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Halsey debates MCR-inspired look for 2019
Halsey has absolutely slayed her iconic looks over the last few years. Now that we’re kicking off a brand new year, our literal emo queen took to Twitter to debate what 2019 could hold in store for her next creative color—with some possible help from My Chemical Romance. Read more: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ wins both Golden Globes […]
Gerard Way preps "heavy," witch-inspired new music
Is there some heavy new stuff on the way from Mr. Way? Scene paramour Gerard Way is kicking off the new year with a hefty 2018 recap on his official website, the ex-My Chemical Romance vocalist and multifaceted media vanguard sharing the things that moved him during a “dark year.” Read more: Why was Carson […]
See Palaye Royale, All Time Low members rock this MCR cover
Looks like members of All Time Low joined Palaye Royale for a rockin’ cover of the My Chemical Romance classic “Teenagers” at an after-party following the acts’ recent performances at Good Things Festival. Watch below! None other than All Time Low’s very own frontman Alex Gaskarth hopped up onstage to join Palaye’s Remington Leith, Sebastian […]
Incredible footage of primal MCR show resurfaces
Very early footage of My Chemical Romance has recently started to get more traction on the internet. The footage, uploaded January of 2017, captures the band playing a 30-minute set inside a small New Jersey venue called Maxwell’s composed of their earlier recordings, primarily from I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. […]
14 bands who totally dominated the Billboard Hot 100
It’s always bittersweet when your favorite underground band make their way from your personal playlist to radio stations across world. Over the years, we’ve seen small groups grow into national stars and take over the Billboard Hot 100. For those who may not know, the Hot 100 is a definitive list created by Billboard that ranks […]
Study ranks songs by how emo the lyrics are
Ask anyone to rattle off their favorite emo bands and you’ll more than likely get the same answers. Dashboard Confessional and My Chemical Romance are just a couple bands that are easily capable of kicking you right in the feels with their lyrics, but could artists in an emerging subgenre known as emo-rap take over […]
This ‘Danger Days’- inspired cosplay photo shoot is incredibly accurate
Nothing brings friends together more than a shared love of music. Mix that with cosplay and an epic photo shoot, and that friendship reaches new levels. My Chemical Romance fans and regular cosplayers MacKenzie and Erin Pillow, Jordan Bible and Emma Okichich partnered with photographer Kristi Grunden to pull off the Danger Days photo shoot […]
Which MCR song reflects your Myers-Briggs personality type?
Some people let daily horoscopes run their lives; others rely on Myers-Briggs. However, we at AltPress trust My Chemical Romance to do it instead. With that being said, there is a My Chem song for everyone. Between the over-the-top bangers on The Black Parade and the angsty, punching bops on Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, […]
11 absolutely ridiculous MCR fan theories just crazy enough to work
It has been a little over five years since one of the most beloved bands in the world posted that dreadful message March 22, 2013. Since the ~hypothetical~ demise of My Chemical Romance, the band have only grown in popularity, still carrying an ever-growing cult fanbase. The fans’ hope and devotion keeps a band who […]
Can you imagine a My Chemical Romance musical? This writer did
[Photo by: My Chemical Romance/YouTube, DeviantArt] The Black Parade on the Great White Way? Vice Media went a bit cray for World Goth Day and “satirically imagined” a My Chemical Romance musical on Broadway, the piece published by the company's contemporary art and fashion arm, Garage magazine. Can you imagine it? Read more: Halsey defends […]
Frank Iero hints at new band with "surprise" musicians
What is Frank Iero up to? The Frank Iero And The Patience frontman and former My Chemical Romance member took to Instagram to tease some sort of new music collaboration with “suprise” band members—check it out below. Read more: Frank Iero trolls fan with epic MCR joke On Tuesday, Iero shared some cryptic images online, […]
11 best lyric prints to show your love of music with your decor
Everyone loves a good show poster or moody glamour shot, but what if you want something a little more word-focused to brighten up your room? Thanks to loads of fanart all over the world, sites such as Redbubble and Society6 are rife with lyric-inspired prints from all your favorite bands. See below and get decorating! […]
10 post-My Chemical Romance songs that prove life’s not so bad
It was around this date five years ago when post-emo, art-riot, hyphenate rockers MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE chose to call it a day. (Our site was under repair yesterday—we’re just a day late on this one.) Do you know where you were then? I guess we’re all kids from yesterday. — jason pettigrew (@ptgrw) March 23, […]
My Chemical Romance parody wants to make you care about net neutrality—watch
Before your open internet access is limited by seemingly backwards government deals, and your internet service provider makes you pay extra to go on, like, Facebook or something, one YouTuber is harnessing the power of My Chemical Romance to make you care about net neutrality. Watch more: Why you should care about net neutrality Protests […]
QUIZ: How well do you know the choruses for these scene anthems?
Think you’ve earned the title of Lifelong Emo? Take this quiz on scene anthems and put your knowledge to the test! Read more: 14 songs with gang vocals that are impossible not to sing along to More on scene anthems Paramore have debuted a new music video for “Fake Happy,” directed by the band’s own Zac Farro. […]
Why ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’ is My Chemical Romance’s best album
Due to its commercial success, The Black Parade will usually be what comes to mind when people think of My Chemical Romance‘s music. But is it the band’s best album? I think not. As someone who has been a hardcore fan for years, I’ve loved every album and listened to each countless times. Three Cheers […]
All of My Chemical Romance spotted together last night
Prepare yourself for an onslaught of black eyeliner memes today. The guys of My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero, were spotted together in Los Angeles. Read more: This girl showed up to prom in a hearse and coffin, basically a “Helena”-inspired dream come true It appears the guys showed up […]
QUIZ: How well do you know My Chemical Romance’s “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)”?
“I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” by My Chemical Romance is a scene staple, but do you really know the lyrics? Take this quiz about the Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge favorite and find out! Read more: Can you pass the ultimate Black Parade quiz? More on My Chemical Romance Although it’s been almost four years […]
Exclusive: Ex-MCR drummer shares his memories of recording 'The Black Parade'
In 2004, BOB BRYAR replaced Matt Pelissier as the drummer in My Chemical Romance. He played with the band during the writing, recording and touring of The Black Parade before leaving in 2010. He shared some of his memories of that time exclusively with AP. From staying at the haunted rehearsal facility the Paramour (where […]
Taking Back Sunday singer Adam Lazzara reflects back on 10 years of ‘Louder Now’
On April 25, 2006, Taking Back Sunday released Louder Now, their first of three records under the Warner Bros. imprint and second album with former Breaking Pangaea guitarist Fred Mascherino as part of the equation. The release was the group’s highest-charting album ever, landing at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200, while going platinum […]
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