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''Amends'' is an upcoming remix album by Grey Daze composed of Chester Bennington's vocals from the 90's over newly recorded instrumentals. "[[What's In The Eye?|What's In The Eye]]" was released as the first single from project on January 17, 2020 and was co-produced by Chris Traynor (of Bush and Helmet), Kyle Hoffman and Jay Baumgardner. The second single, "[[Sickness]]" featuring Page Hamilton of Helmet, was released on February 5th.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/7fc7f2d0e3b8/new-music-from-grey-daze-chester-benningtons-first-band?e=849282ba39 New Music From Grey Daze (Chester Bennington's First Band)], January 15, 2020</ref> Other confirmed songs are "[[She Shines]]" (with Brian "Head" Welch of Korn), "[[Soul Song]]" (with Chester's son Jaime Bennington), "[[Morei Sky]]", "[[Just Like Heroin (A Little Down)]]" and "[[B12]]".<ref name="RollingStone">[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chester-bennington-grey-daze-amends-album-945384/ Inside Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington's Grey Daze Reissue - Rolling Stone], February 03, 2020</ref> "[[In Time]]" and "[[Hole]]" are rumored to be on the album as well since they were previewed by Sean Dowdell in 2018.<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/13395-grey-daze-remastersvideo-project/ Grey Daze Remasters/Video Project - Newswire - Linkin Park Live], July 10, 2018</ref>
''Amends'' is an upcoming remix album by Grey Daze composed of Chester Bennington's vocals from the 90's over newly recorded instrumentals. "[[What's In The Eye?|What's In The Eye]]" was released as the first single from project on January 17, 2020 and was co-produced by Chris Traynor (of Bush and Helmet), Kyle Hoffman and Jay Baumgardner. The second single, "[[Sickness]]" featuring Page Hamilton of Helmet, was released on February 5th.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/7fc7f2d0e3b8/new-music-from-grey-daze-chester-benningtons-first-band?e=849282ba39 New Music From Grey Daze (Chester Bennington's First Band)], January 15, 2020</ref> Other confirmed songs are "[[She Shines]]" (with Brian "Head" Welch of Korn), "[[Soul Song]]" (with Chester's son Jaime Bennington), "[[Morei Sky]]", "[[Just Like Heroin (A Little Down)]]" and "[[B12]]".<ref name="RollingStone">[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chester-bennington-grey-daze-amends-album-945384/ Inside Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington's Grey Daze Reissue - Rolling Stone], February 03, 2020</ref> "[[In Time]]" and "[[Hole]]" are rumored to be on the album as well since they were previewed by Sean Dowdell in 2018.<ref name="RemastersVideo">[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/13395-grey-daze-remastersvideo-project/ Grey Daze Remasters/Video Project - Newswire - Linkin Park Live], July 10, 2018</ref>


Tentatively titled New Sun Today,<ref>[https://twitter.com/therealgreydaze/status/1053317421556092929 Grey Daze on Twitter: "Working on possible album titles and artwork... and it's really good so far! #GreyDaze #ChesterBennington #SeanDowdell #MaceBeyers #NRGstudios https://t.co/2zZ78Y4W4l" / Twitter], October 19, 2018</ref> the project was started in early 2017 when Chester and Sean picked about four songs to recut and sent new guitarist Cristin Davis into the studio to work on them.<ref name="RollingStone"/> The album was announced in June by bassist Mace Bayers as a remaster of ''[[...No Sun Today]]'' they would be working on with producer Sylvia Massy.<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/12829-grey-daze-reunion-show-announcement/ Grey Daze Reunion Show Announcement - Newswire - Linkin Park Live], June 26, 2017</ref> It was put on hold following Chester's death on July 20th.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/sylvia.massy/videos/10158986476985024/ Sylvia Massy - RIP Chester Bennington - with Sean Sean...], July 20, 2017</ref>
Tentatively titled ''New Sun Today'',<ref>[https://twitter.com/therealgreydaze/status/1053317421556092929 Grey Daze on Twitter: "Working on possible album titles and artwork... and it's really good so far! #GreyDaze #ChesterBennington #SeanDowdell #MaceBeyers #NRGstudios https://t.co/2zZ78Y4W4l" / Twitter], October 19, 2018</ref> the project was started in early 2017 when Chester and Sean picked about four songs to recut and sent new guitarist Cristin Davis into the studio to work on them.<ref name="RollingStone"/> The album was announced in June by bassist Mace Bayers as a remaster of ''[[...No Sun Today]]'' they would be working on with producer Sylvia Massy.<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/12829-grey-daze-reunion-show-announcement/ Grey Daze Reunion Show Announcement - Newswire - Linkin Park Live], June 26, 2017</ref> The news came with the announcement of a Grey Daze reunion show at the [https://lplive.net/shows/greydaze/20170923/ Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ]. However, the project was put on hold following Chester's death on July 20th.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/sylvia.massy/videos/10158986476985024/ Sylvia Massy - RIP Chester Bennington - with Sean Sean...], July 20, 2017</ref>


Grey Daze was given permission by Chester's widow, Talinda, to continue working on the project granted that they didn't change Chester's voice.<ref name="RollingStone"/> In late December, Sylvia confirmed the sessions had been resumed. According to her, the music would be modernized for the current market using master tapes recorded in the late nineties.<ref>[http://www.sylviamassy.com/2017/12/29/chester-bennington-grey-daze-project-underway/], December 29, 2017</ref> Besides Chester's original vocals from the albums, previously unreleased alternate takes were also used on the songs.<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/14027-grey-daze-whats-in-the-eye-release/ Grey Daze - &quot;What&#039;s In The Eye&quot; Release - Newswire - Linkin Park Live], January 15, 2020</ref>
Grey Daze was given permission by Chester's widow, Talinda, to continue working on the project granted that they didn't change Chester's voice.<ref name="RollingStone"/> In late December, Sylvia confirmed the sessions had been resumed. According to her, the music would be modernized for the current market using master tapes recorded in the late nineties.<ref>[http://www.sylviamassy.com/2017/12/29/chester-bennington-grey-daze-project-underway/], December 29, 2017</ref> Besides Chester's original vocals from the albums, previously unreleased alternate takes were also used on the songs.<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/14027-grey-daze-whats-in-the-eye-release/ Grey Daze - &quot;What&#039;s In The Eye&quot; Release - Newswire - Linkin Park Live], January 15, 2020</ref> <ref name="RemastersVideo"/> Sean was encouraged by Rene Mata to make it something special for Chester's fans with a wide release and helped connect him with producer Jay Baumgardner who helmed the final product.<ref name="RollingStone"/> The band worked at Salt Mine Studios and NRG Recording Studios with a number of guests which included Ryan Shuck (Julien-K), Marcos Curiel (P.O.D.), Jaime Bennington (Chester’s son), Chris Traynor (Bush), Lucas D'Angelo (Betraying The Martyrs), Esjay Jones, Brian “Head” Welch and James "Munky" Shaffer (Korn),<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/13681-news-roundup-grey-daze-update/ News Roundup: Grey Daze Update - Newswire - Linkin Park Live], February 19, 2019</ref> LP (Laura Pergolizzi), Carston Dowdell (Sean's son) and Jasen Rauch (Breaking Benjamin). On June 9, 2019, Grey Daze confirmed they had wraped up the project.<ref>[https://lplive.net/forums/topic/13812-grey-daze-wraps-up-album-project/ Grey Daze Wraps Up Album Project - Newswire - Linkin Park Live], June 9, 2019</ref>


Some proceeds from sales of Amends will benefit Talinda's 320 Changes Direction and other portions of the proceeds have been allocated for Chester's kids.<ref name="RollingStone"/>
Some proceeds from sales of Amends will benefit Talinda's 320 Changes Direction and other portions of the proceeds have been allocated for Chester's kids.<ref name="RollingStone"/>


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Amends is an upcoming remix album by Grey Daze composed of Chester Bennington's vocals from the 90's over newly recorded instrumentals. "What's In The Eye" was released as the first single from project on January 17, 2020 and was co-produced by Chris Traynor (of Bush and Helmet), Kyle Hoffman and Jay Baumgardner. The second single, "Sickness" featuring Page Hamilton of Helmet, was released on February 5th.[1] Other confirmed songs are "She Shines" (with Brian "Head" Welch of Korn), "Soul Song" (with Chester's son Jaime Bennington), "Morei Sky", "Just Like Heroin (A Little Down)" and "B12".[2] "In Time" and "Hole" are rumored to be on the album as well since they were previewed by Sean Dowdell in 2018.[3]

Tentatively titled New Sun Today,[4] the project was started in early 2017 when Chester and Sean picked about four songs to recut and sent new guitarist Cristin Davis into the studio to work on them.[2] The album was announced in June by bassist Mace Bayers as a remaster of ...No Sun Today they would be working on with producer Sylvia Massy.[5] The news came with the announcement of a Grey Daze reunion show at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ. However, the project was put on hold following Chester's death on July 20th.[6]

Grey Daze was given permission by Chester's widow, Talinda, to continue working on the project granted that they didn't change Chester's voice.[2] In late December, Sylvia confirmed the sessions had been resumed. According to her, the music would be modernized for the current market using master tapes recorded in the late nineties.[7] Besides Chester's original vocals from the albums, previously unreleased alternate takes were also used on the songs.[8] [3] Sean was encouraged by Rene Mata to make it something special for Chester's fans with a wide release and helped connect him with producer Jay Baumgardner who helmed the final product.[2] The band worked at Salt Mine Studios and NRG Recording Studios with a number of guests which included Ryan Shuck (Julien-K), Marcos Curiel (P.O.D.), Jaime Bennington (Chester’s son), Chris Traynor (Bush), Lucas D'Angelo (Betraying The Martyrs), Esjay Jones, Brian “Head” Welch and James "Munky" Shaffer (Korn),[9] LP (Laura Pergolizzi), Carston Dowdell (Sean's son) and Jasen Rauch (Breaking Benjamin). On June 9, 2019, Grey Daze confirmed they had wraped up the project.[10]

Some proceeds from sales of Amends will benefit Talinda's 320 Changes Direction and other portions of the proceeds have been allocated for Chester's kids.[2]

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