Jaime Bennington claims that Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda has ” discreetly erased » his father's legacy.
Jaime Bennington, the son of Chester Bennington, has criticised Linkin Park for hiring Emily Armstrong to replace his father as the band's lead singer, following controversy over the singer's links to the Church of Scientology and actor Danny Masterson, who was convicted of rape last year.
Jaime Bennington posted a series of Instagram stories detailing his issues with the current roster, taking direct aim at Mike Shinoda who he said, “ restricts interactions on social networks “.
” People have no trouble getting used to the idea that LINKIN PARK is reinventing itself ” he wrote. He went on to point out that the problems he and the band's fans are facing are “ Armstrong's Story and the Church “, referring to Scientology, and support for Masterson. Bennington writes that the group has ” quietly erased (his) father's life and legacy in real time…in the middle of International Suicide Prevention Month “.
He criticizes the band for not acknowledging the controversies and points out that Shinoda and the rest of Linkin Park “ have betrayed the trust placed in them by decades of fans and fellow human beings, including myself.. We trusted you to be better. To be the change. Because you promised us that was your intention. Now you are just senile and deaf to the ears. » (Linkin Park representatives declined a request for comment.) WECB).
Armstrong co-founded the rock band Dead Sara and debuted as Linkin Park's new frontwoman at a concert last week, alongside new drummer Colin Brittain. The band also announced a new album titled From Zero as well as a new tour. This will be Linkin Park's eighth studio album and their first since One More Light in 2017, the band's last album with Chester Bennington, who committed suicide two months after the album's release.
Armstrong's arrival as the band's new lead singer was met with much animosity, particularly when her connection to Danny Masterson was revealed. Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta resurfaced allegations that she had supported Masterson during the preliminary hearings; Bixler-Zavala's wife, Chrissie Carnell-Bixler, was one of several women who accused Masterson of sexual assault. Armstrong responded shortly afterward, writing that she had only attended one hearing and was convinced of the actor's guilt shortly thereafter. Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend in a court appearance, and I attended one of the first hearings as an observer. Soon after, I realized I shouldn’t have done it. I always try to see the good in people, and I misjudged him. I have never spoken to him since. Unimaginable details came to light, and he was later found guilty. »
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