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Former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way is finally chatting about his debut solo album, which is one of our most anticipated releases of 2014. In a recent interview with NME, Way talked about some of his influences for the album—shoegaze, Britpop—and dove into how he was approaching a more raw sound with his vocals. Check […]

Another half-year has passed, so it’s time for AP’s annual mid-year report, where we break down the best of the best so far, with the cut-off date of June 30. Today, we conclude not with what we have already heard, but what we want to hear this year. Check it out below and tell us what you're […]

Another half-year has passed, so it’s time for AP’s annual mid-year report, where we break down the best of the best so far, with the cut-off date of June 30. Stay tuned all this week for our reports on best albums, singles, videos and our most anticipated albums of the rest of the year. Best […]

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries; we read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of June 2014. […]

APTV Chicago correspondent TJ Horansky (@tjhoransky) brings you the APTV news report for the week ending June 15, 2014.

Former My Chemical Romance frontman and Nicolas Cage enthusiast Gerard Way premiered a new song titled “Action Cat,” on BBC Radio 1 at 2 p.m. EST. Way will appear on BBCR1 with Zane Lowe again tomorrow for an in-studio chat. Way will make his live debut as a solo artist at this year's Reading And Leeds festivals. The […]

Awesome ’90s guy and current Internet meme deity Nicolas Cage showed up at a Guns N’ Roses show in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend. Yes, that is a Nic Cage shirt you see Nic Cage wearing. For those who missed it, Cage presented an award to Axl Rose at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards […]

50 more acts have been added to the U.K.’s Reading and Leeds festivals, including Gerard Way (who is making his live solo debut), We Came As Romans, La Dispute and many more. They join previously announced bands Paramore, the Story So Far, A Day To Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182, Issues and more. Check out the full lineup […]

Reading And Leeds have announced that Gerard Way, former frontman of My Chemical Romance, will play his first solo show as a part of their 2014 festivals on August 22 in Reading and August 23 in Leeds. Joining the line-up, ex-My Chemical Romance (@mcrofficial) front man @gerardway in his first ever global solo show! pic.twitter.com/22EEY0t0ba […]

APTV Los Angeles Correspondent Nick Major (@Nick_Major) brings you AP’s top news stories this week from Miss May I, Gerard Way, Falling In Reverse, Bane and more!

Gerard Way has announced that he has signed with Warner Bros. Records as a solo artist and that his debut album is nearing completion.  You can find his statement below and head to gerardway.com to hear an instrumental song snippet as well as subscribe to his mailing list, follow the blog and pre-order his first official […]

Wrongchilde, solo project of Kill Hannah frontman Mat Devine, announced the creation of “Falling In Love Will Kill You,” his duet with former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way (who announced his solo signing today) last February while he was in the studio. After more than a year, today he launches his PledgeMusic campaign for his upcoming LP Gold Blooded, […]

APTV Chicago correspondent TJ Horansky (@tjhoransky) brings you the week's top stories on altpress.com, including news from As I Lay Dying, From First To Last, Gerard Way, Alexisonfire and more!

According to a tweet from director Kevin Smith, former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way has recorded a song which will be featured in his upcoming film Tusk. The Clerks director, who has been known to nerd out with Way over comics on his Smodcast and Hulu show Spoilers, describes the song as “achingly beautiful.”  Holy shit! The cherry on […]

With St. Patrick’s Day looming bright green and near, you might be thinking of ways to style yourself for the occasion so that you don’t get mercilessly inundated with pinches for the day. If you’re like me and own very few articles of clothing that aren’t a shade of black, let alone green, you may […]

Gerard Way reflects on fan interactions, empathy and the lessons he's learned nearly a year after My Chemical Romance's breakup.  In a new open letter Way prefaces may not be relevant to the “casual follower,” the former MCR frontman opens up about the things he's learned following the band's breakup nearly a year ago on March 22—particularly on […]

APTV Nashville correspondent Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain) brings you the APTV News report for the week of Jan. 6, 2014. Videography by Mary-Beth Blankenship.

Gerard Way was named third in the Best Twitter category of our 2013 Readers Poll for good reason. In the months since My Chemical Romance’s split last spring, he has turned his personal presence on Twitter into not only an insight into what he’s doing, but an information goldmine for fans and a catalyst for […]

3. Gerard Way (@gerardway) Work work work! pic.twitter.com/RKH0ghosEo — Gerard Way (@gerardway) December 10, 2013 2. Jack Barakat (@JackAllTimeLow) Sometimes you gotta look yourself in the mirror and say “You are the prettiest princess in all the land”. I do it once a week — Jack Barakat (@JackAllTimeLow) April 13, 2012 — 1. Andy Biersack […]

When Gerard Way confirmed Warner Brothers will be releasing a My Chemical Romance Greatest Hits compilation next year, he also noted that he would be designing the packaging. Check out Way's most recent tweet below with what appears to be the artwork for MCR's Greatest Hits, subtitled May Death Never Stop You: It's finished pic.twitter.com/mTVyce75gU […]