May News 2009
Interview with Mike and Chester
posted by Jas, 05/31/09 | share
LA Times has an interview with Chester where he talked about his Club Tattoo studio in Las Vegas. Mike has updated his blog saying that he did an interview with Carson Daly on Friday so keep an eye out for it on his show. The talked about New Divide, the new Linkin Park record, Mike's new white and green MS/DC Remix sneakers
and listening to NWA and 2 Live Crew when they were kids.
Linkin Park's European Tour with Funeral for a Friend
posted by Jas, 05/31/09 | share
CelebCafe reports that Linkin Park and Funeral for a Friend will be playing four shows together on their summer tour through Europe. Their tour starts on July 28 in Zurich, Switzerland, at the Hallenstadion, then in Germany, and ends in Graefenhainichen on Aug. 2. They will also be playing more shows along the way.
Video: New LPTV episode & T2 tv spot
posted by Jas, 05/31/09 | share
Linkin Park have posted a preview of what's to come this year in the episode of LPTV, download here, a new TV spot of Transformers 2 featuring 'New Divide' is also up, download here.
Biggest Acts of the 21st Century
posted by Jas, 05/31/09 | share
According to Yahoo Music, Linkin Park are on the list of top 20 selling artists of the decade at #8. They are the #2 rock group of the decade behind the Beatles.
'New Divide' on the chart
posted by Jas, 05/28/09 | share
Linkin Park's new single 'New Divide' debuts at # 6 on the Billboad Hot 100 singles chart this week and at #3 on iTunes. The song will be available on the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack
Linkin Park to rock Sonisphere to Heaven and Hell
posted by Jas, 05/27/09 | share
Gooooood morning everybody! life is gooooooooood!, that's my boy. The line-up for the two days Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth has been revealed, Linkin Park will headline the first night on Saturday, August 1 with Heaven and Hell, the band containing members of rock legends Black Sabbath, playing underneath them. Also on that bill are Bullet for My Valentine, Coheed and Cambria, Fear Factory, Taking Back Sunday, Airbourne, Anthrax and Skindred, with a couple of special guests to be announced later. Metallica will close the festival on the Sunday with a full two hour set, with Nine Inch Nails the sub-headliner.
New Divide ringtone
posted by Jas, 05/27/09 | share
From LP MySpace: "New Divide" is now available as a ringtone in the Linkin Park mobile store. Click here to purchase it and check out the other Linkin Park ringtones available.
#Chesterday, May 31
posted by Jas, 05/27/09 | share
Felipe is promoting the #chesterday, its objective is to have #chesterday as a Trending Topic on Twitter. So to show your love and appreciation for Chester, all you have to do is post #chesterday on your Twitter next Sunday (05/31).
Interview with Mike on Rolling Stone
posted by Jas, 05/26/09 | share
The other day Mike talked to Entertainment Weekly and Billboard magazines, this time he talks to Rolling Stone about the next Linkin Park album. Speaking of Mike he has posted a poll on LPMB, he's curious about what would we want on our own radio station. If I can have it my way I would want everything under the Rock genre but if I have to choose I'll pick the second one coz I'm old school :-)
LPU Chat with Brad transcript
posted by Jas, 05/26/09 | share
Here's a transcript of the chat with Brad on LPU last Friday where he talked alot about 'New Divide'
'New Divide' video shoot photos
posted by Jas, 05/25/09 | share
Mike has updated his blog with photos from the filming of 'New Divide' music video. The single is out now on iTunes and will be available on the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack
State Of The Art album version
posted by Jas, 05/25/09 | share
Mark has gotten a track from DJ Lethal entitled 'State Of The Art' which was recorded by DJ Lethal and Chester together in 2001 in about one hour, the full album version has been released and Mark has it up for download at LP Live.
Dead By Sunrise update
posted by Jas, 05/24/09 | share
Chester said on Twitter that Dead By Sunrise's debut album, "Out of Ashes" contains 10 songs, the band will be performing at the Club Tattoo at Miricle Mile shops in Las Vegas on July 4 where they will play 5 songs of which 4 are on the album, details are being worked out but fans can also see the show being broadcast on the Jumbotron outside Planet Hollywood and outside the shop. The first single is probably called 'Crawl Back In', tracklist of the album will be posted within the next couple of weeks, Chester said the band have considered putting the single on the upcoming Transformers 2 soundtrack
Transformers 2 special edition soundtrack CD
posted by Jas, 05/24/09 | share
The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen CD soundtrack is now available for pre-order
New interview with Mike
posted by Jas, 05/23/09 | share
Mike talks to Entertainment Weekly and Billboard magazine about 'New Divide', his DC shoes and the next Linkin Park album which he says will likely come out in 2010.
Joe signed a wall
posted by Jas, 05/21/09 | share
Joe left a mark at a restaurant in Los Angeles, guess he likes the food alot.
Linkin Park interview on Sony Real Musiq
posted by Jas, 05/21/09 | share
Japanese radio station, Sony Real Musiq will have an interview with Linkin Park on June 5.
'New Divide' #2
posted by Jas, 05/20/09 | share
Linkin Park's 'New Divide' is at #2 on iTunes Top 10 chart. Update: According to LP.com, the single will be on iTunes Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern Europe, Turkey, Israel, Taiwan on May 22, on iTunes US (all digital partners except iTunes) on May 26 and on iTunes UK on June 1.
KISS Lambert
posted by Jas, 05/20/09 | share
No LP content but oh wow! KISS, Rod Stewart, Santana and Queen on American Idol, that is the best Idol finale ever!! man I feel old lol! OMG seeing Kiss live again is so awesome!, Adam singing 'Beth' wow! Adam and Kiss singing 'Detroit Rock City' double wow!! Adam and Kiss singing 'Rock and Roll All Nite' dies!!! and they're still wearing that high platform shoes at that age? amazing! I didn't realise Adam was wearing one too LOL! that is one kodak moment. Queen were the big surprise, I heard rumours that Kiss was going to perform and when Kris and Adam started singing 'We Are The Champions' I started to hyperventilate and almost passed out LOL!
I say it again this is the best Idol season finale ever! of course I wanted Adam to win but Kris is just brilliant too, it could have gone either way but I just sort of knew Kris is gonna take it even before the finale performance night. Congrats to both Adam and Kris. If you haven't been following this year's American Idol here are the vocal prowess of Adam Lambert performing 'Whole Lotta Love', 'Mad World', 'Ring of Fire' and 'Feeling Good' and the artistry of Kris Allen performing 'Aint' No Sunshine', 'She Works Hard For The Money', 'Heartless' and 'To Make You Feel My Love'. All songs and more available for download at iTunes, can't wait for their debut albums to come out!
Transformers 2 poster
posted by Jas, 05/20/09 | share
Mike has posted his version of what Transformers 2 poster should look like.
DBS debut album is "Out Of Ashes"
posted by Jas, 05/19/09 | share
According to Chester, his Dead By Sunrise debut album is called "Out Of Ashes" and will be released in the fall. The band's first show will be at the grand opening of Club Tattoo in Las Vegas on July 4.
New Divide review
posted by Jas, 05/19/09 | share
A review of Linkin Park's new song, 'New Divide' from Hitfix
While not as strong a song as the anguished "What I've Done," Linkin Park's tune featured in in 2007's "Transformers," "New Divide" has all the requirements of a music theme to a big summer blockbuster: Large, expansive verses? Check. Moral conflict in choruses that's resolved by end of song? Check. Some macho mention of love? Check.The tune begins as virtually all Linkin Park songs do: with Chester Bennington's great, open vocals front and center with the music low in the mix, then, with a drum blast, the music soars and the tension builds. Hey, it works well for them time and time again.
Befitting the "Transformers" robotic theme, there's a cool, industrial, metal-sounding bridge that fits the movie perfectly and still works well with Linkin Park's metal edge. Note, however, this is all rock, no rap... we'll see if it signals a slightly new direction for the band. Bennington wants to believe that "Love is big enough to reach the truth that lies across this new divide," and by the end of the song, the band has done everything within its power to convince us they're right.
Linkin Park won BMI award
posted by Jas, 05/19/09 | share
Linkin Park have won a songwriting award for 'Shadow Of The Day' at the 57th annual BMI Pop Awards.
LPU chat with Brad
posted by Jas, 05/19/09 | share
From LPU Newsletter: Transform your Friday with an exclusive LPU chat hosted by Brad! Mark you calendars for 12pm PDT this Friday, May 22nd and come prepared with all your pressing questions. You can ask about him all about the band's new song, including everything from recording in studio to shooting the music video, and about the opportunity to work on the Transformers score. If you have any other questions, bring those as well! Brad just updated his LPN blog with some insight into "New Divide."
When Michael Bay asked us to contribute music to the newest Transformers movie, we were honored. We felt "What I've Done" worked great in the first film, and were eager to provide another song that captured the essence of robots-destroying-other-robots energy. Our only problem: that song didn't exist.So over the next seven weeks, we set out on a rather ambitious adventure--to create from scratch a piece of music that would represent not only the band, but a multi-bajillion dollar, worldwide movie franchise. And it wasn't easy. Though the bones of this particular track materialized swiftly, the devil is almost always in the details.
At the end of the process, and through an amazing amount of teamwork, we completed our journey. The result is four-and-a-half minutes of sonic storytelling--one part classic LP, two parts electro exuberance, and one part mechanical mayhem. We simply call it "New Divide."
Hope you enjoy
BBB
Linkin Park cross the 'New Divide'
posted by Jas, 05/19/09 | share
Mike and Chester talked to FMQB about 'New Divide'
Bennington said that "this song could easily fit on any one of our records. It's definitely got a classic Linkin Park feel to it." He added, "We treated it as if we were gonna put it on one of our records and look it as the first single off the next record." Shinoda added that the track was inspired by the themes of the film, including Shia La Beouf's character Sam Witwicky "fighting his past vs. his future."Shinoda said that in writing "New Divide," "We tried to relate to the character and what he's going through." As previously reported, the video for "New Divide" was directed by Linkin Park member Joe Hahn. Shinoda says the clip will "visually represent the dynamic collision between the organic elements and the digital elements" in the song and in the movie itself.
Revenge of the Fallen new TV spots
posted by Jas, 05/18/09 | share
One of the three new TV spots for Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen features Linkin Park's 'New Divide', watch below.
watch in HD, tv spot #2, tv spot #3
Audio: Linkin Park on KROQ
posted by Jas, 05/18/09 | share
Mike and Chester were on KROQ this afternoon for the premiere of 'New Divide' and JNudda has captured the interview which you can download here. Thanks J.
'New Divide' is now on iTunes
posted by Jas, 05/18/09 | share
Linkin Park's new song, 'New Divide' is now available on iTunes, Mike has posted the lyrics on his blog. 'New Divide' is the theme song for Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen and will be available on the soundtrack CD out on June 23, the movie will be in theaters worldwide on June 24. Linkin Park are also working with composer Steve Jablonsky on the movie score.
'New Divide' full song streaming
posted by Jas, 05/17/09 | share
Just got a note from Warner Bros., as we all know the new Linkin Park's song 'New Divide' will debut on radio worldwide on Monday May 18, and will be available for purchase on iTunes the same day. You can also hear the song fully streaming at this link for a limited time on Monday at 12:45 pm PT, 3:45 pm ET.
Glorious Excess (Dies) in August
posted by Jas, 05/17/09 | share
Mike had sent a letter and a package to a few folks about is new DC shoes which is now available for purchase at MS web store, the letter mentioned that the second installment of his artshow, Glorious Excess (Dies) will be held at the JANM in August. Mike has also responded to some of the fans response on his recent post.
More making of 'New Divide' video pics / Joe photos
posted by Jas, 05/17/09 | share
Erik Nakamura has a photo of the band on the set of the 'New Divide' video, Joe has also posted some on his blog. Speaking of Joe, Adriana found some pics of him working on a painting for "Gag Me With A Toon" art show early this month and photos at the "The Mural" by James Jarvis show held in July 2006. Thanks Adriana.
Transformers Talk: Interview with Mike
posted by Jas, 05/14/09 | share
AOL Music/Noicecreep has an interview with Mike and the cover art for 'New Divide'. Mike talks about the theme song for Transformers 2, the music video directed by Joe will be released around the same time the song is released on May 18 (Talinda has posted another picture from the video shoot), Mike also mentioned that the new Linkin Park CD will probably be out in the first half of 2010 instead of later this year due to the release of Chester's solo project, Dead By Sunrise this year. BTW, LP.com front page now has space theme and 'New Divide' countdown clock.
Making of 'New Divide' video pics
posted by Jas, 05/13/09 | share
Linkin Park are shooting the music video for 'New Divide' and Chester has a couple of photos from the video shoot at his Twitter page here and here. Update: Chester's wife, Talinda was on the set and she said that the video is directed by Mr. Hahn and she has uploaded more photos, here's 1, 2, 3, 4.
Glorious Excess artbook
posted by Jas, 05/13/09 | share
Mike Shinoda's Glorious Excess (Born) & Diamonds, Spades, Hearts & Clubs Art Book is now available at SURU and SURU-LA.com
Interview with Mike in Grindhouse
posted by Jas, 05/13/09 | share
There's an interview with Mike in the Japanese magazine, Grindhouse, out on May 31. Linkin Park's concert at the 2006 Summer Sonic festival will be aired on TV Asahi on May 16. This year's festival will be held at Chiba Marine Stadium in Tokyo and Linkin Park will play on Saturday, August 8. Tickets will be on sale starting May 30 at 10 am local.
Video: 'New Divide' preview
posted by Jas, 05/13/09 | share
From LP MySpace: Linkin Park are giving you a small glimpse into the making of "New Divide," their new song for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The track is available on iTunes beginning May 18, but you can watch the trailer and get a taste here.
Also, Madlen reports that according to KROQ's twitter, Linkin Park will be on the Kevin & Bean show on Monday, May 18 at 5pm for the world premiere of their new song 'New Divide'.
Mike talks about his new DC shoes
posted by Jas, 05/13/09 | share
Mike talks about his new DC shoes which is available for purchase here, all proceeds will go to Michael K. Shinoda Endowed Scholarship.
"We got an incredible response to the Xander Remix, a shoe I designed last year," says Shinoda. "I felt that a 'summer version' would be exciting; it's new, with lighter colors and patterns, but retains the comfort and durability of the last shoe. I wanted them to be worn every day yet still look and feel great, so I tested them personally. I wore them while on tour, in countries all around the world and they performed great.""As a kid, I used to fold paper samurai helmets as part of the tradition for Japanese Boys' Day, a national Japanese holiday that falls in early May and celebrates children," he says. "It's kinda funny that the holiday coincides with the release of the shoe, which has origami-inspired patterns."
A word from Mike Shinoda
posted by Jas, 05/12/09 | share
As we all know Mike gave a speech at the commencement of Art Center College of Design last month, we've seen the video of his speech now blogger Martin Yan has written a report on the event and share his thoughts on Mike's speech.
But we were all in for a surprise treat. A former graduate was invited to accept a special honorary award and was slated to give the keynote speech. As I scanned through the program, I discovered that the guest speaker was, to my delight, none other than Mike Shinoda. Ialways knew him as the guy from Linkin Park. The happa dude who spat some dope lines and balanced out all the unbridled screaming from the white dude with glasses. Mike Shinoda, the rapper and rock star. But on this day, I learned about Mike Shinoda, the graphic designer, the artist, and father. More importantly, I learned about the man who wrestled and struggled and persevered in order to succeed. Full report.
Brad Delson. UCLA, Unabashed
posted by Jas, 05/12/09 | share
UCLA alumni, Brad is featured in the UCLA Spotlight section where he talks the college. Apparently Brad did an ad for UCLA but unfortunately I haven't found it yet.
"My four years at UCLA were a cram course in cultural and intellectual possibility. They set me up to be successful at what I do; they helped make me an adult. So, I graduated, and pursued a career that allows me to travel all over the world and explore whatever I'm curious about." Full interview.
Linkin Park show added in Macau
posted by Jas, 05/12/09 | share
From LP.com: Linkin Park will be playing in Macau, China on Sunday, August 16 at Cotai Arena @ The Venetian. Tickets go on sale to the public on May 18th at 10am (local) at http://www.cotaiticketing.com or by calling +853 2882 8818 or +852 6333 6660. LP Underground members can purchase their pre-sale tickets from now until May 17th. Join LP Underground today to take advantage of this pre-sale!
Terminator Salvation 4 minute trailer
posted by Jas, 05/10/09
So, while we wait for 'New Divide' and Transformers 2, let's check out another robot who will be creating havoc at this summer's box office, here's a 4 minute Terminator Salvation internet only trailer. The movie comes out May 21.
'New Divide' on Minnesota's 93X
posted by Jas, 05/10/09 | share
First of all Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there, my mom and to myself :-) Minnesota's 93X picked up the news about new Linkin Park song, 'New Divide' and mentioned that the song will be premiered on their station on May 18. I'm sure the band will release a list of radio stations and details on the music video soon. 'New Divide' is the theme song for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the soundtrack will be released on June 23 and the movie will hit theaters worldwide on June 24.
Chester helped raise funds for Rancho Vista teachers, students
posted by Jas, 05/10/09 | share
Adriana reports that Chester was at Rancho Vista Elementary last March to help raise funds for the school, his son Draven is a first grader at Rancho Vista. Full story.
Photos: Joe at Graduation of Benny Fairfax party
posted by Jas, 05/10/09 | share
Adriana found a photo of Joe at the Graduation of Benny Fairfax party.
New LPU video
posted by Jas, 05/07/09 | share
New video has been posted on LPU, it's a clip of Linkin Park walking around Venice, Italy, eating a pizza that is three fingers thick and the size of Chester's head lol! Log on to LPUnderground.com to see it.
'New Divide' is perfect
posted by Jas, 05/07/09 | share
Blabbermouth has a quote from Transformers 2 director Michael Bay about the theme song, 'New Divide', he said, "I love Linkin Park, this is the second film we've worked on together and the fact that they're huge 'Transformers' fans makes it all the better. They really delivered with 'New Divide' — it's a great song that perfectly matches the film's intensity."
Transformers 2 song is 'New Divide'
posted by Jas, 05/06/09 | share
According to LPU newsletter the title of Linkin Park's new song is called 'New Divide', it is the theme song and lead single from the upcoming movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The song will premiere on radio worldwide on May 18 and will also be available for download on iTunes that same day. Mike says, "The opportunity to be creatively involved with one of the most anticipated films of the summer is pretty exciting. It's one thing to shoot a video that matches sound and vision, but making music that's built for the big screen is a completely different challenge and we ran with it." The movie opens in theatres worldwide on June 24 and the soundtrack will hit the stores on June 23. Check out three new one sheet promo posters.
Mike's new DC shoes
posted by Jas, 05/06/09 | share
Mike's latest DC shoes is now available for purchase at Standard Lenox Square with a suggested retail price of $130 USD.
Interview with Chester on Revolve
posted by Jas, 05/05/09 | share
Revolve Clothing has an interview with Chester and Ryan Ryan Schuck.
New Linkin Park song May 18
posted by Jas, 05/04/09 | share
Chester twits today saying that new Linkin Park song will be available worldwide May 18. He also said that the song for the Transformers 2 movie will not be on the next Linkin Park record and as for Dead By Sunrise, two songs left to be mixed.
Chester on Twitter
posted by Jas, 05/03/09 | share
Sorry for the lack of updates, my modem is busted :-( hope to get it fixed today, anyway, no major news but according to CB.com Chester is now on Twitter, there are a few family photos there, join Twitter for a quick update from Chester.
Photos: Joe at various events
posted by Jas, 05/03/09 | share
Adriana reports that Joe had attended various events lately, he was at the exhibition of Papershapers at Scion Space Installation LA Gallery on April 11, KAWS at Royal/T on Feb 21, Beaten, Bruised, and Blackened by Mike Le Merde Kelly at GR2 on Feb 16 and Dirty Paper Machines 3 by Rob Sato at GR2 on Jan 18.
