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Linkin Park's Chester Bennington Fronts New Stone Temple Pilots Song 'Out of Time'

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:30:24 +0000

Recently the three remaining members of Stone Temple Pilots raised a few eyebrows when it was revealed they would be performing at the annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit. Given that they split with frontman Scott Weiland earlier in the year, there were plenty of questions about who would sing for the band, but those questions were answered Saturday night (May 18) in Irvine, Calif. as Linkin Park's Chester Bennington joined the band onstage at the 2013 KROQ Weenie Roast. The group also took the opportunity to debut a new track called 'Out of Time.'

Linkin Park to Headline the 2013 Sunset Strip Music Festival

Chad Childers — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:08:53 +0000

As the festival announcements continue to roll out, Los Angeles' Sunset Strip Music Festival has a big name headlining this year's festivities. Linkin Park will top this year's bill, following in the footsteps of the Doors, Motley Crue, Slash and Ozzy Osbourne.

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington To Be Honored at 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:08:17 +0000

Linkin Park have always put as much passion into their worldwide charitable causes as they have their musical endeavors, and now singer Chester Bennington will be honored for those efforts by MusiCares. The ninth annual MusicCares MAP Fund benefit concert, set for May 30 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, has announced that Bennington will receive [...]

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Spotlights Music for Relief Organization's Efforts in Haiti

Chad Childers — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:01:30 +0000

Linkin Park are one of the top bands when it comes to giving back via charitable efforts, as their Music for Relief organization has helped get communities around the world back on their feet after natural disasters. Giving their fans a more tangible idea of what Music for Relief does, the band's latest video follows Mike Shinoda as he travels to Haiti.

Linkin Park Share 'Castle of Glass' Performance From Spike Video Game Awards

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:03:30 +0000

Linkin Park may be off the road at present, but the band has just served up a reminder of how captivating their live shows can be. The group just posted their performance from the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards, where they played their latest single 'Castle of Glass' (watch above).

Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Linkin Park + More Reveal Record Store Day Release Plans

Chad Childers — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:29:46 +0000

Record Store Day (April 20) is fast approaching and a number of top hard rock bands have begun revealing what they plan to do to mark the occasion. Avenged Sevenfold are plotting a pair of limited edition exclusive releases. ‘Carry On’ will be available as a 12-inch vinyl picture disc. On one side is the [...]

Ozzy Osbourne + Linkin Park Urge Aspiring Acts to Get Discovered Via Grammy Amplifier Competition

Chad Childers — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:50:42 +0000

Who will be the next Ozzy Osbourne or Linkin Park? That remains to be seen but it may actually be Osbourne or Linkin Park that helps them on the way. Both acts have agreed to be curators for the new Grammy Amplifier competition.

Linkin Park Announce New Zealand Location for Eighth LPU Summit

Chad Childers — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:49:24 +0000

Linkin Park continue to show their love to their fans by announcing their eighth Linkin Park Underground Summit, scheduled for Feb. 21 in Auckland, New Zealand. The summits have been designed to break down the barriers between fans and the band, with those in attendance having the chance to take part in a number of Linkin Park-related activities.

Linkin Park to Play Only North American 2013 Concert in Las Vegas

Chad Bowar — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:59:08 +0000

North American fans will have only one chance to see Linkin Park live in 2013. The band has announced they will play their lone U.S. show of the year at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on Feb. 16. With this being Linkin Park’s one show of the year on the continent, demand will probably be through [...]

Linkin Park Announce Clean Energy Promotion + Rock American Music Awards

Chad Childers — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:10:27 +0000

Linkin Park are definitely in the giving spirit year-round, but the rockers are doing something special this holiday season by proclaiming what's called #GivingTuesday. The day-long event, held Nov. 27, finds the band's charitable arm, Music for Relief, supporting the work of the United Nations in giving the unique gift of clean energy solutions to people who have no access to electricity and rallying fans to donate.

One Fan Dies + 19 Injured in Scaffolding Collapse Outside Linkin Park's South Africa Concert

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:12:28 +0000

Tragedy struck outside the stadium where Linkin Park performed in Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday night (Nov. 7). One female fan died and 19 others were injured when an advertising structure collapsed prior to the concert due to high winds. Apparently, the wind gusts caused a temporary scaffolding structure to collapse onto fans who [...]

Linkin Park's Music for Relief Organization Rallies for Hurricane Sandy Donations

Chad Childers — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:04:50 +0000

Linkin Park and their Music for Relief organization are hard at work once again following Hurricane Sandy's destruction in both Haiti and the U.S. last week. Co-vocalist Mike Shinoda is raising awareness for Music for Relief's efforts, which will provide assistance to those in need in the aftermath of the natural disaster.

Green Day, Shinedown, Van Halen, Linkin Park + More Nominated for People's Choice Awards

Chad Childers — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:31:21 +0000

The People's Choice Awards will return in January, and a number of top rock acts are in competition to take home honors for Favorite Band. Green Day, Shinedown, Van Halen, Linkin Park and the Black Keys are among those vying for the honor.

Linkin Park Set to Rock American Music Awards

Chad Bowar — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:22:57 +0000

Linkin Park are among a new list of performers announced for next month’s American Music Awards. The 40th anniversary edition of the awards will be held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 18, and will be broadcast live on ABC. In addition to Linkin Park, other artists slated to perform are Taylor Swift, Nicki [...]

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 Highlight Hardships of Military Families in 'Castle of Glass' Video

Chad Childers — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:26:00 +0000

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Linkin Park Offer Chance to Unlock New 'Castle of Glass' Video

Chad Childers — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:57:14 +0000

Linkin Park are reaching out to their fan base once again and if they respond to the latest call for action, the group will reveal their 'Castle of Glass' music video early. There's a catch though, as the band is directing fans to test out the multiplayer beta for the upcoming game 'Medal of Honor Warfighter' game from EA.

Linkin Park Become First Rock Band to Surpass One Billion YouTube Views

Chad Childers — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:21:43 +0000

Congrats are in order for Linkin Park, whose fans just helped the group become the first rock band to surpass one billion YouTube views. At present, there are only three other acts to have reached the milestone, each of them pop stars. Justin Bieber leads the way with 2.8 billion YouTube views, followed by Rihanna [...]

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.

Australia's 2013 Soundwave Festival to Feature Metallica, Linkin Park, A Perfect Circle, Stone Sour, Anthrax + More

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:12:08 +0000

Start booking your travel for Australia in late February and early March of next year, as the Soundwave Festival is going to be something special. Organizers have just announced a bill for the traveling music event that will feature Metallica, Linkin Park, A Perfect Circle, Stone Sour, and Anthrax among other top acts.