loulax07

agree 100%. but i've seen myself grow in different ways b/c of this. i started in 2000 with a burnt cd of their music. since i've gone to many shows and only recently (past few years) have i begun to embrace and take part in their other efforts such as charity work, art, movies, etc.

I personally believe that true fans evolve with the band and continue their support of such

I find it extremely hard to believe that they forgot about their 15th yr anniversary. They may not have anything planned for it but I doubt it slipped their minds. For a band that still holds meet & greets, and also all the efforts they make to engage their fanbase, I dont think they've lost touch with their roots. I also don't believe they have an attitude that they have no idea what's going on. They have different priorities now it seems but their fans and charities, along with their businesses, are all high on that list. 15 years ago all they had from that group were just the fans. They've grown up, changed, adapted, and are now a conglomerate in my eyes.

I wonder if Mike's new art project he posted about on Instagram has anything to do with this and a possible charity auction

Agreed. This can't be a coincidence. I hope!

And that's when my passion and loving for them began, 15yrs ago, wow. Damn we're old lol

you have anything else that you'd sell?

Keep up the good work Mike I think your goal should be 50% of the total pieces! Think big!

can we start a poll?

agreed!

I'm curious- is media such as CD's and records considered merch? Not trying to be too technical, but just popped into my head as a question.

nothing shows

exactly my thoughts. they need to show some love on the east coast, especially NYC

Pics!

hopefully NYC

awesome job! i've tried to tag you in Instagram whenever someone posts a photo of a vinyl

this would be F'N SICK if this happens! great band, new album dropping this week too

Sounds like he needs a break and wants it to be outside the U.S. so he can concentrate. Rock on !

Bringing this back to life, Come on guys, I know some of you have budding collections that you want to show off Post some pics, we love seeing what you got! (3) Hybrid Theory original cover art sketches by Mike, band signed microphone, (2) signed laminate passes, (2) signed M2M posters, Mall print, Wine skateboard signed by Mike, (2) Glorious Excess books signed by Mike, (5) drumsticks, (1) pick collection (missing a few), (2) Mike "Follow the Leader" signed print, Mike Shinoda "Accidental Crossdresser" canvas signed, Joe Hahn art sketch card, Joe Hahn sketch from MFR auction, Joe Hahn "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" print, used drumhead signed by the band, (4) vinyl from Welcome mural, MS signed art skatedeck, Collision Course signed by band and Jay-Z +more...

anyone have a recording of Funky Rebel Break?

funny stuff, but glad people are coming forward. Nice work Mike!

it's also less money for everyone involved on that end, may not be worth the time and efforts for them to have small shows They're a big machine these days and lots of overhead!

Mike said in his interviews that he, and I'm guessing others, always work on things like beats & lyrics throughout the tours. Mike's head is always thinkin and experimenting so I'm sure many of his ideas come to fruition in some way on their records. Then the band just comes together to brainstorm and see what works

From what I know from a manager of theirs, they have one semi-trailer in Asia right now with all the gear. I can't imagine them reducing this any?

that's the cornerstone dude!