Hey all -
I know things have been very quiet on the site. I've not spoken to most the news posters but I know with me this is purely down to me getting covered in work from both my Masters course and doing my job aswell. This leaves me little free time, let alone free time to track down news...

However I'm going to try and make the extra effort and dedicate some time to the site each day. However I could do with some extra hands on deck. If you would like to post news on the site please email me at simon@lpfuse.co.uk with an example news post that you would make on the site. We'll sort you out from there!

Hope you are all good - lets see if we can get things moving again :)
Energy

New festival Sonisphere will be headlined this year by Linkin Park and Metallica. The festival is to be held at Knebworth Park, UK on August 1st and 2nd with Linkin Park headlining on the 1st.

bbc.co.uk

Tickets go on sale on February 11th. *squeee*

Holly Brook is currently working on a brand new album, and has started a mailing list to help get the word out and let you guys hear snippets and interact more. If you go to
Reverbnation you can sign up for it. If you were on her old mailing list, it should be noted that the contacts are no longer available, and therefore this is Holly's one and only mailing list.

Go sign up and say hello.

http://www.reverbnation.com/hollybrook?add_email=true

Linkin Park.com's widget will be streaming the Road to Revolutions performance for all on Christmas day, but here at Fuse, we'd like you to all begin celebrating your Christmas now. Love from the team, we'll hopefully be returning to normality someday soon.

i just got this from WB, and I thought you might be interested in this (if you're from the UK):
Starting today, The limited edition 'Road to Revolution Minutes to Midnight' set is available to purchase for £36.00. This limited edition set can only be purchased online at: linkinparkuk.com

This luxury package includes the following:
* Road To Revolution CD/DVD
* Minutes To Midnight CD/DVD with 68-page coffee table-style art book and 6 artwork prints
* DVD including the Making of "Minutes To Midnight," "What I've Done" music video and much more!
* One month FREE trial to the LP Underground: Linkin Park's official fan club

This limited edition package is a must for the hardcore Linkin Park fans out there.
Be sure to get hold of your set quickly as there are only 350 available!

If you're a fan of the third album this is a set that you should really get your hands on. I was lucky enough to get my copy signed at the Road to Revolution gig (my copy obviously didn't come with the RTR CD/DVD set) and considering this is £36 it's a very nice deal.

Sorry the site has been quiet as of late, will try and keep it reved up a bit!

According to Billboard.com Linkin Park "never envisioned ourselves doing a concept record, but we see an opportunity to do something really cool so we jumped on it, and we'll see how it comes out. I think it's a challenge and we'll see if we can rise to the occasion." - chester bennington

Lots more to be read, including info about Chester's solo project being finished in the next couple of months. More after the jump!

Here's the cover pic of the Milton Keynes live DVD... enjoy. I actually really like it! :) still shame about the missing songs.

Check here to watch the video of Leave out all the rest performed at Milton Keynes. Looks like the band plans to use this video to promote the upcoming CD/DVD.

Mike also confirmed (thanks lolo) in his blog that a few songs had been cut from the setlist, however they'll be made public. the idea behind this was to keep the CD & DVD consistant. Of course the CD had to be under 80 minutes so a few songs (papercut, wake 2.0, poa) didn't make the cut. Of course the audio for these tracks is already publicly availble (so is the whole concert), hopefully the video footage we get is close to DVD quality. :)

Also mike confirmed that LPU8's CD will not be live music! yay!

http://www.barackyourworld.org/ or YouTube
Mike and Mark Wakefield... want to barack your world, baby. They want to stick their ballot into your box


oh dear lord
found by Becca from lpfiction.com
noteable quotes in the full story

EDIT:
To clarify. Mike Shinoda sings the second verse. Mark Wakefield from Xero is the first verse. They sing together. This is 100% Mike Shinoda and if you don't realise that then you obviously have never heard him sing. If you need any further information, eat a taco.

Billboard.com have given details about the new LP live DVD filmed at Milton Keynes. They 'announce' the setlist, which is unsuprisingly the same as what was played at the time. They also reveal the title and release date: Linkin Park has unveiled the track list for "Road To Revolution," a double-disc CD/DVD of the rock act performing in at England's Milton Keynes National Bowl during the European leg of the 2008 Projekt Revolution tour. The set is due Nov. 25 via Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros.

Currently I for one are disspointed that LP hasn't gone back to their old ways, this seems to be a plain live DVD just thrown out for christmas. It was a great show, I was there... but still lets put Within Temptation's recent offering out there... The Black Symphony. 2 DVDs, 2CDs. The live show and more extras than you can throw a stick at... (one of the extras being a second live show!). I know this hasn't been ruled out, but do you guys feel like it would be nice to go back to the days of frat party? (Update: considering LP.com put this on their page 'Keep checking back here for more details and secret info!!' is it wrong to feel slightly hopeful? || 2nd Update: Could of things really be different Dan says 'Packed in recyclable eco-friendly materials, "Road To Revolution" features hidden bonus tracks and an eye-popping multi-page booklet that includes exclusive, never-before-seen live photos - blabbermouth.net')

Sad news today. Due to Chester's back injury, LP have had to cancel their upcoming Music For Relief shows in Asia. Sorry to everyone who was going. The concerts were to raise funds for Sichuan, an area hit by earthquakes in May. Money will still be contributed thanks to donations by the promoter Emma Ticketmaster and Linkin Park.

I had hoped Chester's back wasn't so bad that they would have to do this. Get well soon Chester!

Full story at linkinpark.com

Mike's blog has confirmed that a DVD/CD of the MK Bowl show is being put out. However at the current moment the band are struggling for a title. Want to help?

Click here to post an idea for them on the official LP forums...

(and sorry for how quiet it's been guys, I'll post more on that in the future. Personally got a LOT on and i'm doing my best!)

Cypress Hill are currently working on their first new album in four years and our man Mike Shinoda has made a cameo appearance on an untitled track. Sounds pretty cool! Look forward to hearing it.

Click here for full article.
Source: mtv.com

EDIT: Also LP have had to cancel tonights show in Vegas due to Chester sustaining a back injury. Get well soon Chester, back injuries hurt like a beast! Anyone who was going must be gutted. I'm sorry for you guys.

Go to linkinpark.com for full details.

MTV have announced the nominees for this years Europe Music Awards. LP are up for the Rock Out and Headliner awards. The EMAs are being held in Liverpool, England on November 6th!

To see a full list of nominations click here

To vote click here

Let's get LP those awards! Vote vote vote!

We’re looking for musicians and bands with crowd pulling power, to entertain the masses at a top London venue in early October. The event is being organised by members of the LPU and LPST to highlight the talent that Linkin Park fans have here in the UK, and to help give back to those less fortunate than ourselves.
What we will require of you is the following:
- Somewhere to hear your music
- Some contact information as to where you are based
- A cover letter or description of your band and its bio/history.

What we can offer you for taking part include the following:
- Free promotion for your band throughout the UK event website (currently in development), Hard Rock Café website, Music For Relief’s website and any press or media coverage associated with this event
- A great location
- An opportunity to play in Central London
- A chance to change lives and feel great whilst doing so.

Now for those of you who aren’t in a band but would like to be involved, we’ll want to get the word out about the event and will need help promoting and inviting as many people along as possible. There will be live bands and possibly DJs to entertain, with a prize draw and silent auction for exclusive, signed items donated by Linkin Park, with more prizes to be advised.

The event will be held at Hard Rock Café, London, on Thursday October 9th 2008. You will need to be available from 4.30pm onwards. If you are interested in taking part, please drop us a line at musicforreliefuk@googlemail.com
If you would like us to hear your band, please use the subject header “My band” followed by your band name. If you would like to help out with inviting people along, or any promotions, please use the subject header “I want to help”.

Please note, that as this is a charity event, travel and expenses will not be able to be covered. All proceeds will go towards MFR.

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Apologies for the site silence this last month. Energy has started a job by day, I believe, and I am overwhelmed with work currently. Further to that, as far as I'm aware nothing too significant has occurred in the last month.

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Mike released some trainers and cancelled orders due to over-ordering of the product ( I believe they're sold out now?)

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Mike's Glorious Excess show concluded, but will reopen in January for another short run before concluding again in January.

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Mike's having a competition on WeMix.com which you can enter and he'll be in the studio recording the final versions with / for the winner.

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The Linkin Park site still crashes my PC, which is joyous. Crash yours at http://linkinpark.com/.

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You can vote for Linkin Park to win a VMA at http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/categories.jhtml.

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On August 6, 2008 Linkin Park announced upcoming Music for Relief concerts in Shanghai on October 12 and Beijing on October 19 in which a portion of the proceeds to be contributed to MFR for the earthquake-hit Sichuan area in China. The World Bank has announced that it will be matching funds raised at the concerts for post-earthquake reconstruction projects initiated by Chinese civil society organizations.

October 12, 2008: Shanghai, China - Shanghai Stadium

October 19, 2008: Beijing, China - Beijing Workers Stadium
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We've had some Projekt Rev shows - how have they been for you that have attended?

Disney Interactive Studios has teamed up with Music For Relief for their new game, Ultimate Band. The game, which will be available on Wii and NDS, allows the player to realise their dream of becoming a rock legend by forming their own band or jamming alone!! The game will give the player the opportunity to perform at a Music For Relief Charity concert!

"Disney is working with some of the very biggest names in rock, alternative, popular, emo and indie rock music, allowing band mates to play sets from a
broad selection of current hits and all-time rock favorites."

Graham Hopper, executive vice president and general manager of Disney Interactive Studios says:

"By raising Music for Relief’s profile among our gaming community, we hope to ultimately increase awareness for those that have suffered devastation at the hands of natural disasters all over the world."

Those of you lucky enough to be going to Projekt Revolution will be able to play the game at the show in the Music For Relief booth!

As a DS fan I have to say squeeeeeeee it sounds awesome!

You can read the full story here: gamershell.com

And here are some screenshots, again thanks to gamershell.com

To keep LPU members excited and energized by the coveted Meet & Greets at upcoming shows, LP Underground members are now offered the chance at an all-new, personal Meet & Greet experience with members of Linkin Park on tour! Meet & Greets will now be open to a smaller number of LPU members which will offer a more intimate setting with members of Linkin Park. LPU Meet & Greets are now held in the form of an intimate Q&A session with two members of Linkin Park, where you will get the chance to ask the guys your own questions and get an item signed!

We know that you will share in our excitement with this new Meet & Greet format, as it is a new opportunity for fan club members and will truly provide a unique experience!

LPU Newsletter

Personally, I think this is a good idea, as long as you're not stuck with Chester or Brad ;)

According to chester's blog...

The cd single for "Leave Out All the Rest" will be available July 22. You can buy it online at Amazon.

Tracks:

1. Leave Out All The Rest (Single Version)
2. In Pieces [Live From Projekt Revolution, Washington DC, Aug. 19 '07]
3. Leave Out All The Rest [Live From Projekt Revolution, Detroit MI, Aug. 22 '07]




Oh dear on the tracklisting. When will WB learn that we'll buy a single in drones if it had something other than an already released live track... :(
Quite cool cover tho!