Out. From Hybrid Theory: Papercut, In The End, Crawling. From Meteora: Numb. From Minutes To Midnight: Leave Out All The Rest, Bleed It Out, Shadow Of The Day, What I've Done. Misc; We Made It
Video: Glorious Excess - Current TV
posted by Jas, 01/05/09 | share
Mike has updated his blog with an interview with him on Current TV about his Glorious Excess art show, download here.
Video: Road To Revolution premiere
posted by Jas, 01/01/09 | share
Happy New Year! everybody, hope you had fun welcoming the new year where ever you are. New video has been posted on LPTV at LinkinPark.com, it's a clip of the premiere of Road To Revolution in Pasadena, CA. Update: Download here.
Sparkart blog/Crank 2 video
posted by Jas, 01/01/09 | share
Lorenzo reports that Sparkart had posted an entry about their designs for Linkin Park's official site on their blog (didn't know they have their own blog, [hangs head in shame]). If you were unable to watch the Crank 2 trailer I posted the other day you can watch it at YouTube, thanks Siby.
