Mike & Joe stopped by the 987.FM Penthouse yesterday to conduct a small interview about the band and A Thousand Suns. Although the video doesn't offer anything new in terms of press, it's good to hear Joe talk about the album & Linkin Park. Check it out below: [YOUTUBE]xfrNhdYaM4Q[/YOUTUBE] Source: Rockerrazzi.com
I just want to say this, before I watch the video, when I saw this title of 'Rockerrazzi' I immediately thought of Paparazzi, and then I started to sing Lady Gaga. Now to watch the video.
It was cool to hear Joe talk for a bit. I particularly liked the part about the "legacy" at the end. It seems that all six band members take what they do very seriously, and it's always nice to have that reinforced. Obviously, they're motivated and determined as fuck, but it seems like they're all on the same page and mindset as well. That bodes well for the future of LP.
yea what the hell? They look good in that pattern and as art, but the stories behind it could give him some backlash.
Ha, when the interviewer asks the first question about "was the writing process different on this album?" you can see Mike's heart sink as he's probably thinking "Oh God...not THIS question AGAIN!...Joe can answer this one... Just look at the floor"
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