KISS bassist Gene Simmons said he supports Linkin Park as the band faces controversy after announcing its new female lead singer after the death of longtime vocalist Chester Bennington in July 2017.

Linkin Park has faced backlash after announcing Emily Armstrong as its new vocalist earlier this month. Among critics was Bennington’s son Jaime Bennington, who slammed the band’s founding member and vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda for replacing his late father. Simmons, however, told Forbes he backs the band. 

“It’s great. I listened. I saw some videos. The new female singer, great. She fits the band,” he said of Armstrong.

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