Chester Bennington’s son slams Linkin Park’s new lineup

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Jaime Bennington, the son of late Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, has criticized the band’s decision to bring in Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist.

Armstrong, who co-founded the rock band Dead Sara, made her Linkin Park debut in a live performance Sept. 5 alongside new drummer Colin Brittain.

Jaime voiced his disapproval via Instagram on Monday, writing in a Story post that Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda had “quietly erased my father’s life and legacy in real time… during international suicide prevention month.”

He authored multiple, lengthy paragraphs that highlighted Armstrong’s past, referencing her ties with the Church of Scientology as well as her support of Danny Masterson, who was convicted of raping two women and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in 2023.

Jaime added that Linkin Park has “failed to address the concerns of their diverse fan base” and that the music group’s recent actions “are not something people should acclimate to.” He added that the band had “betrayed the trust” of the fanbase who “trusted you to be the bigger better person. To be the change. Because you promised us that was your intention.” He concluded, “Now you’re just senile and tone deaf.”
https://variety.com/2024/music/news/chester-bennington-son-slams-linkin-park-emily-armstrong-1236138222/

[Roughhouse Dandy 11,588]

Oop. 

[VTV 12,842]

go tell em!

[dit 46,508]

he is right! seems like Chester raised an amazing son with morals and integrity 

[RAMROD 109,715]

Well, it's sad it have to be this way.
 

I guess Mike just feel that he have more right to the name since he founded it in the first place. 
 

[EART HL I NG 446]

Mike’s been a snake for years. I’m glad to see Jaime taking a stand

[buzzkill 5,152]

This band clearly became an easy money grab type of product.