Chester Benningtons son has criticized Linkin Park’s decision to bring in Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist.
On Thursday (September 5), the California-based rock band announced during a livestream that they are making a highly anticipated comeback.
Not only is the iconic band returning with new music, but they have also recruited two new members: Emily Armstrong, a member of the alt-rock band Dead Sara, and drummer Colin Brittain, who replaced Rob Bourdon.
They will be joining the returning members: Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, and Phoenix.
Taking to his Instagram Story, Jaime accused the bands co-founder Mike Shinoda of “quietly [erasing] my father’s life and legacy in real time… during international suicide prevention month,” as cited by The Independent.
He highlighted the new vocalists alleged links with the Church of Scientology as well as her support of Masterson and said that the group had “failed to address the concerns of their diverse fanbase” and that their recent actions are “not something people should acclimate to”.
In a series of comments, he wrote that the band “betrayed the trust” of the fanbase, adding: “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.”
Jaime claimed in a post on Tuesday (September 10) that Shinoda has now blocked him on the social media platform.
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