The Linkin Park Times

April News 2004

April 20, 2004

LP article in Salut magazine
posted by Jas, 04/20/04
Karine sent in scans of LP article from May issue of French magazine, Salut. It's just a short bio on the band so I'm not going to translate it.

Rock Radio Gets Interesting
Rolling Stone, 04/20/04
Heavy bands such as Godsmack, Nickelback, Linkin Park and Trapt have had a stranglehold on modern-rock radio for years. But another punk revolution may be in the works, as stations around the country are squeezing songs by bands such as the Darkness and Modest Mouse into playlists alongside harder stuff. The loosening of modern-rock-radio playlists means opportunities for many newer bands, such as the Postal Service, who have sold 224,000 copies of their CD thanks in part to nationwide airplay. Susan Busch, who works in radio promotions for the band's label, Sub Pop Records, says hosts with eclectic tastes at many modern-rock stations have recently risen to influential management positions. "There's a change in the guard," she says. "And maybe people don't want to hear Staind all the time." But so far these bands have caught on primarily in large cities. In smaller markets, such as Boise, Idaho, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, Nickelback and Linkin Park still rule. "What flies in San Francisco and Los Angeles may not mean much in Oklahoma City," says Bill Burrs, vice president of rock music for RCA Music Group, which represents the Strokes. "You look at the Top Twenty records right now -- it's Hoobastank, Lostprophets, Linkin Park, A Perfect Circle. Those aren't necessarily left-of-center artists.

April 19, 2004

Festival noise to be monitored
BBC News, 04/19/04
Noise experts in Leicestershire will be monitoring sound levels at this year's Donington Rock Festival to minimise disruption to residents. A 24-hour helpline will be set up for people living nearby to call if they are experiencing problems with noise. Around 100,000 people are expected at the two day festival in June. Twenty thousand people are expected to camp in the area over the weekend to see bands such as Metallica and Linkin Park.

April 30, 2004

Breaking The Habit video clip
posted by Jas, 04/30/04
Yes! I've seen a clip. MTV Asia showed a clip of the 'Breaking The Habit' video and announced that it will premiere on MTV on May 5. I was not quick enough to grab the remote control to tape it, doh! will try to catch it again and hopefully post a clip. Now about the video, it's different alright, there's a scene that is like a story board with hand drawn characters, like the AHA 'Take On Me' video and then there's part like watching a Japanese anime, if you've seen Kill Bill (part 1) you'll get the idea, it's too short to describe what it's about. Asian fans I suggest you watch MTV Asia the whole day today, I'm sure they will show it again. By the way, the Perfect 10 (Singapore radio channel) has officially announced 'Breaking The Habit' as the new single from Linkin Park and has started playing the song.

April 29, 2004

Breaking The Habit video news
Pop Matters, 04/29/04
LPU member Emmy posted this on the LP Underground Board:
I heard this news from Warner Music Thailand which I think it's a reliable source, they told us (LP fans in Thailand) in a Thai Magazine's Webboard called "ForwardMag" that they will premeire "Breaking The Habit" Video on 4th May in Thailand through both MTV and Channel [V] Thailand. Moreover, they told us that the video which is directed by Mr. Hahn (as we know) also has staffs from "Kill Bill" movie to help him direct this video.

Moving Wallpaper
Pop Matters, 04/29/04
It's one of the more peculiar aspects of live performance these days that video takes such a prominent role. These two fields, you might think, should be the antithesis of each other. Of course, the most interesting things are the ranges of different visuals that bands, and the people who design their stage presence, choose to use. This is also the case with Linkin Park, who have just finished their Meterora Tour. The man responsible in this case was Kimo Proudfoot, who directed their Live in Texas DVD. Proudfoot's use of material that would normally find its way onto a Linkin Park video and also using imagery reminiscent of the cover art for Meterora provides for an interesting viewing from the back of the hall. But it is all playback. Other than the subject matter, there is very little connection to what is happening onstage. If you are going to go the playback route, however, it takes an old-timer to show us how it should really be done.

April 23, 2004

Joe Hahn Of Linkin Park The Video Director
Undercover, 04/23/04
Linkin Park DJ Joseph Hahn has another talent. He directs videos as well. Hahn is the director behind Story of the Year's 'Anthem of our Dying Day'. Hahn used his position in Linkin Park to learn his newfound skill. He also directed their 'Numb', 'Somewhere I Belong' and 'Pts.Of.Athrty' videos. He must have done a good job for Story of the Year. The airplay the band has received through 'Anthem of our Dying Day' has sent fans into stores in large numbers to buy their 'Page Avenue' album. The album was released on Madonna's Maverick label.

The Pointer Sisters like Linkin Park
Billings Gazette, 04/23/04
"Right now we're in love with Usher's album,'' Anita said. "He's bringing back R&B. He has a lot of talent. It's like Stevie Wonder or the Temptations. Another one we like a lot is Linkin Park.''

It's a cruel, cruel summer
Star Telegram, 04/23/04
Projekt Revolution Their styles are so different, the only other time you'll see Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, Korn and the Used together would be if they all got arrested for something. Aug. 20. Smirnoff Music Centre, Dallas. $37.50-$53.50. Ticketmaster.

Pro-Rev ticket sales - Englewood, CO (Denver)
Coloradoan Online, 04/23/04
Projekt Revolution Tour -- 5:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Featuring Linkin Park, Korn, Snoop Dogg and The Used. Tickets $39.50 and $53.50.

April 20, 2004

April 19, 2004

April 17, 2004

A dream comes true with help from friend
The Source, 04/17/04
Bryan Martins met his favorite band, Linkin Park, after he was diagnosed with cancer. When Sterling Heights resident Bryan Martins was in third grade, he began listening to the nu-metal group, Linkin Park. It didn't take long before he became an all-out fan of the group and his friends all knew it. One friend in particular, Elise DeLuca, remembered his love of Linkin Park and when things got difficult for her friend, she decided her gift to him would be meeting the band. "I sent Linkin Park letters and e-mails telling them about Bryan and waited," DeLuca said.

LP Aerodome date cancelled
posted by Jas, 04/17/04
Julie writes in to say that the concert at the Aerodome festival on June 9 where Linkin Park is scheduled to play has been cancelled and LP won't be playing at the festival.

Heavy metal goes soft
Newsday, 04/17/04
Linkin Park's single "Somewhere I Belong" contains the confessional hook "I want to let go of the pain I've held so long." Smile Empty Soul's "Bottom of a Bottle" sounds like a session of relationship counseling: "My girlfriend told me I need some time alone to deal with issues." Staind's song "It's Been Awhile" is a virtual ode to one's inner child: "It's been awhile since I could say I loved myself." And the band Chevelle recently scored a minor hit with a song called "Closure." Some metal lyricists say their songs come from even darker sources. Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington has been fairly open about being sexually abused as a child. "I could have easily become a very self-loathing and self-destructive person," he said in a recent interview. "I've used that to fuel my music." Bennington also admits to spending plenty of time on the couch: "I go to therapy all the time. I think everybody should go." Staind singer Aaron Lewis, who has publicly hinted at a difficult childhood and bouts with depression, says he's tried therapy as well. "I found it very helpful," he said in an interview last year. But songwriting, he noted, works even better. "It's like psychological vomiting."

April 16, 2004

Music: The rock breakdown
posted by Jas, 04/16/04
Not much news to report, everyone's waiting for the 'Breaking The Habit' video and while we're doing that here's an article about Rock music that might interest some. Don't you just hate it when they have to classify music?

ProRev Ticket sales - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Observer, 04/16/04
Linkin Park: 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre; Korn; Snoop Dogg; the Used; $35-$49.50.

April 12, 2004

Possible 'Breaking The Habit' video premiere
posted by Jas, 04/12/04
MTV will have a TRL Animated Special on April 23 (5pm), 24 (1 am) and 25 (9 am). Might want to check it out in case the 'Breaking The Habit' video is premiered.

April 11, 2004

All-time rock videos
posted by Jas, 04/11/04
Linkin Park's 'In The End' is among the top rock videos of all time.

LP nominated for Bammies
posted by Jas, 04/11/04
Linkin Park has been nominated for a California Award (formerly known as the Bammies) for Outstanding Hard Rock Album. Winners will be chosen by the public so go vote for LP here.

April 10, 2004

ProRev Ticket sales - Buffalo, NY
posted by Jas, 04/10/04
Projekt Revolution, 2:30 p.m. July 27. With Linkin Park, KoRn, Snoop Dogg, the Used and more. Six Flags Darien Lake Performing Arts Center. $39.50-$49.50 (Ticketmaster).

April 7, 2004

The Razz: Linkin Ruck
Daily Record, 04/07/04
It's the battle of the nu-metal giants as newcomers Lostprophets try to dump Linkin Park as a rock festival's headliners. The Welsh group reckon they will be the bigger act by the time of the Download Scotland festival in June. Our festival mole claims the organisers will be doing everything they can to keep the two bands apart because they are worried the rivalry may explode backstage. 'There are worries relations between the two bands will have reached boiling point by the time of the festival,' said our source. 'Lostprophet insiders are suggesting that the festival organisers should just put LP on top of the fliers and posters and let the people decide which band is bigger and better. 'Whispers from the band suggest Lostprophets see themselves as the band of the moment while Linkin Park are old news. 'Rumours from within the Linkin Park camp suggest that the band are growing uneasy at the excitement surrounding their British counterparts and are worried that Lostprophets will be the bigger band by the time of Download, jeopardising their place as headliners of the festival.' Day one of the festival at Glasgow Green on June 2 has Metallica,Korn,Slipknot and Himso far but it's day two on June 3 that is causing the biggest stir. (thanks to Jac for the link)

April 6, 2004

Linkin Park - The Making of Meteora
posted by Jas, 04/06/04
Thanks to Sophie, here's the translation of the LP article from One magazine.

Live In Texas DVD is current top seller
USA Today, 04/06/04
Sales of music videos and concerts on DVD doubled last year, with 18.7 million sold, vs. 9.1 million in 2002, according to Video Store Magazine Market Research. And new releases are ahead of last year's pace with about 200 out so far, compared with 150 at this time in 2003.

Friends, family shocked by College student's suicide
The Emery Wheel, 04/06/04
College sophomore John Bolds died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Friday morning at Woodruff Residential Center. Bolds left an away message on his America Online Instant Messanger profile Thursday afternoon that read: "'To be or not to be? That is the question.'/overregulated and underaccepted/I appear too green for my own good, but I feel so blue./To understand me: Libertarian philosophy applied to life; Linkin Park songs/April Fools Day!"

April 5, 2004

Linkin Park article in One magazine
posted by Jas, 04/05/04
Karine has scanned another Linkin Park article from the April/May issue of One magazine (France)

3rd Projekt Revolution North American Tour Dates Announced; MTV2 on Board as Media Sponsor
Business Wire, 04/05/04
Projekt Revolution, headlined by Linkin Park for the third time, will kick off July 23rd in Cincinnati and hit 32 North American stops this summer. Reprise recording artists The Used have been added to the lineup. Additionally, MTV2 has signed up as a media sponsor of the tour, which will also feature groundbreaking artists Korn and Snoop Dogg. "The Used coming out with us this summer just adds to what I think is the best tour out there," says Chester Bennington, vocalist for Linkin Park. "Our fans are going to get a great festival with all these huge bands ... and we aren't even done adding all of the bands yet." Ticket prices for the show will range from $35.50 to $49.50 plus applicable parking and service charges. There will also be various fan club and online ticket presales occurring prior to the general on-sale dates.

April 3, 2004

Pics of Chester, Joe and Hoobastank
posted by Jas, 03/27/04
These pictures are taken from Hoobastank.com. Click on thumbnails for larger pics.

Projekt Revolution Tour Player
posted by Jas, 04/03/04
The Projekt Revolution Tour Player is now online. All tour dates and video of the bands on tour are up.

Another scan from Kerrang
posted by Jas, 04/03/04
Thanks to EVIL Hazel at LPMB, here's another scan from the same issue of Kerrang magazine I posted yesterday.

Catch Linkin Park on Music Choice
posted by Jas, 04/03/04
Catch Linkin Park on Music Choice's Music Link airing April 12 - 15. Check local listings for time. Thanks to Kerrold at the LPMB for the link

April 2, 2004

Chester had eye surgery
posted by Jas, 04/02/04
Linkin Park World has posted this scan from Kerrang magazine which revealed that Chester had had an eye surgery

Less Than Jake added to Projekt Revolution lineup
posted by Jas, 04/02/04
The official Projekt Revolution site announced that Less Than Jake has just been confirmed to join this summer's Projekt Revolution tour.

April 1, 2004

LP on the charts
posted by Jas, 04/01/04
LP's 'Lying From You' enters the Billboard chart this week at #78

Opera crosses over
Newsday, 04/01/04
When Josh Groban comes to Manhattan tonight, he'll have Radio City Music Hall to himself. With his latest album, "Closer," selling nearly 3 million copies, Groban has become the poster boy for the classical crossover genre, an oft-derided but increasingly popular style of music. Crossover generally tries to make classical music palatable to pop audiences, but the genre's rules are changing. These days, artists often work in the opposite direction, taking modern pop songs and turning them into classical-sounding pieces. Groban, for instance, frequently performs an orchestral version of "My December" by the rap-rock group Linkin Park. Fans of both Linkin Park and classical music heaped scorn on the rendition, but Groban defends his choice: "The melody is universal, the lyrics are very universal and it's very poetic," he says. "I thought: -- it, let's put an 80-piece orchestra on it and see how it sounds. We went all the way with it."