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17 scene albums from 2006 you probably still listen to daily
By 2006, scene culture had grown roots in every mainstream area possible. Myspace took over as the primary mode of social media communication, and bands spread like wildfire once they uploaded music. It was a whirlwind year, as music became more accessible to a larger group of people, Hot Topic brightened its lights and studded […]
10 most underrated My Chemical Romance songs
In a back catalog overflowing with radio-friendly hits and roof-raising singalongs, it’s easy for some monumental tracks to slip under the radar. Emo juggernauts My Chemical Romance are no exception, despite only having four albums’ worth of songs to define their career. Delving into their discography with a magnifying glass, a laser gun and an […]
Frank Iero’s ‘Stomachaches’ is getting repressed into a limited edition vinyl
Back in May, Frank Iero released limited merch items for fans who are in coronavirus quarantine. From puzzles to face masks, only a select few were able to get their hands on the limited merch. Now, Iero is teaming up with Hassle Records to release another limited edition item. In celebration of Hassle Records‘ 15-year […]
My Chemical Romance reschedule US return tour for 2021
My Chemical Romance were originally set to play their followup to the Shrine return show in March, but the band have been slowly rescheduling dates amid the coronavirus pandemic. Following Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the U.K. postponements, the band have officially pushed their first U.S. tour in nine years, including stops at Riot […]
These 10 solo albums parallel the artists' original bands
Solo albums can be confusing things. When you hear a member of a beloved successful band is making one, there’s a knee-jerk reaction. The first one is usually, “OMG, my favorite band are breaking up!” The next reaction is “I wonder what it’s going to sound like…” This APTV video counts down some of the […]
Gerard Way urges fans to continue learning about Black Lives Matter
As the world continues to protest the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless other black citizens at the hands of police, Gerard Way has joined other musicians in coming forward in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Like bandmate Frank Iero did earlier this week, the My Chemical Romance frontman […]
Artists explain why everyone should be speaking up about George Floyd
People across the United States and around the world have been protesting for days in response to George Floyd being killed by police. Like many, members of the music community have stepped forward as allies to the Black Lives Matter movement and expressed how finding the right words to address injustice can be a challenge. […]
QUIZ: Do you know the lyrics to My Chemical Romance’s “Teenagers”?
My Chemical Romance superfans have something to celebrate May 30—the 13th anniversary of the band’s release of the “Teenagers” music video. There’s no other way to describe it than angst. When we saw this The Black Parade era video for the first time in 2007, we felt seen and had an undeniable desire to run […]
Frank Iero reveals limited merch items to accompany your time at home
Frank Iero is dropping some new merch items today to accompany fans’ time in quarantine with face masks and a 1000 piece puzzle. The new merch items are available starting today but fans will want to hop on it quick as they’re available while supplies last. Read More: Slipknot are reimagining Knotfest through exclusive online […]
10 scene favorites who rocked their solo project debuts
Sometimes after a band break up, a band member will bounce back to save our broken hearts from drowning in sadness with an amazing solo project. Other times, musicians complete and record a tracklist on their own that doesn’t fit in with their main band. Here are 10 solo project debuts that we just couldn’t […]
Here's how you can win a prop from Frank Iero's latest music video
Frank Iero is offering fans the opportunity to win a prop from his music video for “Medicine Square Garden” by recreating a scene from the video. He’s running a contest through his social media and the winners will be receiving props from the shoot while an extra prize will be announced later in the week. Iero […]
Here’s the one hint Gerard Way gave Aidan Gallagher before MCR’s return
Before being cast as Number Five on the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy, Aidan Gallagher admired My Chemical Romance’s deeply conceptualized concepts that helped shape him as a singer-songwriter. Read more: Here’s when we’re finally getting ‘The Umbrella Academy’ season 2 Tell me about your experience hearing My Chemical Romance for the first time in […]
Watch Frank Iero, Plain White T's and more cover Ramones for charity
A ton of our favorite musicians just linked up for a project called Rock For Hope. Rock For Hope aims to raise money for charity by posting videos of rock musicians collaborating. When we say a ton, we mean it. Rock For Hope just released a Ramones cover consisting of Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance), […]
Frank Iero explains why an unused prop from his "Weighted" video got cut
Frank Iero is sharing a clip showing off a prop he intended to use for the video for his solo track “Weighted.” In the post, he shows a cross with “FRNK” carved into the top and flashing lights illuminating an arrow while explaining why it never showed up in the video. Read More: Box Car Racer […]
10 rock musicians who should be on ‘The Masked Singer’
Fox’s reality show The Masked Singer is only in its third season in the U.S., but it’s sweeping the nation as a family-favorite singing competition. The show, hosted by Nick Cannon, showcases famous artists who perform for an audience in outlandish costumes. Judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke all try to […]
20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay
The 2004 alternative music community turned out to be a pivotal moment in time for scene bands. As the two previous years set the foundation for the genre, it quickly expanded. Musicians started to experiment more on albums with genres outside of emo, punk and pop. It was the year scene music established that it […]
QUIZ: Which My Chemical Romance era are you?
Providing the world can behave itself for five minutes, My Chemical Romance’s reunion tour is right around the corner. With four iconic albums and a six-year hiatus under their belts, the name of these emo legends is once again on the tip of everybody’s tongues. So while you’re digging out your old merch and playing […]
Here’s how you can use your My Chemical Romance knowledge for charity
Calling all members of the MCRmy! Do you think you’re the biggest My Chemical Romance fan? Do you know which music video shoot injured two members of the band? What about how Mikey Way came up with the band name in the first place? If you do, you should sign up for My Chemical Fancast’s […]
10 songs you can learn to play from your favorite bands
The current state of the world has left us with a lot of free time on our hands, and apparently the same goes for some of our favorite bands. Because they can’t go on tour or record live in a studio with other artists, they’ve gotten creative with different livestream performances to keep fans entertained. One […]
Frank Iero wants you to color this cowboy riding a dog for a good cause
Back in April, Gerard Way announced that he had partnered with Youth Code’s Sara Taylor and created The Quarantine Coloring Book to keep us all busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve already received a page from My Chemical Romance lead guitarist Ray Toro. Now, it’s rhythm guitarist Frank Iero‘s turn with his very own coloring page. Iero’s contribution to the […]
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