LPU chat with Brad on June 2nd

From LPtimes,

 

LPU-ers take note that Brad will be will be chatting on LPUnderground.com on Friday, June 2nd at 11am PST! He will be talking about everything Linkin Park, the new album, the upcoming Summer Sonic festival and anything else you want to ask him, so be sure to log on on that date. Thanks Emmy.

 

If any of you are LPU people, could you post the entire chat after its done on friday.

*makes mental note* thanks!

cool...I'm not from the LPU....but hope to hear about that chat....

i'll post the transcript once it's official.

Im in the LPU. Umm..when is 11PM PST in Texas?

Kewl I would join the LPU but its abit to expensive for me.

anybody got the chat outline yet?

wow haven't heard about lp chats in a hile.

I'm not an LPUer but I like reading the transcripts.

is there anyone who knows what Brad said about LP, the new album, and upcoming tours and things like that?

^ Here's the chat, I found it on LPZion:

 

BigBadBrad (10:07): Greetings to the LPU

 

twix (10:07): Hey Brad, my question is, Do you feel that working with Rick Rubin has changed or altered your guitar playing or how you normally have gone about recording your material? And if so can you expect us to notice a big difference in what we will be hearing?

BigBadBrad (10:08): Yes. Yes.

 

Trine90 (10:07): What will the lyrics on the new LP album be about?

BigBadBrad (10:08): I have no idea.

BigBadBrad (10:08): But I know they will be dope.

 

underground260 (10:08): What's up Brad? When is the album expected to be released?

BigBadBrad (10:09): Hopefully by the end of this year.

 

UrbanMyth (10:09): Hey there Brad, would you say that your new sound has 'evolved' like Hybrid Theory in comparison to Meteora for example?

BigBadBrad (10:09): I would say even more so.

 

VetaLP (10:09): Brad, what kind of relations do you have with Rick Rubin: is he a hard nut or does he treat LP as his musical child?

BigBadBrad (10:11): He's been a real inspiration to our entire group. He's super smart and has great ideas. And he's really challenged us to expand what we're doing.

 

wisk (10:09): what is the new album gonna be called? have you guys decided?

BigBadBrad (10:11): It's tentatively titled "the LPU chat."

BigBadBrad (10:11): Just kidding

 

Vestax (10:09): Hi hi Brad, what's been the most fun thing for you while working on the next album?

BigBadBrad (10:12): Just being in the studio, writing- getting to be creative.

 

yourlilgoddess (10:12): Hey Brad! It's LP's first MAKE A WISH kid, Chelsey! I was wondering how the new album is coming along and if you're excited for it's release? Oh and do you want to pledge my Cancer Society Relay team? haha thanks again for everything!!

BigBadBrad (10:14): The album is coming along great, I can't wait for you to hear it. It's so good to hear from you. Good luck on the relay!

 

yigit odpowiada cengizhan (10:12): Hey BBB,my question is Can you guess our (lpmembers) reaction when we got and listened new lp album? could we adore new songs? lots of love from Turkey!

BigBadBrad (10:14): I hope and anticipate you guys will love the new music as much as I do.

 

xBrazilianChickx (10:13): Hey brad are u excited about touring again after such a long time?

BigBadBrad (10:15): It's been really nice to be home, and yes, I am excited to eventually begin performing our new songs.

 

alexp (10:15): Hey Brad, South Africa says hi! So how exactly do you guys decide when you're gonna start working on an album? Is it just a case of inspiration that's built up over time? (oh, and could you (the expert) recommmend a good e-guitar for a beginner?)

BigBadBrad (10:18): We're always writing, although this record will definitely capture a moment in time for us, be it a long one. As for started guitars, you can't go wrong with a Fender Stratocaster.

 

andimabouttobreak (10:16): hey Brad, my question is do you think your playing parts on the new album are going to be more simple or more complex than that of Meteora or Hybrid Theory? Thanks alot! -Laurel of Bennington, (no joke), Vermont.

BigBadBrad (10:19): I don't really emphisize simple or complex in my playing, it's just about what I think best serves each song.

 

Airazor (10:16): Hey Brad. Will there be any LPTV type thing coming soon for release of the new album? Perhaps footage of part 2 of that rhythm game. Farts were the next challenge. You guys crack me up! ]falls to pieces[ ~ Amber ~

BigBadBrad (10:20): funny you should ask...stay tuned.

 

ayla (10:17): hi brad will the new cd com with some art and pics like the others?

BigBadBrad (10:21): Although we haven't begun creating album art, I'm fairly certain that this new album will contain extensive visual art, as that is an integral part of what we do.

 

BNCMajor (10:20): will we hear a guitar solo on the next album? Or an other big surprise?

BigBadBrad (10:21): You guys just can't wait to hear a guitar solo can you?

 

bec (10:20): Just bought tickets for Summer Sonic - I am very excited to hear something new. I was wondering is there an LP song you feel has been overplayed and you'd be happy to never hear or play again? If so has that influenced the way the new album will sound?

BigBadBrad (10:22): Not any one in particular, what I'm most excited about is as we create this new album, we will have so many more songs from which to chose when we play live.

 

Dzaga (10:22): Hi Brad!!!What that do you think about your fans???

BigBadBrad (10:23): Funny you should ask. I was just thinking about that, how amazing it is that all of you are so super supportive. It really makes us work that much harder at what we're now doing.

 

CloserBY (10:22): Hi, BBB! What about a new album?... About new stuff... Can we - lpu members - to hear it more earlier? Respekt from Alex Lukashenko of Belarus))

BigBadBrad (10:23): As soon as we have something to put out into the world, we will try to make sure, as always, that that LPU gets to hear it.

 

cengizhan (10:22): Hi Brad , I just wanna ask what will be the difference between METEORA and new album You're working so hard and are we gonna suprised??? thanks a lot from TURKEY we all LOVE you waiting for to see LP (hope to see ya on rock'ncoke)

BigBadBrad (10:26): Our new record will be the next step in the evolution of our group. On this effort we felt totally free to explore any and all creative areas about which we're most excited.

 

DRUMMERJ (10:23): hey Brad. When do you think you will be releasing a demo for us to hear? do u think you guys wil perform in south africa any time soon?

BigBadBrad (10:27): I don't really know, right now we're just totally focused on making what we're doing as great as we can. About South Africa, I hear it's an amazing place and I hope we can get over there sooner than later.

 

neta (10:24): hey B. there is any chans the LP will come to Israel?

BigBadBrad (10:27): We could love to be able to play a show in Israel.

 

Daniel8474 (10:24): Are they any plans for an acoustic Linkin Park song? and please, put b-sides on future singles!! cheers, dan

BigBadBrad (10:28): We try not to limit ourselves in any way in our writing process. Any instruments that sound right could become a part of any LP song.

 

dark4521 (10:24): Will you guys release some new tracks before the album comes out? Like songs that don't make the cut?

BigBadBrad (10:29): I hope that once the songs on the album are solidified, there are a number of additional tracks that can be released in some way for the die hard fans....ie the LPU.

 

darthyak2001 (10:26): sup brad. How's the recording been going? With all the touring and stuff I'm sure you've picked up new techniques on the guitar. What new things are you bringing to this LP album?

BigBadBrad (10:29): On this record, I'll only be playing left handed.

 

Energy (10:28): Hey Brad, When Somewhere I Belong was released for Meteora, chester was quoted as saying that 15 tracks were recorded. Even if you include Forward and A06 that's still 14. Are there any Meteora BSides laying about? And what's your favourite cheese?

BigBadBrad (10:31): I don't think there's a whole lot left over from the Meteora sessions that we could release. But I do hope we'll have some additional material after this album is complete.

 

BigBadBrad odpowiada (10:32): Last 3 questions- heading in to the studio.

 

emmy (10:28): Hi! Brad. LP fans in Thailand want to say "hi!" to you ^_^ Actually i don't live in Japan, but i really want to know if you guys are goin to play some new stuffs from next album in upcoming Summer Sonic Festival? If so, that would be great! thanks.

BigBadBrad (10:33): That's the plan, let's keep our fingers crossed.

 

everythingfromtheinside odpowiada ItalyLixxx (10:28): hi brad sup? my question is will the new album be heavier or not from meteora or not? thanks and take care greeding from italy

BigBadBrad (10:34): I don't think the emphesis for us is really on heavy or not, but rather on writing and playing the best songs possible. But good questions.

 

GiriosXeni odpowiada jasminetx1 (10:32): Brad, when you were starting out as a musician, who was your role model? How did he/she inspire you? Hope all is going well with the new record, and best wishes!

BigBadBrad (10:35): Thanks so much. Growing up my musical influences were extremely varied, everything from Metallica to Bob Marley to the Cure.

 

BigBadBrad (10:37): Thank you guys so much for participating in this chat. Again I can't thank you enough for your dedication and support. I am so excited about the work we're doing in the studio and can't wait for you all to hear it.

BigBadBrad (10:37): Until then, I hope there are sufficient oldies-but-goodies to keep you occupied.

BigBadBrad (10:37): Best, BBB

BigBadBrad (10:38): LPULPULPU

Awesome d00d. LP \m/.. I CANT WAIT for the new album, im going to be the first portuguese to buy the new cd.. LINKIN PARK \m/

I've read it :-D interesting

Thanks for sharing

someone should have asked if their how many songs were going to be placed on the record.

Nice...I could've joined LPU, I already tried a million times,but it's way too expensive.

BigBadBrad (10:20): funny you should ask...stay tuned.

Niiiiice

can't wait, for everything <3

yeah...cool...but there are still not many new informations about the cd...

i know...its not that their all saying the same thing but report information that have some confused...such as mike saying its coming out between july or august...rob saying the album will be out "hopefully" by the end of the year (even though mike did say it'll definitly be out this year)...chester revealing their still in the very early stages of writing the album...brad saying literally nothing about...and phoenix and joe have been silent about it.

 

This is why they need to an LPU chat with all of the guys so that we can actually get the proper information we need

^ actually all of that stuff is closely related. Wasn't mike the first one to talk about it? So he anticipated too early. It's a tentative job. There's not instant gratification in the process of music. So we just gotta believe them and hold on to our underwear for the time being

Only thing I wonder about atm is: does he never use smileys?

 

Seems promising..

is LP anywhere near close to ACTUALLY recording the album? Its seems they've just been writing countless material for last 7 or 8 months and still have nothing to show us. I know mike's been promoting Fort Minor and all, but the chunk of that process ended in march with the last of their touring. And i'm not trying to put them down or anything but i think them trying to write more songs for this album (60-90) than they did for meteora isn't a good road to take. They should write around 30 or 40 songs to give themselves a better and more easier look at what they want because 95% of the songs that end up on the album from that range turn out to be masterpieces. And it also seems they are keeping the process of making the album quiet. Back when they were making meteora they were telling us parts of the writing process they were at, how many songs had been narrowed down, who was recording while in the studio, etc. Those where the comments and chats that got us all hyped for a new album but it seems to have faded for this album. Again, I am glad they are writing and that the new album is coming out soon...i just feel they need to reveal more deeper details in their updates.

i agree. i think that they are KILLING their fan base by taking so long and not divulging any details. Look at any other band and how much new material and info they've gotten out. In the time from Metereo to now, a new RHCP album has come out, AFI, Hoobastank, Lost Prophets soon and a new Incubus album; and Linkin Park only has two real albums out at this point. I love LP, but I'm getting worried/annoyed.

 

*edit* - oh yeah, Taking Back Sunday's new CD too. They've been around shorter than LP and already have 3 albums....

 

I'm not bashing LP by any means, I just wanna get my thoughts out there.

Do you know what? The questions weren't very good. He would have given more "revealing" answers if he was asked more "revealing" questions.

 

However, I didn't have anything clever up my sleeve.

i agree. i think that they are KILLING their fan base by taking so long and not divulging any details. Look at any other band and how much new material and info they've gotten out. In the time from Metereo to now, a new RHCP album has come out, AFI, Hoobastank, Lost Prophets soon and a new Incubus album; and Linkin Park only has two real albums out at this point. I love LP, but I'm getting worried/annoyed.

 

*edit* - oh yeah, Taking Back Sunday's new CD too. They've been around shorter than LP and already have 3 albums....

 

I'm not bashing LP by any means, I just wanna get my thoughts out there.

I think Mike said/implied once that they do that so that there is a period of time when Linkin Park isn't in the public conscience so much. When people aren't thinking about Linkin Park. When Linkin Park isn't on everyone's minds and on everyone's lips. To give people a break from "Linkin Park". Yeah...something like that...

yeah i think i remember him saying that at one point. It's been like 3 years now though.....