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LINKIN PARK Cancels Asia Tour

October 7, 2008

LINKIN PARK has been forced to cancel its previously announced Music For Relief concerts in Mainland China, Macau and Taipei as lead vocalist Chester Bennington has sustained a back injury and is under doctor's orders to refrain from traveling or any physical activities. "LINKIN PARK sincerely regrets this unavoidable cancellation and apologizes to fans for any disappointment caused," the group writes in a statement. "Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase."

The concerts were organized as fundraisers to benefit Sichuan, an area ravaged by a devastating earthquake this past May. However, thanks to generous donations from concert promoter Emma Ticketmaster and LINKIN PARK, funds will still be contributed to the band's nonprofit organization, Music for Relief, and matched by the World Bank. These funds will benefit post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the Sichuan Province initiated by Chinese Civil Society Organizations.

The affected shows are as follows:

Oct. 12 - Shanghai, China - Shanghai Stadium
Oct. 15 - Wuhan, China - Xinhua Stadium
Oct. 17 - Taipei, Taiwan - Taipei Soccer Stadium
Oct. 19 - Beijing, China - Beijing Workers Stadium
Oct. 21 - Macau, China Cotai Arena - The Venetian

LINKIN PARK's "Shadow of the Day" video:

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