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OML is #1 on Billboard 200, selling 111k (1k more than THP). http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7809623/linkin-park-billboard-200-chart-one-more-light

It's official! One More Light has officially debuted at #1 on the Sales + Streaming Chart! One More Light is the first studio record since Living Things to debut at #1 (The Hunting Party hit #3), but and fifth overall studio album to debut at #1. One More Light has beaten out stiff competition with 2017's most popular record thus far (Kendrick Lamar's DAMN.) and Harry Styles' self-titled debut record. OML has sold about 100k units (beating the previous estimate of 90k) and with the addition of streams has gotten to the top. Most Linkin Park records have hit number 1 in some form; on the Billboard 100, pretty much all of them have - including Collision Course and Recharged. EDIT 5/28: According to Billboard, One More Light has debuted at #1, selling 111k units (1k more than THP). This is big news for Linkin Park, after The Hunting Party fell short. Sales are projected to keep going, so we'll see how OML does in the following weeks, but a #1 debut is fantastic on all ends. Follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page for updates!

Who are you to say what defines a Linkin Park show? Their live dynamic has changed as much as their sound has. 10 years ago is a completely different story. They've gone through injuries, tragedies, and idealistic changes through their lives and they have every right to play whatever the hell they want, whenever they want. And just because they aren't moving around onstage does NOT mean they are not giving it their all. That is just downright insane to even say. If how Linkin Park runs their show now is not what you like, that's fine, but to criticize it as you are is just ignorant. A live show shouldn't have to just be about energy and rocking it, especially today. It's about living an experience, and every experience has its intense moments and calm ones. And may Brad be damned if he doesn't play guitar on a song, because of course he can only fit a single role ever as a guitarist. And Mike be damned if he doesn't rap. By this logic, may everyone who wants to go out of their comfort zone and try something different be damned. And for the love of god, drop the "mainstream pop" bullshit. If you honestly think stuff like 'Invisible' and 'Sorry For Now' and even 'Heavy' are in the same league as 'Anaconda' or 'Closer' or whatever you think mainstream pop sounds like, you're making a fool of yourself and clearly don't care enough to look into the music beyond what you think. If it makes you happy, keep living with the early-2000s LP. If not, don't complain.

In case you missed the news last week, grunge legend and one of Chester's closest friends Chris Cornell tragically passed away last week. His funeral was held today, and both Brad and Chester attended, performing a stripped down and heartbreaking rendition of the late Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' - you can listen to a short snippet of it here. Chris Cornell was less of a friend and more of a brother to Chester, so his loss comes as a major blow for him. Chester has already expressed his sorrow in a personal message he shared on Twitter, and let his emotions run on a super emotional performance of 'One More Light' at their Jimmy Kimmel Live show that left everyone who watched with a tear in their eye. This performance of 'One More Light' goes down as one of the most emotional performances the band has ever done. A perfect goodbye. This isn't the first "surprise" appearance Chester has made this year outside of Linkin Park. In addition to this, he gathered with a couple members of Papa Roach, POD, and Volbeat earlier this month when the band was in New York City and performed Janes' Addiction's 'Jane Says.' Rest in peace, Chris Cornell. Our thoughts are still with everyone affected by this tragedy. We'll keep you updated on whether or not a full video of the performance appears or not - follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates on it.

1) I'll say it before and I'll say it again; the only person to blame for feeling the record is spoiled for you is yourself. If one of your main points is "it's hard to resist," then your argument is pretty much baseless. Lots of things are hard to resist, but that doesn't mean we go into all of them. Granted, music is something that can't really have a negative effect on our health (typically). If you didn't want to hear songs off of the record, it's up to you to abstain from listening to the songs, no one elses. 2) I guess this point is both right and wrong. Yes, it will sort of take away from the experience in the sense that there's less to hear, but that's a really small problem. If you loved 'Talking To Myself' live, chances are you'll at least enjoy the studio version. For the people who aren't fans, its a pretty smart idea, too; lots of different sounds reaching lots of different ears. If they don't like 'Heavy' but they loved TTM, chances are they'll at least show some more interest with the record than they would have if 'Heavy' or BS was their only impression. TL,DR; arguments about the album being ruined because of how much they performed live is irrelevant and entirely your own fault if you didn't want to hear the material. If it's important to you, don't listen to it. Easy as that. More music (especially given the time between first single and release) means more chance to promote and more people ultimately reached for the record. Again, if you want a surprise, just don't listen.

That means a lot man, glad you enjoyed it

My December (the first verse and chorus) was soundchecked before the show. Source.

One More Light is officially out, which means the promo cycle has come to a close... almost. The band is making another stop for some album promo today at the iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank, California for the iHeartRadio Album Release Party. This isn't the first time the band has rolled with iHeartRadio for a special show. They did a similar release party event for The Hunting Party in 2014, playing a setlist full of hits (literally - the setlist was titled "iHeart (Pop Version)"). From the new album, 'Wastelands' and 'Until Its Gone' were played, with tracks like 'A Light That Never Comes' and 'Waiting For The End' filling the gaps in between. Since One More Light is nothing more than pop (as many of you have made quite clear), it seems like this setlist will at least feature more songs from the new record. There's six to choose from: 'Heavy,' 'Battle Symphony,' 'Good Goodbye,' 'Talking To Myself,' 'Invisible,' 'One More Light,' or all of them. If you could add 'Sorry For Now' into the mix too, that'd be great. The band performed 'Until It's Gone' (before it was reduced to a 60 second version) at the iHeartRadio Release Party for The Hunting Party. Like the last release party in 2014, there will be a livestream for this show on the iHeartRadio website. No information for the webcast has been revealed yet, but we'll update you as we learn more. Check back as we get more info on the livestream! WEBCAST INFO: As mentioned before, we can probably expect a good amount of songs from the new record to be performed, as well as a couple of old ones. Chester's been delivering some very powerful performances of title track 'One More Light' after his dear friend Chris Cornell passed away last week (rest in peace, Chris), so that will be a great performance to hear if they do bring it out. 'In The End' has been gaining lots of momentum recently, being so heavily demanded that the band has actually played it unplanned twice in the last week alone (first at the pop-up show in Grand Central Station and again at Jimmy Kimmel Live), so maybe we'll see that one, too. What else do you think the band will play? 'Bleed It Out' will probably close the show, and now that the band has something over the bridge (Chester began singing Depeche Mode's 'Strangelove' over it at the last show in Las Vegas, Nevada), we'll have to see if it returns, too. Lots of questions, lots of hopes. The band, especially Chester, delivered an absolutely heartbreaking performance of 'One More Light' at their Jimmy Kimmel Live performance. It was dedicated to Chris Cornell, who Chester was very very close to. This really hit a whole new level for the band - there's not a dry eye there, and yours won't be, either. Who'll be tuning in with us for the show? Livestream information will be put here as we get it, so stay on the look out for that. Check back here or follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page for all the info. After this show, the band is off for the next two and a half weeks before they head to Europe for their massive One More Light European Tour which kicks off in Paris, France for Download Paris on June 9 - if you're in Europe, be sure to check it out and see if it's not too late to grab tickets if you can! Check out the rest of Linkin Park's 2017 touring schedule here.

As I wrote my review about the album, 'Heavy' being the lead single made so much sense to me.

Man, if you want even more of a laugh, check all of the Ultimate Guitar comments for any LP related article since Heavy.

The show either starts in an hour or right now. Not entirely sure, tbh. EDIT: It's in an hour.

In today's age, we often forget to help ourselves. We are so wrapped up in the world and the problems that others face that we forget about our own, leaving them to grow and fester as we continue to neglect them. At some point, they envelop us, and take us to places where all the light is gone. Sometimes the best way to heal ourselves when we find ourselves drowning is to have a conversation. It can be hard, however, to say the thousands of thoughts in your mind when you have so few words to explain them with. That's where Linkin Park comes in with their new album. This band has faced it all, been through thick and thin, and don't want us all falling down to the places they did. On their new record, they focussed on the lyrics which were born out of conversations they had with each other about life. With the help of some of music's best writers, Linkin Park reminds us that we are all human in One More Light. Before discussing the impact of the record's message, the sound has to be addressed. Since the release of the album's lead single, the band has been receiving a lot of flack for the poppier approach to the new music. Instead of defending or opposing the sound, I'll provide a question, so you can answer yourself: at what point does genre equate to quality? That is to say, when does the style of music deem how good or bad a song is? What is really important in a song? Once you've answered these questions, be prepared to tackle a whole world of sounds that is available to you. My full review (approved by Mike Shinoda!) is here.

That will go down as one of the most emotional performance in Linkin Park's career. That was truly beautiful.

Alright, look. Forums are meant for discussion. Having opinions is welcome. Good or bad, you're entitled to yours and are free to share it. What you are NOT welcome to do is go after every single person who has a differing opinion than you. You know who you are who are doing this, and so does the rest of the thread. If you notice, people are sharing their negative opinions NORMALLY and there are no issues. That's healthy conversation. If you have a problem with every single opinion, perhaps you are the problem. Get over yourselves, suck up your pride, and let your bygones be bygones. Arguing aimlessly and blindly like children is not the way to promote discussion. Just because you have the freedom of sharing your opinion here does not give you the right to infringe upon everyone else's. Calling out other fansites randomly falls under this too. From here on out, if we see you attacking people's opinions in an immature manner and consistently, you are getting warned.

I'll post my full review tomorrow via my website, but goddamn this album is fantastic. It's not perfect and yes, I'll admit it could have been done a bit more creatively, but just the pure emotion and fantastic use of what would otherwise be generic pop sounds in a more matured and less sell-out way works great for them. Sorry For Now is perfect, and OML (song) isn't far behind.

​Sorry For Now - 11/10 One More Light - 10/10 Invisible - 10/10 Talking To Myself - 9.5/10 Nobody Can Save Me - 9/10 Sharp Edges - 9/10 Heavy - 9/10 Battle Symphony - 9/10 Good Goodbye - 8.5/10 Halfway Right - 8.5/10 Full, thought out review coming tomorrow.

We're getting a proshot of this Thursday but here's some videos my dad took of the show (he was closer than I was and had a much better view, clearly). There's your audience recording source Sadly no Heavy included with this one, but we're more or less guaranteed a shot of that one from GMA.

Haha that's actually exactly what I did, still fucked it up Great meeting you and Lakersfan too! Had a cool little LPLive group there. See you guys at future shows!

You're welcome for the stream y'all. That was me Goddamn could barely see but that was epic. Got (blurry) pictures with the guys too! https://instagram.com/p/BULGoa_jwnk/

Bump! the campaign for this starts tomorrow. Wonder if we'll actually get any DBS tracks. According to this recent Facebook post, they'll be announcing it on a livestream tomorrow.

Thanks everyone for the post compliments. I feel the love Crazy that when this album was released, I was 7. One of my earliest memories of music was listening to WID whenever I saw my aunt. It was one of three songs I remember from my childhood - the others are 'Thnks Fr Th Mmrs' by Fall Out Boy and 'The Kill' by Thirty Seconds To Mars. WID and, to an extent, this whole album will always hold a place in my heart because of that.

Linkin Park has just uploaded a "proshot" video of 'Heavy' from their recent performance at Sao Paulo's Maximus Festival to their YouTube channel. "Proshot" is in quotes because this is clearly not filmed by a professional camera, but most definitely features properly mixed audio. This makes the third proshot full band performance of 'Heavy' (the others being The Late Late Show With James Corden and at the ECHO Awards) and the first pro-shot of any OML track at a real show. There's been plenty of pro releases of stripped-down versions of the tracks, but few full-band performances (which is changing by the end of the week!) This may be filmed vertically, but, hey, at least the audio's good. A fun fact about this performance that you can't make out in the video: Mike had the crowd create two massive moshpits before the song, just to "fuck with people who watch it back on Instagram or YouTube." Now that would've made for a good proshot. For more LP news, follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page. You can expect more proshots of more One More Light songs over the course of the week, as the band will be performing for Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday and at the iHeartRadio Theater next Monday. Check out the rest of the band's 2017 touring schedule here.

Linkin Park only just got done touring in South America, but they're rolling with the promotion. One More Light is due out on Friday (May 19), and the band already has some lined up appearances this week for promotion. But will we see more than what we know of? Good Morning America just tweeted out about a special "POP-UP GMA" week they're doing, featuring the likes of Sara Bareilles, Bon Jovi, and... Linkin Park! The event looks like it will be taking place tomorrow. It seems that the band will be performing in an undisclosed place somewhere in the U.S. tomorrow. The band is confirmed to be performing for Good Morning America later this year in August, amidst their One More Light North American Tour. Signs are pointing to New York City - GMA films there, Mike is there, and the band just announced a livestream that will be taking place at 4:00PM EST tomorrow from Facebook Live in New York. What will we see happen? If the band does perform a show, what will it be like? A stripped down performance like they did earlier this year? A full band show? We'll have to find out tomorrow. If you're in a city, be on the look out for any clues you can find. We'll let you know what we can dig up! Mike and Chester did several promo appearances in Europe and North America in March and April, promoting 'Heavy' and the new album. This is the one they did in Paris, France, where they did a Q&A and performed stripped down versions of songs like 'Battle Symphony' (the live debut, in fact) and 'Burn It Down'. Will we see something similar tomorrow? As far as confirmed performances go, the band will be performing in Los Angeles, California on Thursday for Jimmy Kimmel Live and then go to Las Vegas, Nevada for the One More Light release party show. After that, the band will play at the iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank on Monday. The band isn't taking any breaks this time! For updates on this and more, follow our Twitter and like our Facebook page. Check out the rest of Linkin Park's 2017 touring schedule here.

Imagine if all of time was placed on a single clock, the beginning to end spanning between a 24 hour period. Eons have passed as the clock ticks down slowly, eventually reaching its final seconds. That is where we find ourselves on this clock, in the last moments before the clock strikes midnight. Humanity has only been on the clock for about 5 minutes, yet in that time we have created war, destroyed the forests of our planets, and brought sorrow to each other. As the end nears, the only ones we have to blame are ourselves. That is the premise of Linkin Park's third record, Minutes To Midnight. When it was released in 2007, the world was just beginning to understand the gravity of our situation and what we've done to the planet. It's an album of emotional fervor, channeled through the very toils of our minds. It discusses politics, self-destruction, and environmental fallout, all placed in the hands of us, humans. While this album was released in 2007, it's message has become all the more true today, perhaps with even more intense meaning. Perhaps ten years ago we never understood the power this record had, or the truth it held, because on its ten year anniversary we still don't have the answers to the outcries this record has. We are still battling climate change, still fighting wars, still not at peace with ourselves. Minutes To Midnight is much more than a call-to-arms, though. It's an album that changed the game for Linkin Park. It was their big comeback album, 2003's Meteora being their last record, and Mike was fresh off the heels of Fort Minor's original run in 2005 and 2006. Linkin Park had finally come loose of their nu-metal roots and taken a more alternative route, replacing angst with more emo tendencies. (If you want to read more on the connections between 2007 and now that Minutes To Midnight has, check out the review I wrote for the album earlier this week on my website Immortal Reviews. #shamelessplug) Special thanks to martinez for this great picture! For us at LPLive, there's no doubt that we appreciate the live aspect of the record a lot, and for good reason. Of all the band's albums out right now, Minutes To Midnight translated live in a very strong fashion. All of the record was performed live before the end of the cycle, each track having its own special qualities live. Here's a track-by-track look at all of the songs on the record and their live performances: Wake - The intro track of the record served as an intro to 'Given Up' for more or less its entire run from 2007-2008. The song opened up the show in a few setlists (2007's Set A, for example) but was normally played a little later into the set. In 2008, a new version of the song was made, dubbed 'Wake 2.0.' The song pretty much disappeared after the Minutes To Midnight tour ended, save for a one-off performance at the beginning of 2014. Given Up - While this track has finally reached the end of its run now that the One More Light cycle has come, it has certainly left behind a legacy. 'Given Up' was a staple song since its debut in 2007, usually bringing some raw energy at the beginning of every show. The song's famous 17-second scream has only been pulled a handful of times: Selma 2007, Columbus 2008, and the 2007 pre-tour rehearsals. Chester pulling off the brutal full scream during 'Given Up' in Selma, Texas 2007. Leave Out All The Rest - This song holds a place in all of our hearts. It's live performances have always been a treat, too. It was a mid-set song for most of the Minutes To Midnight touring cycle before slowly falling out of rotation during the A Thousand Suns cycle. Fun fact: it originally wasn't even going to be part of any of the setlists on that cycle, but after Mike read a thread on LPLive about the lack of variety in the setlists, they added this song (as well as 'Lying From You') to the setlist starting in Köln 2010. It returned as part of the Ballad Medley in 2012 until 2016, but now it's back in a beautiful new live version that can't be described as anything but perfect. The new 2017 Version of 'Leave Out All The Rest,' which also serves as the band's way of celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the record. Bleed It Out - This song needs little introduction. It's the band's signature closing song now, becoming a staple track since its debut in 2007. The song has evolved into a monster over the years, famous for its extended bridge which normally features treats like a verse of 'A Place For My Head' or 'Reading My Eyes' (even 'No Roads Left' in 2011!) or the occasional drum solo by Rob. It's closed pretty much every show for the last 3 years, and for good reason. It's the perfect finale song for any Linkin Park gig, serving as both a celebratory end to a great night and one more emotional outcry. Shadow Of The Day - Another emotional single from the record, this one was played a lot between 2007 and 2011, somehow managing to outlive 'Leave Out All The Rest.' It was included in the Ballad Medley from 2012 to 2016, as well. It was never a particularly exciting song to hear live, but it was one that you could always connect to and enjoy in the heat of the moment. One interesting moment for the song was in Mansfield 2007, where Brad started playing the solo too low and instead of fixing it, played an improvised one. What I've Done - Another song that needs no introduction. The album's lead single has stood the test of time and remained a powerful song in the setlist ever since its first moments. It's had some of the band's best live extensions, from the legendary AMBO Intro in 2008 and 2009 to the extended guitar solo bridge they've been using since 2014. It's done it all, from being an epic introduction to a massive closer, as well as featuring extensions from every end. Talk about an iconic song. 'What I've Done' was host to one of the band's most dramatic extensions ever, the AMBO Intro, which was first used in 2008, used at shows including this one - New York City 2008. Hands Held High - While its full band version was only performed a handful of times in 2007 and 2008, it is perhaps most well known for its dramatic a cappella performances. Mike would rap the song's first verse during 'Crawling' as the haunting 'KRWLNG' intro played under it, making it a powerful moment at every show. In 2009, Mike rapped the first verse a cappella and saved the second verse for the 'KRWLNG' intro. The song hasn't seen much action since then, but it was featured a few times during Mike's Solo Medley in 2014 and was mashed up with 'Waiting For The End' in Fort Minor's 2015 gigs. No More Sorrow - Perhaps one of the band's most epic live songs ever. 'No More Sorrow' was a powerful track for its lifespan between 2007 and 2011 (and goddamn do we want it back in 2017). It opened plenty of shows on a giant note with its epic extended intro, but the anger and energy it exuded always made a statement no matter where in the set it was. I think all of can agree that this song would fit right in place in the sets today given all the political division throughout the world. It's not the best video, but it's one of the most iconic in Linkin Park's history. This is the live debut of 'No More Sorrow' in Berlin 2007, where it became the first Minutes To Midnight track to ever be performed to a crowd. Everything about this video send the fanbase into spirals - the sheer intensity of the track, the desperate need to hear new material, and the fact that cameras weren't even allowed at the show. This is the rawest you can get. Valentine's Day - 'Valentine's Day' wasn't the most performed song ever, but it was a nice treat to hear. It debuted in 2008 and was played throughout the year, eventually gaining a sweet guitar intro before it. It was even played on Valentine's Day that year in St. Paul, Minnesota! In Between - Perhaps the most insignificant song on the record in terms of live performances, it was a rare one performed sporadically at the start of 2008. If you heard it live, you were lucky, because it was only performed 13 times between January and March 2008. In Pieces - This song was a staple in Minutes To Midnight setlists. It was as energetic as it is on the album, fast-paced and emotional. The solo was rarely performed correctly (but to Brad's credit, it's not the easiest one to nail). Chester always added the extra line "Don't lie to me" at the end to give it an even more personal tone. The Little Things Give You Away - The album's heartbreaking conclusion always brought a very emotional note to the record. If you read my review I shamelessly plugged earlier, you'll know how this song essentially served as the centerpiece of the record, bringing everything together in one big final moment. In much the same way, the song served as a centerpiece for every set it was in. Bringing the emotional songs in with the piano intro before transitioning to the more climactic ones by its end, 'The Little Things Give You Away' was always an epic to hear live. Given the theme of One More Light and it being the album's 10 year anniversary, this one would be a welcome return to the sets, as well. 'The Little Things Give You Away' was always one of the most emotional moments of the sets back in 2007 and 2008. This video from the Milton Keynes 2008 DVD does it a lot of justice. For more info on all of these songs' live histories, check out all of their Linkinpedia pages. Minutes To Midnight will always hold a place in our hearts and memories. We'll never forget the emotional meanings behind the songs, nor will we forget the big live performances the band put on for the songs. The album's message play a big role in today's society just as they did 10 years ago, and we've never needed these songs more than we do now. Lots of them would fit right into the theme of One More Light, so they wouldn't be out of place in any set. Whether or not we see them added in on this tour, one thing is for certain: this album has a legacy that will live on through eras, and each song will always be relevant. An album with an unforgettable sound is one thing, but an album with a message that never falters is a true classic. Let us know how you're celebrating the ten-year anniversary of Minutes To Midnight! For even more information on the record, check out its Linkinpedia page. What are your favorite songs or live performances from the era? What songs would you like to see on the One More Light tour? Follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page for more MTM throwbacks throughout the day.

Updating all social media, the opening post, and the show page if anyone needs updates.