www.op4am.com

We know we've only just blogged to tell you about some of our plans...but we have a quick update for you!

Mike and Ed over at Megalolz.com have set up a subforum on the site for us use for all voting and International lostprophets day chat etc! So, to vote in any of the polls, head over to Megalolz.com and click away!

If you aren't already registered on there you will have to do so to participate in this great event.However, it's a great friendly site and worth checking out anyway!!

More updates soon

xxx

INTERNATIONAL  LOSTPROPHETS DAY

 12.12.07

 

So we have kept you all hanging about like a disorientated bat for a little while, so now its time for the big reveal. 12.12.07 is International lostprophets Day. Don't panic though, we won't be making you all listen to their songs on repeat all day long while locked in dungeons, or making you learn and speak Welsh for the day. Nope, we want to have a bit of good old fashioned fun. So we have some fantastic things lined up for you all, that you can all participate in wherever you are on the planet. We want everyone want to put on their pink legwarmers, feather boas, dickie bows and Top hats and celebrate Lostprophets all over the world, and tha's all fans , old and new.

  We will be holding the first annual Lostprophets awards on the day, where everyone will be able to vote beforehand. There may even be a Best haircut category hidden amongst the other categories that will be on offer.

  We also will be asking you all to vote for the best lostprophets video ever, and we will have a countdown to the big reveal of the winner of the fans vote on international lostprophets day. almost like a pre-christmas advent calender, minus the plastic tasting chocolate.

  we will be having a very special comment book online, where we want people to post a (non-pornographic) message for the boys, and any special stories and memories, or indeed anything you have done or are going to do on International lostprophets day etc that we can send onto the boys to read and digest afterwards when they have a rainy day.

 We are hoping aswell to get as many fans to all make at least just one request each to radio stations, or for their video to be played on TV
no matter where you are in the world. It will be up to personal individuals if they fancy bombarding and harrasing the radio/TV with numerous requests through means of blackmail or offereing sexual favours.

 These are just a few of the confirmed exciting things we will have happening, with many more to be announced... with a few more hidden surpises up our sleeves, and here at op4am we have very long sleeves.

As you know you have all been voting for your best lostprophets song ever. we know its been a hard choice, and we also know that some of you have
queried as to why not EVERY song was there to be chosen. well we do have a theory in the madness. we want to try to get the winning song back in the charts on downloads alone. While we know that this may not happen, and infact may be a mission impossible, it would be fun to at least try. And whilst we know this may not work in every country, in the UK it is possible to get a song in the charts on downloads alone. ALL the songs in the vote ARE available in different places to download in the UK for definate , unfortunately , we are sorry but CAN'T guarantee the songs are available for every country.And yes we know it will cost around 79p - 99p (in the UK), but we thought it would be fun to try it, and have everyone downloading the winning song on international lostprophets day.

we hope that not too many of you are disappointed in our announcement, and while this may not be everyones cup of tea, just remember it's all supposed to be fun, and fun it will be we can guarantee it :)

we will have more info soon, but the main thing is we need to spread the word on this, so tell all your friends, your family, your neighbours and your slightly dodgy looking postman who like to tell you he has a "package" for you.

So, in the spirit of things, here's one of the other catergories we'd like you to vote in. If you've been lucky enough to see the guys live this year, we'd like you to vote for the best live performance of 2007

Best Live Performance of 2007

and whilst you're there, if you haven't done so yet...don't forget to vote for your favourite Lostprophets track of all time...and once you've done so, why not tell us why your chosen song is so special to you. More news soon guys!! xxx

What is your favourite Lostprophets track of all time?

As you know, earlier in the week we asked you take part in our poll to find out the favourite Lostprophets track of all time. Well, it's only been a few days, but we thought you might like a little update...so here's the top 5 so far!!

1. Last Summer (11%)
2. Burn Burn (10%)
3. Last Train Home (8%)
4. Goodbye Tonight (7%)
5. Shinobi vs Dragonninja (6%)

There's still plenty of time to vote for your track by clicking on the link below, as the poll will be open for several weeks. And we WILL reveal what our plans for the result are very soon we promise!!

What is your favourite Lostprophets track of all time?

More info coming soon....

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=2MWUWZB4

xxx

click the link below, and stay tuned for more info..

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v202/buffyrat/Misc/?action=view&current=LPSDAY.flv

xxx

You may remember that last month we told you about the Gibson Guitartown auction, which included a guitar that had been handpainted by Jamie and signed by all the guys in Lostprophets. All the guitars that had been on display at the O2 are now up for auction on ebay, as this piece fron the nme site explains

gibson guitartown update

To view and keep any eye on all the guitars that are up for auction...click here

Guitartown auction

Any further updates as to what happens with the guitar and we'll keep you posted

xxx

As we know, whilst the guys are in the studio working hard on the new album, apart from the occassional blog, video or new set of photos, there's not really going to be a great deal going on to keep us here at OP4AM busy. Over the last few days, we've been having a brainstorming session to see if we could come up with any ideas as to how we can make sure that as a street team we do what we do best, and that's keep Lostprophets fresh in everyone's minds. We've managed to come up with a few things that we think you'll all like, and all will be revealed in good time!!

There is one thing we thought we'd like to get started on though, and that's discovering what your all time favourite Lostprophets track is. We've set up a poll of 69 tracks, and we'd love it if you'd all take just a few moments out of your day to vote!! Just click on the link below and it will take you straight through to the poll


What is your favourite Lostprophets track of all time?

There's a method to our madness, which we will let you know about very soon. The poll will be kept open for the next few weeks, and we'll keep you updated with the results. We'd love as many of you as possible to get involved with this as what we have in store is going to be HUGE!!!

So get voting everyone and watch this space!!!

xxx

Just a few more things for your attention!! Any youtubers out there?? Well if so, we now have a youtube group that's begging for some new members  who want to join and share with us any videos that they may have of Lostprophets. If you fancy checking it out then
 www.youtube.com/group/op4am

is where you need to be heading!!

We'd also like to remind you about the nominations for the upcoming EMA's in November. To nominate Lostprophets to be considered for any of the catergories, then go to
www.ema.mtv.tv/voteNow
You can multivote...so get those fingers clicking people!!


And finally, some fantastic news. The video for The Blackout's new single 'The Beijing Cocktail' can now be seen on Sky tv channels Kerrang and Scuzz!! To request the video on Kerrang the track number is 889.Although be advised that requests are only available when the phone/text number and playlist are on screen, and to check the playlist carefully as it does change from time to time throughout the week . To request to see the video on Scuzz simply text ROCK followed by the artist & track name to 64343. Texts to Scuzz cost 50p.
We're so pleased for the guys, so there'll probably be some requestin' going on this weekend!!

xxx

Nothing in kerrang! this week guys, but we have a few bits from Total guitar magazine. 4am forever is tabbed, and there is some backing tracks to it on their free magazine that we have uploaded for you. Links are all below

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/redhotvixen_69/3d2d17b4.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/redhotvixen_69/dd41054a.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/redhotvixen_69/a351c7a3.jpg

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7DOD12CZ 

The mtv EMA's are heading our way in November and here's our chance to help get Lostprophets nominated for some catergories. So far MTV have put up bands they think people will vote for, but they also give you the chance to nominate for your favourite band to be considered. So head over to www.ema.mtv.tv/voteNow and let's see if we can help make the boys be in with a chance!!

xxx

Get over to reccenter.com where the boys have some new pictures up for you all

http://www.reccenter.com/lostprophets






Also just a quicky about the blackout, this is from one of their latest bulletins:

radio 1 rock show last night LIVE!

hey want to listen to us on tha radio 1 rock show last night.

www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/rockshow

we rushed thru some tracks at maida vale.
be prepared for dodgy notes and wooohs and screams.
theres a new song live that you wouldnt of heard yet.



xxx

you can relisten to the rock shows on radio 1 for a week after the show.

xxx

 

 

The boys have put a new buzznet video up fo you all to enjoy

http://lostprophets.buzznet.com/user/video/1656481/

xxx

This weeks Kerrang features a review of the Astoria show and Ian answering questions in Famous Last Words. There is also a poster...which will follow later!!

Astoria Review

Famous Last Words

There is a little interview with DJ Rossstar over  here on Buzznet with mike lewis... you can read it here below....

 

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Are you ever curious about what one band thinks of another and which bands actually listen and respect eachother? Buzznet wants to know all, so Mike Lewis, the rythm guitarist of Lostprophets, shared his opinions based on the 5 questions DJ Rossstar provided him (below). Read through his then share your opinion in the VMAS forum.

1. Do you still think the MTV VMA's are as important to the music world as they used to be?
Answer by Mike Lewis: I dont think MTV or music channels in general are as important these days.. Its almost as if the music video is dead.. All the music channels play now is reality shows. Music television that doesn't play music.. quite the oxymoron!
 
 2. Who are you looking forward to seeing perform this year? Who was your favorite VMA performer of all time?
Answer by Mike Lewis: To be honest i never really watch them and i have no idea whos playing this year.  The whole show is usually just a bunch of people reading autocue very very badly and looking extremely awkward. I enjoyed sarah silverman hosting the movie awards this year, at least she had a personality. Britney when she had the snake was pretty cool, i remember that one..
 
 3. If you could choose the performance line up for the VMAS , who would you choose?
Answer by Mike Lewis: oh god knows...  as long as the black eyed peas or fergie was nowhere near it i'm pretty easy going, then again she might piss her pants again. JT is always fun to watch, and britney would have to be there just to see what the fuck shes gonna do next!
 
 4. Who are you routing for in these categories?
- Category 1: Best New Artist
 Amy Winehouse: "Rehab," "You Know I'm No Good"
Carrie Underwood: "Before He Cheats"
Gym Class Heroes: "Clothes Off," "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America"
Lily Allen: "Alfie," "Smile," "LDN"
Peter Bjorn and John: "Young Folks"

Answer by Mike Lewis: I'd back Lily Allen out of that list.. her dad is rad!
 
- Category 2: Best Group
Fall Out Boy: "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race," "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs"
 Gym Class Heroes: "Clothes Off," "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America"
Linkin Park: "What I've Done"
Maroon 5: "Makes Me Wonder"
White Stripes: "Icky Thump"
 
 Answer by Mike Lewis: Fall Out Boy cos they’re nice chaps
 
 5. If you were nominated for an MTV VMA, which award would you most
 want to win and who would you thank?
 Answer by Mike Lewis: Best Haircut. My Hairdresser.

We have had quite a few concerned people who have had bulletins and read blogs about lostprophets splitting up.

we can assure you all that this is extremely unlikely, as the boys are recording their 4th album at the moment, and are very kindly keeping us all updated with their progress, with lots of video blogs, and pictures.

xxx

the boys have put up another video for us all, so go watch it and dont forget to buzz it!!

http://lostprophets.buzznet.com/user/video/1585501/

xxx

kerrang! comp/atticus video/the blackout -new video

We have a few little bits for you all...

Kerrang comp
In our rush to get the kerrang scans up for you we forgot to mention there is a competition in kerrang this week . you can win a signed drumskin plus 6 lostprophets t-shirts. all you need to do is answer the question correctly - "name the lostprophets' drummer" and email your answer with your name, age, address, contact number and size to kerrang@emap.com, with the subject header as "little drummer boy".
the closing date is 11/09/07

Atticus video
this was blogged a while back but the video wasnt there, so if you havent seen the video and picture on the atticus website then click the link below
http://www.atticusclothing.com/index.php?area=3&artistid=135

or alternatively, thanks to georgie ()you can download the video from here....
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=283JUV7U

The new video for "the bejing cocktail" from The blackout
You can watch their new video  below. dont forget visit their myspace for details on how you can pre-order the new single and album

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv1iHmRQeaw

There's quite a bit in this weeks issue of Kerrang for you all...Kerrang Awards, Reading festival and a letter from Ian. We've scanned all the important bits!!

Front Cover
Letter from Ian
Kerrang awards 1
Kerrang awards 2
Kerrang awards 3
Reading 1
Reading 2
Reading 3

The guys have just blogged that they have posted some new Reading and Leeds pics over on reccenter






Head on over to reccenter.com to see the rest

It would seem that the guys from Lostprophets have been very busy this last week or so. Check out the picture gallery and profile  here

The Legend of Don Williams

It looks like something really special, so we'll be keeping a look out for more news on it.

Thanks to Lucyannjammin of Megalolz.com for finding this little gem for us. A recent video interview for NME with Ian, recorded just before the Carling weekend.