Linkin Park founder Mike Shinoda has insisted the band's new singer is not trying to replace original frontman Chester Bennington. The band announced a comeback earlier this month and revealed new music recorded with vocalist Emily Armstrong - a choice that has angered many fans.

Jaime Bennington, the son of late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, has voiced his strong opinions about the band's decision to add a new, controversial lead singer to their lineup.

Susan Eubanks, late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington's mom, claims the band didn't warn her they were touring with a new singer, Emily Armstrong.

Linkin Park has reunited seven years after the death of lead singer Chester Bennington. The band announced new music and a new tour, this time, with a new lead singer.

Linkin Park are by no means the first band to enter a second phase after the loss of their lead singer. Here are three other notable examples.

Linkin Park performer Mike Shinoda has insisted he isn’t trying to “rewrite” the group’s history with their latest musical era. Earlier this month, the band made headlines when they revealed they had recruited a new co-singer,