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LINKIN PARK's 'Projekt Revolution' Facing Stiff Competition This Summer

April 11, 2008

The Pulse of Radio reports: LINKIN PARK announced details last week for the fifth edition of the Projekt Revolution tour, which will get underway on July 16 in Boston. The festival-type trek joins an already crowded summer schedule that features the Warped Tour, the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Tour, most likely some version of Ozzfest, plus stand-alone festivals such as Lollapalooza, Coachella, Rock on the Range and several brand new events. But LINKIN PARK singer Mike Shinoda said in a teleconference with reporters that he wasn't worried about the increased competition. "In any situation where, you know, these tours cross paths, that's a concern on that end, but I mean, if you're a fan of the bands that are playing, you're gonna go to the show, that's how I look at it," he said. "I mean, for me, when I was growing up, going to shows like, you know, Lollapalooza or just going to different tours that bands were playing in town, it wouldn't matter if they were playing days apart. If I liked the band and I could afford the tickets, then I would do that."

As one way of helping fans with ticket costs, LINKIN PARK will "pick up" the service charges for fan club members who order tickets online early. The offer began last week but has been extended.

The band will also continue to offer attendees the chance to buy the Digital Souvenir Package, which features a live audio download of the show, exclusive concert photos and a digital tour program. LINKIN PARK initiated this package on its recently completed winter trek.

ASHES DIVIDE, CHRIS CORNELL and THE BRAVERY will join the headliners on the main stage, while the Revolution Stage will feature ATREYU, HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, 10 YEARS, ARMOR FOR SLEEP and STREET DRUM CORPS.

As with previous LINKIN PARK tours, one dollar from each ticket sold will go to the group's charity foundation, Music For Relief, to support disaster relief and reduce global warming.

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