RIP Chester Bennington

RIP Chester Bennington

I have mixed emotions about the passing of Linkin' Park's lead singer. It varies from heartbreak and sadness to resentment and anger. I have always loved Linkin' Park and their music. It's gotten me through a ton of hard times in my life where I've felt lost in my own head as well as a person. He will always be remembered.

For years, Chester has been battling his own demons in his head and needed to permanently end the pain and suffering from his depression. After his good friend Chris Cornell's passing in May, Chester fell into a deep dark depression that they are suspecting played a large role into his suicide. He had tried calling out for help for these burdens on various radio talk shows. I just watched one interview on Kiis FM. 102.7 Which is based out of Los Angeles, California. He discussed the demons in his head and the extremely dark place they guided him to. He could only put up a normal act for so long before these voices overwhelmed him. Most of his music is based off the crazy emotions he and his band mates were going through and being as it were, made them a very strong and popular band.

As you can tell from their music it was very dark and mainly depressing but spoke volumes to their fans. It was easy to relate to on so many levels. In The end, Shadow of The Day, Numb they all had strongly executed back stories of fighting with your own mind and being isolated. Fans of many ages are grieving over this tragic loss of a great singer and overall compassionate human being.

Linkin' Park was first brought together in 1996 and released their first EP Xero in 1997. Their most recent album One More Light had just been released 2 days prior to Chester's untimely demise. You'd think with such a successful resume you would be thrilled but Chester battled with himself for too long he just couldn't handle the cruel world anymore. Chester left behind a beautiful wife as well as 6 amazing children. My thoughts are with them in this time of mourning. The world is short another great person. Suicide is not a joke, If you're feeling suicidal, seek help right away. You have so much to live for. Suicide isn't a temporary thing death is permanent you are gone and there for only alive in your loved one's hearts. You will carry on in spirit only. Don't add that final notch to your belt. Don't be remembered as a person who ended yourself. reach out and help yourself.