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Hey Fam, It's been a few years since I have logged in (and I am not sure whether this is the right place to do it?) however I have a few things that might interest you. I am currently saving up to fix up my late grandfather's truck, for travel, for university, etc. and am looking to sell some of my Linkin Park merchandise I have collected over the years. Among the list is a Hybrid Theory t shirt from when Linkin Park were still called Hybrid Theory, a signed copy of Living Things on vinyl, a Hybrid Theory EP (the LPU1 reissue), and a few other bits and pieces that are not quite as rare such as the Faint 7", numbered Crawling CD / DVD single, and LPU merch. I will start posting a few things up over the next few days but I thought I would gauge interest to see whether or not this is something worth doing here. Cheers.

Stay is performed by Abandon Jalopy. Abandon Jalopy is the solo project from Blind Melon's bassist, Brad Smith. I Don't Need Her is performed by Freddy Monday. Freddy Monday also wrote and performed an original song for JOBS. The Music Collective house numerous writers and performers who all assist in songwriting, performing and producing tasks which mainly include soundtracks. Cory Rooney is included in The Music Collective's line up. He has worked on the latest Michael Jackson album as well as working with Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige and much more. Most other performers on the soundtrack are lesser known artists. Last Forever is performed by Jamie Pellington and Trino Madriz who previously worked together on Where I Fly. Last Goodbye is performed by Sugarwall. The Curtain Falls is performed by Alaina Blair. C'Mon C'Mon is performed by Kingsley.

I wasn't referring to Machine Gun Kelly. I was referring to:

"A lot of bands are afraid to align with one another on record and on tour. Maybe it’s a credibility issue, or a snobbery issue, or maybe it’s just because rock bands are loners. Whatever the case, everyone else in every popular genre gets it, and they’re reaping the benefits." - Mike Shinoda There is no reason to spread hate about one rock band when you enjoy another. If they're not your style, that's cool, leave them be. If Linkin Park want to associate themselves with other rock bands, power to them.

You can read all about it, and their two competitors for first place here: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6133901/lana-del-rey-lands-first-no-1-album-on-billboard-200 This is the first time since Hybrid Theory that their album has not debuted at No. 1. It is also less than half the first week sales of LIVING THINGS.

This album cycle has definitely been the most fun to follow since I started following the band. The band seem to be trying hard to earn their fans for this album. What they've done with the iHeartRadio & KROQ / Red Bull shows has been really personable and a great way to try to connect with old and news fans alike. The setlists have been really great for the fans. Now the Warped Tour show, and pulling on guests, has been so fun and also shows how the band is trying to earn their fans one show (and collaboration) at a time. The Hunting Party is not only a great album name, but a great description for their marketing tactics / the way they have handled the release so far.

This was a really special show. There was nothing too exciting about the setlist but the conversations between the interviewer and the band were funny. Throughout an album cycle, they will always use the same quips (the talk about Ollie Sykes, name dropping Meshuggah, the word "visceral") so no interview will be too exciting so it's always great to hear some banter like Chester yarning about party pants and when Phoenix mentioned the house parties yesterday.

When the guitars came in on New Divide, Mike did a double head bang and then realized that it messed up his hair so he slicked it back and gave up haha. I really hope the girl who was videoing when Mike took her phone to film on uploads it. This show was so good. Chester, Rob & Phoenix especially shined. Welcome the world The Hunting Party.

Both valid statements. Cheers for the input.

I am really excited to watch the show. An album release show is always going to be great. I'm so thankful that's streaming all day too because I'm on a flight when the show is on. I hope that they throw in a surprise or two.

I know, you're right. I guess I'm just bummed out because I keep writing on the LPU Message Boards + the lp.com forums but there is such little activity, and when there is, there is little to no quality activity. I want to stick around on the boards but I know it's not gonna happen. You're right. You've got to admit though, it sounds silly people leaving something they love because the text history disappears. I know I'm just being lame but we should just be able to rebuild what we have as a community. If something drastic ever happened to LPLive and we lost all the text history, I know I'd want to stick around. Anyway, if they completely remove forums I probably wouldn't complain. I just think it looks awkward when you visit a dead official band forum.

Adam gave me a black pick while on the LIVING THINGS tour. I can't remember what it had on it but I'm visiting my parents tomorrow and I think it's at their house so I'll check it out. It's probably an ATS era pick but I just thought I'd mention.

I don't understand why people get upset about losing their post count or account history. You can still tell people, does it make a difference? People saying that they won't go back just because it changed is the reason it died, no?

Cheers for the info Jonas. One final question, how do you burn the DVD files onto a DVD correctly?

Thanks for that Astat. Does this apply to all digital formats including .ts and the like?

Why are live shows released as "DVDs" rather than just the video file?

I don't even mind. Ning has a horrible layout compared to what they previously had.

Cheers dude.

This guy was right up against the barrier at the end of the extended stage part. Perfect viewing for when came out on Papercut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRtnv9F61E8

Linkin Park are shifting their website hosting from Ning. They have yet to announce how it will be hosted from here. Read about downloading your content here: http://www.linkinpark.com/profiles/blogs/downloading-your-content

I'm not sure how it's being run, whether it's video or text only, but regardless, I will do what I can to make sure everything is recorded.

Everyone complaining about not having interesting questions answered, remember to submit questions for the band at http://askanything.co/artist-page.php?id=linkinpark. It's a good opportunity to get some good questions answered, but it will only happen if you ask.

I think name dropping Trent Reznor at the end was a smart move. Nine Inch Nails are a band who are known to have pushed boundaries in rock music. For anyone who knows Nine Inch Nails, it's not difficult to make the comparison from records like Pretty Hate Machine & The Downward Spiral to Hesitation Marks. March Of The Pigs to Came Back Haunted is a big transition. I'm not saying that an album like Hesitation Marks is a bad album, in fact I think it is a beautifully artistic album, but it is not an album that challenges the listener or pushes any sounds or ideas. It incorporates many pop and soundtrack elements. When more and more rock bands (for example, Nine Inch Nails & Linkin Park [pre-The Hunting Party]) are incorporating the pop sound into the music, there is little music left that has excitement for rock music fans and it also leaves the radio high and dry in terms of rock music music. The only rock song featured in the New Zealand Top 40 right now is Final Masquerade, and that isn't even receiving radio play. Personally, this is just my reading into Mike has said. I agree with him to a point, but at the same time, the world is changing. Music can exist without record labels and radio play thanks to the internet, and now the radio and record labels and holding on to each other in order to not fall apart. It is causing them to play it safe and stay away from artists that aren't producing the homogenised sound that represents the present (youth) culture. It makes sense for all parties involved and it's now up to individual artists to do as they please because they don't need record labels or the radio anymore, they can bypass the whole system and still make a living. It would be great to hear rock music in pop culture again (and I'm sure it would if the pop / rock "zeitgeist" continued), but trends come and go and right now, rock isn't a trend. Edit: Also, I have thrown the Red Bull Sound Space in my diary. I can't wait to hopefully hear some new songs live.

Music Videos: Until It's Gone - Linkin Park (Directed by Joe Hahn)

I don't think so. It does sounds like Joe has added a prominent ride sound though.