Video Download: LP in Singapore - Interview with Chester & Joe
posted by Jas, 11/30/07
Here's the interview with Chester & Joe when LP was in Singapore which was aired on Channel 5's Prime Time Morning last week, sorry for the delay. There's a tip from Joe on how to get fresh fries, download here. Thanks Andrea. PS. While uploading the video, I saw a clip on where the hell is Singapore, thought our overseas friends might want to take a look because some people think we're in China :-)

Video Download: MTM Promo - Chester in Thailand
posted by Jas, 11/30/07
Found an interview with Chester when he was on a promo tour for Minutes To Album album in Thailand early this year, download here

Video Download: LP in Taiwan - Interview with Brad & Rob
posted by Jas, 11/29/07
Riceball reports that Yahoo Music Taiwan has a video clip of an interview with Brad and Rob before LP's concert in Taiwan, download here

LP in Shanghai review
posted by Jas, 11/29/07
Shanghai Daily has a review of LP's concert in Shanghai.

LP nominated for Bandit Rock Awards
posted by Jas, 11/29/07
Keols reports that Linkin Park is nominated for 3 awards on a Swedish Rock Gala called "Bandit Rock Awards", they are nominated for International Best Group, International Best Album and Best Live Perfomance, click here to vote for Linkin Park.

LP in Tokyo concert review and pics
posted by Jas, 11/29/07
SJ reports that PGS Live has some photos and a review of LP's concert in Tokyo. Speaking of photos, Mike has upload some of his pics on his FM blog, Joe's photos here

LP Underground 7 launches December 5
posted by Jas, 11/29/07
From LPU Newsletter: The brand new Year 7 of LP Underground will be launching on December 5, 2007! Thank you all for being a part of the LPU thus far. Every year we strive to give YOU, the dedicated fans, the most exciting items and opportunities for exclusive events, and we are looking forward to you joining us for year 7 of LP Underground. As voted on by you, the new LPU 7 CD includes 10 full tracks, featuring the best live recordings of your favorite Linkin Park songs from Projekt Revolution 2007! You can purchase the new LPU 7 membership package on www.lpunderground.com starting December 5, and a new LPU 7 Limited Edition Best Buy Fan Pack will be available in Best Buy stores also starting in December

New US Tour Dates
Linkin Park has announced plans for a U.S. tour with special guests Coheed & Cambria. The tour is set to kick off February 12th at the Qwest Center in Omaha. For the first time ever, Linkin Park is offering fans the option of purchasing a Digital Souvenir Package with their tickets, a special post-gig memento which includes: the entire show, exclusive concert photos and a digital tour program. List of tour dates here

LPU Presale Tickets
Presale tickets for some of the US shows are now available for LPU members, please log on to LPUnderground.com for your unique presale code. Ticketmaster will be offering a Linkin Park Ticket + LPU 7 Membership presale bundle where you can purchase LPU presale tickets with the purchase of an LPU 7 membership. However, note that as an existing LPU member, you will already have access to the LPU presale (via the unique codes). Current LPU members will be able to renew their memberships through LPUnderground.com starting December 5.

Joe's Asia tour photos
posted by Jas, 11/26/07
The guys are currently on their Japan tour, Joe has uploaded some pics from Tokyo.

Video Download: LP in Thailand - Wake Club
posted by Jas, 11/23/07
LekMyLove has captured an interview with Joe and Brad on Wake Club when the band were in Thailand, thanks to linkinbaby91 for the tip. It's not every day you see Brad laughing so hard, so funny!, download here

Possible Linkin Park show in Romania next year
posted by Jas, 11/23/07
Romanian paper reports that local concert organisers are in negotiation with Linkin Park to bring the band to Romania next year. Doina Dorian, PR Music Management representative told Rompres on Wednesday. "We are negotiating with Linkin' Park, it is highly possible that they might come to Romania next year. Right now, we are discussing this matter with them", Doina Dorian said. Please note that nothing is confirmed yet, wait till it's officially announced by the band before you make any plans, in the mean time keep your fingers crossed.

New Linkin Park U.S. Tour Dates
posted by Jas, 11/23/07
From LinkinPark.com: The first dates of the Linkin Park 2008 U.S. headlining tour have been announced! Linkin Park will be performing in Detroit, MI at the Joe Louis Arena on February 16, and in Manchester, NH at the Verizon Wireless Arena on February 18. Coheed and Cambria will be opening this tour. As always, LP Underground members will have access to presale tickets starting November 29 at 4pm. To get access to presales, join the LPU at www.lpunderground.com now. Tickets will go on sale to the public starting December 1 at 10am on Ticketmaster.com. Look out for more U.S. tour dates soon!

Joe's Asia tour photos
posted by Jas, 11/23/07
Joe has updated his blog with pics from the Asian tour.

LP in Singapore - Interview, review and videos
posted by Jas, 11/21/07
November issue of Lime magazine has an interview with Mike, I got the scans here. Xin Ying reports that there are some good quality concert videos here and Yi Long sent in a scan of a review of the Singapore concert from iWeekly magazine.

Video Download: LP in Taiwan - CCTV
posted by Jas, 11/21/07
CCTV has a video clip of LP's press conference and concert in Taipei, Taiwan, download here

Video Download: Making of Shadow Of The Day - Dfused
posted by Jas, 11/21/07
Serein has captured for me the Making of the Shadow Of The Day video aired on Dfused, download here

Akon, Taylor Swift, Linkin Park in line for Grammy nods?
posted by Jas, 11/20/07
The LA Times report that Linkin Park will attend the Dec. 6 unveiling of nominations for the 50th annual Grammy Awards, to be held Feb. 10 in Los Angeles.

The first major clue as to who will be receiving some Grammy nominations was announced today by the Recording Academy. Akon, Taylor Swift (pictured) and Linkin Park will attend the Dec. 6 unveiling of nominations for the 50th annual Grammy Awards, to be held Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. Veteran rockers Linkin Park released one of the bestselling rock albums of 2007 with "Minutes to Midnight." It was produced by Grammy favorite Rick Rubin, and it's a lock to generate multiple nods in the rock fields. It received mixed-to-positive reviews, but saw the band bringing in some more topical songwriting.

Though "Minutes to Midnight" wouldn't make this writer's Top 100 (yes, hundred) albums of 2007, there were few rock releases this year with the same combination of commercial and critical success, meaning it could be in line for an Album of the Year nod. Also, don't discount the Rubin factor, as the man had a hand in three of five Album of the Year nominations last year. Those who announced the Grammy nominations in 2006 were all treated nicely once nominations were unveiled. Mary J. Blige, KT Tunstall, James Blunt, Justin Timberlake and Rascal Flatts attended last year's press conference, and none left without a Grammy nod. Full report

AMA - Thank You from Brad
posted by Jas, 11/20/07
A thank you message from Brad on LP Myspace blog

Wow!!! We always say that this kind of recognition is icing on an already incredible cake (the opportunity to write, record, and perform our music). But the icing sure tastes good! Thank you so much for all your dedication and support---without it, we know we wouldn't be able to continue doing what we love.

Much respect,

BBB

Mike's Asia tour photos and stories
posted by Jas, 11/20/07
Mike has updated his FM blog with pics and stories from Shanghai and Hong Kong

Video Download: Q & A Session with Mike
posted by Jas, 11/20/07
97X has posted video clips of fans' Q&A session with Mike, download here

Tales from Linkin Park
posted by Jas, 11/20/07
The New Straits Times has an interview with Linkin park when they were in Singapore. Brad talked about Chester's tennis match accident before the concert, saying that "at times, we feel like putting him in a bubble ball".

Update: LP won AMA
posted by Jas, 11/18/07
Show has ended, Linkin park has won an America Music Award for Favourite Artist in the Alternative Rock Music category, however, it was not aired. They lost the Favourite Band, Duo or Group award to Nickelback and Favourite Pop/Rock Album to Daughtry. Full list of winners. I'm going to Malaysia now, next update will be on Tuesday.

LP in Shanghai photos
posted by Jas, 11/18/07
A short review and photos of Linkin Park concert in Shanghai.

There has long been a thirst for big international rock acts among Chinese music fans, and American rock band Linkin Park lived up to the expectations Sunday night at their Chinese mainland debut in Shanghai. When home-grown rock boys of Thin Man opened the night with a half-hour performance, the audience was so impatient they chorused for their American idols. Linkin Park finally appeared on the stage at around 9 p.m. and when the prelude of "One Step Closer" began, delirious fans stood up and began the rock journey. It was a two-hour show of deafening rock followed by chords from the full-house audience. The six-piece Linkin Park, which is among the most popular Western rock bands in China, performed old hit songs such as "In the End," "Numb," and "Somewhere I Belong," and wrapped up the show with new hits like "What I've Done." The band is slated to rock their fans in Hong Kong on Tuesday before hitting Tokyo on Nov. 23.

Video Download: LP in Taiwan concert and press conference
posted by Jas, 11/18/07
Once again thanks alot to Ruby for sending me a video clip of LP's concert in Taiwan, there's also a short clip from the press conference where Chester mentioned that they were indeed in the studio the night before the concert, download here More bootleg videos of the show here. UDN has a photo of Chester leaving Taiwan.

ffmuteki9 reports that Chester and Mike had asked the staff to book a studio for them to record their suddenly inspired song, and then they worked in the studio from 11/15 9:00 pm to 11/16 6:00 am, then went back to their hotel for some sleep. That morning Joe and Rob visited the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Their tour guide is a girl who's not into rock music and of course doesn't know who Linkin Park are, the guys kept asking her, "you really never heard of Linkin Park"? they then gave her two tickets and invited her to the concert. Rob said, "we are really good, you must come tonight." The guys bought quite a few things, Rob was thinking of buying this painting but bought a copy of this one instead.

LP in Taiwan concert review
posted by Jas, 11/18/07
Taipei Times has a review of the concert.

They came, nearly 40,000 people saw them, and they rocked. Fans of Linkin Park began lining up early Friday morning for the best spots on the field and in the stands at Zhongshan Football Stadium, for what organizers touted as Taiwan's highest-selling foreign concert since Michael Jackson. Despite light drizzle and a start that was delayed by 40 minutes, people arrived chanting "Linkin Park, Linkin Park," and when the California nu-metal band finally took to the stage, the 38,000 mostly young fans in attendance broke into a frenzy of cheers and shouts.

The chanting continued throughout the concert, with rhythm guitarist Mike Shinoda - who was clearly the crowd favorite - in the front, and singer Chester Bennington bouncing around the stage shouting vocals in a heavy-metal rasp. Linkin Park played electronica, rapcore and heavy metal numbers during their 100-minute show and had fans begging for more. Their stellar performance, combined with the fact that tickets sold out, will hopefully make Taipei a more enticing destination for other international acts.

Mike's Asia tour photos and stories
posted by Jas, 11/18/07
Mike has updated his FM Myspace blog with stories and photos from the South East Asian tour, in Singapore he shopped at Orchard Road and Arab Street. He has posted a video clip of what he does when he's bored, Mike also said that he will be moving his blog to his own new web site at mikeshinoda.com. Don't forget the American Music Awards tonight, Linkin Park is nominated for Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Favourite Pop/Rock Album and Favourite Alternative Rock Artist. I'm going to Malaysia for a short family business trip, I will post any clips (if they win) when I get back on Tuesday.

Video Download: LP in Singapore - Interview with Phoenix and Brad
posted by Jas, 11/17/07
Andrea alerted me about an interview with Brad and Phoenix on MTV Asia's MTV News segment, I managed to record it, download here. Phoenix said that Chester actually had another accident before the concert, he cut his upper lip while playing tennis, I saw the cut during the meet and greet, thought of asking him but wouldn't want to pride, I have a picture though, I'll upload the rest later, if you want to share your pics please email me. There's also a shot of the concert and a quick shot at the fans, see if you're caught on camera!. Speaking of interview, catch an interview with LP on Primetime Morning on Channel 5 or Channel News Asia sometime next week, they didn't say which day but if you miss it you can catch it on the Primetime Morning - The Lighter Side show during the weekend.

LP in Taiwan concert reports
posted by Jas, 11/17/07
UDN has more reports on LP's concert in Taiwan, this article has some concert photos, Chester said "we are the best band in the world" when they sang What I've Done. It also said that it is the biggest concert in Taiwan after Michael Jackson 13 years ago.

This report has a picture of Mike and Chester during an interview. It also said that the concert were late for 40 minutes because they were stuck in traffic on their way to the stadium (too many cars and people were going to the same direction). They went to the studio to record the new songs on Thursday from 9pm to 6am on Friday. (They joked about how they were recording Chinese song) Joe and Rob went to the museum in the morning on Friday. It also reported that Joe said that he made Chester almost naked during the Shadow Of The Day music video and Chester said that he wore underwear and let Joe do whatever he wants. Someone asked do they want to try stinky tofu. Chester said, "what? I am not interested in anything stinky."

Thanks alot to Ruby for the brief translation, she also reports that someone went to the meet and greet before the concert and asked Chester whether he sang the Little Boxes song for Weeds, he confirmed that he indeed sang that song. Go here to see bootleg videos of the show, I don't keep track of LP's concert set list but Ruby said the set list is the one that starts with No More Sorrow and ends with Faint. Thanks Ruby.

Taipei Times has an article posted last week about the concert.

LP World Tour DVD
posted by Jas, 11/16/07
To add to the report from UDN I posted below, it says as ticket sales in Taiwan for this Asia tour has been higher than any other location in Asia, a part of the concert tonight in Taipei will be featured in the LP World tour DVD coming out next year. An estimated 40,000 people will turn out in tonight's show. Thanks to Weijie for the translation.

Video Download: LP in Singapore
posted by Jas, 11/16/07
For those interested I have uploaded three clips of LP's concert in Singapore that I recorded, sorry about the quality I'm not a pro :-) didn't know I only have 1 gig of memory so I only managed to record Given Up, No More Sorrow and the barricade incident, download here. Weijie has more at Youtube (do a search, I'm sure you'll find more). Quick shout out to LPU members Ina, Yinying (or was it Yanying), Lie Ding and Hanx2, nice to meet you girls and thanks for the photos. Also thanks to LPMB and LPU for the Birthday wish and the meet and greet pass. Big hug and thanks to Linkin Park of course for an awesome and memorable concert, best birthday present I've ever had. Update: MTV Asia has a review of the concert and some photos

Video Download: LP in Australia - Interview with Joe & Phoenix
posted by Jas, 11/16/07
Roo TV has an interview with Joe and Phoenix when they were in Australia, download here

Linkin Park in Taipei
posted by Jas, 11/16/07
Linkin Park will play in Taipei, Taiwan today, my friend Pam reports that the band has arrived and according to this report, as soon as they landed, the guys went straight into the studio to record a new song instead of going to the welcome party because they suddenly had an inspiration for the new song. I don't read Chinese but basically it's something like that, if someone can translate it please let me know.

What a rousing, raucous riot
posted by Jas, 11/15/07
The Straits Times has a review of Linkin Park's concert in Singapore on Tuesday night, thanks to Weijie for the scan. Update: Another review from Today Online

Video Download: LP in Thailand - Interview with Mike & Phoenix
posted by Jas, 11/15/07
Circlegriff has uploaded clip 1 and clip 2 of LP live in Bangkok, see some of his concert photos here. He has also captured an interview with Mike and Phoenix on Five Live, download here

Update: Linkin Park extend UK tour
posted by Jas, 11/15/07
This time Chester talked to XFM about what to expect from their UK shows.

The multi-million album selling band kick off their four date jaunt - with support act Biffy Clyro - on January 24 at the Nottingham Arena and will now be heading down to London on January 28 for two finishing shows at London's O2. "For people who've ever been to one of our shows they probably already understand", he began. "We just come out and put 110% into our music, the focus is just on us playing our music and we've got a pretty packed out set of 22 songs so whatever side of Linkin Park you like, we'll be playing it." And this time fans can take home a special souvenir from the live shows, which each night being recorded and available as a digital bundle online for people to buy. "We wanted to give our fans the opportunity to take a piece of the show home with them", he explained. "So if there's a moment when Mike [Shinodo] jumps down and puts the microphone in your face and you wanna hear your voice or whatever you can."

Linkin Park extend UK tour
posted by Jas, 11/14/07
Linkin Park have added a second night of London's 02 Arena after their first date sold out. Brad talked to NME about the addition.

"The recent news of our show at the 02 selling out almost immediately is kind of emotional for us because we've been able to play big shows around the world but to have that really dramatic response to an on sale was really special. We're excited to be able to add the second night now." He continued: "I'm not just being polite, I really do love London in particular, when the weather's nice - we're spoilt because I live in Los Angeles. I love the culture, and we had a lot of support very early on from the UK and the UK's a tough place to crack, but it's been really great for us to have that support."

Delson also teased some of what fans have to expect from the tour. He stated: "We've been able to integrate songs from 'Minutes To Midnight' with songs from our previous albums. We've even developed some music just for our live show so I think with 'Minutes To Midnight' we've finally graduated to become the kind of live act that can put on a really three-dimensional headlining set. We like to work with our existing songs and rethink them for the stage. Especially. We've been performing a song off Hybrid Theory' called 'Pushing Me Away' live with just piano and vocals. It's one of those songs that got kind of lost in the shuffle among some of the more popular tracks but we revisited the arrangement and it's one of the highlights of our show right now."

New vibe from Linkin Park
posted by Jas, 11/14/07
Linkin Park will play their first concert in China on Sunday, report say they will stage a two-hour rock performance at Hongkou Football Stadium, read Mike's email interview with Shanghai Daily.

Win to See Linkin Park LIVE in New York
posted by Jas, 11/14/07
From LP MySpace: Bid on a customized Linkin Park XBOX 360 + a flyaway package to see Linkin Park LIVE in New York to support the victims of the Southern CA Wildfires! Details here

Interview with Black Violin
posted by Jas, 11/14/07
Black Violin talk about Linkin Pak in an interview with The Mirror

TM: Who are your favorite people to work with?
BV: Well, all the students at F.U., of course. And then, out of everyone we've ever worked with, I'd say Linkin Park, you know. They've showed us the most love. Linkin Park showed us the most love. So I'd have to say Linkin Park. Mike Shinoda, especially. The whole Linkin Park staff. Very, very accepting of what we do. They know what we do, and they just think its cool. Whenever they're doing a tour, if they can bring us on, they'll bring us on.

Audio Download: Little Boxes (Weeds Theme)
posted by Jas, 11/14/07
Lukas has uploaded an audio clip of Linkin Park's version of Little Boxes, a theme song used in a hit series, Weeds, download here

LP Singapore concert set list
posted by Jas, 11/13/07
Just got back from the concert, will post a review, pics and vids later, here's the set list for those interested. LP played Wake/Given Up, No More Sorrow, Lying From You, Don't Stay, Somewhere I Belong, From The Inside, Papercut, Mike rappin' before a bit of Petrified/Points Of Authority, In Pieces, Shadow Of The Day, Numb, Pushing Me Away (piano version), Breaking The Habit, Crawling, The Little Things Give You Away, What I've Done and Faint. Encore: One Step Closer, In The End and Bleed It Out.

Chester's Camaro design
posted by Jas, 11/12/07
Chester is among the celebrities, customizers and designers who will turn Chevy Camaro toy cars into unique art pieces at an event called "Kulture Klash" to be held in Los Angeles on November 17-18. Read press release

Chester plans to resume solo project
posted by Jas, 11/12/07
Blabbermouth reports that Chester plans to resume work on his solo project next month.

The Pulse of Radio reports: Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington plans to resume work on the debut album from his side project, Dead By Sunrise, which he put on hold while making and promoting the latest Linkin Park CD, "Minutes to Midnight". While Bennington intends to do some work on Dead By Sunrise next month during the holiday break, he told The Pulse of Radio that the record will likely be completed next year. "I think I'm gonna attempt to really get the bulk of any recording or any re-arranging from March to May," he said. "We have like a couple of months off there. That way when we finish touring with Linkin Park, then I can go in and just finish the record and get it out." Linkin Park left for an Asian tour last week and is expected to return for another U.S. trek in February of 2008. Another edition of the band's Projekt Revolution festival tour is also in the works.

KROQ announces first-night lineup for Almost Acoustic Christmas
posted by Jas, 11/12/07
Linkin Park, Bad Religion and Avenged Sevenfold are among the acts appearing on KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas concert on Dec. 8 at Gibson Amphitheatre.

Modern-rock mainstay Linkin Park, Tom DeLonge's Angels & Airwaves, veteran punk act Bad Religion and Huntington Beach's Avenged Sevenfold are among the acts who will take part in the first night of KROQ's annual Almost Acoustic Christmas shows at Gibson Amphitheatre. The concerts, often the most coveted events of the season, are set for Dec. 8-9. Paramore, Rise Against! and System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian will round out the Saturday portion. KROQ is issuing details in dribs and drabs this year, as both the Night 2 lineup and on-sale information are still being withheld. Stay tuned to 106.7 FM for further details.

LP in Thailand photos
posted by Jas, 11/12/07
Forward magazine has some photos from Linkin Park's concert in Bangkok Thailand

Video Download: LP in Australia - Interview with Chester and Mike
posted by Jas, 11/11/07
Jodie reports that there was an interview with Mike and Chester on Australia's Channel 10 Video Hits today, video is not online yet, I'll keep checking and put it up for download when it's online. Update: RagingWoman reports that video is now online but I'm still unable to upload them to my server so for now watch part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4. Update 2: Videos are now available for download.

Video Download: LP in NZ - Interview with Chester and Joe
posted by Jas, 11/11/07
New Zealand music station C4 has a video interview with Chester and Joe before the concert, thanks to Giselle for the tip. I'm having connection problem at the moment, can't upload any file to any of my servers so watch here, I'll post an update when it's available for download. Speaking of interview Jodie reports that there was an interview with Mike and Chester on Australia's Channel 10 Video Hits today, video is not online yet, I'll keep checking and put it up for download when it's online.

LPU Meet & Greet pass for Singapore concert
posted by Jas, 11/10/07
Note to Singapore fans, the list for meet and greet pass is out, if you're selected you will receive a confirmation email from LPU. Please check your mailbox and your trash box too because sometimes the email will end up there and check you LPU mailbox too. Only one pass will be given per person, you can pick up your Meet & Greet pass at the venue's Will Call/ Box Office (ticket sales booth at the Indoor stadium) on the day of the show. Also, look for the Meet & Greet location info, which will be posted at the box office window. Meet at the M&G location (info to be posted on the Box Office window) by 6:10pm latest. LP Security will come and get you. Don't forget to print the confirmation email they sent you and bring it along. See you there!

Making of SOD video on D'Fused
posted by Jas, 11/10/07
From LP MySpace: Be sure to catch the Making of Linkin Park's "Shadow of the Day" on d'FUSEd starting Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00pm EST. See below for the schedule.

d'FUSEd Schedule
Tuesday 11/13 @ 7:00pm EST
Saturday 11/17 @ 1:00am EST
Sunday 11/18 @ 1:00pm EST
Saturday 11/24 @ 9:00pm EST

Live Earth CD/DVD pre-order
posted by Jas, 11/10/07
The Live Earth CD/DVD is now available for pre-order at Warner Bros. Records store.

Linkin Park On New UK Tour
posted by Jas, 11/10/07
Chester discuss the plan for the UK tour.

Having just scooped the title of 'Band Of 2007' at the MTV Europe Awards, Linkin Park are looking forward to coming to the UK with a series of massive shows across the country. The multi-million album selling band kick off their four date jaunt on January 24 at the Nottingham Arena, with a finale show at London's O2 on January 28. Frontman Chester Bennington - who recently broke his wrist onstage, yet finished the show with little more than a momentary grimace - told Xfm what fans can expect from the shows.

"For people who've ever been to one of our shows they probably already understand", he began. "We just come out and put 110% into our music, the focus is just on us playing our music and we've got a pretty packed out set of 22 songs so whatever side of Linkin Park you like, we'll be playing it." And this time fans can take home a special souvenir from the live shows, which each night being recorded and avaialble as a digital bundle online for people to buy. "We wanted to give our fans the opportunity to take a piece of the show home with them", he explained. "So if there's a moment when Mike [Shinodo] jumps down and puts the microphone in your face and you wanna hear your voice or whatever you can."

Linkin Park and The Horrors collaboration?
posted by Jas, 11/10/07
XFM talked to Chester who hinted at a possible future collaboration.

Speaking exclusively to Xfm, Linkin Park's frontman Chester Bennington revealed that he's a massive fan of goth-rockers The Horrors and hinted at a possible future collaboration. Famed for their musical collaborations with the likes of Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes, Linkin Park's frontman Chester Bennington revealed that there were plenty more potentials in the pipeline.

"There is some collaborations we're thinking about working on right now", he admintted, "But I can't say who they are yet in case it doesn't happen. There's so many great artists out right now, I could just put a bunch of names in a hat and pick one and it'd be really cool." As for which artists he'd like to work with specifically Bennington continued, "There's a lot of British artists - I think Amy Winehouse is really good, I heard a Babyshambles song the other day and I thought it was really interesting and actually kinda cool and I was surprised by that as I wasn't sure what to expect.

"Arctic Monkeys are really great and I also really like The Horrors, they're probably my favourite band right now." The band are currently on a high - despite Bennington breaking his wrist on stage (but finishing the show, telling Xfm it would take "someone to cut his arm off to cancel a peformance") - having just won 'Band Of 2007' at the MTV Europe Awards. As for which band name might be picked out of the proverbial hat, that remains to be seen. But with Linkin Park coming to tour the UK in January 2008 they'll be plenty of opportunites for them to get the ball rolling.

Video Download: Ve'cel video
posted by Jas, 11/10/07
Hybrid Soldier reports that Ve'cel website has been updated with the Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 collections. There's also a video clip featuring the Ve'cel clothing, download here

Win LP concert tickets
posted by Jas, 11/10/07
SJ reports that Kerrang! is giving away tickets to Linkin Park's concert in the UK, details here

LP MTM Asian Tour Special Edition
posted by Jas, 11/09/07
For South East Asian fans, Wei Jie reports that Linkin Park's Minutes To Midnight Asian Tour Special Edition CD is in stores now, it has a slightly different packaging with 3 bonus tracks, and an exclusive download code to download tracks from the LP SEAsia tour this year. See pic 1, 2 and 3. For Singapore fans if you are a Sistic Star Pass member you can redeem this CD for free when you buy your concert ticket, details here

Linkin Park nominated for People's Choice Award
posted by Jas, 11/09/07
Linkin Park has been nominated for People's Choice Award, their song 'What I've Done' from the Transformers soundtrack is nominated for Favourite Song from a Soundtrack. Winners will be announced during a ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 8, 2008.

Chester calls California fires 'devastating'
posted by Jas, 11/09/07
The Pulse of Radio has a comment from Chester regarding the California fires

Chester Bennington told The Pulse of Radio that the disaster has touched everyone who lives in the region whether they were directly affected or not. "Luckily, none of us had to evacuate, and none of our homes were in any danger," he said. "But I have to tell you, I think everybody out here has been affected by it, because it is devastating what these fires have caused damage-wise and emotionally to these people. At the same time, you know, mankind always comes together and does amazingly wonderful and beautiful things for each other in a time of disaster and need, and this is definitely one of those moments."

Video Download: LP's New Zealand/Australia tour
posted by Jas, 11/06/07
Linkin Park has posted new LPTV episode on YouTube about their New Zealand/Australia tour, download here

Video Download: LP in Sydney - Interview with Brad and Joe
posted by Jas, 11/06/07
linkinbaby91 found an interview with Brad and Joe backstage at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, download here

Linkin Park won World Music Awards
posted by Jas, 11/06/07
Janneke reports that Linkin Park has won an award for Best Selling Rock Group at the World Music Awards held in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Sunday.

Mike on KROQ
posted by Jas, 11/06/07
Mike was on KROQ's Kevin & Bean show this morning talking about the charity auction to to benefit victims of the recent California wildfires, Chester's fall, Josh Groban (pssst.. his mom is a Grobanite LOL), among other things, download here

Win LP concert tickets
posted by Jas, 11/06/07
For Japanese soldiers, here's your chance to win tickets to see Linkin Park at the Saitama Super Arena on November 23

Active-duty servicemembers can enter to win Linkin Park tickets and backstage passes for the band's Nov. 23 concert at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City north of Tokyo, Yokosuka Naval Base's Morale, Welfare and Recreation office announced.A drawing will be held for three tickets and passes, MWR's Brent Williams said. Entry forms are at the Bowling Center, Spectrum Single Sailors Lounge, ITT Office and at Club Takemiya in Ikego and Negishi Club in Negishi. Entries are limited to one per person. MWR employees and family members are ineligible. The last day to enter is Nov. 12, and winners will be notified Nov. 14, Williams said. Sasebo Naval Base also is giving away Linkin Park tickets, transportation and lodging to two single or unaccompanied sailors, E-6 and below.

For UK fans, The Sun has exclusive pre-sale offer for the UK shows, details here

Linkin Park Weigh in on mtvU Woodie Award Nominations
posted by Jas, 11/06/07
Brad talked about the MTVU Woodie Award nominations

Delson, of Linkin Park said being on tour put the pressure on his band and caused them to grow a lot. The result was having some of the longest shows they've had thus far, in addition to a diversity of songs. "We've learned through trial and failure, and the failures I hope no one ever gets to hear," Delson said.? Producer Rick Rubin has been a major influence in allowing Linkin' Park to create something totally new and experiment on their next album. Although Linkin Park is well-known for its collaboration on the album "Collision Course" with Jay-Z, Delson said they try not to repeat themselves.

Linkin Park charity auction
posted by Jas, 11/06/07
From LP.com: Music for Relief has teamed up with fellow non-profit organization Unite the United to launch a HUGE eBay auction including autographed items from Linkin Park, Madonna, Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold, Eagles, as well as VIP ticket packages. The auction will feature over 60 items including signed instruments and collectables, concert tickets and other memorabilia to raise funds and awareness for victims of the fires. To view and bid on all auction items, please visit www.musicforrelief.org and click on the wildfire auction banner or go to www.ebay.com/CAwildfires.

Proceeds will be divided to address the immediate needs of the victims and long-term needs of the environment. Auction earnings will be donated to the California Community Foundation's Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund (www.calfund.org) to aid victims in intermediate and long-term recovery needs with a particular focus on needy populations, and those in need of affordable housing. Proceeds will also go to American Forests' California Wildfire ReLeaf Fund (www.americanforests.org) to reforest affected areas. Visit www.musicforrelief.org or www.ebay.com/CAwildfires today to place your bid and support the CA wildfire recovery and reforestation!

LP UK tour dates
posted by Jas, 11/06/07
Linkin Park has announced several tour dates in the UK in January 2008. They will play in Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester and London, LPU presales tickets starts on Wednesday, Nov 7, public sale starts November 9 at 9 am local time. More details

Video Download: Europe Music Award
posted by Jas, 11/04/07
Thanks to MTM and everybody who wrote in, here's a video clip of Linkin Park's acceptance speech after winning the MTV Europe Music Award for Band of 2007. Sorry for the delay.

The future of music
posted by Jas, 11/04/07
Rolling Stone site has an article about the future of music with interviews from musicians and there's a comment from Chester, thanks to EagleMorph for the tip.

LP to tour Switzerland
posted by Jas, 11/04/07
Linkin Park has added Basel, Switzerland to their European tour list for January 2008, they will play in St. Jakobshalle on January 18, tickets for the public starts November 5.

Timbaland Hooks Up With Stefani, Akon And Linkin Park
posted by Jas, 11/04/07
Teen Music reports that Timbaland has asked Gwen Stefani, Akon and Linkin Park to contribute to his new album and hopes this will be his most successful yet.

LP won MTV Europe award
posted by Jas, 11/01/07
Linkin Park has won an MTV Europe Music award for Band of 2007. A recorded 'thank you' video from the guys was shown after the winner was announced, if anyone has a clip please email me. Update: Found band spotlight video of Linkin Park but no acceptance speech clip yet, download here

LP European tour
posted by Jas, 11/01/07
Linkin Park will be back in Germany and France in January 2008 with new tour dates! LP Underground members can purchase exclusive presale tickets starting Thursday, November 1 at 9:00am (local time) for 24 hours only. Tickets will go on sale to the public starting Friday, November 2 at 9:00am. Go here for more info on venue and ticket sales.