Chester Interview and Meeting with PETA

Chester Bennington contributes his stellar vocals to bands Linkin Park and Dead By Sunrise, and now Chester is using his pipes to speak up for animals. In his ad for PETA, Chester bares his skin to help animals keep theirs and encourages his fans to choose "Ink, Not Mink."


As a big animal-lover and supporter of animal rights, Chester is speaking out against fur because of the inherent cruelty of the fur industry. Says Chester, "Electrocuting animals, skinning them while they're alive—these are acts of inhumanity." He explains, "Because it's out of sight, it's usually out of mind for most people, and we need to show our respect for all creatures of this world."

In addition to boycotting fur, Chester also promotes adopting homeless animals rather than buying animals from pet stores and encourages his fans to always spay and neuter their dogs and cats—all great ways to help animals.

Check out behind-the-scenes footage from Chester's photo shoot and find out what else you can do to help animals.
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Chester Bennington's 'Ink, Not Mink' Photo Shoot. 

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Chester Bennington Strips Down for new 'Ink Not Mink' PETA Ad

Chester isn't shy about exposing the cruelty of the fur industry—or his body. He has teamed up with PETA for a brand-new "Ink, Not Mink" ad campaign in which he shows off his tattooed physique above the tagline "Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin, and Let Animals Keep Theirs."



Bennington—whose debut album with Dead by Sunrise, Out of Ashes, launched this fall—also sat down for an exclusive PETA interview in which he discussed the fur industry. "What's really important … for people to understand is the cruelty behind the fur industry," he said. "Electrocuting animals, skinning them while they're alive—these are … acts of inhumanity." Bennington continued, "Because it's out of sight, it's usually out of mind for most people, and we need to show our respect … for all creatures of this world."



Bennington, a co-owner of Club Tattoo (a chain of tattoo shops that opened its newest location in Las Vegas earlier this year), joins a growing list of celebrities—including Tommy Lee, Steve-O, and Carey Hart—who have starred in PETA's "Ink, Not Mink" anti-fur ads.


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