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Linkin Park's Chester Bennington Joins Stone Temple Pilots [AUDIO]

gonzo — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:48:26 +0000

Hey Scott. Weiland. I know you keep saying that Stone Temple Pilots can’t kick you out of the band, and maybe that’s true… But they don’t have to invite you to go on tour with them. Or record with them. They can always get another singer to stand in for you. A little tougher for [...]

Chester Bennington Confirms Longterm Commitment as Stone Temple Pilots Singer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:48 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots recently parted ways with singer Scott Weiland (again), leaving a vacant spot center stage that needed to be filled. In an unexpected twist, Stone Temple Pilots stunned an Irvine, Calif., crowd as Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington took the stage with STP to perform an eight-song set Saturday night at KROQ's Weenie Roast. The collaboration would be exciting enough simply as a one-off, but as reported in a new interview, it looks like Bennington will act as Stone Temple Pilots' new full-time singer.

Linkin Park Will Reward Its Most Charitable Fans With 'Secret' LA Show

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:50:31 +0000

Linkin Park often encourages its audience to make charitable contributions, acknowledges singer Chester Bennington.

So when they put out the call to raise money for tsunami relief in Japan, Bennington and his band mates decided to give their fans some extra incentive. And it’s a good one for both sides. Raise $500 by Aug. 24 for the band’s Music for Relief charity, and you and a guest can attend Linkin Park’s “secret” show in Los Angeles on Aug. 31.

Linkin Park Hopes to Release New Album Next Year

Lucy Tauss — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:39:07 +0000

Expect new music from Linkin Park — possibly as soon as next year. Frontman Chester Bennington told Rolling Stone the band is working on new music and “we’re well on our way to making our next record.” He added he’d be “shocked” if it doesn’t come out next year. Rick Rubin, who produced Linkin Park’s last couple of [...]