RogueSoul Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Following Chester's death, Linkin Park sent out 'One More Light' as a sort of promotional single (and mostly as a gesture to Chester given the song's beautiful meaning). It was rumored that the song would be the next single after plans for 'Talking To Myself' were scrapped, and it looks like it's finally coming to light. According to All Access, the single 'One More Light' will be released to radio on October 3, which is in about two and a half weeks. This could mean anything, but it really seems to be a good sign for the band moving forward. Mike's wife Anna even teased that she was listening to some creative stuff going on in the studio, so hopefully the band is healing and recovering just like we are. EDIT: AllAccess is saying that 'One More Light' will impact the Hot/Modern/AC stations on October 2. It's still expected to roll out to the Top 40/Mainstream radio on October 3. What this means for the band going forward could be anyone's guess. There's still the unannounced Chester memorial the band will be hosting in the coming months and the tour dates in Japan at the beginning of November that remain uncancelled, but that could change any day, as it is a big decision for them. Take this however you want, but from what it seems like, Linkin Park is back. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates - we'll keep you up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 If this winds up being true and One More Light receives a genuine push as a radio single, then I take it as a sign that OML will be closing out the Chester era of Linkin Park. It's a beautiful song that completely fits this situation, and I think releasing the song as the final LP single with Chester's vocals would be a fitting way to end one chapter and look towards the beginning of another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLPL Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 If this winds up being true and One More Light receives a genuine push as a radio single, then I take it as a sign that OML will be closing out the Chester era of Linkin Park. It's a beautiful song that completely fits this situation, and I think releasing the song as the final LP single with Chester's vocals would be a fitting way to end one chapter and look towards the beginning of another. This is exactly what I was thinking and I hope it's what they will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castro78 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I find it very hard to believe that they're playing those shows in Japan. I just think it's way too soon to be back on stage. Who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesck547 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) I hope they'll release it as a single with a music video dedicated to Chester. It can be a beautiful tribute. But I'm kind of confused, did they end up not releasing TTM? Edited September 15, 2017 by Mesck547 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneGirlGigging Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Not been able to find anything that confirms this but if its true (hope it is) then it would likely be as a tribute and a charity single to raise money for the One More Light Foundation. With all the flooding much help is needed so it makes sense at they know it would likely do well, as singles go. Yes its already on the album which has sold loads, but if it is packaged with a couple of unheard b-sides featuring Chester and 'boom' potential hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geki Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 This should make everyone happy that wanted the band to continue. Linkin Park, for me, is over, but I didn't want all the fans who wanted it to keep going to be let down. I still like the community and I'm sure some stuff from 2008 and prior will find it's way online over the next years, etc. like it always does. Even if it doesn't, I'll stick around, to much people's dismay. But yeah, this is good news for those people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebodyangry Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I D Love a video focused on Chester as a tribute, and I think they could move on in some time. It s sad but LP has always been about changing, Xero, Nu metal, classic rock, electronic rock, metal, pop, Mike began to sing, they re unpredictable so we ll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamArtz Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Promotional artwork https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/LinkinParkOMLsinglepromo.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesper Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 If this winds up being true and One More Light receives a genuine push as a radio single, then I take it as a sign that OML will be closing out the Chester era of Linkin Park. It's a beautiful song that completely fits this situation, and I think releasing the song as the final LP single with Chester's vocals would be a fitting way to end one chapter and look towards the beginning of another. Exactly my thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinez Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) And October 2 https://www.allaccess.com/hot-modern-ac/future-releases Edited September 16, 2017 by martinez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZLP-NaughtyNottingham Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I like the new logo of that cover... the way that it was painted looks very shaky it reflects the depression of the moment... the sadness.. it reflect that we are broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebodyangry Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Mike said updates this week on his instagram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAME-XIII Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I think they will release another lyric video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorast Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'm very interested in seeing where this leads. Seems like they've taken the time they needed to regroup and determine a path forward. How big will the announcements Mike mentioned be? Surely one will be the tribute show. Maybe one related to those Japan shows? Maybe even a big letter about a new direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesck547 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'm very interested in seeing where this leads. Seems like they've taken the time they needed to regroup and determine a path forward. How big will the announcements Mike mentioned be? Surely one will be the tribute show. Maybe one related to those Japan shows? Maybe even a big letter about a new direction? I was just thinking about that. I'm pretty sure they'll address the LA event and the Japan shows. I don't think they'll announce something as big as a new direction for the band, but maybe they'll put out a general statement about whether they plan to continue as a band or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radden Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I hope they'll release it as a single with a music video dedicated to Chester. It can be a beautiful tribute. But I'm kind of confused, did they end up not releasing TTM? "Talking to Myself" was released on July 25 and it didn't chart very well in the US, compared to the titletrack (at moment *and still* not a single). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinez Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) "Talking to Myself" was released on July 25 and it didn't chart very well in the US, compared to the titletrack (at moment *and still* not a single). But in other countries TTM was even better on charts than OML. Big shame that it wasn't released as a single. Edited September 17, 2017 by martinez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 "Talking to Myself" was released on July 25 and it didn't chart very well in the US, compared to the titletrack (at moment *and still* not a single). TTM didn't chart well because the video was released the day Chester died. Understandably there was literally zero promotion. I didn't hear it on the radio once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinez Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) TTM didn't chart well because the video was released the day Chester died. I don't think that was the reason. Edited September 17, 2017 by martinez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZLP-NaughtyNottingham Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I don't think that was the reason. It's just an average rock song nothing great about it, that's the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinez Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 It's just an average rock song nothing great about it, that's the reason. Yeah... still milion times better than OML, But that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueSoul Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 If you don't think Chester's death affected TTM's performance you're crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruspe Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 If you don't think Chester's death affected TTM's performance you're crazy. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 There was no promotion, no radio push, no mention of it by any members of LP, nothing. Chester's death caused most people to go back and listen to older LP material and reminisce. There was no push for TTM to succeed as a single, as it was the last thing on the band's (and fans of the band's) minds. If Chester hadn't passed, the song would have been pushed harder on radio, been advertised by the band's social media accounts, played on tour, been mentioned in interviews with the band, etc. ALL of those plans were halted immediately in the wake of July 20th. I don't see how anyone can think that Chester's death had nothing to do with TTM not performing well as a single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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