Linkin Park Removes One More Light From Live Shows After Chester Bennington's Death

Linkin Park has decided to remove the song "One More Light" from their live performances due to its emotional weight following the death of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017. Co-founder Mike Shinoda explained that the song was originally written for a colleague who passed away, but after Bennington's death, it became too painful for both the band and fans to perform. Shinoda described how performing the song live became emotionally exhausting as it evoked grief not only in himself but also in the audience. After a seven-year hiatus, the band returned with new lead singer Emily Armstrong, whose addition has sparked mixed reactions from fans, partly due to her being the band's first female lead and her controversial links to Scientology. Despite the backlash, Armstrong has distanced herself from social media to protect her mental health, while the band continues their world tour promoting their new album "From Zero." The band members have emphasized their desire to continue creating music together while navigating the challenges of change and loss.