Linkin Park fans re-share Cedric Bixler-Zavala’s message to Emily Armstrong over alleged links to Scientology and Danny Masterson
nme.comLinkin Park fans have been widely re-sharing a message The Mars Volta and former At The Drive-In frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala sent to their new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, which seemingly alleges she has ties to Scientology and convicted rapist Danny Masterson.Earlier today (September 6), Linkin Park announced their comeback through a livestream event, where they revealed their new singer was Armstrong, formerly of Dead Sara, alongside new drummer Colin Brittain.They performed a new song, ‘The Emptiness Machine’, a few Linkin Park classics, and announced a new album ‘From Zero’ and a short supporting world tour with six shows across the globe.Although the reception to Armstrong’s addition to the band was largely positive among fellow artists and fans, the allegations made by Bixler-Zavala last year quickly began to spread, to the point that Masterson began trending on X/Twitter earlier today.An image from Getty Images of Armstrong and Bixler-Zavala at a Scientology gala in 2013 has also been circulating.
Bixler-Zavala left the Church of Scientology in late 2017.According to a screenshot of a post on his Instagram story that tagged Dead Sara, Bixler-Zavala wrote in 2023: “I’m surprised none of you wrote a letter on Danny Masterson’s behalf since your corny ass singer showed up to support him in the prelims.
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