#339 My Chemical Romance: Collector's Issue
My Chemical Romance
#339 – 2016
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of My Chemical Romance’s THE BLACK PARADE; Too Close To Touch, Yellowcard, The Amity Affliction and more!
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE:
THE LEGEND OF THE BLACK PARADE
MCR’s groundbreaking, game-changing, scene-shattering third album turns 10 this year with a deluxe reissue featuring unreleased tracks and demo versions. We went through the AP archives to revisit some of the moments around the album, from its early beginnings to the last show the band played in support of it. From the exclusive art from Gerard Way to your favorite bands weighing in on MCR’s enduring legacy, this is truly an event to celebrate.
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JAMES JEAN
Interview by Jason Pettigrew
The artist responsible for the album’s whimsical (and creepy) original art discusses his work.
ROB CAVALLO
Written by Tom Bryant
The man who produced and recorded the record recalls his time in the studio making MCR’s masterpiece.
BOB BRYAR
Interview by Jason Pettigrew
In this exclusive interview, the man behind the drums of the Black Parade recalls ghosts, near-death experiences and good times.
SPECIAL
THIRD IS THE WORD: THE 2016 APMAS WRAP-UP
Couldn’t make it to the Alternative Press Music Awards this year? Here’s a smattering of what you missed when Columbus, Ohio, opened their door to us and we ate all their food, drank everything in their fridge and broke a lot of furniture. (Not really—but it was still awesome.) Plus, 2016 Artist Philanthropic Award winner JAKE LUHRS of AUGUST BURNS RED explains the work of HeartSupport.
THE AMITY AFFLICTION
Written by Dan Slessor
The furious metalcore masters from Down Under are no strangers to danger. But when their frontman got too far into the dark, he fought his demons with his art.
TOO CLOSE TO TOUCH
Written by Maria Sherman
The Lexington, Kentucky, quintet (and APMAs Skully winners) weren’t afraid to explore the dark side, even after their frontman’s great personal loss.
SECTIONS
AP POLL
Should My Chemical Romance reunite?
THE PIT
This month, we’re diving on top of YELLOWCARD, PIERCE THE VEIL, ICE NINE KILLS and more…
AP: DIY
Interviews and advice from the people behind (who else?) MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and CAPSIZE.
AP RECOMMENDS
I PREVAIL, BAD OMENS, MY ENEMIES & I and 12 bands ready to own your heart and ears.
AP STYLE
Behind the seams of ISSUES frontman TYLER CARTER’s new clothing line. Plus, how to bleach your gear!
REVIEWS
The latest releases by YELLOWCARD, TAKING BACK SUNDAY, THIS WILD LIFE
and more.
10 ESSENTIAL
My Chemical Romance cameos
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