Linkin Park’s comeback announcement final 12 months additionally got here with the information that guitarist Brad Delson – whereas nonetheless remaining a member of the band – can be stepping away from touring. Not too long ago, Jaime Bennington (son of the late Chester Bennington) shared a submit made by an Instagram account known as “Supporter of Jaime Bennington” that included a press release Linkin Park’s co-lead singer Mike Shinoda made with regard to Delson’s resolution to not tour.
“Touring acquired to be much less and fewer of a superb match for Brad as he acquired older,” Shinoda wrote on Discord. “For one factor, he doesn’t like noisy locations! That alone could possibly be a deal breaker. However there’s a lot range in the best way individuals’s brains and their personalities are made.”
“We have been pleased to determine an effective way for him to be concerned in methods which might be a fantastic match for him and us. Take into consideration introverts and extroverts. A crowd makes one individual energized and makes one other individual exhausted. Yeah, Brad made a uncommon ‘Brad submit’ about it! We love that man, and wish him to take part within the band in no matter methods are the perfect match for him,” he added.
Jaime then revealed that the account “Supporter of Jaime Bennington” was receiving threats for sharing Shinoda’s phrases about Delson.
“Delete this f*cking account earlier than it’s too late. Sh*t submit. You don’t know something. Actually something. You could have two days,” the threats learn.
“Supporter of Jaime Bennington” replied to the threats, writing: “Earlier than it’s too late?? Are you threatening me??”
To which the threatening account wrote: “What do you suppose? Delete this account proper now. I do know individuals. Immediately it’s your final day, your final likelihood to delete this f*cking account.”
Jaime then addressed these feedback in a follow-up submit on his Instagram story, saying:
“Individuals don’t simply threaten me. They threaten individuals who may align with me as nicely. And it’s been that manner from the very starting. This conduct is unacceptable. Preserve your eyes out for accounts just like the one threatening this consumer. Report them in the event that they work together with you on this manner. Thanks for being courageous sufficient to share this interplay!”
