Overview

• Linkin Park has reunited with Emily Armstrong as the new lead singer, replacing the late Chester Bennington.
• Bennington's mother and son have publicly criticized the decision, calling it a betrayal of Chester's legacy.
• Armstrong's previous support for convicted rapist Danny Masterson has further fueled the backlash.
• Armstrong has issued a statement expressing regret over her past support for Masterson, emphasizing she does not condone abuse.
• Despite initial positive reception, the controversy has cast a shadow over the band's comeback tour.