January 29, 2005
Scans from Hitkrant
posted by Jas, 01/29/05
I posted a translation of Linkin Park article from the latest issue of Hitkrant (Netherlands) magazine last Sunday, Janneke sent in scans of the article. I kinda miss those wild and good old red, purple hair color days, don't you? say Chaz, how about green or orange? come on! for old time sake, lol!!
Punk'd on Channel 5
posted by Jas, 01/29/05
This is for Singapore fans, Andrea reports that Mike on Punk'd will be shown on Thursday, February 3 on Channel 5 at 8 pm.
Collision Course review
posted by Jas, 01/29/05
A review of Collision Course from The Honolulu Advertiser
The first single "Numb/Encore" is pretty simplistic as it's basically Jay-Z rapping over Linkin Park's tune, but other songs aren't as basic. "Dirt Off Your Shoulders/Lying From You" splits the vocal work 50/50, and it's the only song to give Chester Bennington's voice its due. On "99 Problems/One Step Closer," Linkin Park's emcee Mike Shinoda takes over most of Jay-Z's lines (including the brilliant sham dialogue between Jay-Z and a cop), making it seem more like a cover than a collaboration. However, the best song offered is the third track, "Jigga What/Faint," which is brilliant. Jay-Z's voice and flow seem to innately match the hook of "Faint," but the match is brought together even more thanks to Shinoda's excellent production.
"Collision Course" is no doubt an excellent offering that both rock and rap fans can enjoy. The only gripe is the length: six tracks with a duration of a little more than 21 minutes. With such a short running time, you can't help but feel there's a lot of potential not being fulfilled. However, if you can overlook this shortcoming, you'll be in for a treat that's worth every dime of the purchase price. -- Jeremy Castillo. Full Review
January 28, 2005
New LPU video: Interview with Greg Waterman, Part 1
posted by Jas, 01/28/05
LPU members head over to LPUnderground.com to download a new LPU video clip. This is part 2 of 5 clips to be posted on LPU, they were recorded from the book signing in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York last month. This video is part 1 of an interview with Greg Waterman, the man who took all those photos for the LP coffee table book, "From The Inside: Linkin Park's Meteora". Greg talks about the project and how he was able to capture the band both on stage and behind the scenes.
Music Fro Relief update
posted by Jas, 01/28/05
According to the LPU Newsletter, funds raised through Music For Relief and the American Red Cross are now well over $1.2 million thanks to supporters such as yourself. Music For Relief will be partnering up with other charities in the coming days, so be on the lookout for more info on this at www.musicforrelief.org.
January 27, 2005
Scans from Metal Edge and Hit Parader
posted by Jas, 01/27/05
Michelle sent in scans of Brad and Rob from February issue of Metal Edge (US) magazine and a Linkin Park article from October 2004 issue Hit Parader (US) magazine. Click here for the scans
Triad musicians to hold tsunami-relief benefit
posted by Jas, 01/27/05
A report from RelishNow.com about the Triad Tsunami Music for Relief benefit to be held Sunday at 11 Triad venues with contributions from more than 100 Triad musicians. The goal is to raise $10,000.
Organiser, Roulhac said that the benefit is connected with the Music For Relief fund (www.musicforrelief.org) started by Linkin Park, a national rock band, and connected to the Red Cross. "I did research, and this seemed to be the best source for making sure the money got to the people it was supposed to help and didn't end up buying a new car for some politician," she said. "It's funny. I couldn't swear I've even heard Linkin Park. But that doesn't matter. Their heart is in the right place." Full story
Radio's Hit Parade for 2004
posted by Jas, 01/27/05
The Post Standard has a report on most played songs on Syracuse radio stations last year.
Monitoring data from Syracuse radio stations reveal that Top-40 WNTQ-FM (93Q) last year played Hoobastank's "The Reason" 2,309 times, or an average of more than six times a day. In late September, The Dog tweaked its rock format by adding Led Zeppelin and other classic-rock artists to a playlist that had been dominated by new songs. But this change happened so late in the year that the station's final tally of most-played songs doesn't show many older tunes. Top songs on The Dog last year included ones by Jet, Nickelback and Velvet Revolver. Overall, the station gave the most air play to Linkin Park (3,921 plays of 10 songs), Godsmack (3,754 plays of 15 songs) and Nickelback (2,963 plays of eight songs).
LP mention
posted by Jas, 01/27/05
A brief report from NY Daily News about the Blender Session at Sundance which mentions Linkin Park, "Celebs really have been taking everything that isn't nailed down at Sundance. After performing for the likes of Keanu Reeves, James Woods and Linkin Park at the Blender Session the other night, Ludacris helped himself to the PlayStation 2 console from his green room, along with the NFL Street 2 game."
Collision Course review
posted by Jas, 01/27/05
A review of Collision Course from The GW Hatchet
Jay-Z vs. Linkin Park's "Collision Course" is an absolute draw between Southern California's powerful alternative metal crew and Brooklyn's finest hip-hop mogul. Linkin Park and Jay-Z have launched an intriguing course suited for all. Perhaps this is the true "best of both worlds," after the divorce of R/B and hip-hop with Jay-Z and R. Kelly's tour. Hip-hop has found a familiar partner in crime and reentered this courtship with rock - which, like hip-hop, is a rebel of society representing a different end of the spectrum.
Collision Course, equipped with 6 fusions of each artist's best, is accompanied with a DVD documenting the creativity and amazing chemistry between two groups that no one would have ever expected to collaborate. With the distinct styles of each artist, the CD integrates LP's feelings of insecurity and anger with Jay-Z consistent arrogant swagger and confidence of being a constant hustler. Do not be mistaken, although Jay-Z is a tyrant on each track, LP meets him head to head, locking listeners in a trance with their vocalist Chester Bennigton, and leaving them hooked with their electronic rhythms, guitar rifts and creative beats in songs like "Dirt off Your Shoulder/Lying from You" and "Jigga What/ Faint.""Numb/Encore," the first single to launch this album, is one of the highlights which helps ease the listener's transition to a new sound. -- Nicole King
January 26, 2005
Eminem, 50, Linkin Park Eyeing Tour
posted by Jas, 01/26/05
Reuters/Billboard reports that according to sources there are talks about a monster tour package that would include Eminem, 50 Cent, Linkin Park.
After a year when no stadium tours were on the road, very preliminary talks are underway for a monster stadium-level package that would include Eminem, 50 Cent, Linkin Park, and at least one other rock act, sources told Billboard.com. Rumblings of a potential Em/50 tour were bouncing around late in 2004, and now the concept seems to have expanded. The agent for both artists at the William Morris Agency could not be reached for comment. Given the multi-platinum status of all three acts, and the fact that 50 Cent and Eminem have been noticeably absent from the North American touring marketplace, the tour would likely be one of the most lucrative treks of the year. In 2004, Linkin Park grossed more than $35 million, 15th among all touring acts, according to Billboard Boxscore.
MTV Tsunami auction and benefit song
posted by Jas, 01/26/05
MTV.com will be hosting an online auction for the tsunami relief efforts, featuring items from Linkin Park, Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg, Destiny's Child, Gwen Stefani, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 and more. Here's the press release from PR Newswire. And in another report, Brian McKnight, P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval, Mya, Nate Dogg and Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix have contributed solos to the original track "Forever in Our Hearts," which will aid the musician-helmed charity Music for Relief. Full report.
Brad and Rob at Sundance
posted by Jas, 01/26/05
Kristina alerted me that Brad and Rob were at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City the other day. They were at the Blender Sessions with Ludacris and Cinetec & Netflix Media Party. Here are some pics, will post an update if I found more.
January 24, 2005
Video Download Reminder
posted by Jas, 01/24/05
A reminder to all visitors old and new, when asking for a video please type your email address in the body of your email or the subject line, no email address, no link! and your message will be deleted. If you've sent in a request and still haven't received the link, you know why.
Linkin Park won NRJ Awards
posted by Jas, 01/24/05
Ann Ellen reports that Linkin Park has won an NRJ Award for Best Rock but lost the Best International Group award to Maroon 5
January 23, 2005
Message from Mike
posted by Jas, 01/23/05
Mike has posted a message on the LPMB, he said they are currently busy with Music For Relief and that the band are very excited about the success of Collision Course.
What is true about Linkin Park?
posted by Jas, 01/23/05
Janneke has translated a Linkin Park article from the latest issue of Hitkrant (Netherlands) magazine.
KROQ for Relief - ''Big A$$'' Auction
posted by Jas, 01/23/05
The KROQ for Relief - Big A$$ Auction has raised $406,900. The winning bid for Linkin Park's Ultimate Fan Pack is $7,600.
Collision Course review
posted by Jas, 01/23/05
A brief review of Collision Course from The Nashville City Paper
While not quite as enamored of the music on the Jay-Z/Linkin Park Collision Course CD/DVD (MTV/Warner Bros/Roc-A-Fella), the DVD proves hard to resist. The Jay-Z/Linkin Park sets seem like instant chaos, but watching them going through musical and extra-curricular affairs on "Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You" or "Izzo/In The End" is equal parts astonishing, wild and weird. This truly was a "mash-up" in the fullest sense, rap converging with rock/thrash/noise and creating something from the mix that's sometimes unfathomable, yet is also gripping. The same isn't as true for the six musical numbers, mainly because not seeing what else is going into the blend makes it easier to hear where the Jay-Z/Linkin Park mélange doesn't work. However the enhanced CD also has extra features and photos, and the DVD is can't-miss material.
January 20, 2005
Happy Birthday Rob
posted by Jas, 01/20/05
Rob turns 26 today. Happy Birthday Rob and God bless.
"Conspiracy Theory" DVD
posted by Jas, 01/20/05
Aaron reports that the Linkin Park unauthorized DVD "Conspiracy Theory" is to be released in Australia on February 7th, 2005. Those interested can pre-order a copy at HMV Australia
Video Download Update
posted by Jas, 01/20/05
There are a few of you who didn't type your email address in the body of your email so I'm not sending you the LP Faves video, if you're the one and didn't get the link, you know why. I'm sorry to be so harsh but what I'm asking you to do is so simple.
Chart Attack Year-End Readers' Poll
posted by Jas, 01/20/05
Canadian Chart Magazine/Chart Attack is having their Year-End Readers' Poll, Linkin Park is nominated for Best Song and Best Video for 'Breaking The Habit'. Click here to vote for LP
January 19, 2005
Video Download: Linkin Park Faves
posted by Jas, 01/19/05
At someone's request I'm putting this old video up for download. It's an old video called Linkin Park Faves, it shows the band on tour in Europe with clips from LP Underground tour and LP TV. There are also music videos by other artists which I have to edit out to make the file smaller. I'm sure a lot of you already have this video but if you're not sure you can see a short clip on the right frame. The quality of the video is not so good but watching Chester singing in the rain is priceless! lol!, if anyone has a better quality please let me know. I have to thank Toxic from JoeHahn.com for the video 'coz that's where I got it from long time ago. As usual those who are on the Video Mailing list please check your email, the link is already sent to you, DO NOT email me unless the link is broken. If you already have the video just ignore my email. Those not on the mailing list, click here to email me your email address if you want the file, please type your email address in the body of your email, if you don't your message will be deleted.
Linkin Park article in Rock Mag
posted by Jas, 01/19/05
Steph has scanned a Linkin Park article from the December 2004 issue of French magazine, Rock Mag, obvious a review of Collision Course.
January 18, 2005
Music For Relief benefit concert in LA
posted by Jas, 01/18/05
A report from Billboard on the Music For Relief benefit concert in LA which has Dave Grohl, Beck, Tenacious D and Eddie Vedder among other artists who performed. A report from MTV.com says that Brad attended the show. Proceeds from the show, which was organized by the new collective Music for Relief, will benefit the American Red Cross.
LP interview on Danish TV
posted by Jas, 01/18/05
A reminder that there will be an interwiew with Linkin Park on Danish television, channel Dr 1 today, if anyone is able to make me a clip please let me know. Update: Mads and Caspar write in to say that the show was cancelled, it was supposed to be shown on a music program called "Boogie", it's probably gonna be on tomorrow. Will post an update about it, thanks guys.
LP TV date
posted by Jas, 01/18/05
Jillyen found this listed on TVGuide.com, Linkin Park: Greatest Hits on MTV2, January 19, 7:30pm
January 17, 2005
LP book in Germany
posted by Jas, 01/17/05
Björn reports that Linkin Park's "From The Inside: Linkin Park's Meteora" book is now available for purchase at Amazon.de. Order now and you'll receive it in the next 2 weeks.
LP book in Singapore
posted by Jas, 01/17/05
Good news for Singapore fans, Jocelyn reports that Linkin Park's "From The Inside: Linkin Park's Meteora" book is now available at Kinokuniya boodstore, go grab a copy!
January 15, 2005
Chester talks about future plans for Music For Relief
posted by Jas, 01/15/05
Reuters has a report on a Tsunami Benefit shows hosted by Virgin Megastores. The events will be among the first major fundraising efforts for Music for Relief and Chester reveals future plans for the project.
Virgin Entertainment Group needs your help. On Jan. 20, VEG's Virgin Megastores will host "100 Acts of Support -- The Concerts for Tsunami Relief."
Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington stresses to Billboard that the goal of Music for Relief extends far beyond the tsunami disaster. Just as the music industry collectively supports AIDS charities through such efforts as LifeBeat or cancer research through City of Hope and the T.J. Martell Foundation, Linkin Park hopes to create an ongoing music industry fund for disaster recovery through Music for Relief.
"Right now, the money is for the immediate relief for this horrifying event," Bennington says. "The next step is getting the army of people in this business mobilized. This is not something Linkin Park put together, but something the music industry put together that will build and have this nest egg of disaster money rather than having to build a fund from scratch each time."
Down the road, Bennington says he would like to compile a benefit album with proceeds going to Music for Relief, but not now, when the need calls for immediate cash. "We don't have time to sit around and make records right now; it's so extensive to clear rights, etc.," he says. "But for the length of the charity, it's something we would like to do." -- Melinda Newman. Full report
Me Time: New LPU video
posted by Jas, 01/15/05
Mike is addicted to Chester, LMAO, LPU members head over to LPUnderground.com to download a new LPU video clip. This is part 1 of 5 clips to be posted on LPU, they were recorded from the book signing in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York last month. New clip will be posted every two weeks on Friday. This exclusive is for LPU members only, I will not put it up for download so please don't email me and ask. Ally has made some caps here
LP interview on Danish TV
posted by Jas, 01/15/05
Mads reports that there will be an interwiew with Linkin Park on Danish television, channel Dr 1 on Tuesday, January 18.
KoRn Kovers preliminary tracklist
posted by Jas, 01/15/05
Ryan reports that KornWorld.de has posted a preliminary tracklist from "Korn Kover" based on info in Revolver Magazine which includes a Nine Inch Nails cover track featuring Chester Bennington 'Head Like A Hole'. No info on the release date, click here for the track list.
January 14, 2005
Collision Course review
posted by Jas, 01/14/05
Collision Course review from Northwest Herald.
I am quite torn on this album. Part of me wants to stomp my foot and say leave the rapping to Jay-Z and the rocking to Linkin Park, especially since I am a big fan of both. But after listening to the six songs, I am nearly sold on it. If Jigga Man and LP are OK with it, then why can't I be? But wait, wasn't Jay-Z retired? Ha. "Numb/Encore" is my favorite song on the album, with "Points of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer" coming a close second. With six songs and a going price of nearly $15, every song should rightfully blow me away. But they don't. Therefore, a perfect star rating would be a stretch, but three stars is justified. But I want more, a lot more. I want a full 13-song album. I'm hope MTV keeps up its Mash-Ups series. But next time, MTV, how about a few more songs? -- Nick Powills. Full review
LP book in Singapore
posted by Jas, 01/14/05
Good news for Singapore fans, Jocelyn has confirmed with Kinokuniya bookstore that the stock for Linkin Park's "From The Inside: Linkin Park's Meteora" book will come in either later this week or next week. Anyone who is interested can call them up at 67375021 ext 42/43 to possibly reserve a copy.
LP items added in the KROQ for Relief: ''Big A$$'' Auction
posted by Jas, 01/14/05
LinkinPark.com reports that the Linkin Park ultimate fan pack has been included on the list of items to be auctioned for the KROQ for Relief: ''Big A$$'' Auction. The pack includes a chance to meet the band, a copy of LP coffee table book, a rare Projeck Revolution Tour jacket and lots more cool stuff. Click here to make your bid. All auction items end Friday 1/14 between 5-6pm PST. Linkin Park will be stopping by at the KROQ station located at Hollywood & Highland tomorrow between 2-6pm PST to help tally up totals so stop by to show your support.
Bands rock to aid tsunami victims
posted by Jas, 01/14/05
Reports about the Music For Relief Benefit Concerts at the Starland Ballroom from MTV.com and Home News Tribune
LP in Metal Edge
posted by Jas, 01/14/05
Betty reports that in the February 2005 issue of Metal Edge, there is a really cool 'liveposter' of Linkin Park. It also includes a short note with 2 pics of when Brad and Rob were at the Annual Tennis Rumble Event.
January 13, 2005
LP articles from Kerrang!
posted by Jas, 01/13/05
Fiona has typed up short LP blurbs from past Kerrang! magazine
From December 4th issue
Chester on German band, Rammstein
Hot For Teacher
Linkin Park rapper Mike Shinoda has designed a pair of trainers for DC shoes. The proceeds from his 'remix series' shoes will go to a scholarship he has set up for the Art Center Of Design in Pasadena where he studied. " It's one of the top art schools in the world," says Shinoda. "It's hard to make it though the school because it's so expensive. Our DJ, Joe Hahn, went there too, and got fed up with how much it cost and went somewhere else. It happens a lot, So I started up a scholarship. Awwww.
It's such a great visual show and the music is so good and industrial. Live, those guys just don't f**k around. It was probably one of the most shows I've ever seen - the keyboard player was beating himself and, every time he hit himself , pyro was exploding from his chest. It was really sick! Definitely go and see them"
Mike describing Los Angeles
Black flag. Guns 'N' Roses, Linkin Park, The icarus line...from punk rock to glam-metal to rap-rock and beyond, LA has been a source of inspirational rock 'n' roll for over three decades. Motorhead's Lemmy liked it so much he moved there in the late '80s and has since become part of the furniture at the notorious Rainbow Bar and Grill. "If you come over you've got to go to Sunset Boulevard", states Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. "There's The Whiskey, The Viper Room and all the cool venues where the hot new bands play. It's where we played some of our first ever shows." And, of course, The Osbournes live there. Say no more.
WHERE TO DRINK: The Rainbow, 9015 Sunset Boulevard.
Mike Shinoda: "Everyone goes to Sunset to hang out and everybody should go to the Rainbow at least once"
WHERE TO PARTY: The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Boulevard.
Mike Shinoda: "All the places on Sunset are good for seeing new bands. Everything's in one small area so it's real convenient"
Joe on D'fused
posted by Jas, 01/12/05
Vijay reports that you can catch Joe briefly on D'Fused which features Story of the Year. The show air on Fuse TV on January 14 at 3 pm and January 15 at 9:30 pm, all times eastern.
January 12, 2005
Music For Relief benefit concert in LA
posted by Jas, 01/12/05
E! Online reports: Dave Grohl, Beck, Tenacious D and Eddie Vedder are among the acts confirmed for the Jan. 17 event at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater. The night is billed as a "special night of music and comedy to benefit Music for Relief." SoCal rockers Linkin Park got the ball rolling for charity-minded U.S. music acts last month when they offered up $100,000 to the Red Cross and helped launch Music for Relief. For more information on Music for Relief, go to musicforrelief.org.
Video Download: Brad and Chester on NRK
posted by Jas, 01/12/05
Ann Ellen found an old interview with Brad and Chester on NRK, a Norwegian site. I've grabbed the hi-res clip, 16mb in wmv format and it's available for download here (wait for a few seconds for the download ticket to appear, when it's ready for download, filename will appear in big, bold letters, right click filename and save target as..). You can watch the lo-res clip here.
New LP photos
posted by Jas, 01/12/05
Got these new mugshots of Chester and Joe from Repfoto, thanks Josh! *kisses Josh's feet*. Caption says, "Chester B without spectacles following laser eye surgery, Dec '04". I'll post more later today or tomorrow. Update: I've added more old pics by Paul Harries and while I'm at it I've updated the Gallery Page and added more studio and pro-shots by P G Brunelli, Joe Giron and Clay Patrick McBride
photo credit: Paul Harries, more pics
January 11, 2005
LP nominated for NRJ awards
posted by Jas, 01/11/05
Ann Ellen reports that Linkin Park has been nominated for NRJ Awards 2005 for Best Rock (up against Good Charlotte,Avril Lavigne,Hoobastank, 3 Doors Down) and Best International Group (up against Maroon 5, 3 Doors Down, Black Eyed Peas). The nominations are based on airplay on NRJ during the year 2004.
The event will take place at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland on January 21st, 2005. Click here to vote for Linkin Park.
Scans from Lime magazine
posted by Jas, 01/11/05
Vic sent in these additional scans of LP article from the January issue of Malaysian edition of Lime magazine. I already posted the scans of the interview with Brad last month, these are the introduction part.
KROQ for Relief: ''Big A$$'' Auction list
posted by Jas, 01/11/05
KROQ for Relief: ''Big A$$'' Auction list is now up. The auctions will end on Friday night with a special appearance by Linkin Park and others at KROQ's Hollywood and Highland Studios. All proceeds will go directly to Music For Relief. Click here to make your bid.
Collision Course review
posted by Jas, 01/10/05
Collision Course review from Village Voice.
So, since rap and rock are more likely to collude than collide anymore, this "groundbreaking" Collision Course qualifies as bumper cars at best.
Mash-ups don't need to break ground, though—they just need to sound good. (Derrida-jocking rock crits will figure out the rest.) And though Jay-Z calls the collaboration the "hybrid of the hot shit," it's the exact opposite, really. The tracks come off two-faced, Jay-Z and Linkin Park not so much mashed up as pieced together in alternation. Jay-Z hardly struggles over LP instrumentals—his nimble "Jigga What" run over "Faint" proves he's still pretty much invincible, even in retirement. But with places traded, LP's Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington embarrass themselves, mere ensemble players who double Jay-Z in spots and pepper tracks with pasty catcalls. On their own, Bennington's wails are incongruous but at least inoffensive, and his minor-to-major melody trade for "Izzo/In the End" actually fits. Shinoda fares worse, though, huffing and puffing heavy-handed rhymes throughout, and at his most laughable when he reformats "99 Problems" to be about Jay-Z ("He's got 99 problems . . . ").
There's a DVD, too. Behind-the-scenes footage reveals Jay-Z as amiable but all business, maybe even a little bored. Collision Course clearly wasn't his idea. The Parkies have a blast, though, especially Bennington. One minute he's ragging on the cameramen, another he's screaming at the studio help: "I ordered a Frappucino. Where's my f**king Frappucino?!" As for collisions, there's a small one during the concert: Jay-Z tosses his water bottle to a fan, but instead it hits the kid in the face.
January 10, 2005
Audio Download: Mike & Brad on Loveline
posted by Jas, 01/10/05
I have the mp3 of Mike, Brad and Doug (of Hoobastank) on Loveline available for download via yousendit. Thanks to Yann and Linkin Park Daily, I don't know who ripped it so if you're the person please let me know so I can give proper credit. I've edited the show to just LP/Hooba part (26 mb), email me if you want the file (don't forget to type your email address in the body of your email or the subject line, if you fail to do so your email will be deleted). Parents please take note that the show has some sexual content. People on the Video Mailing list please Do Not email me, the link is already sent to you.
Collision Course review
posted by Jas, 01/10/05
Fiona has typed up a review of Collision Course from this month's issue of Metal Hammer (UK) magazine.
Nu-metallers team up with blinging multi-million selling rapper. So what was the attraction? Collision course follows in the footsteps of some of the most innovative and bizarre collaborations seen in the history of music. Run DMC and Aerosmith, Public Enemy and Anthrax and, erm...Redman and The Offspring. What past acts have done is to celebrate the differences between these two genres and play on the contrast between the roar of electric guitars and the rhythm of rap. What linkin park and jay-z have achieved, however, is something very different indeed.
On this album the artists have chosen to fuse their skills and blur the lines between metal and rap by remaking several of their classic songs, helped along by production skills of LP co-frontman Mike shinoda and decks maestro Joseph Hahn. Let's face it, we all know linkin park were never that 'heavy' in the first place yet on this album they play to their strengths by downtuning the guitars, cranking up the bass and making lead crooner Chester Bennington sing as little as possible with Shinoda and Jay-z sharing the majority of the vocal roles. 'Collision course' is essentially a well crafted bootleg with each track taking an orginal Linkin park and Jay-z composition and mixing them together. Yep, exactly like the much loved bootleg that mixed Metallica's black album with the Beatles' white album. Only this time around it's more commerical and a lot less cool.
Compositions include LP's 'numb' mixed with Jay-z's 'Encore': Jay-Z's notorious 'Big pimpin' with 'papercut' and 'jigga-what' with 'faint' . When this works it works well and will have dance floors around the globe erupting into a bass-led frenzy. But when it fails it folps miserably and even weakens the original track rather than embellishes it. Making a stab at good ol' VFM (Value for money) the album is accompanied by a 'Making of..' DVD which features live performances of the tracks and a fly-on-the-wall, in studio report. But that's just not enough reason to shell out on the whole album. Instead, find the tracks you like and download them. [3 out of 10] -- Katie Parsons
'Numb/Encore' on Australian charts
posted by Jas, 01/10/05
Mersey reports that this week 'Numb/Encore' has moved up a position to #4 on the Australian ARIA singles chart. Collision Course is at #10 on the albums chart and has gone platinum with 70,000 units sold.
January 7, 2005
KROQ for Relief: ''Big A$$'' Auction!
posted by Jas, 01/07/05
Press release from Business Wire about KROQ's "Big A$$ Auction" to aid the tsunami victims and survivor's in Southeast Asia. The auctions starts on January 10 (items will be showcased on KROQ.com) and ends on Friday night with a special appearance by Linkin Park and others at KROQ's Hollywood and Highland Studios. All proceeds will go directly to Music For Relief. Click here to see some of the times to be auctioned.
Music For Relief Benefit Concerts
posted by Jas, 01/07/05
My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed and Cambria, Senses Fail, The Banner, Like Yesterday are some of the bands to perform at The Concert For Tsunami Relief. Proceeds, including ticket sales, Ticketmaster surcharges & merchandise sales will be donated in their entirety to Unicef and Music For Relief, Linkin Park's charity founded to help the Red Cross's effort to aid victims of the December 26th tsunami. Concerts will be held on January 12 and 16 at the Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville NJ 08872. Go here to buy tickets online. Thanks to chikenfrikasee at LPUMB for the link.
Brad on Fuse, Mike and Brad on Loveline
posted by Jas, 01/07/05
This was posted by Michelle on LPUnderground.com yesterday, if anyone caught it on tape please let me know.
In response to the Southeast Asia tragedies, Linkin Park and the American Red Cross founded Music For Relief. To spread the awareness of this cause, Linkin Park band members have been calling into various radio stations and television shows. Brad will be calling into Fuse tonight at 6:30pm EST. Visit www.fuse.tv. Brad and Mike were on Loveline last night so for those of you not in the LA area, you can catch the broadcast tonight.
Linkin Park says their music attracts fans of all ages
posted by Jas, 01/07/05
Elaine sent me a link to a short LP article posted on The Point 105.7 FM
Linkin Park has realized that it's not just young people who enjoy their music. Kids are introducing the group's albums to their parents, who turn out to be huge fans and end up filling the stands at Linkin Park shows. Singer Chester Bennington told us that their music seems to appeal to people of all different ages: "My Dad was in this record store, and this lady was talking to one of the employees -- 'What to get my daughter or something? She doesn't like pop. She doesn't want Britney.' And my Dad goes, 'Oh, get her Linkin Park.' He goes, 'They don't cuss.' She goes, 'Oh great.' So, she just walked over and picked it up. And like it's that simple for parents to buy music for kids. And so it's interesting when parents do that. Then they take it home and listen to it. All of a sudden they become fans."
Linkin Park recently established an organization called Music for Relief, to aid victims of the tsunamis in Southeast Asia, and made an initial donation of $100,000 to the fund. Guitarist Brad Delson posted on a note on linkinpark.com that read, "We are fortunate to be in a position to help, but this needs to be a broader effort." He added, "If one of our fans can donate $10, then that's going to help. We are also going to appeal to our musical peers by asking them to donate as well." Meanwhile, Linkin Park is taking some time off from the road to begin work on their next studio album.
Numb/Encore on the charts
posted by Jas, 01/07/05
Billboard reports that the Hot 100 Singles chart's greatest gainer at retail, Jay-Z and Linkin Park's "Numb/Encore," is at #23 for a second week.
Fish Out of Water
posted by Jas, 01/07/05
MTV.com reports that Jurassic 5 rapper Chali 2na's solo album, titled "Fish Out Of Water" will be released in February. It includes a track produced by Mike Shinoda.
January 6, 2005
Music For Relief banners
posted by Jas, 01/06/05
MusicForRelief.com has posted banners and buttons of different sizes you can choose and use to create awareness for Music For Relief aid to the tsunami victims in South Asia.
Chester & Rob on Extra
posted by Jas, 01/06/05
Posted by ddrmage32 on LPU Board
I was just watching Extra and the guy was talking about all the different ways people are donating to the tsunami tragedy. He started talking about "Music For Relief"
Extra Peron said, "I met up with chester and rob to talk about their new donation"
Rob, "We have basically stopped everything and are 100% involved with this tragedy and helping"
Extra Person said, "Well you gotta do a concert then?"
Chester, "Yeah we do *laughs*"
Rob talks about the tsunami
posted by Jas, 01/06/05
ABC News has a report on stars lining up to help the tsunami victims in Southern Asia and there's a mention of LP and a quote from Rob.
Rock band Linkin Park, fresh off a tour of Southeast Asia, has formed a charity with the Red Cross called Music for Relief. The group got the ball rolling with a $100,000 donation, and is asking fans and other artists to dig into their pockets. "We're trying to create awareness and all the money that's donated through the bands and fans and everybody out in the music community is going to go directly to the international response fund and go directly to help the victims of this horrible disaster over there," says Linkin Park drummer Rob Bourdon.
Linkin Park on Reuters news report
posted by Jas, 01/06/05
Reuters has a video clip report about celebrities and their donations to aid the tsunami victims in South Asia. Click here to watch
Collision Course went platinum
posted by Jas, 01/06/05
MTV.com reports that Jay-Z and Linkin Park's Collision Course movse on up to #4 on the album chart, selling more than 134,000 copies, which also went platinum this week.
KROQ year end countdown
posted by Jas, 01/06/05
Kristen reports that KROQ 106.7 had an end of the year countdown comprised of the top songs for 2004. Linkin Park is placed at #5 (Breaking the Habit), #11 (Numb), #28 (Lying From You), and #50 (Numb/Encore).
January 5, 2005
Linkin Park on USA Today
posted by Jas, 01/05/05
USA Today has posted a video clip report about Linkin Park's donation to the tsunami victims in Southeast Asia. Watch it here or click here to download. Thanks EL *hugs*
Brad talks about tsunami on TRL
posted by Jas, 01/05/05
MTV.com has posted an audio interview of Brad talking about the tsunami on TRL. Go here to listen and click here to download.
Moshing in the middle
posted by Jas, 01/05/05
A review of Collision Course from San Francisco Bay Guardian
But where Run and Aerosmith stirred rap's first mainstream audiences, Jay and Linkin promise to make their already gargantuan constituencies even larger. Where Run and Aerosmith were making a huge crossover leap and boosting a flagging career, respectively, "Collision" finds two of today's biggest Billboard-busters collaborating at the top of their game. Counting the million-some "Collisions" shipped since Nov. 30, the two combined have racked up more than 40 million sales. For better or worse, it might stand as the most salient rock-rap fusion for some time to come. Few will, but many should, consider how the years of intergeneric crossfire embodied by Linkin's 2000 LP, "Hybrid Theory", preceded 2004's inescapable "Collision" with a million invisible sparks of mutual influence. -- Kevin Y. Kim. Full review
January 4, 2005
Chester and Joe on MCM
posted by Jas, 01/04/05
The other day I posted the video of Chester and Joe on MCM, Helene has translated the interview, click here to read it.
New LP release this year??
posted by Jas, 01/04/05
The Globe and Mail has an article on Edgar Bronfman Jr, chairman of Warner Music Group. The article is mainly about business but Mr. Bronfman said the company's labels are expecting a more robust 2005, including major releases from hard-rock headliner Linkin Park. So soon??? Click here to read it, scroll down to the end of the article.
LP interview in Q magazine
posted by Jas, 01/04/05
Fiona has typed up an old interview with Linkin Park from the summer 2003 issue of Q magazine (UK).
How do you celebrate selling 14 million copies (and counting) of your debut album? How do you reward yourself after playing 324 shows in a single year? How do you unwind after two years in which your previously unknown band has become a mind-boggling, multi-platinum phenomenon? If you're Linkin Park you do it like this.
"I bought toy robots," says DJ Joseph Hahn.
"I got a dog," says bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell. "That was a project."
"I bought some fake diamond earrings for 28 dollars in Macy's," beams guitarist Brad Delson.
"Just being at home after two years yo appreciate simple things," says drummer Rob Bourdon. " I had fun shopping for food. That was the greatest."
"We don't really take that many breaks," explains singer Chester Bennington. "On our breaks we work." Full interview
'Numb/Encore' back in the charts
posted by Jas, 01/04/05
Nicky reports that LP/Jay-Z's 'Numb/Encore' is back in UK's singles chart this week.
January 3, 2005
Music For Relief
posted by Jas, 01/03/05
Brad has posted a message on the LP Board about Music For Relief, a relief fund set up by Linkin Park to help the Tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
New York Rockers join in to help Tsunami relief effort
posted by Jas, 01/03/05
PR Leap reports that New York rockers "Almighty Love Noise" have offered to donate all profits generated from the sale of their soon to be released CD to the "Music For Relief" Tsunami Disaster Fund.
"We feel a need to help this cause, it's great that "Linkin Park" put together the "Music For Relief" fund along with the American Red Cross, this gives musicians around the world the opportunity to use their gift's to help those in need. Hopefully other major music artist start to join in, and it's not just about Rock music, I am talking about all those involved in the music industry, so whether it be Sean "P Diddy" Combs, "The Rolling Stones", or the "Red hot Chili Peppers"., all music personalities should be involved in this effort." Said Swan, lead vocalist of "Almighty Love Noise".
'Collision Course' crashes half the time
posted by Jas, 01/03/05
A review of Collision Course from Toledo Blade
When it works, Jay Z's smooth raps counter the razor-like aural scream of Linkin Park. Big loud guitars crash into hip-hop beats, bounce off and make a new sound that takes full advantage of both acts' knack for great hooks. When it doesn't work, and that's about half the time on "Collision Course," the music sounds bolted together, the tempo shifts lurching forward and clanging together like a grinding gear. Jay Z's "Big Pimpin'" just doesn't go with Linkin's abrasive "Papercut," no matter how cool the idea sounds in concept. Like the remix or sampling, mash-ups have their place — especially in dance music — but traditionalists ought to steer clear. -- Rod Lockwood. Full review
January 2, 2005
Video Download: Interview with Chester and Joe on MCM
posted by Jas, 01/02/05
Luder has captured this interview with Chester and Joe from French music channel, MCM, unfortunately it has a voice over in French, they basically talked about Collision Course, I'll try to get a translation. The interview probably took place before or after the Europe Music Awards. File is in asf, 45mb, zipped, (5 parts altogether). Those who are on the Video Mailing list please check your email, the link is already sent to you, DO NOT email me unless the link is broken. Those not on the mailing list, click here to email me your email address if you want the file, please type your email address in the body of your email, if you don't you will be put last on the list
Video Download: Chester & Phoenix Christmas story
posted by Jas, 01/02/05
Artisan News Service has posted a video clip of Chester telling his Christmas story about his dog, poor doggy and Phoenix tripping over his teddy bear and spending his Christmas morning in the emergency room. Watch Chester's story here, Phoenix story here. You can download all files here (4.6 mb).
Audio Download: DJ Vice feat/ Mike Shinoda - Freestyle
posted by Jas, 01/02/05
Pete wrote in to say that he has an mp3 of 'DJ Vice feat/ Mike Shinoda - Freestyle' available for download at his site at forfeitthegame.com. Believed to be recorded in 2001, this track is one of those difficult to find, so don't miss this chance, go grab it!
Top 500 songs
posted by Jas, 01/02/05
Sarah reports that Capital FM in London has listed the top 500 songs voted by Londoners and Linkin Park were at #85 with 'In the End'
Favourite videos on Much Music
posted by Jas, 01/02/05
Cassie reports that 'Breaking The Habit' was at #2 for Favourite Videos of 2004 on Much Music
January 1, 2005
Thoughts and Prayers for the world
posted by Jas, 01/01/05
It's hard to wish everyone a happy new year when the world is mourning. Please spare a thought and say prayers for the less fortunate in the world. Hopefully we'll have a peaceful 2005.
