Chester Bennington’s Son Slams Linkin Park

LAS VEGAS, NV – JANUARY 10: Singer/guitarist Mike Shinoda (L) and singer Chester Bennington of Linkin Park perform at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on January 10, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Chester Bennington’s son, Jaime, issues a response via Instagram to Linkin Park’s decision to reform with new singer Emily Armstrong.

Jaime wrote in an Instagram Story post that co-founder Mike Shinoda “quietly erased my father’s life and legacy in real time… during international suicide prevention month.”

He also went after Armstrong over her ties to the Church of Scientology and her support of actor and convicted rapist Danny Masterson.

Jaime wrote that Linkin Park’s decision to reform “failed to address the concerns of their diverse fan base.”

He added that the band “betrayed the trust” of their fans.

I think it’s important to note that Chester was not a founding member of the band. While we do correlate LP’s sound with Chester’s beautiful vocals as he was there for all their major album releases, he did not join the band until three years after their formation.

Does Mike Shinoda and the rest of the new LP have the right to move on as Linkin Park without Chester? It’s a good question!