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Posted on 2010-09-11 03:00:15
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We can't reveal exactly where they'll perform 'The Catalyst,' but here are some clues.By James Montgomery

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The fact that Linkin Park are performing their brand-new single "The Catalyst" at the Video Music Awards isn't a secret anymore, but just where they'll be performing it is ... and fans won't find out until they tune in to the show on Sunday night.

Here's what we can reveal: Since LP will be performing the song for the first time on TV, and since the song itself is so positively ginormous, they've decided on a location that's certifiably epic. And given the fact that the VMAs are being held in Los Angeles, producers — and the band — decided to take over a thoroughly iconic space. And ... well, that's about all we can tell you right now.

"In previous years, we had such terrific themes. Last year, we were in New York, and so there was a New York, 'West Side Story' through line to the show," VMA executive producer Jesse Ignjatovic told MTV News. "So obviously, we wanted to do the same thing in LA. And we're looking back towards another era — in the architecture of set and some of the performances — we're thinking of iconic films from the '50s and youth culture, and all of a sudden, this location became first and foremost."

Having decided on a spot, the VMA brain trust took the idea to Linkin Park, who signed off without a second thought. After all, they know the location well.

"They were so excited, being an L.A. band, to be able to do a performance in a location like this," Ignjatovic said. "It's such a significant location to anyone who lives in Hollywood and Los Angeles. And we honestly can't believe we got it."

With a location that matches the soaring soundscapes of "The Catalyst," Ignjatovic and his crew set about finding an appropriately huge way to capture it all. Which, of course, meant plenty of eye-popping aerial shots.

"It's an epic song and an epic location, so, in true Hollywood cinematic style, you want to have breathtaking aerial shots," Ignjatovic said. "The whole idea is scale and beautiful visuals. It fits perfectly with the song. It's going to be awesome, trust me."

Where would you want to see Linkin Park perform "The Catalyst"? Share your ideas in the comments below.

The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through Sunday.

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