Mike, with all the other big touring festivals happening these days, what niche does Projekt Revolution fill?
MS: Well obviously, just to mention a couple other tours, this is obviously not an Ozzfest; it’s not a Warped Tour. Some of the bands on this bill have played those tours, but I think that really, when we started this tour, our idea [was] to showcase groups that were doing something revolutionary, something original, something different. Also, I want to mention, it’s not all about Linkin Park fans. We like the fact that people may be coming who aren’t familiar with Linkin Park, who aren’t familiar with the Bravery or Chris Cornell…they come for other bands and then they get to see everybody. Chris, I hear you’re working with Timbaland on your next album. I don’t know if that means your music is going in a more hip-hop direction, but maybe Mike can give you some MCing tips on this tour? CC: I don’t know. I’m always down for tips. MS: I’ve hung out with Tim as well—not with Chris, but we did that thing on MTV with him [at the Video Music Awards]. I’ve met him a few times and he’s a real
