Linkin Park Reunion Stirs Controversy: Chester Bennington’s Mom and Son Voice Concerns Over New Vocalist

Adding to the tension, Eubanks alleged that guitarist Mike Shinoda once threatened to replace Bennington with a female singer before his passing. She said this deeply hurt Bennington during rehearsals. Jaime Bennington, Chester’s son, also criticized the reunion, accusing the band of diminishing his father’s legacy. He later faced backlash from some fans but stood firm in his stance against Armstrong’s involvement with Linkin Park.

While some fans welcome the band’s return after a seven-year hiatus, others share the concerns voiced by Bennington’s family. Armstrong’s past connections to controversial figures have only added to the backlash. Eubanks suggests that moving forward with new songs instead of revisiting Bennington’s work would have been a better approach.