Jaime Bennington also drew attention to Emily Armstrong’s alleged involvement with Scientology.
Jaime Benningtonson of Chester Benningtondid not like the new formation of Linkin Park. Last week, the band announced Emily Armstrong as a new vocalist and Colin Brittain as the new drummer. The group also announced that it will release a new album — the first since the death of Chesterwho committed suicide in 2017.
In an Instagram story, Jaime stated that the co-founder of Linkin Park Mike Shinoda “silently erased his father’s life and legacy” in real time. […] During International Suicide Prevention Month.”
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Jaime even wrote several paragraphs drawing attention to the alleged involvement of Armstrong with Scientology and the support it gives to Danny Masterson. She even attended one of the hearings of the actor who was later accused of rape and sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2023. The singer apologized on Instagram after fans raised questions about her character, denying that she condones the crimes of Masterson.
The lead singer of The Mars Volta, Cedric Bixler-Zavalaand his wife, Chrissie Carnell-Bixlerdemonstrated against Armstrong. Bixler-Zavala reposted a comment made last year on the profile of Emily on Instagram. He wrote: “Your fans know about your friend Danny Masterson“Your rapist friend?”
The couple left Scientology after Chrissie be identified as one of the victims of Masterson. According to them, the church tried to prevent the actor from being charged with the crime.
That’s why, Jaime also argues that the Linkin Park owes clarification to fans, adding that the band “betrayed the trust” of its audience.
In a broadcast made via Discord, Shinoda tried to dispel the cancellation from fans. He said he understood the shock, but asked that discussion about the case Emily was respectful. However, the musician did not delve into the matter.
Source: Rollingstone
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