Linkin Park demands release from Warner

[LPFAdmin]

Claims label is not using enough resources to promote band

The Associated Press

Updated: 6:03 p.m. ET May 2, 2005

 

NEW YORK - Linkin Park demanded its release from Warner Music Group on Monday, claiming that the conglomerate, which is about to go public, is not devoting enough of its resources to promote the band.

 

 

 

“We feel a responsibility to get great music to our fans. Unfortunately, we believe that we can’t accomplish that effectively with the current Warner Music,” the rock-rap band said in a statement.

 

However, the group, which has sold more than 16 million albums in the United States, still owes label Warner Bros. four more albums. Warner Bros. Records dismissed the group’s contentions as a ploy.

 

“We value our relationship with Linkin Park, and we are proud of our work together since signing the band ... in 1999. While Linkin Park’s talent is without question, the band’s management is using fictitious numbers and making baseless charges and inflammatory threats in what is clearly a negotiating tactic,” the company said. “Warner Bros. Records has made significant investments in Linkin Park, and they have always been compensated generously for their outstanding worldwide success.”

 

The dispute comes as Warner prepares to go public. It was acquired last year for $2.6 billion from Time Warner Inc. by a private investor group led by Edgar Bronfman Jr., now its chairman and chief executive.

 

A source close to the band who spoke on condition of anonymity contends the group is upset because the company has not guaranteed how much they plan to spend to market the group’s next album, due to come out in 2006.

 

The source claims the group was offered a $3 million advance per album for five albums, which the band considered paltry given its sales. Linkin Park claims it has been responsible for 10 percent of Warner Music Group’s record sales over the past five years.

 

“The new owners of the Warner Music Group will be reaping a windfall of $1.4 billion from their $2.6 billion purchase a mere 18 months ago if their planned IPO moves forward,” the band’s statement said. “Linkin Park, their biggest act, will get nothing.”

 

But a source familiar with Warner’s negotiations with Linkin Park who also spoke on condition of anonymity contends the band made unrealistic demands, including asking for a $60 million advance and a 50-50 profit split.

 

Linkin Park, whose top albums include “Hybrid” and “Meteora,” said it’s looking into releasing music through the Internet since it does not plan to deliver a new album to Warner Bros. But the label could challenge any new music released if they remain under contract.

 

Linkin Park’s joint CD with Jay-Z, “Collision Course,” has sold 1.6 million copies since last fall, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

[Vash_the_Stampede]

That article is pretty interesting.

 

 

 

 

p.s. He speaks publicly! YAY! lol

[Hyper]

lmao. it says top albums "Hybrid" and "Meteora" LMAO. no theory apparently.

[LPGirl]

lol i saw that too hyper.. hmm.. very intesrting(sp?).. hmm. wonder what will happen?

[shadowfax1007]

very interesting.........it says they owe them 4 albums.......hope we get more lol

[Rusu_luvs_LP_4ever]

More like 2 proper albums...the others are like "others" (still kool though). Yes interesting...

[stupidsoul1]

hmmm...poor lp!!

 

that totally sucks

[twilightcrimson7]

I heard about that 2 days ago and I was like GO LP!! *dances*

lol I hope they win, and I hope other bands do that too...those greedy bastards at wb....

[Friðbjörn]

I hope this will be solved ASAP so LP can go on working on their next album. If this will be going on for long, that album will definately be postponed, or it will not be as good it might have been.

[Stenners]

hmmm so they might release there music through the internet

[o0SugaxNxSpice0o]

LPFAdmin? Whoa, is that ATLien or Phage on a different name lol?

 

I read this on the Linkin Times website. Warner Bro is mean with their money lol. I like the idea of them releasing their music on the internet, but I guess they wouldn't be as "mainstream" and popular as they are now. Very interesting yeah...

[Reflectionist]

I think this is a smart move for LP. Maybe they can finally bring back their darker side. My theory is that WB has been making them water down their lyrics for a long time, and I'm willing to bet it's their fault for the lyrical changes from the demos of songs we've heard in Hybrid Theory.

[Spike_1412]

LPFAdmin? Whoa' date=' is that ATLien or Phage on a different name lol?[/quote']

I noticed that. Hmmm.

 

Anyway,

Let LP go, or you will meet my friend-

I HATE WARNER MUSIC!

[o0SugaxNxSpice0o]

I'd love to meet your friend! He seems... sweet. He can shoot me anyday lmao ^.^

 

I've always thought Warner did cartoons. You know, like Warner Brothers. Are they the same company? Or totally different?

If they're the same, they should be rich for all of the popular films and cartoons they've done. They should spare a little money to let LP promote themselves more! Mean people!

[UnhingedMouse0]

Very Interesting... Very much like the other article, but a bit longer. Hopefully LP wins!

Thanks for this...

 

 

[bTW, who is this new admin 'LPFAdmin'???]

[Black_Angel]

Thaanks for that... go them!

 

However, I don't think they should release their music over the internet... it will be harder to get it out to everyone

[Vash_the_Stampede]

Very Interesting... Very much like the other article, but a bit longer. Hopefully LP wins!

Thanks for this...

 

 

[bTW, who is this new admin 'LPFAdmin'???]

Well, All I get is that something was going on with Phage, so now we have LPFAdmin. I'm not sure if Phage will come back or not, but apperentlly, LPFA has some good thoughts of things to do for LPF.

[LPFAdmin]

Sorry, I guess I should have introduced myself in my post. My name is Jonathan, and I'm glad to be on board with you guys. We've got something exciting in the works for you guys, so stay tuned =)

[Heart_LP]

I heard about that 2 days ago and I was like GO LP!! *dances*

lol I hope they win, and I hope other bands do that too...those greedy bastards at wb....

lmao same here!!

 

btw welcome Jonathan! :thumbsup:

[Hahninator]

WOO! LP rules.

 

Screw Warner :D

[Vash_the_Stampede]

Sorry' date=' I guess I should have introduced myself in my post. My name is Jonathan, and I'm glad to be on board with you guys. I've got something exciting in the works for you guys, so stay tuned =)[/quote']

 

AHH! Don't do that. I am REALLY paranoid.

ANYWHO, don't you mean WE've got something exciting in the works?

This is a group effort, man!

There is no I in team! (Althogh there is a ME in it)

Tag, you're it!

[LPFAdmin]

You're right, WE. will edit post now =)

[UnhingedMouse0]

Sorry' date=' I guess I should have introduced myself in my post. My name is Jonathan, and I'm glad to be on board with you guys. We've got something exciting in the works for you guys, so stay tuned =)[/quote']

 

Like a [cough] LinkinParkForums Website? [/endcough]

 

Just speculation, cuz I know thats kinda what Phage was gonna help work on...

[LPGotLinkinPark]

Hmmm.......Intresting. There was another article about that. If they release music on the internet, would you still have to pay for it? I wonder.

 

Btw, welcome LPFadmin new person. :thumbsup:

[Clogz]

So, thats who the mystery administrator is. Well, welcome Jonathon.

Back to topic:

So, I'm confused here someone help me out..This is my count of LP albums right now.

 

1. Hybrid Theory

2. ReAnimation

3. Meteora

4. LIT

5. Jay-Z//Linkin Park: Collision Course.

 

That is five albums. So whats all this "still owes more albums" crap?