LPUX promo video

Linkin Park has posted a promo video for LPUX



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Interview with Mike from Boston Globe

Linkin Park will be playing at the TD Gardern in Boston, MA on Feb 1, Boston Globe talk to Mike via the phone from a Chicago tour stop.

“I don’t think we ever do anything half-assed.’’ That’s how Mike Shinoda explains the sonic change-up his band Linkin Park made on its 2010 album “A Thousand Suns.’’
On the phone from a Chicago tour stop, the Linkin Park rapper-songwriter-producer says he and his bandmates in the multiplatinum rock group started down this new road with their previous album, “Minutes to Midnight.’’ But this time, they knew a radical alteration to the rap-rock hybrid they’d come to be known for since the turn of the century, with hits like “Breaking the Habit’’ and “What I’ve Done,’’ was necessary. Instead of channeling all of their angst into buzzsaw riffs, keening screams, and brawny raps, the band, with returning coproducer Rick Rubin, explore more electronic, ambient, and, frankly, mellower paths.
“We’re not trying to offend fans of [early albums] ‘Hybrid Theory’ and ‘Meteora.’ We’re trying to make music that’s challenging for us, that’s coming from an honest place,’’ says Shinoda. “We realized that [the old sound] was the thing that was selling, but we decided to take a risk.’’
Linkin Park brings sounds both old and new to the TD Garden on Tuesday.
Q. You worked with Rick Rubin again on “A Thousand Suns.’’ How was that? Was he on board with the new direction?
A. On the last record we were trying to break outside of the confines of a sound that we had established ourselves and we no longer wanted to feel like we had to make that thing over and over again. We wanted to do something different, so he was trying to give us the moral support and the tools to find new ways to make new sounds. On the new record we were already comfortable with being uncomfortable. We almost did the record ourselves but we took a meeting with Rick and it just fit. He understood the demos. He understood where we wanted the record to go.
Q. What’s been the reaction to the record? I think it’s your most interesting one yet, but I’m wondering if I’m in the minority on that.
A. I would say that you’re not at this point, which I’m happy to say. I feel like we really lucked out that the touring worked out the way it did, because the US got some extra time to get used to the album — because it’s a different record. It’s full of ideas, it’s a dense record, sonically and thematically; and to be honest, I’m surprised when I hear people say that they loved it on first listen. More often than not, you hear people say that they had to get used to it or grow into it. And that’s fine. We thought that was the kind of record we were making.
Q. There’s definitely a faction of your audience, especially the metal fans, who have been vocal in their displeasure. But do you think you’ve gained any new listeners?
A. I literally heard somebody say, “When I saw that it was Linkin Park and I listened to the record, I didn’t like it because it was weird. And then I heard this great new song on the radio and I didn’t know what band it was by and I loved it and I went to buy it and it was Linkin Park.’’ They had the weird baggage of old Linkin Park in their minds, and as soon as they got rid of that baggage they liked the new album. That’s what we need right now, people to have an open mind that Linkin Park isn’t about one thing.
Q. You guys have been together for over 10 years, what’s the secret to a lasting musical marriage?
A. I think we’re really lucky in that sense. I don’t know if we’re an anomaly or not. We’re good friends and we still get along in the studio and touring. We even occasionally hang out on our time off which is, believe it or not, for a lot of bands pretty rare.
Q. Pop, dance, and hip-hop have become increasingly dominant in the last few years, with rock losing its profile somewhat. Why do you think that is?
A. I’m not a chart guy, I don’t follow the trends. I know what I like, just as anybody else does, and I haven’t been listening to as much straight-up rock in the last couple of years because it’s boring. The rock bands that I do like — Phoenix, the Temper Trap — tend to have something special about them that rounds out the experience and makes it more original and unique. There was a long period of time where bands were imitating stuff from the ’60s and ’70s, and that’s cute for a minute, but if you can’t bring something else to the table on top of that you can only hold people’s interest for so long.

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LPU Summit in Chicago - Day 2

The LPU Summit in Chicago was a big success. Thanks to all of the LPU members who came out for the day, especially the ones who came a LONG way. Highlights of the event included the Music For Relief and Neighborhoodies t-shirt making event. Fans came out early and designed t-shirts that will be sent to an under privileged school in Haiti. Then, fans had the chance to watch the LP crew load in and build the stage. When activities started, some fans got a backstage tour, others got to check out the crew bus, and the rest had the chance to walk across Linkin Park's stage and check out their gear up close. To conclude the day, everyone in attendance got to meet Linkin Park and take part in a Q&A.

Pictures and videos will be posted soon. Thanks again to everyone who came out and made it such a great event. Be sure to post blogs, photos and videos of your Summit experience on LinkinPark.com.

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LPU Summit in Chicago - Day 1

Today was the first day of the LPU Summit in Chicago. We started the day off playing a pick up basketball game at the Irving Park YMCA with a few LPU members. After working up a sweat on the court, we took a break for a few hours and met up with more LPUers in Chicago's Millennium Park for ice skating. Thanks to everyone who braved the cold and came out today. Tomorrow is the Summit main event at the United Center. I'm looking forward to hanging out with all of the LPU members who will be at the Summit tomorrow. It promises to be a great day, packed full of fun activities.

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CARPOOL TO THE A THOUSAND SUNS TOUR & GET PREFERRED PARKING

Music for Relief is encouraging fans to carpool to the upcoming Linkin Park A Thousand Suns Tour.
At some venues free preferred parking spots will be held for those who carpool with 4 or more people per vehicle.   You can save money, improve the environment and get a better parking spot by carpooling to the concert.  
MFR is working with Zimride to help you find a carpool to all of the shows on the tour.  Whether you want to be a driver or a passenger, Zimride is a great way to meet other attendees and save money.

Preferred parking is available for carpools of 4 or more people at the following concerts:

Click here to find a carpool to the 1/22 show in Tampa

Click here to find a carpool to the 1/31 show in Philadelphia

You can list your ride or find a ride for the other shows here:

Click here to find a carpool to the 1/20 show in Sunrise
Click here to find a carpool to the 1/23 show in Atlanta
Click here to find a carpool to the 1/25 show in Detroit
Click here to find a carpool to the 1/26 show in Chicago
Click here to find a carpool to the 1/28 show in St. Paul
Click here to find a carpool to the 1/29 show in Kansas City
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/1 show in Boston
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/4 show in New York
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/7 show in Montreal
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/8 show in Toronto 
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/10 show in Washington
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/11 show in Ucasville
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/13 show in Cincinnati
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/15 show in Houston
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/17 show in Dallas
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/19 show in Las Vegas
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/20 show in San Diego
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/22 show in San Jose
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/23 show in Los Angeles
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/25 show in Salt Lake City
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/26 show in Denver
Click here to find a carpool to the 2/28 show in Phoenix

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‘Burning In The Skies’ out March 21

Linkin Park will release their new single ‘Burning in the Skies’ on March 21st on Warner Bros. Records. The single is produced by Rick Rubin and Mike Shinoda and is taken from their critically acclaimed/multi-selling album ‘A Thousands Suns’, which was released in the UK on September 13th giving the band their fourth top five album.
Having closed 2010 with a sell-out UK arena tour and being crowned the biggest selling rock/alternative act (with over 50 million sales) by Billboard, Linkin Park have confirmed they will return to the UK in June to headline Europe’s biggest rock festival Download.
The band will play a mixture of back catalogue tracks as well as a selection of new songs from their fourth studio album ‘A Thousand Suns.’ As well as headlining Download, Linkin Park have announced they will be headlining the 5th Annual iTunes Festival with a special intimate show at Camden’s Roundhouse on 4th July 2011.

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Attend a Linkin Park concert, Download the show

Don’t forget that after each show on the North American tour, fans who attended will be able to download the audio of that show for up to 24 hours after the event. At the venue of each show there will be callouts with a unique code (look on the screens and at the merch booths for this code). Text that code to 50505 and follow the instructions to redeem your download at http://downloads.linkinpark.com/.

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Check-in with Linkin Park

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Linkin Park is kicking off their North American tour this week. If you are planning to go to one of the shows on the tour, you have a chance to receive a special merch pack with an official tour poster and guitar pick.

All you have to do is "check-in" at the show with Foursquare, using the Linkin Park mobile app. If you don’t have a Foursquare account, sign up for one here.

Download the Linkin Park App Here

1. Install the app on your phone, go to the "My Profile" section of the app and add your Foursquare log-in information.
2. When you arrive at the venue of the show you attend, open up the LP app, go to the events section and "check-in" to the show with Foursquare.
3. Be sure to share your check-in with your friends on Twitter and Facebook and add "Linkin Park - 2011 North American Tour" to your check-in message.

One person will be chosen to receive this prize pack on each one of the dates on the tour.

If you haven't purchased tickets to a show, go here for a complete list of upcoming shows and ticket purchase options. See you there.

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Bid on VIP Packages to Benefit MFR

Go to www.ebay.com/musicforrelief to bid on VIP packages for the North American tour that include 2 tickets to the show, an exclusive backstage tour, and the opportunity to watch that night's show from the soundboard. Proceeds benefit Music For Relief.

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Attend a show, Get a Free Download

The 2011 A Thousand Suns North American Tour kicks off 1 week from today. As a thank you to fans, Linkin Park is giving every concertgoer a FREE audio download of that night's show. All you'll have to do is text a short code that will be displayed at the venue, then a download link will be emailed to you following the concert.

Click HERE to see upcoming tour dates.

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"The Catalyst," featuring Keaton Hashimoto, added to Download to Donate

Keaton Hashimoto's remix of "The Catalyst" from Linkin Park, featuring YOU, has been added to downloadtodonate.org Download to Donate has been relaunched to continue the rebuilding efforts in Haiti after the earthquake that devastated the country one year ago today. For a small donation, you'll have access to a library of songs for one year that will be added to every month.

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Download To Donate For Haiti v2.0 Launches

Music for Relief and Causecast are proud to launch DOWNLOAD TO DONATE v2.0. Building on the successful 2010 Download to Donate for Haiti digital compilation album, Music for Relief and Causecast have teamed up to expand the program with an innovative, and rewarding new approach to fundraising.

DOWNLOAD TO DONATE v2.0 encourages people to make a one-time $10 donation to the continued rebuilding of Haiti via cell phone (text RELIEF to 41010) or through Downloadtodonate.org (via credit card).

As a thank you, donors will receive a one year subscription to a growing catalogue of music donated by hundreds of artists. Inaugural tracks will be made available in January from artists including: ALANIS MORISSETTE, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, CARIBOU, THE CRYSTAL METHOD, EVEREST, THE GLITCH MOB, KENNA, KIMBERLY CALDWELL, LANGHORNE SLIM, LINKIN PARK, LUPE FIASCO, METRIC, ONE ESKIMO, SLASH, SWITCHFOOT, THRICE, TREVOR HALL and YEASAYER.

Donations received will go directly to nonprofit partners working to rebuild Haiti - Artists for Peace and Justice, charity: water, Music For Relief, Partners In Health, and The United Nations Foundation. The program will support the medium and long-term challenges of recovery, including delivery of food, access to clean water and sanitation, comprehensive medical care and rehabilitation services, as well as the rebuilding of schools for children affected by the earthquake.

Visit www.downloadtodonate.org now to make a donation.

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Possible Burning In The Skies Cover

Ive bumped into this recently, it looks really good and has a lot of Spaceknuckle's art
As mentioned, its a POSSIBLE cover. There is no official confirmation about that.

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5th Annual iTunes Festival in London

We are very excited to be playing the 5th annual iTunes Festival on July 4th in London. The Roundhouse is an amazing venue steeped in history and will give our UK fans a chance to see us in an intimate setting. Visit www.itunesfestival.com for more information and to enter to win tickets.

Sorry this information is a bit late due to my connections in the city when it was in trouble long enough.

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The Winners of the People's Choice Awards 2011

But Linkin Park is nominated for Favorite Rock Band did not win the award but not what we do not be sad because there was a chance another time. 

The Complete List of 'People's Choice Awards' 2011 Winners:

MOVIES
Favorite Movie - 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'
Favorite Movie Actor - Johnny Depp
Favorite Movie Actress - Kristen Stewart
Favorite Action Movie - 'Iron Man 2'
Favorite Action Star - Jackie Chan
Favorite Drama Movie - 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'
Favorite Family Movie - 'Toy Story 3'
Favorite Comedy Movie - Grown Ups
Favorite Comedic Star - Adam Sandler
Favorite On Screen Team - Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner
Favorite Movie Star Under 25 - Zac Efron
Favorite Horror Movie - 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'

TV
Favorite TV Drama - 'House'
Favorite TV Drama Actor - Hugh Laurie
Favorite TV Drama Actress - Lise Edelstein
Favorite TV Comedy - 'Glee'
Favorite TV Comedy Actor - Neil Patrick Harris
Favorite TV Comedy Actress - Jane Lynch
Favorite Competition Show - 'American Idol'
Favorite TV Crime Drama - 'Lie to Me'
Favorite TV Crime Fighter - Tim Roth, 'Lie to Me'
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show - 'Fringe'
Favorite Talk Show Host - Conan O'Brien
Favorite TV Obsession - 'Dexter'
Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure - 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'
Favorite TV Guest Star - Demi Lovato, 'Grey's Anatomy'
Favorite TV Doctor - Gregory House (Hugh Laurie)
Favorite TV Family - 'The Simpsons'
Favorite Family TV Movie - 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'
Favorite TV Chef - Rachael Ray
Favorite New TV Drama - 'Hawaii Five-0'
Favorite New TV Comedy - '$#*! My Dad Says'

MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist - Eminem
Favorite Female Artist - Katy Perry
Favorite Song - "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem (featuring Rihanna)
Favorite Rock Band - Paramore
Favorite Breakout Artist - Selena Gomez & The Scene
Favorite Pop Artist - Rihanna
Favorite Country Artist - Taylor Swift
Favorite R&B Artist - Usher
Favorite Hip-Hop Artist - Eminem
Favorite Music Video - "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem (featuring Rihanna

WEB
Favorite Online Sensation - Katy Perry
Favorite Viral Video Star - "Single Ladies" Devastation

Check out the 'People's Choice' red carpet video provided by Ustream.

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