Reading My LyricsNews has been pretty slow in the world of Linkin Park as of late. The band is currently on a tour through Europe and plans to start Projekt Revolution in mid-July.
One of the songs the band has been playing live as of late has been "Reading My Eyes" from the band's days as Xero. The song features vocals from the band's former singer, Mark Wakefield, before he was replaced by Chester.
Mike wrote this about the song:
"i think we wrote the song back in '97 or '98. it was an original demo from when the band was called XERO, which means it was written (and originally performed) by me and my friend mark. this was one of the songs on the demo we would send out to record companies ...
Show CancellationsLinkin Park have been forced to cancel their shows in Sweden and Switzerland, as guitarist Brad Delson is ill and under doctor's orders to rest for a few days.
Source: www.linkinpark.com
New Tour Date in KansasLinkin Park has added a new headlining date in Bonner Springs, Kansas on August 13th, with support acts Ashes Divide and Atreyu. Like the recently added Albuquerque date, this is not a Projekt Revolution show but a seperate headlining stop.
Source: www.linkinpark.com
Projekt Revolution Busts a RhymeIt has been confirmed that rapper Busta Rhymes has been added to this years Projekt Revolution line up, which consists of Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, The Bravery, Ashes Divide, Atreyu, 10 Years, Hawthorne Heights, Armor For Sleep and the Street Drum Corps.
It is unknown if Busta Rhymes will have his own set but we do know "We Made It" will be featured live. Be sure not to miss this if you are attending Projekt Revolution this summer!
*UPDATE* Busta's name has been added to the lineup on the Projekt Revolution website, so it appears that he will be playing a full set of his own, and that he'll play between Ashes Divide and The Bravery. He will also perform at the non-PR ...
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Update #2: Video is now up on LP's official Youtube channel.
Leave Out All the Rest Video PremiereFrom Linkin Park's Myspace blog:
"Leave Out All The Rest" Video Premiere
Linkin Park's next single off Minutes to Midnight will be "Leave Out All The Rest." The band recently shot a video for the song, which was directed by Joe Hahn, and will premiere Monday, June 2! Be sure to check out all your favorite video channels on Monday to see the new video. It's out of this world!
We'll keep you updated with specific channels/times as they become available.
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Mike Releases Alternate M2M CoversMike recently wrote a blog on LinkinPark.com thanking fans for the support Minutes To Midnight has received since being released a year ago. As a token of the band's gratitude, Mike posted ten alternate covers for M2M that were created as part of the art design process which were scrapped for the current cover.
Check out the covers here.
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