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Slash Praises New Chester Bennington-Fronted Stone Temple Pilots Song

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:43 +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.

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

Chad Childers — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:01:30 +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.

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 [...]

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 — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:04:50 +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 20:16:41 +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 vs. Falling In Reverse – Rocktagon

T-Rav — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:05:12 +0000

Falling in Reverse returns for their 3rd Rocktagon battle tonight against Linkin Park. Listen to the songs and cast your vote. Then find out who wins tonight during Nocturnal Emissions. Linkin Park - "Lost In The Echo" Found on their recently released album "Living Things". Falling In Reverse - "Pick Up [...]

New Linkin Park Video For "Burn It Down"

Sandman — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:55:18 +0000

Perhaps you’ve heard the new Linkin Park track, “Burn It Down” on the 103GBF Airwaves. It’s the lead track from the band’s forthcoming album “Living Things” due out on 6/26/12. Linkin Park is also on the Honda Civic Tour this Summer, co-headlining with Incubus. That tour stops in Indianapolis on 8/25/12 and next week 103GBF [...]

Linkin Park vs. Red Line Chemistry – Rocktagon

T-Rav — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:05:57 +0000

Red Line Chemistry returns to the Rocktagon tonight to face off against Linkin Park. Cast your vote now, and listen for the winner tonight during Nocturnal Emissions. Linkin Park - 'Burn It Down' This is the first release off of Linkin Park's upcoming 5th studio album 'Living Things', which is set for release [...]

NEW Linkin Park! Gotta Be Better Than The Last Album, Right?

Sandman — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:58:00 +0000

Personally, I thought the last album from Linkin Park blew. "A Thousand Suns" was anything but furious as the band's previous albums had been. It reminded me more of New Age music than Rock. I guess I have a little bitterness remaining from the time the band cancelled a concert in Evansville after a hard night of partying in our city