Linkin Park announce new album and tour

Through their official website, www.linkinpark.com, LINKIN PARK has announced a June 26th release date for their new album, LIVING THINGS (Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros.)

The album is co-produced by Rick Rubin (Adele, Metallica) and Linkin Park vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Shinoda, who co-produced Linkin Park's last two albums. Rolling Stone magazine says, "The material is the band's most powerful since its megahit 2000 debut."

The first single from the new album, "BURN IT DOWN," premiered today on radio, and is now available through iTunes.

The band also announced that it will be co-headlining the 2012 Honda Civic Tour with Incubus, along with support from Mutemath.

The tour will be kicking off August 11th in Bristow, Virginia @ Jiffy Lube Live. Tickets begin going on sale to the general public the weekend of April 27, but anyone who pre-orders the album at www.linkinpark.com will gain access beginning on April 24th to buy tickets for the tour. Fans will also be able to buy LP Underground fan club memberships at a discounted rate, and earn the right to buy tickets first, get early access to the venues, and be eligible for meet and greets with the band.

Ticket sales for members of Linkin Park's fan club will begin April 23rd at www.linkinpark.com. Incubus fan club pre-sales will begin April 25th at www.incubushq.com. For pre-sale information, "like" Honda Civic Tour on Facebook and visit www.hondacivictour.com to receive tour news and sign up for email updates.