chesterbennington says to (12:58): I don't think we'll ever have guest appearances on an actual album, only on separate stuff like when I worked with Korn, or Ztrip, or Reanimation. We've worked with other people but not on our records.

stinka says to LPHybrid (12:58): Hi CHester,do you feel more confident performingyour solo material or LP material?

samialeal says to chesterbennington (12:59): Chaz, which other artists will be featured on your solo album, beyond Julien-K and Amir Derakh?

chesterbennington says to (12:59): Um, I wouldn't know the answer to that question yet.

siany says to (12:59): Hi Chaz, When Linkin Park write the song, what come first , the lyric or the melody?

chesterbennington says to (12:59): Nope don't think so.

LPHybrid says to (12:59): TUV, please
chesterbennington says to (12:59): The melody always comes first before lyrics.

LPHybrid says to (12:59): submit your questions

thehuffs says to (13:00): My three year old son loves Live in Texas. He complained when I turned it off and put on Christmas music.He say's dance Linkin Park .My husband and I love Linkin Park. I really think you sound awesome live. Do you think you will do another live CD?

tinychica101 says to chesterbennington (13:00): so besides robert smith is there anyone else that would make you react in a oh my god i cant believe its you sort of way?... if you ever met them.... ???

undergrounddivanz says to (13:00): You only need to ask your question once thanks.

chesterbennington says to (13:00): Sometimes in rare occassions, you can write some lyrics and it works better on some other melody later, but for me melody is always most important and it comes first, and makes the story that the lyrics come around later.

voehahnLP says to Gemz (13:00): HI Chester! Before I ask, the biggest "Hello" from Russia to you and all LP! We look forward to your visit! Now my question... What covers played by Bucket of Weenies are you beloved ones? Thanx...

Gemz says to (13:00): please only ask your questions once

chesterbennington says to (13:01): I wouldn't say we'd never do another live CD, but I know we'll keep making albums and we enjoy special things like Live in Texas, Reanimation and Collision Course.

chesterbennington says to (13:01): I'm sure whatever we do in some way or another we'll keep doing unique things.

Trine90 says to (13:02): Hey Chester! When can we expect a new LP album? Merry Christmas!

LPHybrid says to (13:02): LP ablum should be out in 2006 for those of you wondering

chesterbennington says to (13:02): And we JUST put out the Live 8 CD of all LIVE TRACKS for LPU!

chesterbennington says to (13:02): you'll get in your membership package- it rocks

thechemist09 says to Gemz (13:02): what do u do in your free time?

chesterbennington says to (13:03): I'd have to meet that person to tell you. I met Sting and I wasn't all like WOW STING and I didnt cry. I met Elton John, super sweet nice person but I wasnt like gushing. But I meat Robert Smith and I kind of freak out a little bit.

chesterbennington says to (13:03): Even though I really liked meeting Sting.

LPHybrid says to (13:03): WXYZ please submit your questions, thank you TUV. {smile_smiley}

LPHybrid says to (13:04): i met paul mccartney and went craaaaaaaaaaaaazy.

Gemz says to (13:04): I'm so jealous of you jeanne

WhiteFerret says to (13:04): All the Chester Whores over on LPMB send you their love and say Hi. We were wondering, which superhero would you want to be and why, and is that in any way reflected on the sound of your upcoming solo album? -Maria, Finland

YeahLP says to (13:04): First of all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, all the way from Denmark. You said that it would be gross working with dead people, lol, but if You could get one dead rock star back from the dead, who would it be? Helene & Andrй DK

yuka says to (13:05): how do you feel about LP doing solo activites? btw,Your soulful singing really touched my heart and thank you for being my inspiration.

WesleyBR says to (13:05): What's up Chaz? I'm Wesley from Brazil, glad to be here with you! What we can expect of different for your solo album? Will have swear-words in your solo album? I wait that not.
Thank you so much for being here... Merry Xmas!

chesterbennington says to (13:05): The only person that is dead that I would want to come back would be miss M Monroe

zztineofie says to (13:06): hi chester. just wanted to say that i think your the most important person on planet. So heres my question: are you going to scream much on LP`s next cd? and if you coming to a city near me I will challenge you to a scream competition. LOL.!

chesterbennington says to (13:06): That's really nice, thank you. I think it's cool, anything that keeps the band musically charged and helps us broaden our minds and open us up to new things, will only benefit Linkin Park. I think it's really actually something that
makes us all better.

chesterbennington says to (13:07):
It's really weird, I just don't cuss within my songs on my solo album.

LPHybrid says to (13:07): ABC and numbers please submit your questions. no other letters.

chesterbennington says to (13:08): It's hard for me to put words I use freely every day into the songs for some reason. The only cussing you'll ever hear me do is when I'm singing someone else's song.

CrimsonDecember says to undergrounddivanz (13:08): Hello chester...me luvs you and lp cause your such a big part of my life and u rock.i was wandring do you like to watch anime?and if so whats your fav. anime?

chazgrl says to (13:08): hey chester, i heard about ur solo project and i was wondering what kind of stuff is gonna be on it ? ps: *i wuv u*_ jade {kiss_smiley,heart_smiley}

chesterbennington says to (13:08): Everything on the record is different than Linkin Park. Even the way I am singing is my own sound, it sounds different.

chesterbennington says to (13:08): But good!

CrawlingInMySkin says to (13:08): Now that you and Mike both went seperate ways by writing lyrics on your own has that now changed the way you both write and put your lyrics together? Merry Christmas and good luck in 2006. Michelle

Чат с Честером 23 января 2009

The full chatscript in up on LPU MB now but I still post it here for ppl who are not LPUers. Credit goes to pegasusrocks, LPU admin.

Here is the official transcript from the chat with Chester…enjoy!!

JANUARY 23, 2009

Part 1
chesterbennington says to (16:11) Hi
chesterbennington says to (16:11) It's Chester
chesterbennington says to (16:11): I am in the studio working with Howard Benson - working on my solo record, eating a banana…
chesterbennington says to (16:11): Pretty exciting
DarthYak says to (16:11): I see we have something in common my friend (6) ready to roll? tongue.gif
chesterbennington says to (16:12): OK, let's go
Big_Bad_Lukas says to (16:12): Hi Chaz! How is The Work On The New Album ?? Are You Still So Inspired to Write New Music Like You Were Before?? Greetings From Ireland!!
chesterbennington says to (16:13): Big Bad Lucus- working on the new record has been a great experience. I am much more involved in the process than I would be with LP, which has taught me a lot, and writing music is always fun and it's always easy to be inspired writing something. It's just writing something good, that's the hard part.
br1an says to (16:12):Hello Chester, Vecel is a cool brand, have you designed all things from Vecel yourself? And thanks for come to Germany with PR08.
chesterbennington says to (16:14) :No actually we hire illustrators to work on designs. I basically am more around for direction, more like a creative director, and also my partners do all the fits and pick all the types of cloth we're going to use and what kind of textures we're going to use, so it's a collaboration between artists and the owners.
Blazey says to (16:13): Hi Chester! I was wondering if there are any tour plans in the works to help promote your upcoming solo album?
chesterbennington says to (16:17):Yes, plans on touring for my solo record, but no solid plans yet, we want to play as much as we can
Chemist999 says to (16:17): Does the fact that you're approaching this record artistically as a "concept" album also affects the writing process itself, e.g. if you've switched from the pairs system, or if it means you have to work more closely with all others developing your ideas? chesterbennington says to (16:18): Chemist999- That would be more like a project LP was working on. It is more difficult working on a concept then just a song, and you do have to work on outside interests playing a part in what you're doing. We're not stuck on a concept record, we just want a good record. Maybe that's the concept- not being conceptual at all.
clue54819 says to (16:19): i worked for music for relief on aug. 16 2008 we raised over 14000 i was wondering if you know what the most raised from a single concert was or if that was it? the m4r people let me come back to meet you guys because i raised most of that money.
chesterbennington says to (16:20):clue- you are a badass!
chesterbennington says to (16:20): I don't have any solid info on what was the single largest contribution and from where it came from, so not sure.
DudeWtf says to (16:21): Hi Chester. I think its amazing that after everything you've been through in life you found your callings and are awesome at it.My question is what advice would you give to those who want to make something out of themselves but haven't found their calling?
chesterbennington says to (16:22): Dudewtf- That's a good question. You know I think that's prob the most difficult thing in life to do, find something you are really passionate about it. But if acting is something you enjoy doing, doesn't mean you have to make that what you pursue in life. I'd still be singing in a band even if I didn't have a record deal
chesterbennington says to (16:22): But I’d also have to find a real job to pay for my expensive hobby. So I think confusing financial success with finding the thing you are good at are 2 different things. For some people having kids is what they are really good at, and you don't get paid for that
chesterbennington says to (16:23): I think being open to finding what it is you are passionate about is the hardest part.
Darkzero88 says to (16:23): hey chester at first i want to thank you for your awesome concert in D?sseldorf last year, and now i want to know if LP is going to Rock am Ring in the next 3 years. Greetings to You, Mike and the rest of LP from Marcel & Norman
chesterbennington says to (16:23): Nobody in rock and roll has the next 3 years planned out
chesterbennington says to (16:24):We always enjoy playing those shows so anytime we can do them, we will
dereklp says to (16:23)What's you alcoholic drink of choice, be it mixed drink or beer? If beer which brand?
chesterbennington says to (16:24):dereklp- I don't know- jet fuel?
danroxout says to chesterbennington (16:23):Chester, I understand that you've written Linkin Park's next album as a concept album, can you tell us what it's theme is about, can you unveil any titles, and will the protools that Mike recently demoed influence it in any way? Thanks Alot! Dan
chesterbennington says to (16:25): Don't jump to any conclusions on what the next record is going to be. We always use protools and I prefer braughtwurst over hot dogs
Extreme says to (16:25): How do you maintain the high level of creativity in making & writing of every albums? And what is the best thing about being a musician?
chesterbennington says to (16:26): Extreme- I don't really know what makes creative people creative, I generally don't listen to a whole lot of music all the time because I like to kind of being open to hearing something original in my head that I could put down.
chesterbennington says to (16:26): Now I mostly listen to what's going on in my brain, which can be frightening sometimes
chesterbennington says to (16:27): I used to listen to a lot of different things
Dr_Acula says to (16:26): Hi Chester, I was wondering what is the meaning behind the song "In Pieces" ? Thanks Jessica =)
chesterbennington says to (16:28): Dr Acula- I forget.
chesterbennington says to (16:28):If I tell you what it's really about, it's going to mess up what you think it's about.
chesterbennington says to (16:28):Because that's what it should be about
Felipeintheend says to chesterbennington (16:28):Hey chaz. Well, do you think Linkin Park will be some kind of "Rolling Stones"? Do you think you guys will be 60 and still rockin' out with concerts? What do you think about this, is it possible? It'd be really good! Brazil love you guys!
chesterbennington says to (16:29): That would be fun if we were all old and wrinkly and gross and still rocked out, I'm down for that! I'll do it as long as my body lets me.
Franny says to (16:28):Hey Chester! How many songs are you thinking about recording on this next album? if you can tell us. Greeting From Malta. Love you lots!!!
chesterbennington says to (16:29):Franny- One billion trillion
chesterbennington says to (16:29):And we're going to use 8 of them
chucky8810 says to (16:21):hey chester i was wondering since u guys evolved soo much from the 1st couple of albums to minutes to midnight, for ur new album can we expect more the old stuff or more like minutes to midnight, or something complely new. luv y guys keep rocking!!!
chesterbennington says to (16:30): chukky 8810 question from before- I like to think it's new. I think the stuff we're writing is really different in a lot of ways
chesterbennington says to (16:30):And I think it will be a nice mix between the two
chesterbennington says to (16:30):Somewhere in the middle
chesterbennington says to (16:31):We're going to get like Weird Science and we're going to take the hottest pieces of every girl and make the perfect girl on our computer and sell it to you guys
chesterbennington says to (16:31):And you guys are going to be cooler
Febe says to chesterbennington (16:30):Chester, first of all hi from Kaytee my other lp obsessed friend Well question what age did you started singing and do you have some advice on how to get far in the music industry? and happy late perthday to Rob
chesterbennington says to (16:32):Febe- OK, I started singing when I was really little, just because I thought it was fun. I didn't start singing in bands until 13-14, but I pretty much sang my whole life. Anyone who has good advice on making it in the music industry needs to write it down and sell it! Because even people who should do well in the music business don't seem to anymore
Guerrero says to EvoOba (16:32):Hi Chaz! I'm Paul from Athens, Greece, thanks for coming past summer. Each Ve'cel shirt is special, with different design that makes the one who wears it feel like rockstar. What inspires you to help you and your team make these creatively designs? Thanks!
chesterbennington says to (16:33):Guerrero- I think the most inspirational stuff for merch is to look at the bad stuff from other bands, and think…we don't want to do that!

Part 3

scottdaniels says to chesterbennington (17:01):Chester what will be your first Hit Single from your solo Album Dead by Sunrise and Chester you and LP Rocks Forever
chesterbennington says to (17:01):scottdaniels- I don't know yet on first single, there's a couple options. It’s kind of too soon to say.
sibel says to (17:01):Hi Chester, I just want to say I really love & appreciate you(&LP), will there be any sideprojects(music/TV) other den DBS ull apart of soon? thnx for hugging me in07melbourne LOVES u
chesterbennington says to (17:02):sibel- you're welcome there are a couple things I've been asked to do but they've kind of stalled so I don't want to say I'll be part of them. But when that stuff happens, I’ll let you know
ThaPoet says to XxbrokenangelxX (17:02):What inspired the name Ve'cel? Greeting's from London, UK
chesterbennington says to (17:03):thapoet- we wanted something that didn't mean anything!
chesterbennington says to (17:03):that sounded like it was important- that name seemed to fit
tHeKyAn says to chesterbennington (17:02):hey chester, is the new LP album gunna be like the old or new style? and is there a estimate on a release date?
chesterbennington says to (17:03):thekyan- it's going to be like super new old school
Tiff07 says to (17:03):Out of all the LP music videos, which one is your favorite thus far?
chesterbennington says to (17:04):tiff07- hmmm....I still have to say “Breaking The Habit” is the best video
Victoria_LPF says to chesterbennington (17:04): I got Revolution Unseen and I read that you were an artist since at the age of six. Being an artist since an early age, I was wondering if you still do a lot of art and if so what inspires you today?-Greetings from Kentucky-Victoria
chesterbennington says to (17:05):victoria-lpf- I'd have to say I'm not as active as I'd like to be as an artist- meaning I don't paint or draw very often. But, I do go through moments where I am inspired to do that more than others. I think it's really important that if you are creative in any way you should pursue that. It's usually a really good way to express yourself. Even if you aren't that good at it, and you just like it--it doesn't really matter.
vicel says to DarthYak (17:05):we love your Ve'cel clothes so much. will you enlarge your store in world wide? will you open up other stores in other foreign countries?
chesterbennington says to (17:06):vicel- we are starting to get some notice internationally, so hopefully we'll be growing that as time goes on. And, we have a brand new Club Tattoo opening in Las Vegas in March and that should really help us grow.
wayn0 says to (17:05):You played MSG in NYC for the first time last year!! It was an amazing show! You guys expressed some emotions that night, can you tell us again how amazing it was for you?- #1 NY fan~
chesterbennington says to (17:07):wayn0- it was pretty amazing at MSG- growing up, MSG was kind of like , if you could play there, you knew it was important. It was a very big deal for us, and we were excited to put that show in that place. Our production was the best we ever had, and Jay-Z came and played with us- probably in the top 5 in terms of best shows for us.
Waiting4thesun says to (17:05):Hi chester! If you were chatting with your favourite artist ever what would you ask him?? The job that you?re doing with mfr is really amazing? thanx for everything ?
chesterbennington says to (17:08):waiting4thesun- when I meet people I admire I kind of clam up, I turn into a guy that doesn't say much. When I met Robert Smith, I kind of got too excited to ask him anything important.
Xina says to (17:07): How will the lyrics on your solo CD differ from your lyrical contributions in Linkin Park? Do you approach your solo songs differently? Also, thank you for making amazing music!!
chesterbennington says to (17:09):xina- yeah I do approach the songs differently- mainly because I do most of the writing. So, that's probably the main difference is that I am kind of the sole director of the songs so to speak. Whereas in Linkin Park there's a bunch of cooks in that kitchen
zuzu says to (17:08): hey chaz i big fan of u and LP...like everyone here. i would like to ask u what would u like to be, if u werent be in LP? what kind of job?anyway thanks for great show in czech republic greeting from slovakia
chesterbennington says to (17:10):zuzu- I don't know, if I wasn't in Linkin Park I probably would have eventually gone back to school to do something, and eventually would have been a teacher of some sort. I think I’d be a good teacher.
xTHEAx says to (17:07):Hi Chester, why do you always drink orange juice during the shows? Does it help your voice somehow?
And my bestfriend Vean says hi
chesterbennington says to (17:11):xtheax- I don't drink orange juice during shows. I've never drank orange juice during shows. I usually drink water and I do keep a couple things up there on stage. I do drink Gatorade, which is usually colored orange so maybe that's what you are thinking of. Usually at a show I'll drink about half a Red Bull
chesterbennington says to (17:12):never OJ though
ashleycblpfan says to Aaron94 (17:11):what is the funniest thing that happened to you guys while recording?
chesterbennington says to (17:12):asheleycblpfan- Don Gilmore would light his farts on fire. That was pretty funny.
ZipFonMolko says to (17:07): Hey, Chester! We already know, that upcoming album is going to be conceptual. Mike also had hamed some artists, who have inspired him, one of them - Pink Floyd - The Wall.Have you, or any band member though about making conceptual movie?
chesterbennington says to (17:13):zipfonmolk- yes - we've thought about making a conceptual movie- those are expensive
AliceXD says to IBLong (17:11):Hi Chester. How does it feel to know your songs have helped people through rough times in their lives? And my friend Tymoor says Hi
chesterbennington says to (17:14):alicexd- that is the most rewarding part of what we do, when we hear people say to us that our music has helped them in some way. It doesn't get much better than that. It's pretty awesome.
01joe10 says: Hey Chester, What do you think is your favorite/best/ Most rewarding thing about playing with Linkin park, and why? Thanks
chesterbennington says to (17:15):01joe10- pretty much everything is rewarding, every part of what we do kicks some ass. We get to do what we love to do for a living, and what we do well, you know it's kind of like being a rock star is the coolest job you can have! You can make other
people who have really cool jobs wish they were rock stars!
Brooke_MikeShinoda says to chesterbennington (17:14):Hey Chester !! I'm Brooke from FRG,Illinois. Is the next album going to be more instrumental ? More Mellow ? More Hard-rock?(Hard-rock is my favorite) Thanks !! Love you all Linkin Park !! Btw- thanks for getting me through the hardest times in my life
chesterbennington says to (17:16):brooke- the answer to your question, is yes.
br0wnst3r says to (17:14):what is the most unique and/or challenging aspect of writing for a concept album?
chesterbennington says to (17:16):br0wnst3r- probably the concept! Writing about one thing is pretty hard to do
chesterbennington says to (17:16): or writing about all the different aspects is hard to do.
chesterbennington says to (17:17): in doing something like a concept record, it can take years to make. It may not be the next thing we come out with.
BearSnugsFox says to (17:15):Can you tell us something about your experience with acting in Crank 2 and your enconuter with Jason Statham? Love from Vietnam.
chesterbennington says to (17:18):bearsungsfox- I would say that I have had a lot of fun doing those movies. My parts are really small and insignificant but have been really fun. Jason is super fun and takes it very seriously.
chesterbennington says to (17:18):he was a lot of fun to be around and really good at what he does.
carol_te_despreza says to kementari (17:17):chester, how did the idea for you to be in the movie crank came up?
chesterbennington says to (17:19):carol-to-despreza- the idea came up because they were shooting in the original movie, the opening scene where he wakes up in that loft and burns out in the car- that was in the building I lived in. Somehow the directors found out I was living there and got me through management and asked if I would be interested in doing a small part. For the next one they contacted me personally and said they'd think it was fun to have me in it too. Pretty easy actually!
chesterbennington says to (17:20):I feel bad for actors that spend their entire lives trying to get an audition.
DarkFeenux12 says to (17:20):Hey Chester, really enjoyed you guys at Edgefest this summer! awesome MnG too (first in line). So what would you say youre favourite part of being in a studio is?
chesterbennington says to (17:21):darkfeenux12- I don't know it's kind of like putting a puzzle together, we've learned to be more relaxed with the process, but the best part is when you are finally finished and you see what you have put together, and you can hear it for the first time
in a completed state. It's pretty rewarding.

Part 5

Nex says to chesterbennington (17:33):Hi, Chester. Are you going to in the future to make the joint projects similar Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes?
chesterbennington says to (17:34):nex- don't know, don't have an answer on that one
MS_Luv says to (17:34):Heyy Chester!!! Will Linkin Park be doing another DVD? When I say that, I mean something like, Frat Party At The Pankake Festival? And thanx for all the LP songs, cause they get me through the day! Lots of love for you and LP!
chesterbennington says to (17:35):ms-luv- don't know about a DVD like that, it's possible though. I usually find that tying to predict the future is a bad idea though.
KC says to (17:31):Hey Chester! My question is.. What was the last song playing on your iPod?.. or any musical device for that matter.. Thanks! -KC
chesterbennington says to (17:36):KC- on my iPod, I can't remember
LoVeChEsTER says to chesterbennington (17:31):Hi Chester..! Thanks for all you do and all you are... I wondering if you can share with us a particular amazing moment for you on stage in 2008..?
chesterbennington says to (17:37): lovechester- an amazing moment....there are too many!
chesterbennington says to (17:37): I’d say probably the last 5 shows of Projekt Revolution were probably the best shows I personally have ever played, meaning my voice was at it's best.
*pAoLo says to DarthYak (17:36): Out of Linkin Park's 3 studio albums and the one in the making, which one has been your favourite to record and why?
chesterbennington says to (17:38): paolo- each one gets better, every time we work on something it gets better, and more fun.
Paranoy says to (17:36):I know there are no bad LP songs , but what would you say is the "worst" or "most annoying" song you ever did? Thank you for your music
chesterbennington says to (17:38): paranoy- I’d have to say “Runaway” would top the list of my least favorite LP songs
chesterbennington says to (17:38): “Runaway” and “Hit the Floor”
chesterbennington says to (17:39): the best of the worst
Q_Dizzle says to chesterbennington (17:38):Numb was pretty much the song that made me a fan of you guys and is still to this day my favorite song of all time (I have it as my ringtone actually). Just out of curiosity, does that song mean anything special to you or to any of the other band members?
chesterbennington says to (17:39):q-dizzle- “Numb”- well all the songs have special meaning to us, every song has special meaning to us, especially me and Mike on the lyrics since we're writing them.
RockerPrince says to Adam (17:39):hello Chester! I'm Alex from Brazil. so... do you think your voice has improved over the years? do you feel safer to scream throughout the concerts now? are we'll have more songs with screams such as 'given up'? peace
chesterbennington says to (17:40):rockerprince- I scream a lot! Ha ha. I scream a LOT. There's more screaming to come.
chesterbennington says to (17:40):as far as my voice improving, I think it's gotten better the older I've gotten.
chesterbennington says to (17:41): one last question, then I have to jump
Trip says to chesterbennington (17:41):If u had had the choice, what film and what character would u have been?wot is some of the bands on ur ipod? (same birthday yay)ps u'll never b an old man!
chesterbennington says to (17:42):trip- thank you- I will always be young mentally. I’m still 16 in my brain.
chesterbennington says to (17:43): I don't know. Ed Norton's role in American History X was pretty awesome. I'd have to say my 3 favorite performances of all time were with Edward Norton. Fight Club is my favorite movie ever. I like Ed Norton’s and Brad Pitt's character. I would have liked one of those, or American History X would have been cool too.
DarthYak says to (17:43):Chester thanks for helping make what's probably LPU history, with over 500 people we've made it through all 26 lettaz and then some!
darknessovrme says to (17:43):thanks for joining us tonight
chesterbennington says to (17:43):Thanks a lot guys, I have to go get on a plane.
DarthYak says to (17:44): thank you Chester.
DarthYak says to (17:44):Have a great evening.
Thank you to everyone in the LPU for your dedication!!
chesterbennington says to (17:45): Bye!!
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