Late Linkin Park singer’s son slams dad’s replacement over scientology: ‘Erased my father’s legacy’

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bring in Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist.Bennington tragically died in 2017 by suicide.Armstrong, who co-founded the rock band, Dead Sara, made her Linkin Park debut in a live performance earlier this month alongside new drummer Colin Brittain.Armstrong is already known for her vocals with LA rock band Dead Sara, while Brittain is a renowned songwriter and producer who has worked with the likes of Aussie musician G Flip.Bennington’s son took to Instagram to lash out at the replacement, which has already proven controversial with fans, suggesting that the band were being insensitive to his father’s legacy.He claimed Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda had “quietly erased my father’s life and legacy in real time … during international suicide prevention month.”He then hit out at 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.He went on to allege that the band had “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.”“You have betrayed the trust loaned to you by decades of fans and supporting human beings including myself,” he continued. “We trusted you to be the bigger better person.

To be the change. Because you promised us that was your intention. Now you’re just senile and tone deaf. Insane.”Although Shinoda has not publicly addressed Jamie’s criticisms, Armstrong has spoken out against the claims she still supports Masterson.”Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance, and went to one early hearing as an observer,”.