Chester Bennington’s Son BLASTS Linkin Park for Replacing Late Dad

[@SandraFermin-kt4us]

Let the boy grieve. He's processing this change that impacts him more than the rest of us

[@KuroYagi124]

Brat..doesn't mean he has to be a d...head.. "let the sun fade out and another one rise" ..... it's been many years as well after chester has passed. We all lose people dear to us doesn't mean we have to turn into cocksuckers right?

[@shamkand]

Still LinkinPark was a band it was not only about Chester. Also it's obvious that if Chester would be alive he would not have been changed, this was the last option. The group wants to do music they need a vocalist so they took one on. It's nothing to be mad about.

[@NanadiChloe]

@@shamkandI love ppl who tell other ppl what to feel… (pure sarcasm). So YOU tell other ppl what they have the right to be mad about? Let ppl feel what they feel if they don’t harm anyone. I am sure, you didn’t mean it bad- at the same time you don’t have the right to tell anyone if their feelings are right or wrong. No one has.

[@shamkand]

@@NanadiChloe I am saying there is nothing to be mad about :))) Because Linkin Park is a band it belongs to all of them not only to one person.

[@dev1ljuce352]

@@shamkand I mean, Linkin Park hasn’t made the same music since Hybrid Theory and Meteora. It’s not THAT big of a deal, but they should change the name. It is no longer Linkin Park.

[@toddc6682]

Rob Bourdon is gone, too. Such an underrated drummer.

[@sadboi7537]

He’s smart. Linkin Park died when Chester passed away, so did his involvement with the band.

[@Maverick_-pr6dl]

I’ve always thought that too! Rob is a great drummer and it feels kinda right that he left since Chester isn’t there anymore at least to acknowledge that the band isn’t the same without the both of them. Still love all the original members though and they do deserve the opportunity to keep making music if they’d like to. Just don’t know about the new members yet, it’s too early

[@SmartWentCrazy]

Did Rob leave because of Emily?

[@kingrckardo3511]

Best Drummer of all time

[@dualmouseman]

@@SmartWentCrazy No, Rob left quite a while before Emily joined. And to all the people projecting and assuming his reason for doing so are just grasping at straws since no specific reason has been given.

[@S-E-P-96]

So I don’t understand what he wants one minute he says this is a horrible decision the next minute he’s saying he’ll be at the show having fun.

[@therumblestruthut]

Sound a little unhinged?

[@mikemalott9769]

He is saying by his dad

[@waltersalas1791]

He's delusional

[@NickTasy]

@@therumblestruthutQuite honestly, everyone being up in arms seems unhinged. Personally I couldn’t care less what she did in the past - OVER A DECADE AGO. I’m just excited the band’s back at all and making new music. People are really trying their damndest to cancel everything

[@Bubba_1776]

He’s saying he’s going to enjoy the last linkin park concert ever. He also said he likes their music. But can’t support them for betraying his family’s name

[@matthoffman6962]

Remember when everyone didn’t go public with their feelings?

[@sweet.but.psycho]

Those were the days.. 😅

[@EikottXD]

Yeah that was a problem too though. This kid just wants attention.

[@simonostermann5284]

Pepperidge farm remembers..

[@whoisharo4689]

Well this is a very public thing so it needs to be on the platform.

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

Emily Marcia Armstrong (born May 6, 1986) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. The co-founder of Dead Sara, she joined Linkin Park as the band's new co-lead vocalist in September 2024, following the death of their long-time vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017

[@ketanchoudhary684]

couldn't care less about this stupid drama. Chester will always remain the Band legend that he was. But I fully support LP decision here. Excited for their new album!! And just happy in general to see them back

[@ZombieSushiOG]

Shes a scientologist who harassed families of victims of Danny Masterson. So what if she apologized? Its only cause now she's in LP. They must be scrapped for cash. All the activism Chester and Chris Cornell did, just for this? Even Poppy can scream better. And thats not even her focus on her music.

[@zandrulousmakesmusic]

So you don't care that the lead singer supports cults and attacked victims from a cult leader?

[@iplayfoofee3547]

@@zandrulousmakesmusic I dont care if half the world dies tomorrow. your point?

[@Bhisha96]

@@zandrulousmakesmusic so you don't care for the actual truth? do your own research, instead of throwing out baseless arguements like a sheep. you're literally following the herd, with no capability of thinking for yourself.

[@DFilthySmurf]

@@zandrulousmakesmusic nope, I don't give a shit what she's done in her past life.

[@mirandaowler6187]

My jaw dropped. Chester was an SA victim, and they hired someone who supported a rapist...

[@Callum178]

Right that's what I was thinking

[@sarapereira3856]

Which part people don't understand Chester himself didn't want to be part of this world anymore. Why everyone else needs to be suffering because of this. The rest of the band are alive and well and love to play, so lets move on people. Chester made his decision, so others have the right to their ones too. Some people wants to die and some people wants to live.

[@nimbusflamel8844]

Did he though? Did he make that decision? Or is it propaganda that "they" want you to believe. How many fuckin celebrities magically "kill" themselves every year? Hm?

[@christineadjei9143]

@@sarapereira3856 Real fans loved LP because of Chester's amazing voice

[@hannahoman6790]

Because he was openly against sexual predators. They chose to replace him with someone who supports them. She is part of a “church” that is know for protecting predators. It’s a slap in the face to everything he stood for. It clearly shows that the people left in the band are just out for a cash grab.

[@genkill81]

Have zero problems with them making music. But keeping the name linkin park is not ok. Take the foo fighters they moved on after kurt and made something new that didn’t replace Kurt’s memory . Mike is nothing without Chester and it showed with his failed solo albums. He’s nothing without Chester’s memory and fans. Chester was linkin park and it died with him.

[@debbieparnell7582]

@@christineadjei9143 and would those 'real fans' have brought multiple albums of Chester singing songs he wrote alone acapella? I don't think. For gods sakes a band is not the lead singer alone.

[@PintaBilyarta1479]

Full support for LP. Their new song sounds great. But Emily's vocal doesn't fit the old songs

[@RavagHer]

true her new song is great and she can sing like crazy, but her voice doesnt fit the old LP songs. so the new songs they make will be great no doubt but her singing Chester's voiced songs doesnt work for me. which is crazy cuz the tribute band "hybrid theory" has a dude that sounds exactly like Chester

[@thegamegurumike]

I agree, Emily is great in The Emptiness Machine, but her vocals don't really fit in with the old stuff, they need to let sleeping dogs lay and slowly retire the old songs, this new generation of LP is what they need to focus on with Emily, promote the new album not trying to rehash the past, cause its not working without Chester.

[@RealHomeRecording]

Hey Jamie Bennington, If your father hadn't hung himself, he wouldn't have been replaced. Harsh but factual. It's been seven years. I'm sorry your dad is gone but life goes on for the living...

[@goaliefightclub]

​@@RealHomeRecordinggive the kid a break ass hat, if these guys want to perform Chester's music let them do it in a tribute band like CCR is without John Fogerty. they sound horrible now and they need to stick to tributes on the state fair circuit

[@MoodSwing916]

Her voice live is fine for the old songs.

[@triquepersonalwork6369]

Why the hell is Chester Bennington’s son going to see Linkin Park live now!? He talks all this shit and then goes to see them live! What

[@hollywooda111]

Victim complex.

[@alexbrokholm4883]

Grief does a lot to people

[@Kt-cn2rq]

​@@alexbrokholm4883yeah usually you don't go to a place you hate. That like having one extremist rom left or right or even a religion go bother those just trying voice their opinion without some nosy person whining next to you. Don't like something then don't go to it with your own agenda.

[@VincentX709]

Maybe to try to talk to them

[@JustYourAverageMusicListener]

To talk to them face to face because he was blocked. How are more people not getting that?

[@hotbeat7228]

Jamie: "I'm the son of Chester Bennington.." Chester: "In the end.. it doesn't even matter!"

[@savethisforlater]

Mike, you are the father!

[@Blackfish-1]

"leave out all the rest"

[@skymail5045]

What I've done 😢

[@MoeDelivers]

foreal like dang

[@alexbrokholm4883]

Lost in the echo

[@aroean1235]

Mike blocking Chaz's son is kind of concerning....

[@chrishunter7675]

Jaime is having a go at everyone in his family and all off Chester's band mates from Dead By Sunrise & Grey Daze 🙃

[@ms.factual720]

No one has to deal with negativity.

[@Shreysoldier]

Funny how he had featured in Grey Daze's Soul Song​@@chrishunter7675

[@reybat4969]

Well if you’re talking bad about someone I would block you too

[@aroean1235]

@@reybat4969 oh, it's the other way around?

[@unknowndeoxys00]

"I do not support. I will see you at the concert." 😑 Sheesh when ET jumps onto making stories on this. How long has it been since the last time the music world saw this much drama lmao. I sympathize with him because Chester was his father, yet it's these kinds of ties that make things the most complicated. If they really wanted to crucify Emily based on informal accusations, what could Jaime be doing to really show his support for the victims of the case? He literally just gave LP more money.

[@nevaehstreet7204]

Nope he didn’t pay money for the tickets he was given the tickets from someone.

[@unknowndeoxys00]

@@nevaehstreet7204 Dang, but makes sense. I'm wondering if it's the dude who did one of the livestreams with all the shit-talking in the comments

[@laurenhoover6024]

He also has said in the past that he hadn't spoken to Chester for 6 months before he died (see this interview video from almost 4 years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqeUdqJrg82Uoq8si=e5exloClRJSicxDH&t=1143). They had a complicated relationship. So, while I want to respect his feelings, I just don't think it's his place to say what the band can and cannot do. He acts as though Chester created the band, but he didn't. He may be the focal point for many people, but he was not a founding member of the band, and I don't say that to take away from his incredible, irreplaceable contributions, but it's just a fact that I think is important in the discussion of whether they "should" move on. It's no one's decision but theirs, and it's unfortunate that Jaime can't understand that now, but I hope in time he does.

[@stevencase3289]

@@laurenhoover6024 chester named the band, created the logo, his voice was the heart of the songs, the songs mike wrote were based on chesters life, and on top of that paramount was gonna drop mike from the start they didn't want him in the band and chester fought them to not get rid of him, fair to say it was chesters band

[@Nicroroxx]

@@stevencase3289 nein kann man nicht weil die musik von der band kam chester gab seine stimme dazu ergo jeder hat seinen beitrag dazu geleistet. Es ist einfach so das wir chester gewohnt sind, immer noch, doch jeder Song hätte auch mit einem anderen leadsänger ein großen Erfolg haben können. Er fehlt mir auch! Dennoch bin ich froh das es mit LP weiter geht und ich bin auch froh das sie ihn nicht ersetzt haben sondern neu anfangen mit altem sound. schämt euch einfach alle das ihr überhaupt urteilt über eine band die 7 jahre auch durch eine schwere phase ging, sogar ne zeitlang einfach keine band waren. seid froh das die wieder da sind und hört auf zu heulen und zu meckern und unterstützt die Band damit sie wieder zur neuer größe aufsteigen!!!!

[@alfred3779]

Without Chester, Linkinpark isn't Linkinpark anymore

[@qt_stacy]

um false.. linkin park is stil linkin park.. its just linkin park where emily replaces chester's vacant vocalist position

[@veg90]

Why are they giving this guy a platform to speak, he's mentally not stable. Since Chester's passing all he does is go on hours long rants online about noncoherent conspiracies about his father. He straight up admitted it himself that he didn't have a good relationship with chester and that he hadn't spoken to chester for 6 months prior to his death. He also called chester an abusive father towards him and just straight up painted chester in a bad light. Chester's other son Darvin said Jamie was the problem in there relationship because he was a spolied brat that told chester he "owed him a career". It's not a coincidence that the only ones with negative things to say about linkin park and Chester's wife talinda also happen to be people who chester had a strain relationship with when he was still alive. Which happen to be Chester's mom, his ex wife, his sister and his son Jamie. Jamie is also mad because he's not getting a penny from Chester's estate. He was only awarded 1 property of Chester's, which he sold because he refuses to get a job to support himself. They are the only ones who won't stop yapping to the media about linkin park, talinda and talk about Illuminati wack job conspiracy ideas on chester death. Stop giving these people a platform.

[@CollinLutz-p9e]

I still don't think Chester killed himself. Nor do I think Chris killed himself 6 months earlier. How many conspiracies have later come to light and ended up being true. The answer is a lot. We may never know for sure, but there were strange things that happened with both singers. And both were fighting against some real evil things that people are doing and these people don't want people to know the truth. You'd be surprised how much things aren't as they seem. And at some point there are just too many coincidences for them to be a coincidence.

[@arcadeguy781]

@@CollinLutz-p9eyeah, something isn’t right. Initially Jaime believed that Chester died by suicide, but now he’s question that, and he’s looking for answers. There’s some theory that him & Chris are in the witness protection program. There’s another theory that Chester & Chris died, but it wasn’t a suicide, but it was a murder.

[@AlexIsModded]

If we view this in another way, look at how many strained relationships Chester had. Not just with family members, but even with his own bandmates. Back in the early 2000's, the band had to have a sit down with Chester and demand he get help for his alcoholism or be kicked from the group. And I don't believe that Mike's solo album, Post Traumatic, was based entirely on Chester's death. That sounded like years upon years of harsh feelings. Chester was a destructive force, and his son is no better.

[@kurtymaccheese9523]

Doesn't sit right with me, I agree with the son. They could have rebranded and made it a new band, that's what should have happened.

[@tylerdarling6895]

This has happened before. What about inxs - they made a reality show about finding a new singer 😅

[@Yoshua-Robinson]

Yes but that does not bring so much money and Apple would not give a Sh*t about that same band with a different Name. Emily does not fit. By the way I like the New Album but I do not like Emily singing LP Songs.

[@seangiuliani3825]

Thank you. But Mike wouldn’t have made the millions he’ll make. Simple cash grab cause no one is devouring new music

[@Niger8876]

and that's the point isn't it, who is he beside Chester's son. I'm sorry for him to not seeing this clearly and people like you support him in the harmful direction.

[@jackkolero]

The son is not part of the band. His opinion doesn’t matter.

[@360whiplash]

The band really deserves the chance to move on. Just because the lead singer passes away doesn't mean that the rest of the band has to call it quits.

[@kennethgroenwals6484]

I dont give a f*ck what a singer beliefs. I just wanna enjoy the music what i did in the past with lp's music and what i do now with the new song. Incredible voice and music and that's what counts.

[@jamese.r.lackland7950]

Cognitive dissonance at its best!

[@hollywooda111]

A-fucking-men

[@zandrulousmakesmusic]

"I don't care that she supports a cult and it's human trafficking!" You are a fake fan, get offline

[@redrepublic5557]

Imagine listening to this crap. With a woman singer. Is your musical pallet that bland that you feel you need to listen to this new shite?

[@redrepublic5557]

And you don’t care about your favorite bands beliefs, that’s the worst part. You are such a pathetic loser twerp piece of shit without a backbone.

[@hannovonbahrenfeld5986]

He’s a bit egocentric here. He can’t expect that people after 7 years of mourning don’t have the desire to be creative again together. Nothing is taken away from him, his family or his father’s personal legacy.

[@redrepublic5557]

Who cares? Band sucks ass cheeks

[@DavidLowry-z4f]

Linkin park is not the same without chester it doesn't feel right

[@Socal44]

Chester was all about love and healing bc he had so much trouble healing himself. His son needs to remember what his Dad truly stood for and honor that part of him. Linkin Park is healing and trying to move forward and I'm sure Chester is happy for them ❤

[@sisilessthan3]

emily was born into scientology. she hasnt been photographed at an event since 2013? also she identifies as queer. ive seen documentaries abt what happens to ppl who speak out against scientology. the threats, family abandonment, etc. lyrics from her music and the fact that shes queer suggests shes not a scientologist anymore. she also denounced danny and cut ties with him once she was made aware of what happened.

[@queenbrightwingthe3890]

People just want to hate casue thats what thier whole life is all about. They dont got the ability to forgive.

[@SmilodoOon]

she can say something about the cult, others have like Cedric from The Mars Volta, if she didnt said something is because she still is with the cult

[@steves4562]

So harrassing a rape victim is alright just as long as you dont do that anymore?

[@adayinforever]

So she believed Danny over victims and just because she was friends with him and in the cult that's all fine and good because she apologized? She hasn't denounced the cult. Didn't say sh** until she needed to cover her as...for PR purposes and now we are going to pretend like she's a good person? Chester's trauma and what ultimately led to his tragic ending was SA, and we are going to embrace a replacement that has defended SA until it became to her detriment and didn't say she was wrong until it became toxic for her to defend him? Na. F that. F her. F Linkin Park.

[@hollywooda111]

SO FUCKING WHAT

[@acat674]

I’m saying she’s a bad vocalist. Had to turn the new music off coz it was terrible. Then I found out she is a Scientologist. Pass.

[@redrepublic5557]

Yeah lol double jeopardy

[@WhisperingEcho33]

He sounds just like Chester... I wonder if he can sing like him. I couldn't imagine how heavy his heart is. Both of my parents passed away, my dad when I was 11, and my mom just last February of this year 2024 but hes mourned in front of the world 😢 I couldn't imagine that. Im so happy hes speaking out! Proud of you bud!

[@slomo3035]

So are we ignoring the fact that Jaime, Chester's son, has pushed conspiracies of Chester not having killed himself in the past? Which a supposed Scientology member being the lead now would only fire him up more. Even before this whole controversy he's had beef with Mike, going as far that Mike and even Talinda, Chester's wife had or still have restraining orders against him in place. I will not believe Jaime, but I won't call him crazy. He needed help in the past and refused to get it. He doesn't believe in Chester's suicide, but shames Emily for her suppused connection to a anti-mental-health-cult, which is quite ironic.

[@nimbusflamel8844]

Chester was trying to take down the pedophiles with the lead singer of sound garden. You should definitely rethink your sources for information and try to open that third eye bud

[@santerisalmivuori3872]

You can not believe in his suicide and recognize he had severe mental health issues at the same timee. Those two doesn't cancel each other out. Or are you saying that everyone who suffers mentally/are depressed kill themselves?

[@johnwicks4936]

@@slomo3035 Do you know anyone who lost a family member to suicide? They tend to blame themselves for a variety of reasons. They will spend years trying to wrap their heads around it and forgive “themselves” for not having prevented it. The issue here is, the band wants him to embrace a woman to carry on his father’s legacy, sing HIS lyrics about HIS pain but be a person who’s part of an organization that thinks that illness is nonsense. It’s not just the abuse part and her support of a person who drugged and S/A women and one at gunpoint. It’s the fact they think Chester’s illness and the whole psychological science is nonsense. Think about that.

[@faleilham8334]

​@@johnwicks4936 anything can be made up. So....

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Maybe Jamie has said smth to Chester? It feels like this question seems reasonable

[@nodiggity8497]

News flash. Bands continue without the front man all the time. Look at the Misfits, Jackson 5 (no Michael Jackson!) and many more. The show must go on. If you don't like it don't go.

[@roninmode]

well that were your wrong! as chesters son who is probably the trusty of all his fathers copyrighted works. i know for a fact that chester wrote at least half of all the lyrics to most of the linkin park songs! this is ruining his father's legacy and my destroy the band completely! in real life this may ruin any future royalties for chesters family. understand?

[@michaelf.bender3718]

AC/DC comes to mind 50 years later, they're still kicking ass.

[@maratala]

But this is not because she took Chester's place, it is because of what she has supposedly done

[@roninmode]

@@maratala yes. but i think her voice and her personality even her style is a bad fit for the band! im not ask her to take chester's place! nobody could do that! what i am asking her is be a talented artist who deserve to be in a Huge band like linkin park! there some many other talented vocalist who could do a way better job! and don't have the bad reception to go with it!

[@maratala]

@@roninmode Everyone has their opinions... I was just clarifying the point of the video as I see a lot of comments where they think the son doesn't want the band to continue without his dad.

[@Blockistium]

blocking Chester's son is a terrible move, seriously tone-deaf.

[@jodieleigh5349]

So hes allowed to harass mike and he cant block him? Dont be silly

[@triquepersonalwork6369]

My cousin was in a band back in the day and signed with Electra and then Geffen records. He tried out for Linkin park and they offered him a spot in their band but he declined because he said they were assholes. This was pre 2000, when they were not well known

[@zeincexxx1285]

Bullshit

[@triquepersonalwork6369]

@@zeincexxx1285 were you replying to my comment? What is bullshit?

[@arcticmonkey3]

@@triquepersonalwork6369lol lies

[@thrill102]

He seems a bit immature IMO. I can understand he isn’t comfortable with Emily because of her support for that one guy in court but she did apologize and said she regretted it so how long are you supposed to bash people for? Is the world supposed to bash her forever? No I don’t think so. She deserves a second chance to make it right and if she has the best talent for the role of lead singer for the band then that’s what matters. I feel like Linkin Park coming back is a good way to commemorate Chester vs letting his music die with him.

[@YesYou-]

Mike, Rob and Brad created LINKIN PARK, they recruited Chester. They became a family, they mourned and grieved for his death, but now they’ve healed and moved on. They need a new singer. Or what??? U wanted them to do instrumentals only??? boy riding on his fathers name, WHERE WERE U WHEN HE WAS FEELING ALONE?

[@amyahlquist3436]

I honestly wished they had started a new band to start fresh and leave linkin park with Chester because he was irreplaceable.

[@danielletopping2763]

Her live performance was 💩

[@vitorg.delduque367]

Got you point but is it really necessary to bring guilt to the man about his father's death? Btw, that's not how depression works. He had support.

[@nerdnerd2279]

Are you asking a son where was he when he's father off himself Putting blame on the Son for music band sick people

[@timmlyy]

Notice in the picture of Chester and his family the day before he died, this dipshi was no where to be found.

[@loveb5188]

I’m with you Chester !

[@abolishthe19thamendment]

How's hell?

[@Viikk785]

The band was made in 1997. Chester joined in 1999 The band should be free to do what they want

[@Flameblz]

yeah and after chester the band just rocket up and got a record deal, why they didnt that before? he isnt a founding member, but im sure he was the most important

[@curtmc]

@@Flameblz… so? Chester is gone already. The world can’t stop spinning.

[@laurenhoover6024]

@@Flameblz "most important" is relative. As a 24-year fan, I absolutely loved and adored Chester as a vocalist and a human being, but to say he was the "most important" is unfair. Mike Shinoda's contributions (and really all of the other band members') have been overlooked for far too long, and Chester's death only added to that phenomenon. One major example is how so many people assume that Chester wrote all of the lyrics he sang - he absolutely did not. Mike wrote the majority of the lyrics, especially for the early albums. While he did often write WITH Chester, and there are some songs that Chester wrote most or all of the lyrics for, Mike was and is the main driving force behind the band and their sound, especially since he produces (or co-produces) a lot of it.

[@PatrickOnPoint]

@@laurenhoover6024it’s not even the same band without Chester. You could replace anyone else and not even notice but you can’t replace the lead vocals. There is no other reason to continue the band other then to use its fan base for support. Mike has Fort Minor, why not continue Linkin Park but under another name. Even the drummers gone, it’s not even the same band!?

[@ahbah518]

Did Kurt Cobain get replaced

[@khaledbejdoughJiuJitsu]

I’ll just keep listening to the old songs . Not the new version of LP.

[@Zumcho]

Same!

[@mayazmahmud1740]

Listen to the ai version of the new ones They are good

[@leif7474]

New song is by far the best one they ever made

[@deezpleez3832]

respectable opinion

[@noonwraith401]

😂😂😂.Bait​@@leif7474

[@joecooper7803]

Been 7 years, young bands that loose members need to heal and continue making music and playing their music that got them there

[@michaelkissling8432]

Then why try singing Chester's vocals as if she's screaming like him tho?

[@Bhisha96]

@@michaelkissling8432 she isn't, if you were to listen to dead sara, the band she was part of before, then you know she isn't singing like chester. you must be a petulant child to assume that ANYONE can sound like chester, and frankly, that's offensive towards his legacy.

[@michaelkissling8432]

@@Bhisha96 screaming like him doesn't mean sounding like him you imbecile, read properly! I didn't say sounding like him I said screaming, anyone can scream songs, doesn't mean you sound like someone.

[@chrisparker9299]

Blocking Chester’s son is very concerning

[@chrismassey7783]

It really isn't depends on how you look at it

[@severetiredamage6754]

I’m sure stuff got really weird

[@fomofud9479]

Is it, the guy is toxic

[@zeincexxx1285]

It's not lmao

[@Niger8876]

and that's the point isn't it, who is he beside Chester's son. I'm sorry for him to not seeing this clearly and people like you support him in the harmful direction.

[@Ninja-Mama]

Emily is in “the church.” From what I understand about this church they are told to only have other church members as friends and relationships. Emily and Mike are long time friends. Think about it. Really think about it. Could Mike be in the church too?

[@deonscornervlog]

Wouldn’t that mean they would all have to be? Seems more plausible that she left the church at this point. She’s a queer girl in a band famous for advocating towards mental health for 2 decades. That’s as anti-Scientology as it gets at this point lol

[@callibanpatrich1290]

Emily and Mike met in 2019. do you condeir this 'long time' friends?

[@Ninja-Mama]

@@callibanpatrich1290 I read they have been very good friends for years. I guess it’s up to the person if they think five years is a long time.

[@zerosolis6664]

Thats wild. 😂😂😂

[@Shyne282]

​@@callibanpatrich1290so since when are 5 years not a long time ?

[@Shawn_Dark_Heart]

I love Linkin Park more than anything in the world but I just can't listen to them knowing the fact that Chester isn't here I just can't do it because you can't replace him like it just doesn't feel right with me but I know I may catch some hate for saying this but I just can't listen to them without Chester I can't do it, 😞😞😞😞

[@christineadjei9143]

Just listen to the old music with Chester, that's what I will do, Emily is all kind of wrong for me

[@rossiniogates]

@@christineadjei9143same Chester was the one ☝️ 🔥🔥❤️

[@AyanamiRei5kyu]

I should hope that you won't get hate for this. Everyone deals with this change differently, you're free to not like or accept it. It's fine to say that for you Linkin Park without Chester is not the band that you love. I see it rather not as a replacement but a revival in a new form of something that's been dear to me. I'll go to the show, I'll go with mixed feelings but I'm happy I get some part of the music and the band I loved/love so much and be excited for new good music to come. We all deal and move on at different times and in different ways, don't be harsh on yourself

[@Stoaneh]

Why would you get hate. Its your opinion. Share it & be proud of it

[@hollywooda111]

Chester ended LP for you and thats sad. For the rest of us we'll carry on rocking to this amazing band.

[@PeachWood-j8j]

The hardest thing I went through in my life was losing my father but one thing I understood is everybody else's lives get a move on. When people are no longer with us because of their choices you can't blame everybody else for moving on with their lives that are still here

[@susant1323]

Okay, can someone help me with this question. Chester passed away in 2017. I thought all his kids were all small at the time. Was this son an older son for another wife? I didn't know he had a grown son at the time if his death.

[@Lizabef101]

He has 3 grown sons. 2 from a past girlfriend/wife? and one from his ex wife Samantha ❤

[@sadiekincaid5310]

When Chester passed away Jamie was 22 years old and his brother was 21 years old (Chester's adopted son) with his high girlfriend. Chester's 3 son with his first wife Samantha was 15 years old. Chester's 4 son and twin daughters with his second wife Talinda were son 11 years old and the twin daughters were 5 years old.

[@NickTasy]

@@sadiekincaid5310Kinda weird you know all that…

[@jiecarecio1305]

​@@sadiekincaid5310I don't think the twin are 5 years old. Chester died 7 years ago so might be 8 or 9 years old now. 😅

[@aliciabokor9879]

Jamie was born in 96 chester didn't know about him till he was 7.

[@KepokLekor69]

lets us just happy Linking Park is back.. Emily is not replacing Chester..but she becomes himself..and now i just love to see LP again

[@shivampunia]

I love chester but his son is a professional yapper. This dude steps up to every opportunity to milk off any controversy. Please wait for any response from LP before u make any judgements based on these clout hungry people

[@semmcstevenson]

Ya he seems like a ( no comment)

[@py16667]

If you follow him or just look through his posts & streams, it’s very clear that he struggles a lot with his mental health, not unlike Chester, even if he’s bringing it upon himself, this drama & negativity is not healthy for him at all

[@TheKushScholar]

Obviously you don't if you don't see the slap in the face this is to him. Even if she "stopped associating" with him after the truth came out, she still associated with scientologist. That group has been behind the controversy of the stuff Chester spoke out against for years, and to have someone who supported them "fill in" na that's mad disrespectful to his legacy. When chester played with other bands they weren't called linkin park, only reason they are staying Linkin Park is because Mike's solo career can't bring the income the name Linkin Park does 💁

[@mikemalott9769]

It's his son. And she stands for everything his dad stood against.

[@TheKushScholar]

@@mikemalott9769 if so she would have never stood or associated with a scientologist that simple. An open scientologist at that.

[@johannjohann6523]

I think what would have been the honorable thing to do, is Emily sing only on the new songs. And not sing on any of the old songs singing Chester's parts. At least for the beginning of this new band that has been away for so long. I like Emily as a singer. Seems like a decent person, maybe a great person for being born and growing up in LA with a couple of crazy parents. But I don't know how can she do justice to the old songs? When she's sings them, her voice is thin and doesn't carry the song. And it's not her specifically. It would be the same for anyone to try to fill Chester's shoes. You simply cannot do it. Chester is simply not "replaceable" like a drummer. That's why moving forward it's best to just play the new music.

[@SmartWentCrazy]

Also would be nice to hear Mike talk about her defending a rapist.

[@carrieb1414]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 they aren’t “replacing him”. Queen and Journey did the same thing, nothing bad or wrong about it. It’s like a parent dating or marrying someone new. They aren’t replacing the other parent. People are too sensitive without even thinking first.

[@GrandOldies90-s]

It's basically a summary of people these days... overly freaking sensitive about everything...

[@12gossip90]

They deserve to move on. Unfortunately chester made a decision to end his life. The band dont have to stop. I like the new girl. ❤

[@emmk0524]

Emily is probably the closest they’re gonna get to sound somewhat like Chester.

[@briansmoothie7854]

She didn’t fill Chester’s shoes

[@carlosolmo7460]

Emily is a great vocalist, but she’s NOT a good fit for Linkin Park! We would love nothing more than to see LP rock out and make new music, but Mike should have taken his time to find the right fit for the band, not insert/hire his friend 🤷🏻‍♂️ We understand Chester is not coming back, but Mike should have tried keeping that LP essence, style, sound, and continuity alive! Emily isn’t it! Ivo Rosario would have been a perfect fit! At this point, Mike is just using the “LP” name to make money! Sad! 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ Had he gone with a different name, it be crickets out there! Yea, I said it… Prove me wrong!

[@redrepublic5557]

You are correct

[@azureavocado5195]

This economy has everyone scraping for a paycheck. They will never be LP again. RIP Chester.

[@deezpleez3832]

I mean yeah, you think they wanted Hybrid Theory to succeed for free? 🤣🤣🤣

[@drksideofthewal]

@@deezpleez3832 There’s always a balance between art and money in music. The issue is in where the balance lies.

[@deezpleez3832]

@@drksideofthewal yep, another problem is people thinking linkin park is just doing this for money

[@drksideofthewal]

@@deezpleez3832 Resurrecting the name “Linkin Park” is definitely a marketing move, but we’ll see if the music justifies invoking that legacy.

[@deezpleez3832]

@@drksideofthewal I mean yeah let’s be real. For Mike, Linkin Park makes the most money out of the other artist names that he has or is involved with. But also maybe these genuinely also miss making music with each other?? People be close minded

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Their old songs just lose all meaning and feeling with Emily singing them. I personally think her voice is all wrong for the Linkin Park. I don't care for her. They should have just started a new band with new songs. I think a lot of fans would have followed them. Linkin Park no longer exists without Chester. Linkin Park was such a new sound and impactful band its sad to see them do this to themselves. It's like when MJ came out of retirement.

[@qt_stacy]

nah.. shes a great fit.. & she only performs their old songs in concert.. theyre not like releleasing them with her as the lead vocalist to replace the songs he recordedf with them.. so get over it?

[@Bailey-hx8ys]

She will never be chester.

[@ethanstages3844]

And she isn’t trying to be. She’s a new chapter in the LP story as a new addition, not a replacement. Fans are the only people trying to make it seem like she’s a replacement.

[@Rookzs]

Yeah. You are just stating a fact. No one can be anyone else other than them. Chester wasn’t the only member. Nothing wrong with them wanting to go off and do what they love

[@leif7474]

She was much better actually

[@mr.l5783]

Who asked?

[@JPIbanez84]

Are you mentally limited?

[@Captain_Baked_420]

She’s not the right person for the gig.

Chester Bennington's son doesn't own the careers of the surviving members of Linkin Park.

[@christineadjei9143]

Then let them change the groups name, Chester was Linkin Park

[@nimbusflamel8844]

But he deserves to speak on his own father over EVERYONE ELSE except Chester's widowed wife

[@DanielThureskog]

@@christineadjei9143similiar to Joy Division and New Order.

@@christineadjei9143 Nonsense. 5/6ths of the band was NOT Chester. I loved Chester and his singing, but it's that type of "hero worship" that diminishes the accomplishments and contributions of others. Chester chose to leave this Earth; his band mates who wish to continue their careers after 7 years shouldn't have to pay any longer for that poor decision. Renaming the band is dumb AF. They've a fan club, countless trademarks and copyrights, websites, financials etc. setup as Linkin Park. In addition, the music they are playing is very much still Linkin Park, which makes sense given 4/6ths of the OG members are participating.

[@christineadjei9143]

Then why have 2 other members of the group already left ??

[@DiegoSenge]

We all loved Chester in our own way. This does not mean the rest of Linkin Park isn't allowed to move on. "You were just like me, with someone disappointed in you"

[@JohnWilliams-fk3hb]

Thats a bullshit move blocking his son. I wonder did they even consult his family first. She's got a tidy voice but it hasnt got the same effect. Her voice isnt haunting enough. With Chester you could feel pain and sorrow in his lyrics. Not to mention it was a unbelievable voice.

[@raywhalen581]

People want a new singer to promote change and move on and yet their playing all of Chester's songs 😂😂 so much for "moving on"

[@SmartWentCrazy]

To be fair they created a new album and Mike said he's waiting to play the new songs live

[@chandraray7798]

I mean to be fair mike wrote most of those songs.

[@runnerlaod6994]

Your comment makes no sense! Of course, they will play the songs where Chester was involved, I mean, what are they supposed to do in your opinion- Act like the nine albums they made don't exist anymore??? or maybe change their band name?

[@kleepo7733]

And yet she doesn't have the courage to bring up the fact that she's still in Scientology?

[@reka7_75]

How do you know that she is still with that church? I could understand why she wouldn't want to address it either way.

[@heneralg]

It's just common sense bro that she can't talk about it publicly. She knows they will come and harass her and might also her parents there.

[@MiggyRules]

I don’t know but Scientology just literally has damaged the reputation of so many people in the world and it’s sad she believes in it but you can’t fight what people believe in. I think just because what happened with Danny Masterson, the dangers of believing in Scientology has damaged celebrities so bad, it’s ruining their egos or making them quit it. It’s sad about what happened with Danny Masterson, but everyone has regrets about him. I still watch That 70s Show in the past and now currently watch That 90s Show because the show was funny and even though Danny did what he did now, doesn’t mean you don’t support the choices he made and regretted them. I think people need to chill out and realize that it happened, move on, and be done with it. Some people supported him and some people didn’t. It’s the way it is. Just because you supported a person who believes in the same thing you do, doesn’t mean your supporting the choices that person made. Emily chose to support Danny Masterson and it’s the way it is. Doesn’t mean she supports the choices Danny made. Just like Mila and Ashton did. They supported a friend. There’s no shame to support a friend. Even though their friend was a ridiculous person and did the things he did, doesn’t mean they support THAT. Is the world so low that just because you supported a person who is a friend to you makes you think you support the CHOICES that person has made? I loved Danny Masterson but Danny did what he did, he deserved where he is for the actions he has done. But That 70s Show id still watch because it was part of my teenage past. Doesn’t mean oh I supported Danny’s choices. People need to realize that and move on.

[@Shreysoldier]

Not much worse than Islam, is it?

[@wirecxre]

Who cares?

[@pillipsim3920]

Chester was Linkin Park HE DIED.

[@WarriorEsoteric]

No she is not very good and definitely cannot do the songs justice , it’s a weak attempt to bring the band back with a Hollywood cling on with minimal vocal talent

[@BabyDee72]

Linkin park died with Chester, and if they are determined to move on? They could have chosen many singers who are so much better

[@armandotupadre]

She doesn’t have the vocal power to reach the LP and Chester’s tones

[@TS-gf5og]

I don’t understand the reasoning behind any objections. It’s not like they’re deleting song with his dad’s vocals on them. His legacy still remains. In fact, the new vocalist will lead the band to more fans, leading to his dad’s legacy lasting even longer. I’d, personally, embrace the new edition, if I were him.

[@tundraicesams]

It's an insult to Chester's memory. It's not her voice. It's the fact that she defended a convicted rapist AND participated in intimidating his victims and she belongs to a child trafficking cult that is against psychiatry. Her ethics do not match Chester's. She should NOT be singing his songs that have meant so much to so many.

[@kimikonamikaze5792]

Chester was murdered

[@JayAlba8]

Oh calm your chestfeeders..

[@Diego-l2j2v]

Viva Chester.

[@deezpleez3832]

literally said she cut ties with him when she heard the details on what happened but keep yapping lol

[@tundraicesams]

@@deezpleez3832 she also engaged in intimidating the Jane Does with Danny's crew at court. Look at Cedric Bixler-Zavala's posts. He was Chester's friend and his wife was one of those victims. How gross??

[@samm3001]

Nothing compares… she butchered his passion behind his words and the way he sings it. I can’t feel anything it’s ruined. Chester cannot be replaced just started a new band. Simple.

[@trademark23]

Keep your head up Jamie in these times, Our thoughts are with you and your family. Your Father was a magnificent man. Simply extraordinary. These types of people that you are dealing with will always expose themselves "In The End".

[@jeffwinter1529]

@@trademark23 fun fact.. rhere are reasons he was disowned by the family...

[@mariee.5912]

With his family. His mother divorced Chester. So, it's just him.

[@kevinmcnab5670]

His mum blocked him. His step mum has a restraining order against him, his half siblings don't have a relationship with him and even Chester didn't speak to him for 6 months before he died but yeah, everyone else is the problem.

[@dapsilandklynser2457]

Linkinpark had gone along with Chester... There's no linkinpark without Chester ... Mike Shinoda is not Linkinpark... Chester is Linkinpark.

[@IChaseIYouTube]

Mike Shinoda made Linkin Park before Chester was even picked as a vocalist.

[@ava1002]

@Lyrical-ut4zs You guys are clearly not Linkin Park fans, just chester fans who have no empathy for the other members. Chester may have gotten them the record deal, and hes done great work, no one can deny that. But Mike is still the one writing and producing most of their songs and taking the lead in their creative/musical direction. Stop acting like Chester is the sole reason why linkin park is successful. They're a band, not a one man show.

[@RaulManjarrez]

Chester's son needs to get a life.

[@TeamFortressClassic]

Nah he's right, like wtf is this man, 1st of all she doesn't sound anything like Chester and 2nd of all she supported a rapist, like you can't just be like ''i'm sorry i didn't mean to'' when in reality behind the scenes you're like ''Omg i love serial killers/rapists, especially when they're cute and hot, i'll hang Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and Danny Masterson pics all over my walls like one of those crazed girls that would have an entire room full of justin bieber everywhere''. 💀💀

[@zaccampa4055]

Chester can never be replaced but I understand why the band wants to find a new vocalist. The band definitely shouldn’t die because Chester isn’t alive anymore.

[@terdthammongkol9675]

He might have hoped that the band would contact him for the lead singer role.

[@romeooo1994]

Yup, gotta concur w Jamie on this one. I was so excited LP was playing in Los Angeles ( today actually) but withdrawn my purchase for a ticket cause it's just not the same...no where close. . No disrespect to the girl singer Emily...just it's a No for me. Wasn't Amy Lee supposed to do it?? That's a lead singer there that's the money maker. Rest in paradise Chester. I will always be your fan man .

[@arcadeguy781]

They wanted Amy Lee

[@delondude9899]

Don’t like she is a Scientologist

[@Arrowhead707]

Don't like Tom Cruise and many other Hollywood stars I guess? 🤣

[@Flameblz]

@@Arrowhead707 i think chester its not happy to have someone that doesnt believe in mental illness singing his songs about fighting his own demons, dont you?

[@Arrowhead707]

@@Flameblz Chester is gone unfortunately he doesn't have a say

[@Flameblz]

@@Arrowhead707 ur saying that is ok to just put someone who would mocking/doubt about your problems to just sit and sing the song you made, songs that is about his struggling and fighting against depression? U have no empathy bro. Just to sum up that woman will earn money sing sing that’s not from her and that she doesn’t even believe in what the Lycris is about, done in replaying with u it’s clearly you are a bad intencional person

[@wandarose9285]

I can't support someone who only apologized for FULLY supporting and defending a serial * that was being covered up - AFTER they got well earned backlash for it. I can't support someone who showed up to that trial in force with a group of Scientology bullies, which resulted in the VICTIMS needing protection from Sherrif's Deputies. One of Chesters GOOD friends (Cedric from At The Drive In and Mars Volta) - his wife is a Danny VICTIM and LP chose this person. WOW. What a slap in the face. She has never apologized to the victims for her behavior, acknowledged what she did, and how wrong it was. They put out a PR crisis team apology for the PUBLIC that leaves out a lot. No way Chester would greenlight an SA supporter who helped to make the lives of victims a living hell... to take over his position. Rebrand, rename and move on. To use the fan base to propel this person to fame, and financial gain and "adoration" is sleezy. All for money. She still hangs with Scientology buddies. She's not distanced herself. And the "lyrics" everyone says is about Scientology were all written BEFORE she came on board, so NO, she's NOT singing against the cult. They also DON'T care if a celeb is gay. It's out there - the cult obviously KNOWS. Celebrities are treated WAY better and have special privileges as long as they don't take them on - esp publicly in the press. They haven't declared her through any of this - make of that what you will, draw your own conclusions. Shinoda knew her in 2019 when rumors about Danny were out, police reports were made, and she considered Danny a CLOSE FRIEND. He hadn't been charged yet. Shinoda knew her all through the time Danny was charged, awaiting trial and on trial - and she supported Danny the whole time. This band didn't care about the baggage she brought. Shinoda is the only OG left. Might as well formed a new group. But Shinoda Side Project isn't as lucrative or sexy to a record label as LP 2.0. Something isn't right here. .. I'm not saying this - the victims ARE... and the rest is my humble opinion.

[@FallGuyKris]

Weird how people are just gonna act like she didn’t defend a rapist in court and is only apologizing now because she got backlash. Disgusting asf in my opinion. Linkin Park Ended when Chester pasted away. Even if most of the fans don’t want to admit that, their sales and streaming numbers will prove that in the coming years. Mark my words

[@tonytheg6612]

She only apologized now because it was brought to mainstream attention as soon as she joined the band, of course the band will never be the same and will never be as good, doesn’t mean the band can’t continue to make music and continue their journey, just like the endless amount of rock bands that had a band member pass.

[@jeffwinter1529]

@@FallGuyKris how would you know if anybody you know happens to be a rapist?

[@FallGuyKris]

@@jeffwinter1529 I think if you show up to court to defend a rapist you definitely know they raped somebody. Are you some kind of dumb mf?

[@arcadeguy781]

@@tonytheg6612and she deleted the apology

[@srmx518]

So she was cool with Danny till he got convicted? And this dude “Chester’s son” is mad that she liked him before the conviction and she shouldn’t be in the band or allowed to do anything because of her past? Which is someone else’s pass? I got that right? This all new to me

[@proudamerican6846]

Emily is great but LP had an extremely loyal fan base. LP should rest with Chester in my opinion. They could've easily brought Xero back and 98% of LP fans would've made the transition. I'm with it though and I wish the new LP well.

[@Olivegraden]

People that’s his dad!!! He’s not just going to go smoothly with this Linkin Park is not Linkin Park they were named Linkin park bc of Chester it’s not Linkin park it Emily Armstrong now ❤

[@arcadeguy781]

Especially with the band getting back together. Probably opened up old wounds.

[@AnthonyHeadway]

Linkin Park has been done for 7 years now

[@clearglass6300]

Shut up

[@arcadeguy781]

@@clearglass6300when I’m talking to you

[@Ravenswife2021]

Jamie has a right to his opinion

[@marcokiki]

This could have all been avoided if they started up under a different band name. Now you have a fanbase that’s divided. You had the drummer drop out and now Ben is not doing the tour? Not a good look

[@shamkand]

Why change the name, they were all part of it. And they did not have another option. If Chester would be here he would have been with them but that is not posible.

[@laurenhoover6024]

His name is Brad Delson, not "Ben". And while I wish he was touring, that doesn't really take away that he is still an integral part of the band, he writes the guitar parts and is a co-producer for the band, so he is essential to their sound and music. and I disagree on renaming - that would be unfair to Mike, Brad, and Joe because they were founding members of the band before Chester even joined, and Dave has also been there from the very early days (he just skipped out on recording for Hybrid Theory because he was touring with another band at the time). I also think that keeping the name will mean that younger folks discovering the band in their new era will go back and listen to their older catalog and will benefit from hearing and relating to Chester just like a lot of us did when we were young, and that means that Chester's legacy will live on in an even more meaningful way. He helped so many, and I think he would want to help so many more if he could.

[@PatrickOnPoint]

@@shamkand Mike has another option it’s called Fort Minor. He released one album and they were never heard from again

[@PatrickOnPoint]

@@laurenhoover6024 that makes zero sense because the new vocalist Emily isn’t the same singer as Chester. The music the release will not be the same therefore how will new fans enjoy the old music when the genre will be completely different 😂

[@shamkand]

@@PatrickOnPoint I was talking about Linkin Park. The band existed before Chester was in it, together they made it. In Rock there are many bands that changed their members after someone died.

[@ElisaDenouden]

I don't think she is trying to replace your father if anything she is trying to keep his legacy alive I'm so very sorry for your loss

[@gwm_entertainment1]

They should have done it without a new lead singer

[@1747CT]

then i don't think you know Linkin Park. they've always had two vocalist.

[@emmk0524]

Look, Chester didn’t found the band, he joined in 1999, 3 years after it was founded. The band can’t just give up because one band member died. I’m glad the band is alive and I guarantee Chester his smiling down from heaven seeing his band active again.

[@ryaxviper]

Mike ran out of money

[@randomxl25]

In my eyes, this isnt linkin park.

[@BlueLineChop]

Emily doesn’t have the vocals to ever compare to Chester. Replacing him with her was a bad move.

[@id6113]

She is good

[@BlueLineChop]

@@id6113 fact is she isn’t on the same level at all to Chester therefore it sounds like garbage

[@nenm465]

​@@BlueLineChopStop listening then, who told you to listen??? Huh??? Move on.

[@BlueLineChop]

@@nenm465 lmao I did stop listening to her crap keyboard tough guy 😂 go back and connect to your moms wifi like a good little boy

[@nenm465]

@@BlueLineChop Stop yappin then.

[@Godisfirst21]

I believe Chester is still alive.

[@callibanpatrich1290]

and this very same Chester's son believes that his dad did not kill himself. you people are delulu.

[@chrishill9197]

Wait, how the actual hell is that possible? I don't think that Chester is still alive at all.

[@zerosolis6664]

What the fuck STOP.

[@Godisfirst21]

@chrishill9197 Its true. His son knows it and I'm clairvoyant. I know Chester is alive and doing very well.

[@chrishill9197]

@@Godisfirst21 So you think that Chester faked his own death just to get out of Linkin Park? That sounds absurd as hell to me. As much as I would like it if Chester was still alive, I strongly disagree with you and highly doubt that is the case.

[@waltersalas1791]

EVERYONE has a past. Let the past stay there. NO ONE from LINKIN PARK needs to explain $h!t to anyone..

[@kleepo7733]

But she does have to explain Scientology you do understand that right

[@1m3agle]

@@kleepo7733that’s dangerous. She’s openly gay and hasn’t been seen doing anything related to Scientology in 11 years. Openly speaking out against Scientology is a good way to get a lot of very powerful people to come after you for anything they can

[@heartherainsing]

why are you saying it like your past isn't a significant part of who you are. It is Especially it is a huge chunk of your past (like being a member of a cult for years) and not some sloppy one time mistake because you were naive or something

[@wolf2966]

@@kleepo7733no she doesn’t

[@marcleroux3426]

im going to be that guy here im sorry. i understand he feels entitled because chester was his dad and part of the LP brand but im sure he understood a comeback was possible without his dad. its nothing new and almost every band has gone through a replacement whether its someone walking away or dying. i might not like emily and feel there could have been better options but here we are and what is so disrespectful about it besides her past which there is only speculation and hearsay about and the danny thing she has come clean about. mike has just as much say as the rest of the band because he was part of the band unlike jaime. at this point i dont know what he is on about and he is only making himself look like someone with a few screws lose himself.

[@oo1straub665]

This controvery will sell a lot of tickets and albums. A rapist supporter replaces a victim of a child rapist. This is a new low in history of the music industry.

[@deezpleez3832]

literally said she cut ties with him when she heard the details on what happened but keep yapping lol

[@ping0518]

@@deezpleez3832just goes to show that good news always passes the other ear while the negative ones remain. 😂

[@christawilson6279]

OMG .....Will you just stop. It's not your decision to make who fronts the band. Get a grip.

[@aliciabokor9879]

This is just a mess, It could have been great had they handled this better , it will taint this new beginning , they will gain fans , and loose fans as well , either way they will move foward no matter what people think.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Have you actually seen Cedric's words? As BS as all of his lyrics

[@AoifeCullen-j8f]

She can’t touch Chester’s vocals

[@CollinLutz-p9e]

She's not a replacement. She's a tribute to one of a kind. I struggle with it too. But I have to say, she was a great pick and I think Chester would be proud. All of us will never forget him. In fact when I listen to the new band, it makes me want to go back and hear him even more.

[@SilvaDSD]

LoL tribute really xD

[@CollinLutz-p9e]

@@SilvaDSD That's correct. Because Chester is irreplaceable. Move along troll....

[@renatocavalcante8052]

Shut up Kid! I bet you was born in the 2000s

[@arcadeguy781]

You want a tribute. Listen to the Hybrid Theory Tribute band. THAT IS A tribute

[@redrepublic5557]

A great pick huh? Jesus Christ your music taste sucks ass cheeks. Your second favorite band probably avenged sevenfold followed by nickel back.

[@PatLeo]

I You’re not LINKIN PARK you can’t replace Chester. You can still play and cover the old songs, but you’re not LINKIN PARK. Nobody else can do it. It’s a new band just name a new band

[@alicesmith966]

Defended a convicted felon sex offender. Forget the son, her voice and everything else. How can a woman in good conscience defend a rapist.

[@aarontrainor9918]

Like Donald Trump

[@edflinkinp]

She just didn't. She cleared that up, it was only for the arraignment, and she saw everything she needed to see to cut ties altogether. Jaime is being immature. Talinda, Chester's widow has expressed her support for the band in this new chapter while he's out there throwing his toys out of the pram.

[@Tank4Life]

Because this is American and people getvto think what they want.

[@michaelf.bender3718]

Did you not read her Instagram post? She cleared that up. Can't you forgive someone for their past mistakes? People like you will go to go to extreme lengths to try and cancel someone over anything and everything. Even if it involves digging up something from their past.

[@Tsotsiiidos]

By the logic that she “cleared everything up with a instagram post”, or whatever, O.J. got cleared through the process of law. See where that’s going?

[@roseciros8216]

Everyone needs move on Chester rip Emily doing best she can. I will 100% support them stop the hate

[@mapavlikify]

No one is gonna support this

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

As a victim of abuse myself, I fully support Emily. Why? Because she is allowed to make mistakes. I'm not certain which planet these haters live on where they are perfect but I'm curious how the weather is there?

[@SarahSmith-yz7fd]

Because the money brought in will go to fund more abuse.

[@zerosolis6664]

Thing is Emily has probably been a victim of plenty in her life, go listen to her music.

[@justinfraziet6843]

Chester is ABSOLUTELY irreplaceable! The rest of the band already have more than enough money. Linkin Park sadly died with Chester (RIP)❤❤❤ Seems to me like the rest of them are just greedy for MONEY. They're album with be a flop. And i wont ever listen to it. I miss Chester so much. And couldn't wait for him to maybe do another album with "DEAD BY SUNRISE" that band was AMAZING and i was hoping he would actually drop Linkin Park and stay with them. It just seemed more his style. Love you Chester! Linkin Park would have been NOTHING without you❤❤❤❤

[@pauldg6631]

This kid probably has that roof over his head because of the band. Yes, it is a given that his father catapulted the band to success, but he should be fully aware that LP is Mike's band. His father was not one of the founding members of the band. I really dont get what Chester's son is yapping about

[@santerisalmivuori3872]

Xero was Mike's band. They renamed and re-branded themselves after Chester joined. I actually feel for Jaime. He's been shunned by his dad's new family ever since they got together and the bandmates straight up ignore him, the media blasts him. I would be hurting all over if I was Jaime. Missing my father and being misrepresented and misunderstood all the time. Sure he comes off as a bit loony, but who wouldn't? Why automatically shit on him, when we don't even know better. Maybe he is speaking the truth as well?

[@jeffwinter1529]

​@@santerisalmivuori3872jamie is mentally ill and refused to get help. Its not the bands or talindas responsibility to take care of him

[@LittleRayofSunshine69750]

Should have chosen Amy Lee

[@wolf2966]

Voice is to soft also she’s busy with her own music and evanescence

[@Messianide]

Chesters DISOWNED son. Emily has no past really. She never talked to Masterson again after his trial and she is NOT a scientologist. Chester was against bullying so he would def not put up with people bullying Emily online.

[@arcadeguy781]

She is a Scientologist. 2nd generation to be specific

[@Messianide]

@@arcadeguy781 you have to be listed as a member. She is not. Plus even if she is, do you know how they treat women? You have to have an understanding of pain to sing LP lyrics, so she's probably overqualified.

[@arcadeguy781]

@@Messianide Her mother is the head of the Sea Org, and she was seen at a Scientology gala in 2013 with Cedric Bixler Zavala. She is one. Look up Gail Armstrong. That’s her mom.

[@marygoldbanta9569]

A true fan will never think about replacement but how the band decides to move on while still remembering how they've started. They didn't replace Chester Bennington, and Mike Shinoda didn't play music for money. All I his musics speaks through the listeners souls so damn those trolls! Mike did all he could to support chester during his hard times. Emily proves her worth and what's more prouder is that the fact that what makes them Linkin Park is because of how diversified their thinking and they're market strategy is always spot on. Not all bands can pull what mike shinoda and the rest of the bands have. Well if there's a band at least the Linkin Park are one of the rest that able to continue being amazing. I'm rooting for them. That's all that matters.

[@gary094]

Didn't know Emily's association. I now do not suppose her as a member of Linkin Park.

[@aarontrainor9918]

Bye Felicia

[@michaelf.bender3718]

Linkin Park will be just fine without you. Goodbye 👋

[@timmlyy]

follower mentality. this is why you’re a poor failure.

[@NickTasy]

Oh no! Anyway…

[@DavidKen878]

⁠@@rebeccagyles2233It's not an error in judgment. They were supporting their friends. Anyone who says they wouldn't do the same is bold face liar. Especially in Mila's case. She heard someone she's known since she was a kid might go to prison for life. Of course she wrote a letter to the judge.

[@jannabarnard4996]

If your business partner dies, you don't just pack up shoo and start again. Mike wrote loads of songs, life goes on. These guys have been doing this for 30 odd years. It's better to keep the memory alive. I fully support LP to keep going. Amazing band, always will be! Chester was a ledge, doesn't mean his legacy has to die with him!

[@somber087]

I dont know if Mike regrets adding her now after all these

[@timmlyy]

the answer is an absolute no.

[@maratala]

We will never know... unless he himself comes out and clarifies whether he regrets it.

[@amarettopunsch1496]

Even if she broke her contact with the rapist, Mike should have not done this.... Having someone in the band that has a shady past in connection with a rapist is very concerning

[@deezpleez3832]

Mike probably saw the backlash coming, but I trust him. And are people stupid to not know that this was something they talked about before making the announcement?

[@tl3029]

Chester is a loser

[@c0br41]

Chester left them. They did not left him. He is gone now and we miss him. But I'm happy that they are back with a great vocalist. and "in the end" We will love her too ❤