Hello mateys, Ann's speaking. I am not dead. Maybe I will be in several minutes after the stoning. So no rocks and no tomatoes in the house, please.

I apologize for disappearing without leaving a word. Months. Life has been a very sadistic lover of mine for a while - an Ann Angst Whore that she was. I found my way back. I tried to quit Mike and Chester, but they did not let me - those old bastards. No explanation and no promise - they will all turn into lies in the end. I will run this town as long as I can.

Since I have gone for months and the US tour will start in 3 days, I have very little time left to fill in the news I missed. Help me out by sending in news/ pictures or notice me if something is missing. Thank you.

Restart with some easy stuff: some pictures from International LPU Summit events, taken from Linkin Park's official FB.

Labels: LPU, pics: MnG, site

Happy belated birthday to Bennoda.com. Our baby is already a 3-year-old, growing healthily and steadily, thanks to the support of our great fans. No pep talk is needed this year because we all know what we should know - please keep on coming back and help build Bennoda into a great community!

By this chance, we're giving you guys some old pictures originally posted on the old LPU (LPU 5 Photos Journal - long deleted off the archive of LPU) of the naughty boys that are Mike and Chester. Hope you guys enjoy them!




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Labels: happy birthday bennoda, LPU, pics: live, pics: misc

New LPU exclusive video featured the 8 bit version of One Step Closer: Mike and Dave showed a very amused Chester the song and gave us a preview of the sounds of Linkin Park's upcoming video game, 8-Bit Rebellion.




It was amazing seeing these two guys laughing and interacting with each other. Their laugh is contagious. Chester was uber excited at the part where it's supposed to be his scream, and you have the chance to hear the legendary "Mike! Mike! Mike!" again, coming from the giggling mess that is Mister Bennington. My favorite part is the dancing 8 bit Delson, seriously. If you're an LPUer, log in the website and check this out (if not, find other sources, ha ;))

Thanks everyone for the tip!

Labels: LPU, news: Linkin Park, screencaps

Some cancid shots of Mike and Chester backstage Epicenter '09


Bonus: two pics of Mike and Chus leaving the interview (?) seperately


Credits: Cecelia, rease, LPU twitter

On with Linkin Park news, LPL/LPA has an exclusive interview with Chester. Read HERE.

Also, from LPU news:

August 25, 2009

Exclusive LPU Chat with Mike

Mike will be chatting exclusively with LPU members on Friday, September 4th at 1pm. This is a great opportunity to ask him about his art show Glorious Excess (Dies), his "war" with Phoenix, or anything else you might have on your mind! Be sure to get there early as space is limited!

Please note, chat time is subject to change.

Don't miss your chance to talk with tEh Shinoda.

Labels: LPU, news: Linkin Park, pics: misc

Picspam tiem, ladies.

Pictures from Rock n' Coke Festival, Istalbul, Turkey, 19 July 09, taken (and collected, I think) by jastamba

Chester's pose is hilarious here.

Thanks Sonia/LPrnway for some pics from Athens, Greece, 21 July 09 show



Chus and Mike had the same outfits for those two shows?

And if you're an LPUer and are living in the States, don't forget the LPU Wallpaper Design Contest which will end this July 31. We have so many talented artists here, so this chance should not be wasted. If you're not from US but have some friends over there, I think maybe you can figure out a way to snatch a prize, who knows!

Labels: contest, LPU, pics: live

Attention, all LPUers, new LPUTV with our OTP and balloons, again. Mike was playing on the piano (New Divide, early version, I think?) and Chester just crawled under the balloons, played sneaky and startled Mike when he suddenly jumped out. Mike's reaction was pretty calm, but dude said he was double scared (lmao, wot) because he got scared when Chester was doing that and then a balloon appeared when Chus came out and hit him right on the shoulder. These two boys are so hilarious when they're together (with Mark, ha, don't forget the cameraman)

Since I cannot share LPU exclusive vids with you guys, and some people who are not in the LPU really want to know what the vid is about, I will share some screencaps. Those won't hurt (I bet the video will get on youtube soon anyway).


Oh and those little boots of Chus are lurvely ;D

Labels: LPU, media: video, screencaps

Newest post from Mike Shinoda's blog:

IN STUDIO: JUNE 2008 (FLASHBACK)

December 7, 2008



These pics were actually from earlier in the year (right after we shot Road To Revolution, I think--we came home and worked for about a month in the studio). Our engineer Josh just sent these jpegs to me. Phoenix was trying some cello on a song, Chester and I were "helping."

(a little more after the jump)

We had all this inspirational art on the walls that was cool for the time, but I think I like the xmas lights (that are up now) better--the pictures made it feel like we were crazy people in a mental institution for some reason. Claustrophobic.

We've been working on a few things that might end up being instrumentals, or at least parts of songs that don't have words. The album will still probably be vocal-based (like our other albums), but there might be a few more instrumental sections...then again, we may throw all those songs out and try something else...

They were "helping" Dave? Sound interesting. Hopefully we will get a new album next year like Mike promised. If you're interested, check out a previous post by Secret Asian Man on Mike's blog: Prop 8 the musical. Someone does approve gay marriage, I guess? :)

Also, you can have a clearer look at the LPU 8 CD's cover (high quality picture) when you visit LPUnderground.com. Mmm... Cookies? (there's a hidden link on Chester's nose, HA.)

Labels: linkin park, LPU, Mike's blog, news, pics, prop 8

Mike posted another post on the LPU MB mentioning Chester's and his work on the LPU 8 CD which actually has been recorded in the past several years. I think this is all that needs to be said.

LPU COOKIES CD
Changed my mind...I'm not going to post about this on my blog, because my blog is about my own personal stuff, and this discussion is LPU. That said, feel free to direct other LPUMB peeps to this post.

A refresher (bear with me): LP Underground membership includes opportunities to buy tickets for shows before anyone else, opportunities to meet the band and sometimes see secret, fan-club-only shows, an annual newsletter, a letter from the band, an exclusive ringtone, and exclusive access to the fan club website at lpunderground.com, where you can get exclusive and discounted merchandise and see exclusive audio and video clips. It also includes a CD of music. The membership fee for the LPU gets you everything mentioned above.

We've done LPU-only shows, we take time out to meet LPU members before virtually every performance, and we even occasionally have special events that are for the fan-club only.

In previous years, we've released LPU CDs that contain b-sides, live tracks, and lesser-known songs from the band. This year, we have decided to do something totally unprecedented and unexpected. The LPU8 CD contains six totally new, original studio songs that Chester and I recorded in our free time in the past couple of years. But these aren't normal Linkin Park songs.

Working on a song for an album is sometimes a lot of work, and occasionally we need some time to unwind. When Chester and I unwind, sometimes we make another kind of lighter, fun song. We call these songs "cookies." I think came from the idea that you get your dessert (your cookies) after you eat all the rest of your meal.

The songs on the LPU8 CD are random, silly, and they fall into a variety of styles, from a James-Brown-Meets-Bobby-McFerrin track called "You Ain't Gotsta Gotsta" to a mock electro-club-banger called "26 Lettaz In Da Alphabet."

In general, the point of the LPU is to offer the fans a closer look into what makes the band tick, a few great exclusive merchandise items, and sometimes the added bonus of a special event. We essentially don't make any money from it; each fee pays for the fan club (like materials and minimal administration). The fans asked for a place where they could "get more," so we offer the LPU.

That's all I've got to say for now. If you have further discussion on the subject, please continue to do so here on the LPUMB. You are all welcome to voice whatever opinions you like, just keep it respectful and smart.

Thanks!
-m

Four new pics from Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI, PR 08 tour, 16th August 2008 show. Another shot of our beloved wigs.



Credit: jtrainhunt07/ lplive.net. Thanks Jaclyn for the tip.

Labels: linkin park, LPU, news, pics

The Banner Design Contest is over. It's over 00: 00 am 29th November 2008. A big thank-you to everyone who participated in this Contest and everyone who keeps close eyes on this. The result will be announced as soon as possible!

On another note, THE LPU 8 CD IS MADE OF WIN. I know a lot of people have been shocked, a lot of complaints have been pulled off, Mike himself even posted an apology on the LPU mb.

I want to assure you that our only intention with the LPU CD, as with all our fan club endeavors, is to create a fan club that you can enjoy and is worth your time. If anyone was let down by the CD, I sincerely apologize
-m

Personally, I love this CD, I dig it music-wise and visually, and I believe that Mike do not have to apology for the band's music and great humor because some fans don't know how to get a good laugh. After listening to 4/6 songs from this CD, I can say this is one of the most adorable and creative things that the LPU and Linkin Park in general, and Mike and Chester in particular have ever pulled off. So love it or leave it, but never forget to open your mind and please, keep an eye on modern art, kthx.

Some images of the CD's cover, on which you can see crazy-looking Chester's head and a jumping Mike. Look at those bright colors! How can someone hate bright colors?



Pictures credits go to LPlive.net and LilIverson09.

Is it me or the CD's art is totally inspired by Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and Takashi Murakami's Superflat style (Mushroom Army, anyone?). This is so. so. so. glamorous.

Labels: contest, linkin park, LPU, news