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Slash Praises New Chester Bennington-Fronted Stone Temple Pilots Song

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:01:43 +0000

The news of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington replacing Scott Weiland's spot in Stone Temple Pilots has been receiving a ton of buzz since it was revealed during a live performance on May 18. Having also experienced a complex musical relationship with Scott Weiland in Velvet Revolver, Slash offered his two cents on the new STP lineup via Twitter.

2012 Video Highlight: Linkin Park, 'Burn It Down'

Anne Erickson — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:43:24 +0000

With 2012 coming to a close, I've been looking through some of the videos that came out this year, and I have to say that Linkin Park's "Burn It Down" tops my list. Not only do these guys put on a great live show, but their videos are ridiculously intricate and intense, and it's cool to see them still rocking it a decade after "Hybrid Theory."

Linkin Park To Hold Next Underground Summit in Cape Town, South Africa

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:07:59 +0000

It's no accident that Linkin Park have one of the biggest fan bases going, and the band is continuing to do their part to keep their followers happy by staging the 7th International Linkin Park Underground Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov. 7.

Linkin Park Declared 'StormReady' by the National Weather Service

Chad Childers — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:06:24 +0000

Linkin Park know a thing or two about natural disasters, as their Music for Relief charitable organization has been at the forefront of raising funds in a number of countries after weather-related catastrophes. So it would make sense that the group would be a little more aware of what it takes to be prepared in case of an emergency. With that being said, the National Weather Service has declared the group ‘Storm Ready.’

Linkin Park Plot Pyro Avoidance in Honda Civic Tour Preparation Video

Chad Childers — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:33:22 +0000

Anyone who’s kept up with Linkin Park over the years knows Chester Bennington‘s knack for getting injured. The singer has had more freak injuries over the years than you can imagine, so the group had a few concerns when their new stage setup was introduced prior to the Honda Civic Tour.

Linkin Park's Debut Album 'Hybrid Theory' Surpasses 10 Million in Sales

Chad Childers — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:41:16 +0000

Linkin Park have reached a milestone that many bands can only dream about in the current music scene. Billboard reports that the group’s debut disc, ‘Hybrid Theory,’ has reached 10 million in sales.

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington Sings the Praises of Education

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:00:16 +0000

Linkin Park‘s Chester Bennington may be one of the top rockers in the business thanks to his time with the band, but the singer knows he’s lucky and admitted during a recent “Town Hall” meeting with fans that there is a part of his past he would change if he could.

Linkin Park Talk Longevity + Memorable Touring During Los Angeles 'Town Hall' Session

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:31:34 +0000

Linkin Park gave a few select fans a glimpse behind the curtain Monday (Aug. 7) in Los Angeles, taking part in a performance and ‘Town Hall’ session hosted by Sirius/XM ‘Liquid Metal’ DJ Jose Mangin. A number of contest winners and Sirius/XM listeners were allowed to visit the group’s San Fernando Valley rehearsal space. Once [...]

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington Credits Fans For No. 1 Album

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:56:04 +0000

When Linkin Park’s new disc ‘Living Things’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, it marked a huge milestone for the band. Linkin Park now hold sole possession of having had more No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 than any other band this century.

Linkin Park To Ironically Stream X Games 'Living Things' Gig on MySpace

Tree Riddle — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:17:23 +0000

Linkin Park are set to roll out material from their new album ‘Living Things’ at a performance from the X Games in Los Angeles. The gig is set to be broadcast via livestream on … MySpace? We did say Linkin Park’s new album, right? Move over, bath salts. Linkin Park just learned how to re-animate [...]

Linkin Park Premiere 'Burn It Down' Video, Unleash New Song 'Lies Greed Misery'

Chad Childers — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:27 +0000

It’s been a busy week for Linkin Park, who are making sure their fans have plenty of treats to keep themselves occupied prior to the release of the band’s upcoming album, ‘Living Things’ (due June 26). The highly anticipated video for the disc’s first single ‘Burn It Down’ has finally premiered. The clip has the [...]

Linkin Park 'Burn It Down' in 2012 TNT NBA Playoffs Promo Video

Tree Riddle — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:04:35 +0000

Linkin Park spark excitement for TNT’s coverage of this year’s NBA playoffs with their song ‘Burn It Down’ in a new promo that also features a sneak peek at the upcoming music video for the track. It’s been a good week for Linkin Park fans: Not only did they get a new song, the skinny [...]

Linkin Park Unveil Lyric Video for New Single 'Burn It Down'

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:31:47 +0000

Linkin Park have just released the first track ‘Burn It Down’ from the band’s highly anticipated new album, ‘Living Things.’ To accompany the brand new track, Linkin Park have also hit fans with a lyric video, which depicts what appears to be a volcanic-looking Chester Bennington.

Linkin Park Singer Promises Return to 'Familiar' Sound After 'Bonkers' Last Album

Jeff Giles — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:07:42 +0000

If you thought Linkin Park went a little too far afield on their last album, 2010′s ‘A Thousand Suns,’ you aren’t alone. In fact, Park frontman Chester Bennington says the band knew it needed to do a little less experimenting on its new record, due for release later this year.

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Recruits Deftones' Chino Moreno for 'Raid' Soundtrack

Tree Riddle — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:39:23 +0000

The upcoming soundtrack to the film ‘The Raid: Redemption,’ includes the new song ‘Razors.Out’ featuring Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda (who also scored the film) and Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno. In addition to his credits of rapper, songwriter, keyboardist, producer, and guitarist, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park can now add composer to his resume after scoring the [...]

Linkin Park Rock New iPhone App That Creates Custom-Made Videos

Tree Riddle — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:04:24 +0000

Linkin Park have teamed with mobile social media app Viddy to allow fans to create music videos on their iPhone and are offering an autographed guitar to the fan who turns in the best impersonation of a member of the band. Viddy is a new app that lets fans utilize innovative special effects and music [...]

Linkin Park Offer Up Lost Tracks

Tree Riddle — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:53:43 +0000

Linkin Park are taking a new approach to releasing their b-sides and rare tracks. Instead of going the conventional route of compiling them into an album, the band will release the tracks via their fan club which they are relaunching soon to release the lost tracks which were recorded between 'Hybrid Theory' and now.

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington Headed For Surgery

Tree Riddle — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:32:21 +0000

Linkin Park are forced to put their October 16th Florida gig on hold as vocalist Chester Bennington is scheduled to undergo surgery. Linkin Park were scheduled to perform at the weekend-long Deluna Fest in Pensicola, Florida along with Weezer, Jane’s Addiction, and The Shins. Fans are now being offered single day refunds for Sunday after [...]

Linkin Park To Play Intimate Show For Japan Earthquake Relief

Tree Riddle — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:19:52 +0000

The members of Linkin Park are proving to be pretty big humanitarians these days. Last month a few of the members visited a terminally ill teen to grant one of his final wishes to meet his favorite band, now they are putting on a concert to help with earthquake relief efforts in Japan.

Linkin Park Already At Work On A New Album In 2011

Tree Riddle — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:14:02 +0000

After fans had mixed feelings about their 2010 album ‘A Thousand Suns’, Linkin Park is jumping back in the studio with an album that vocalist Chester Bennington promises will be “polarizing.” So you’re telling me that their last one wasn’t? Despite being not so well received by critics, fans or rock radio: Linkin Park’s last [...]