Linkin Park's new singer Emily Armstrong faces backlash over Scientology ties and Danny Masterson support
dailyrecord.co.ukLinkin Park fans have been left divided after news broke that Emily Armstrong had joined the band as the group's new singer.Emily, 38, along with Colin Brittain, 37, were drafted in as a fresh face for the group as they get set to drop their first musical body of work in seven years.
It's a much-anticipated move for the band, who took a step back in 2017 as they mourned lead singer Chester Bennington, who devastatingly ended his own life aged only 41.Although many of Linkin Park's fanbase is buzzing about the imminent new songs and an upcoming tour, there has also been a wave of unease at the prospect of Emily becoming part of the lineup, reports the Mirror.Alarm has spilled onto social media linked to Emily's association with the Church of Scientology.
Born and bred in Los Angeles, the musician, who once made the bold move to drop out of school in pursuit of her dreams, was spotted among the attendees of the Church of Scientology's 44th Anniversary Gala.
The event, which took place on August 24, 2013, in the heart of Los Angeles, saw Emily mix with a host of stars. She was snapped in the company of ex-model Leilani Dowding, silver screen stalwart John Travolta, and Jenna Elfman, to name a few.
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