Thrash hits recently put this post up on twitter:

Do people care about gossip about the new albums from Linkin Park or Green Day? We've been eavesdropping again.

I'm assuming that given a couple of hours there will be some form of article up on their website here by the end of the day.

Here's hoping!

EDIT: Since posting that on twitter (it was also linked to their facebook) some comments have been posted on their status and they gave some interesting replies:

If what we heard is to be believed, Linkin Park have finished recording now, and have actually moved away from the electronic stuff on this new one.

Personally, I don't believe this to be true due to what Rob said in the chat on Monday, however maybe they have finalised the songs they plan to perfect for the album?

Also after a bit more discussion they then posted this:

While the record business in 2012 is a very different beast now to what it was back in 2000, we're sure the difference in sales figures/musical style between LP's earlier/later material might've played "some" part in their decision-making process.

This part sounds like they're echoing what was said in Kerrang last week/week before so could be interesting - as to how much credibility is behind their source I don't know but I suppose it adds to the speculation

What does everyone think?

Today we present a unique download - a vinyl Joe created back in the days entitled Mista Hahn's Tasty Gas Station Breaks From The Orient. The vinyl recently appeared on eBay and was bought by LPL member Ivan (aka 'Mohnaryl'), who ripped it in FLAC for us. This is a rerip and upgrades the inferior quality (192kbps mp3) of the previously circulating version on the web.

On this vinyl, Joe has a lot of random samples from all over the place, but quite a few Linkin Park samples are included too. "Watch them flee" from 'Dedicated', 'In The End' samples, 'By Myself' vocal samples and more are included. Also, some old live intros LP used to use in 2000/2001 are included. For a full track-by-track list of things included, click here. If you recognize any that aren't listed, feel free to leave a comment!

Since this vinyl contains samples of 'It's Goin' Down' (released in January 2002 as a single), we're not exactly sure when it was made. You can see in 2001 live videos, though, that Joe has this vinyl on stage, so we're assuming he made it sometime between 1999-2001.

DOWNLOAD: (Right click -> Save as...)
MP3 (w/ artwork)
FLAC

Enjoy!

From the LPUnderground homepage: (where you to have to be a member to view the news...)

"We’re excited to announced a new membership tier. Now, for just $25, you can become an Annual LPU member and receive an LPU11 membership laminate and lanyard which will give you early entry to Linkin Park shows. You’ll also get all of the other LPU benefits for a whole year including opportunities for meet & greets, pre-sale tickets, LPU-TV episodes, exclusive music, access to the online community and more. These members will also be able to purchase passes to International LPU Summit events for an additional fee. LPU11 PLUS Membership tier is still available for $60 and includes the full membership package and FREE pass to Summit events. The $10 monthly pass is no longer available for purchase. If you haven't renewed from LPUX, you can check out this new membership option at LPUnderground.com.

For those of you who purchased the $60 LPU11 Annual Membership up until this point, we'd like to thank you for your dedication by guaranteeing that you will be selected for ONE meet & greet during the upcoming Linkin Park tour cycle. If a tour date is announced that you will be attending and you would like to be on the meet & greet list, email lpuhq@lpunderground.com with the subject "LPU11 ANNUAL MEET & GREET: (CITY)". Tickets for the show are NOT included."

So now these are the two memberships:

-$25.00/year
"LPU11 laminate and lanyard for early entrance to Linkin Park Shows
Chances for Meet &Greets at Linkin Park concerts
Access to concert Presale Tickets and Best Seats for LPU(additional fee required for Summit pass)
Live Video Chats with members of Linkin Park
Monthly LPU Auctions and Giveaways of LP gear and fan experiences
Access to entire LPU-TV and LPTV Downloadable Archive
Online Community Access and Connections to LP fans from around the world"

-$60.00/year
"Entire limited edition LPU11 merchandise package:
T-Shirt
Earplug case with earplugs
LPU11 Flag
Lanyard and membership laminate
Access to LP events including International LPU Summits (no additional fee for Summit pass)
Also includes all LPU11 Pass benefits"

EDIT: Q&A questions from Adam can be found HERE.

Thoughts?

Scheduled for tomorrow.

From LP's twitter:

"@joehahnLP will be video chatting exclusively with LPU members tomorrow, January 27th. Join now to take part. lpunderground.com"

Discuss!

Update:

"Due to unforeseen cirumstances, the LPU chat with Joe has been postponed. However, Rob Bourdon will be video chatting with LPU members Monday, January 30 at around 3:30pm PST. This time is subject to change, and might be earlier or later. Please arrive a little early just in case. Joe's chat will be rescheduled at a later date."

From HitFix exclusive interview @ Sundance 2012:
Linkin Park is about to announce 2012 tour dates, and Shinoda says fans can expect the active rock band's fifth full-length album "mid-year." LP's last LP was 2010's critically praised "A Thousand Suns."
There's also a video of this interview (link below).

Source.


Mike talking about tour dates and new album at 4:05

Mike just posted an update on The Raid and his experience at Sundance on his blog.

"Had a great time at Sundance this past weekend. This was the premiere of the film with the new score. All the award-winning showings of the movie up to this point have been with the previous score, and the reviews have been amazing…so I was a bit nervous to see how critics reacted to it with the new music. Needless to say, I was relieved to see that people still liked it, some saying they even liked it more with the new music."



Read more by Mike here.
For info on The Raid, click here.

Are you excited for his score in the movie?

Julien-K played at The Roxy in LA last night for their album release show for the new CD "We're Here With You". As expected, Chester joined them for a few songs!

SETLIST:
01. We're Here With You
02. Futura
03. Surrounded By Cowards
04. Fail With Grace
05. I'll Try Not To Destroy You (feat. Chester)
06. Palm Springs Reset (feat. Chester)
07. Kick The Bass
08. Close Continuance
09. Breakfast In Berlin
10. Someday Soon (Headcleanr Remix)
11. Maestro (Koma + Bones Remix)
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12. Cruel Daze Of Summer

This is the second time that Chester has been featured on 'I'll Try Not To Destroy You' and 'Palm Springs Reset' - the first being the Dead By Sunrise show at the end of last year. Usually he joins Julien-K for 'Technical Difficulties' but it looks like we have two new ones for him to sing on! Did anyone from LPLive make it to the show?

Check out the videos below:





Thoughts?