A link to a short interview with Chester and Rob from "Spot on", a magazine for English learners in Germany. Click here to read the interview and hear a sound clip, to download the clip right click on the link and save target as... 

Linkin park on Music Express
Linkin Park will be the featured artist on Music Express which airs on March 26 at 11 pm ET/10 pm CT on the OVA Network. Repeat telecast is on March 27 at 3 am ET.

About Music Express: Linkin Park
With a multi-platinum debut album "Hybrid Theory," a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song "Crawling," a number one-selling sophomore album, and most recently, a 2004 American Music Award for Favorite Artist - Alternative Music, this band from Southern California has achieved the kind of success that most dream of. Dave Fanning sits down with the six members to discuss their rise from humble beginnings in the mid-1990s

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CHESTER BENNINGTON TURNS 29 TODAY

HAPPY B-DAY CHAZ :-)

The Hook Up: McKay & Shinoda interview
Linkin Park Daily has posted a scan of an interview with skateborder Colin McKay and Mike Shinoda from ESPN magazine. Click here to read.

Z-Trip 'Walking Dead' player
hyfnTRAK has launched the Z-Trip media player which include 'Walking Dead' featuring Chester Bennington. Click here to launch player. Z-Trip's "Shifting Gears" will hit the stores on April 19

Cool Tours, Hot Summer
Rolling Stones reports: Eminem will likely embark on his first stadium tour this summer, with 50 Cent as a probable tourmate. Linkin Park reportedly may jump on board for a few dates, too.

The Hook Up: McKay & Shinoda interview
Linkin Park Daily has posted a scan of an interview with skateborder Colin McKay and Mike Shinoda from ESPN magazine. Click here to read.

Z-Trip 'Walking Dead' player
hyfnTRAK has launched the Z-Trip media player which include 'Walking Dead' featuring Chester Bennington. Click here to launch player. Z-Trip's "Shifting Gears" will hit the stores on April 19

Cool Tours, Hot Summer
Rolling Stones reports: Eminem will likely embark on his first stadium tour this summer, with 50 Cent as a probable tourmate. Linkin Park reportedly may jump on board for a few dates, too.

My Chemical Romance to release a song to benefit MFR
MTV.com reports that My Chemical Romance has recorded a version of the 1981 David Bowie/ Queen "Under Pressure" with the Used and they intend on releasing the track as a charity single to benefit victims of last year's South Asian tsunami. A spokesperson at MCR's label confirmed that a studio version of the track has been recorded, and that proceeds from the single will benefit Music for Relief.

Shifting Gears all over the map
LA City Beat has an article on Z-Trip where he talks about his upcoming album "Shifting Gears" and working with Chester. Z-Trip will make an in-store appearance at Amoeba Music on Tue., Apr. 19, at 7 p.m.

Then there’s the eerie “Walking Dead,” which features Chester B of, uh, Linkin Park. Achh!! Blasphemy! What’s a RAWK DUDE doing on a “hip-hop” CD, son? “I thought about [that issue], but at the same time, I kinda didn’t give a shit,” Z says. “We just wanted to make some tracks together. He’s from AZ too, so there was that karmic element. We sat down: ‘Whatta you wanna do?’ ‘I dunno, let’s make something dark.’ Boom! It came out. Nothing was forced.” Read more

LP nominated for ECHO awards
Anton1987 wrote in to say that Linkin Park/Jay-Z's "Collision Course has been nominated for ECCO 2005 Music Award in the NewRock/Metal/Alternative category. Winners will be voted by jury members.

Mike on MTV News
Reports that Mike and his solo project are mentioned in the Streaming MTV News at MTV.com. Click here to watch.

Happy Birthday Joe
Mr. Hahn turns 28 today, happy birthday Joe

New LPU video
LPU members head over to LPUnderground.com to download a new video. It shows Mike talking about the Music For Relief (check out Joe at the back making faces lol!), it was recorded during the meet and greet at the Music For Relief beenefit show that took place on February 18.

That Eminem/50 Cent/Linkin Park tour
Another mention from the The Boston Globe about the Eminem/50 Cent/Linkin Park tour saying "The big buzz is about a stadium show featuring Eminem, 50 Cent, and Linkin Park, but no one is yet confirming if it will come to Gillette Stadium". The Sun Chronicle also reports that Gillette Stadium officials are talking with the representatives of Eminem about performing in Foxboro this summer but nothing has been confirmed.

LP on TV
Reminder for Asian fans particularly in South-East Asia, the Projekt Revolution Tour Special will be shown on MTV Asia on Saturday at 4 pm (repeat on Sunday at 6 pm). Also catch the Making of MTV Asia Aid at 6:30 pm, there's a short interview with Chester backstage towards the end of the show. I wasn't quick enough to catch it last Friday but my VCR is set now and I will post the video Sunday or Monday.

Linkin Park nominated for a TMF award
Reports that Linkin Park is nominated for a TMF award (the Netherlands) for best rock. There up against U2 and Good Charlotte. The show will be telecast on TMF on April 1. Click here to vote (click on "Stemmen" on the left)

Mr. Hahn at Ring 2 premiere
Joe attended the special screening of The Ring 2 at the Arclight Theatre, LA last night. Here are some pics

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Warner Bros. confirms Eminem, 50 Cent, and Linkin Park tour
The Boston Globe reports that the summer triple bill of Eminem, 50 Cent, and Linkin Park is shaping up. "It's in the works," a Warner Bros. spokesman confirmed yesterday. It would be a stadium tour, meaning the likely local venue would be Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. No confirmation yet from the LP camp so best not to make any plans yet until it's posted on LinkinPark.com

'Suffer, Survive' with No Warning
For those interested, the Indiana Statesman has an article about No Warning and their next album to be the first produced under Linkin Park's new record label, Machine Shop Recordings.

Linkin Park trademark case thrown out
Reuters reports that a judge has rejected a bid by Linkin Park to trademark its name for use on posters.

A judge has rejected a bid by Californian nu-metal band Linkin Park to trademark its name for use on posters, leaving shopkeepers free to sell unofficial posters of music and show business personalities.In a landmark judgement which means the band cannot sue suppliers of unauthorised posters, Judge Richard Arnold said on Tuesday that unlike merchandise such as CDs and books, a famous name appearing on a poster was purely descriptive.

"Third parties are, of course, entitled to take and exploit pictures of celebrities -- the copyright in a picture of Linkin Park belongs to the creator of it and not necessarily to the group itself," he said. In the mind of a shopper, the name that appears on a poster indicates that the goods are related to the person or group rather than suggesting that it was supplied by them, he ruled.

The band's lawyers had countered that it was unnecessary for a trader in posters to use the band's name, but the judge disagreed, saying it would be difficult to deal with wholesalers or retailers without it. "Even so far as consumers are concerned, I do not believe that the members of the group are as recognisable as, say, David Beckham -- which, if it were the case, might permit posters to be sold to consumers by image alone."

'Forever In Our Hearts' single out today
A reminder that the 'Forever In Our Hearts' single will available for download today via Apple's iTunes music store and tsunamireliefsong.org. The track was recorded by various artists including Brian McKnight, Mya, Nate Dogg, Fefe Dobson, former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody and members of P.O.D., A Perfect Circle, Jane's Addiction, Papa Roach, Chevelle, Lit and 311. A music video is in the works with footage from the recording sessions the NRG Sutdios, a full-length making of DVD is also being discussed. All proceeds from the single will be donated to the Linkin Park-founded Music for Relief organization

MFR benefit concert raises over one million dollars
A press release from Market Wire about the Music For Relief benefit concert which has raised over one million dollars.

An all-star lineup which included No Doubt, Linkin Park with Jay-Z, Jurassic 5, Story of the Year, The Crystal Method and Camp Freddy came together at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, CA, February 18, 2005, for a united cause, Music For Relief: Rebuilding South Asia. The benefit concert was a phenomenal achievement on all fronts; most notably in its success in raising over 1 million dollars for the ongoing rebuilding effort in South Asia and surrounding countries.

Commenting on the success of the show, Brad Delson of Linkin Park had this to say, "It's hard to fully express just how grateful we are for the massive effort that made Music For Relief's Concert at The Pond such a tremendous success. So many amazing people came together to pull off what turned out to be an incredibly powerful night. We are pleased to announce that due to the generosity of the artists, fans, and other remarkable individuals who donated energy, resources and time, over one million dollars was raised. This money will allow UNICEF and Habitat for Humanity to continue essential projects aimed at rebuilding homes, schools, and lives in South Asia." -- Full report

Backstage Pass and PR Tour Special on MTV
Reports that Backstage Pass: Linkin Park will be shown on MTV Asia on March 4 at 8 pm and March 9 at 12:30 am. And Daphne reports that Projekt Revolution Tour Special will be shown on MTV Asia on March 12. Please check local listings for confirmation and time.

'Forever In Our Hearts' single out March 1
Billboard reports that the 'Forever In Our Hearts' single will be released on March 1 via Apple's iTunes music store and tsunamireliefsong.org. The track was recorded by various artists including Brian McKnight, Mya, Nate Dogg, Fefe Dobson, former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody and members of P.O.D., A Perfect Circle, Jane's Addiction, Papa Roach, Chevelle, Lit and 311. A music video is in the works with footage from the recording sessions the NRG Sutdios, a full-length making of DVD is also being discussed. All proceeds from the single will be donated to the Linkin Park-founded Music for Relief organization

Chester's new tattoo
For those interested,a clearer picture of Chester's new tattoo on his elbow, what the heck is that?. Pic is taken at the Music For Relief benefit concert. Thanks Jenn.

Q & A with Mars Volta
RollingStone.com has a Q & A session with Mars Volta where he mentioned Linkin Park.

What's the last concert you'd want to have to sit through?
Anyone who has the guts to make music in front of people should be commended. But I could definitely never sit through a Linkin Park performance, even though I met those guys and they're nice. Now I feel bad.

Singles off Collision Course
Reports that Australian radio stations have been playing the 'The Izzo/In The End', it was announced this would be a radio only single. The video (from the CC DVD) are now being shown on both Australian MTV and Channel V. You can also catch it on RAGE, saturday morning (26/02/05), somewhere in between 6.00 am and 6.30 am. Janneke reports that she saw the video for '99 problems/Points of Authority/One Step Closer' (from CC DVD) on MTV Netherlands.

Video Download: South Asia Benefit Concert Clip
Artisan News Service has posted a clip of Linkin Park and Jay-Z performing at the South Asia benefit concert. Read report and watch video here. To download video click here, download instruction is here

Music For Relief Benefit Show Raises More Than $1 Million
A report on the South Asia benefit concert from the LPU Newsletter.

Thanks to everyone that came out for the Music For Relief Benefit Show last Friday. By purchasing a ticket, you not only got yourself into the show, but also supported the MFR cause. The show featured Linkin Park with Jay-Z, No Doubt, Camp Freddy, Story of the Year, and more, plus raised more than $1 million dollars. We hope everyone enjoyed the show and that those of you who attended the LPU Meet and Greet had a great time.

There are only 3 days left in the month of February which means if you have friends and family members that were waiting to sign up for LPU, you should convince them to do so right away as LPU is donating $2 of every membership created or renewed to Music For Relief during this month. Thus far, LPU members have raised more than $3300. Let's make these last 3 days really count.

New LPU video: Favourite page
LPU members head over to LPUnderground.com to download a new LPU video clip. This is part 4 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 shows fans talking about their favorite page from the From The Inside book.

 
Press photos | Concert photos

South Asia Benefit Concert pics
Photos of Linkin Park at the South Asia benefit concert last night. Press photos | Concert photos

Chat with Motion Man and Kutmasta Kurt
LPU is having a chat with with Motion Man and Kutmasta Kurt in LPU Chat Room today at 6:30 pm PST. Motion Man raps with Mike on 'Standing In The Middle', the third track on LPU 4 CD produced by Kutmasta Kurt

LP and Collision Course article in One 
Scans of LP/Collision Course article from the February/March issue of One magazine (France) and Cecilia sent in the pics from the same mag.

LP poster in Bravo
LP poster (27 cm x 80 cm) in the latest issue of Bravo magazine (Germany).

Video Download: Chester's Red Carpet Interview
Red carpet interview with Chester at the recent MTV Asia Aid. File is 3 mb in wmv format. To download video click here, you will be taken to the download page, select "Free Download", another page will appear, scroll down again, wait for few seconds for the download ticket to appear (you will see a timer running, asking you to wait), when file is ready for download, filename will appear in big, bold letters. Right click on filename and save target as.. or you can just watch the video under the NEW VIDEOS menu.

Video Download: Chester's Red Carpet Interview
Red carpet interview with Chester at the recent MTV Asia Aid. File is 3 mb in wmv format. To download video click here, you will be taken to the download page, select "Free Download", another page will appear, scroll down again, wait for few seconds for the download ticket to appear (you will see a timer running, asking you to wait), when file is ready for download, filename will appear in big, bold letters. Right click on filename and save target as.. or you can just watch the video under the NEW VIDEOS menu.

Linkin Park at post Grammy party
Photos of Mike, Brad, Joe and Rob at the Warner Music Group's Post Grammy Party. And a pic of Joe from the Twista pre-Grammy party. Update: added more pics from the post Grammy party and more Mike at the Star Magazine Sky Style Lounge

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Campaign Against Child Abuse
Press release from PR Newswire about celebrities autograph tractor for auction to benefit the Campaign Against Child Abuse. Linkin Park, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys and more than 50 of today's hottest celebrities have signed the tractor which will be auctioned for charity on eBay. The lawn tractor will be on display at the MAGIC marketplace show in Las Vegas from Monday, February 14, 2005 through Thursday, February 17, 2005. People can log onto eBay from Monday, February 14, 2005 through Thursday, February 24, 2005 to bid on the tractor with proceeds benefiting The Campaign Against Child Abuse at http://www.ebay.com/kids" title="http://www.ebay.com/kids" target="_blank"http://www.ebay.com/kids. More info

?uestlove puts Shinoda on his dance card
MTV.com has posted an article about the Roots and their annual Grammy all-star jam session and mentions Mike. Am I reading this correctly? Mike is working on a solo album??

For the Roots' drummer/spokesperson, ?uestlove, rubbing shoulders isn't happening only on the stage this week. A bevy of artists out here for the ceremony have been hollering at him to produce their albums. "Hey man," ?uest said on Friday, "that's my bread and butter. I network, I shake hands, I kiss babies. I'm a musical politician." So far, he says, his dance card is filled with Common, Musiq and Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park, who's working on a solo album. With all his hobnobbing, the Grammys are the last thing on his mind. -- Shaheem Reid. Full article

News in pictures: Mike and Joe
Photos of Joe and Mike at the Grammy Style Studio and Joe and his ahem... at the Star Magazine Sky Style Lounge

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MTV Asia Aid report 

A report on the MTV Asia Aid concert from the February 11 issue of Philippine Star

I could respect what Chester Bennington from Linkin Park are doing (despite my seething hatred of their poseur rock n' roll). The guys helped set up Music for Relief - which is in partnership with UNICEF, the Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity - to raise funds and help in the recovery efforts in the tsunami stricken region. "The last thing on our minds right now is making another record!" Bennington snapped at the reporter in the pressroom who was asking about the propects of another collaboration with Jay-Z. "We are all members of the community and it is our task to help people (overcome) what they lost." You could almost hear the sound of heads nodding in that room.

Chester Bennington, who presented the MTV Inspiration Award to all the people affected by the tsunami, made an appearance at the press room to give updates about Music for Relief. "We are going to have a benefit concert on February," said the Linkin park singer, adding that his band, Ozzy Osbourne and No Doubt are slated to perform as well. "I went to Phuket yesterday to see how the relief efforts are coming along. We're joining Unicef and Habitat for Humanity in helping rebuild homes, dignity a sense of regularity for the tsunami victims. But what we're doing is just a small part of the big picture."

The came the inevitable iPod and royalty check questions, "Are you serious?" answered Bennington, sound peeved. "I don't like to be rude but I'd like to stick to questions about Music for Relief which is the current focus of the band. We are reaching out to artists, fans and record excutives. I believe, we should stop dwelling on the tragedy and start focusing on rebuilding. We should help people affected by the disaster in whatever way we can." Chester's point is, sometimes making music should take a backseat to being human. -- Igan D'Bayan

Chester on CNN
Monohybrid reports that there was a report on CNN about the MTV Asia Aid concert which includes a short interview of Chester where he talked about how important it is for people to give back something to the society who has done so much for them.

New LPU video: Interview with Greg Waterman, Part 2
LPU members head over to LPUnderground.com to download a new LPU video clip. This is part 3 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 2 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".

Chart Attack Readers' Poll
The ChartAttack.com's 10th Annual Year-End Readers' Poll results is out, the Thank You Much-Ly Award for best video goes to Linkin Park's "Breaking The Habit," which garnered 999 votes and 14.6 per cent of the overall total.

Happy Birthday Mike!!!!!!!!!!
It's Mike's Birthday today, Mr. Shinoda turns 28 today. Happy Birthday Mike, we love ya! :-) :laughing:

A surreal moment for Chester
Artisan News Service has posted another short video clip of Chester where he talked about his meeting with Kiss' Gene Simmons. Watch it here and download here (right click and save target as..)

Z-Trip 'Gears' up for debut CD
Billboard.com reports that DJ Z-Trip's long-delayed debut album, "Shifting Gears," will be released on April 26. "Shifting Gears" features collaborations with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington ("Walking Dead") and Public Enemy's Chuck D ("Shock and Awe").

Happy Birthday Phoenix

GO PHEONIX ITS UR BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! Phi Phi  turns 28 today.

All Star 'Music For Relief: Rebuilding South Asia' Benefit Show announced
Press release from PR Newswire about the South Asia Benefit show on February 18 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, where Linkin Park is among the list of performers to play at the concert. According to the press release, in addition to the live musical performances, fans can expect a big celebrity turn out with special guests set to appear throughout the night. Special video presentations along with educational booths from various charitable organizations will also be spread throughout the venue in order to educate the crowd. Tickets, ranging in costs from $85 to $125 (plus applicable service charges) will go on sale Friday, February 11th through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster is joining the efforts of Music For Relief by donating all profits from service charges to the charity from the event. Full report

Mike's DC shoes in Australia
posted by Jas, 02/08/05
Aaron reports that Mike's DC Clientele remix Shoes have been released in Australia. They are selling at $189.95 AU, the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine also has an ad about the shoe.

More on the Music for Relief's Concert for South Asia
Both MTV.com and Entertainment Weekly have a report on the South Asia benefit show to be held on February 18 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. Brad said in a statement, "When we started Music for Relief, we hoped to mobilize artists and fans to contribute to the massive relief effort in South Asia. Due to the incredible support and generosity of so many of our peers and supporters within the music community, Music for Relief has played a vital role in helping get aid to people who most need it. We are deeply honored to participate in what will likely be our biggest event to date, Music for Relief's Concert for South Asia," he continued. "With so many amazing artists on one bill, we expect this concert to be incredibly powerful in its ability to raise both money and awareness for the long-term rebuilding effort we must all support." Tickets for the concert are set to go on sale Friday, with a special pre-sale promotion scheduled to air Wednesday on KROQ-FM. Organizers hope the concert will raise more than $1 million for tsunami relief. Full report

LP to play at a South Asia benefit show
LinkinPark.com announce that a special live concert featuring No Doubt, Linkin Park with Jay-Z, Blink-182, Jurassic 5, Story Of The Year, The Crystal Method and Ozzy Osbourne with Camp Freddy and more will take place on February 18th at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. Proceeds will go through the Music For Relief organization to UNICEF and Habitat For Humanity programs in the South Asian region. KROQ.com has also posted the same report and announce that tickets go on sale this Friday at 3 pm.

MORE LP SCANS
More scans of the LP article and interview from the January/February issue of One magazine (Germany). Go here for the scans