{"id":33958,"date":"2024-09-11T19:55:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radiantmedia.io\/?p=33958"},"modified":"2024-09-11T19:55:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:55:52","slug":"chester-benningtons-son-says-he-does-not-feel-safe-after-criticizing-linkin-parks-decision-to-replace-dad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/34.197.49.85\/?p=33958","title":{"rendered":"Chester Bennington’s Son Says He Does Not Feel’ Safe’ After Criticizing Linkin Park’s Decision To Replace Dad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington’s son has spoken out against the band’s choice to replace his father, saying he does not ‘feel secure’.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Linkin Park has announced their first album and tour after singer Chester Bennington died by suicide in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The band announced a new lineup that includes Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong as lead singer and drummer Colin Brittain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Shinoda, co-founder and co-lead vocalist of Linkin Park, said in a statement about their resurrection and new era: “Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero.” This album’s title speaks to both the humble beginning and the adventure we’re now on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: A Former Bassist Is Suing Linkin Park For Allegedly Underpaid Royalties<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Sonically and emotionally, it is about the past, present, and future – embracing our unique sound while keeping it fresh and alive. It was created with a heartfelt respect for our new and long-term bandmates, friends, family, and fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chester Bennington’s 28-year-old son, Jaime Bennington, criticized Linkin Park for ‘quietly [erasing] my father’s life and legacy in real time\u2026 during international suicide prevention month’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also criticized Armstrong for her legal backing for convicted rapist Danny Masterson and purported ties to the Church of Scientology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong has recently issued an online statement stating that she was ‘invited to assist someone I considered a friend during a court hearing’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: Linkin Park Will \u201cStarting Sharing A Little More Routinely\u201d With Fans, According To The Band<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also stated that she was unaware of the gravity of the claims against Masterson at the time of his rape conviction, which resulted in a 30-year to life sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following his public attack on the band, Bennington stated that the criticism made him ‘feel unsafe’ attending a Linkin Park show on general admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an Instagram Story, he wrote: “There are many individuals that dislike me. There are a lot of individuals saying terrible things to me right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“To be honest, I don’t think I feel safe going to the show under general admission because I don’t know who I’m around.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bennington stated that he still felt compelled to attend the event, saying: “I don’t know who would recognize me or take it upon themselves to respond to me aggressively when I’m only there to witness the show. But I really need to watch it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaking about the hate he has received online since his comments, the 28-year-old added: “The audience itself may be dangerous for me. \u2026 I believe it is vital to acknowledge the gravity of my circumstance and the manner in which people choose to connect with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“So many of these Linkin Park fans who will be attending have been cruel, unusual and aggressive.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkin Park rose to prominence in the 2000s with the release of their album Hybrid Theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They stopped recording and touring in 2017 following Bennington’s suicide, but revealed earlier this month that they will release a new album and tour this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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