Scientologist Emily Armstrong LINKIN PARK BACKLASH

Scientologist Emily Armstrong has joined the band Linkin Park. Fans and the public is pushing back, questioning her support of #Scientology and Danny Masterson.
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[@Tjmo]

Man. Before I heard any of this I felt uneasy and my guard was up, and I had the passing thought, “Emily Armstrong has the power to demolish Linkin Park.” Then I heard about this.

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

Good instincts.

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

I had NO CLUE!!! Im actually mad ASF because Chester got SA'd when he was a kid... Ooooooooooooohhhh **cusswords** 🤬

[@hellepost1439]

Ian Watkins 📣

[@PowerLiesToParalyze]

The new single Emptiness Machine really sounds like it's about the cult.. "I only wanted to be part of something"

[@Tjmo]

That’s a very interesting take

[@mendronesg]

or maybe be in a band, keep doing music, as Mike always did with his friend but ended up losing himself due to grief? Holy shit you guys love a conspiracy theory 🤣🤣

[@mendronesg]

or even if that would be the case.. The song is called "the emptiness machine". And the "I only wanted to be part of something" could be them trying to cope about having believed in such bullshit (Scientology)

[@mendronesg]

Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be Don't know why I'm hoping for what I won't receive Falling for the promise of the emptiness machine The emptiness machine

[@PowerLiesToParalyze]

@@mendronesg 😂I didn't say it is about the cult it just really sounds like it could be. I was in said cult and in retrospect that's exactly how it felt. I just wanted to be part of something. the e-meter is the quintessential emptiness machine. Maybe someday Emily will hear it the same way.

[@Smiglett11]

R.I.P. Chester. Linkin Park died with him.

[@triplehelix247]

Thankfully not

[@niaakima]

as much as i dont want to be true but it feels like it. I feel like it would be better for them to rename the group at least?

[@DrunkTranquility]

Life goes on, and all of them have to pay bills ....... so ... 🤑

[@triplehelix247]

@@DrunkTranquility this is their business

[@DrunkTranquility]

@@triplehelix247 This is just a cash grab, amd I'm okay with that. Still much better than the so-called PLAN-tera reunion bs. 😂😂😂

[@MlnscBoo]

She already deleted the "apology." it was only up for 24 hours.

[@bravo1495]

@@MlnscBoo breaking news: she didn't "delete" anything, everyone on earth knows that Instagram stories only stay visible for 24 hours. It expired, it wasn't "deleted". Stop the hate.

[@StephOConnell-d3x]

@@MlnscBoo wtf 😳 😑.

[@ervinvv_]

@@MlnscBoo stupid

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

I wonder now why the original drummer didn’t return I find that very strange and they gave lame excuses

[@ChrisFeist76]

He had already been distancing himself from the band after Chester's passing long before this. He wasn't part of the group when they released Lost and the re-release of Hybrid Theory. Him not being around has nothing to do with LP coming back.

[@MGhobbyroom]

They should rename to Linkin Cult...

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

That name is starting to gain traction.

[@DrunkTranquility]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@BeccaM24]

I loved Linkin Park. Without Chester it's not Linkin Park, it's a cover band

[@MikeMartinez-vu3ds]

@@BeccaM24 I agree!

[@EatMorePizzaNow]

Linkin Park done messed up.

[@Grritz]

In news today, an early 2000s band pisses all over the legacy of an iconic singer. I'd really like to know if the label had anything to do with this. The industry doesn't care. They want lp to make them money regardless of the band and the fans.

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

The story is growing.

[@SuziSPSquirrel]

I’m a huge Linkin park fan….Chester unalived himself…he was SA’d as a child and suffered from depression. The thought of her singing Chester’s song….hes literally rolling over in his grave….and I’m angry AF!!!!

[@Kat76-]

I agree with you Chester would be turning in his grave knowing she has joined the banded and singing his songs. I'm a huge linkin park fan and this is painful, I will not support any of there new stuff.

[@djeniiala]

Yes :(

[@stephenhaggerty2004]

It could be a LOT worse. Imagine if she was a scumbag Christian! They have SA'd kids on a systematic level for hundreds of years. It's pretty sick. It would be much better if she was an atheist. But I do understand her parents brought her up in the religion, and this was 11 years ago. Its a difficult one.

[@mendronesg]

Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be Don't know why I'm hoping for what I won't receive Falling for the promise of the emptiness machine The emptiness machine This must mean something maybe she regrets it or maybe that's all bullshit XD

[@SuziSPSquirrel]

@@mendronesg did she write the song?

[@georgehernandez2156]

She posted a response saying that she didn't know what her friend did. But definitely didn't say anything about not being in scientology lol

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

Not saying anything about Scientology would be following the rules as a Scientologist. Or, she knows her parents (if her dad is still alive) would have to disconnect.

[@brunomenezes2019]

I wanna raise this point I've come across from E.R. defenders: "What if Emily was a catholic? You wouldn't care then" To which I say: How many bands do you know that are fronted by active members of the Clergy? I'd wager... None. And now let's imagine a new super group the St Leucius Pork, fronted by the Pope with the Bishop of Canterbury, two random priests and a monk... (NGL, that sounds totally rad) But now, let's imagine they do an All Ages gig in a cruise liner and children get a discount. You would care. Wouldn't you?

[@SouthernYankee-32]

Linkin Park died when Chester Bennington died in 2017 IMO. The band should have done their homework on this chick. I'll forever love and listen to the older Linkin Park. I related to their songs so much over the years. Their music saved me on many occasions. Linkin Park F'ed up IMO, I'm no longer a fan.

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

It’s a tough day for LP fans who are aware of how damaging Scientology is.

[@bravo1495]

How did it die with Chester considering he wasn't the original singer? He was the last member of the "famous" version of the band lineup to be added to the group.

[@HarryPottersBeard]

I watched the live concert and upon it finishing I instantly googled her to find out the horror of the belief system she follows. As I've consumed a lot of Scientology discussion I knew instantly what a slap in the face this was to the legacy of Chester and his struggles with SA as a child. Of course classic KZbin deleting my comments on vidoes. So I took to X with a screenshot of my deleted KZbin comment and tagged Aaron. I'm 45 and a lifelong Linkin Park fan but I absolutely will not support this. I've unfollowed them on every platform I was following them on. 🤮

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

It was a shock for many fans. I’m glad it’s bringing attention to the abused of Scientology.

[@wendyb9786]

I was just reading a forbes article on this. Stories coming up on my google without searching

[@ivanoliver9532]

I'm from Mexico, and I'm visiting New York next week. When I found out that Linkin Park was playing next week in NY I got truly excited, so I was trying to get tickets but the day of the general sale, all tickets were sold in a matter of minutes. Today by chance I checked again in Ticketmaster and there is a loooooot of available tickets, all of them from verified resale but available in the end. My question is, is this a normal thing? Because TM Mexico doesn't allow you to do that...or do you think all of this is because of what we found out in the last couple of days?

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

I’m not sure how it works with Ticketmaster.

[@jo_buchanan]

I've just watched the AppleMusic interview on Linkin Parks KZbin channel re starting to write and tour again, and Emily joins them on this chat. I feel sorry for Mike and the rest of the band as they are super excited about all of this, and if it wasn't for the Scientology part of this, it would be good for the band. But it is a thing. Knowing we are all rightly making our point on X as well as SPTV. It's a shame for the others having this backlash because of a female musician who is rocking the boat literally. Got to say, she seems nice enough but I can't see past who she is. It's a pity cause the band really need this after the death of the lead singer and not being together since 2017 I think it was.

[@denalinde]

Yeah, I definitely wonder if they knew about this before hiring her. I feel bad for the band if they didn’t because this might get ugly. They’ve had enough pain.

[@hellepost1439]

Ian Watkins 📣

[@travisrogers5263]

She sounds like Courtney Love but not as good actually. Her regular singing voice is mid grade and her scream is Courtney Love all the way. Don't know what they were thinking.

[@mackowalk2456]

I don't know anything about Scientology besides it accepts "everyone (mostly those who are intelligent enough)" who accepts it's rules. Even if Emily Armstrong is a Scientologist it doesn't bother me, because I don't care about it.😂 I would rather hear more of Emily screams and clean vocals then about her background. Wait! That's the same mistake I'm making as those who didn't care about Chester's feelings and background. We don't want another tragedy for Linkin Park, but treat Emily with respect. That's what Chester would want I think.😂 Edit: Seems like I'm the biggest idiot who walked into this place. Child Trafficking?! Ooof. That's too bad. I'll keep watching their new videos and singles while looking for something positive or in line with scientology or regret. If I will see more regret in their music, then I might still support them.😅

[@magita1991]

So i take it that since she is openly gay which scientology is against that she might not really believe in the cult’s beliefs but won’t speak out to A . Continue to speak to her parents and B. Not get herself and the band stalked and harassed(and the families of the band as well) ? I al glad she at least denounced him even if she didn’t outright say his name

[@marceypoeckes1968]

I'm not sure how i missed this live🙃 I sent you an article on this, which i haven't seen on YT yet. Though i could've missed it😅🙃😍

[@jo_buchanan]

Hey. On the recap. I can't believe they have got this woman in the band. Love that a lot of the SPs are going on their socials and spreading the word to get rid. Not a good look for the band and I am a fan of them.

[@hellepost1439]

Ian Watkins 📣

[@lewisb85]

They are going to rename the band Klearwater park at some point im sure,

[@maytheforcebewithyou4313]

💯🤗

[@henkmanuels829]

Sooooo......who is going to pick up the first stone?

[@AntiLunacy]

Their new name should be Linkin Barf

[@BattleCreekSquirrelSquad]

You cracked me up with that one 🤣 😂 😅 😂❤❤❤❤

[@maytheforcebewithyou4313]

🎤drop

[@Rachael-REMarts]

I wonder: If she was at the International Ranch, do you think she really dropped out of high school because she wanted to pursue her career or was it because of SCN?

[@BattleCreekSquirrelSquad]

I'm certain it's cuz she was dropped off at the ranch with the rest of the poor kids. Most likely the person who gave information pushed that narrative so the truth about Scientology devaluing any higher education. Of course, that is only my opinion, and we all know about opinions 🙄. 😆 🤣 😂 I think you hit the nail on the proverbial head! Lolol ☺️ Have a great weekend, my friend 🧡!❤❤❤❤

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

And yet everyone supports TOM CRUISE still ?

[@SuziSPSquirrel]

@@SmokeWithMeInCT I have never supported Tom Cruise

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

@SuziSPSquirrel yet a lot of people do still . I can’t say I care , I more care she sounds bad

[@Mic1904]

Says who?

[@yarenycortes617]

@@Mic1904 his latest mission impossible movie was a box office success

[@Mic1904]

@@yarenycortes617 We're talking about the people currently criticising that Emily may be a Scientology member, and whether they are somehow, hypocritically Tom Cruise fans (I suspect not). Not whether your Mom and Aunt went to see the Tom Cruise movie as part of its Box Office success.

[@triplehelix247]

Emily already made a statement

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

I saw the statement about Danny Masterson, but I’ve not seen her address her Scientology ties yet.

[@triplehelix247]

@@NatalieLifeAfterACult she won't yet... It's gonna be drawn out on purpose...

[@ginafreya]

She’s a 2nd gen

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

😱

[@hammocklady]

Seems like a lot of Scientos in this comment section.

[@rustyxof]

They are monitoring the comments on the new lp video

[@StephOConnell-d3x]

I'm definitely not listening to their music. Disgraceful:(

[@maytheforcebewithyou4313]

It is disengenuous at best of Emily bc her being gay, and her parents working in OSA👀👀👀🎤🎤🎤WAKE UP OSA

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

She could also be in that tough spot of not being truly in, but you can’t say or you lose your family. Hard to say. But, many reports are saying she was in the cadet org as a child and her parents are still Sea Org and worked for OSA.

[@Arkansasflamingo]

Hello again!

[@gavinlocke800]

the first single rocks hard......so put on your crash helmets lil girls

[@Mic1904]

Weird take in a comment section about cults and human trafficking.

[@jeezy1233]

Yall are crazy u ever think maybe she was a friend and took his word some people are just gullible and stupid doesnt mean ruin her over it if she isnt in it then leave her be

[@lorenzo_smit]

Weren’t it just rumors that she was a Scientologist? I heard she supported DM during his trial because they were lifelong friends. But once he was proven guilty stopped having contact with him. I don’t know if that’s true though, these are rumors as well

[@NatalieLifeAfterACult]

Agreed. That’s why I made a point of saying that we don’t know where she stands today on any of this.

[@DeagleLas]

She already did a statement about the Danny Masterson thing right away the trial ended. She's an openy gay person (in 2016 she was dating Kate Harrison), so you can imagine what's her opinion about Scientology (you know what happens to people who are openly gay inside the cult, isn't it?). She was born IN the cult, she didn't chose to be there. Please, before jumping in the hate train, googledebunk things a bit before.

[@magita1991]

Yeah if she is openly gay i can’t see her wanting to stay. Especially since they can essentially hold you hostage to try and reprogram you.

[@Witness_Testify]

Ehh...

[@YB-qd1en]

Emily Armstrong she's really great at the show 🤘

[@Fac0999]

Shes just making music what do expect lp and Emily to do 🤣🤣 literally like shes just singing nothing else danny is in jail the reach is crazy

[@macielynn7761]

Scientology is antithetical to everything Chester went through and supported.

[@xTheToolx]

Linkin Park is dead.

[@davidproduction7063]

@@xTheToolx But they’re back after 7 Years wake up

[@stefanragler9584]

Americans just love canceling. I call these people selective moralists. Putting EA name in google and get triggered by "evidence" from over a decade ago. Dont care what these fake fans want now. LP is better off without them. Altough, LP has always been a big supporter of people having to deal with mental problems, maybe LP will try to help them 😅

[@Spaceseeker]

You dont know what you are talking about.

[@stefanragler9584]

@@Spaceseeker ok