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Frank Iero on early bands and the years before My Chemical Romance
We all know that no one is born “cool.” And Frank Iero—along with so many of the musicians and people he encountered, befriended and forged creative relationships with—followed his dreams, muses and instincts to create his musical worldview. Before he was part of the juggernaut that is My Chemical Romance and embarking on his solo […]
Frank Iero loves that fans dress up as My Chemical Romance years later
When Frank Iero first got his start in the New Jersey hardcore and punk scene, the only thing he had on his mind was creating something loud and disruptive onstage. Adorned in dirty band T-shirts, at-home bleached hair and a zero-fucks-given attitude, Iero adamantly dedicated himself to creating a wave of sound up until he […]
The original cover art for Pencey Prep’s album looked a lot different
It’s been almost 20 years since Pencey Prep released their debut album Heartbreak In Stereo. However, nearly two decades later, Pencey Prep’s music is still prevalent with fans of Frank Iero, John McGuire, Shaun Simon, Tim Hagevik and Neil Sabatino. Now, Sabatino is opening up about his time in Pencey Prep. In a new interview, […]
It looks like Frank Iero has even more musical projects in the works
Over the years, music fans have been treated to a plethora of musical projects from Frank Iero. From Pencey Prep to My Chemical Romance, Death Spells and, more recently, the Future Violents, Iero is known for experimenting with different sounds through various musical outlets. Now, it looks like fans can expect even more musical projects […]
One of Frank Iero’s guitars ended up with Slayer’s Gary Holt—here’s how
It looks like one of Frank Iero‘s guitars has ended up in the hands of Gary Holt for a reason you may not think. This week, the Slayer and Exodus musician revealed just how he became the new owner of one of Iero’s guitars. Read more: Metro Station know about that comparison to MGK and […]
QUIZ: Which Frank Iero era are you most like?
Proud New Jersey native Frank Iero is one of the scene’s most legendary guitarists and frontmen. Whether you love him from his work with My Chemical Romance, his latest solo project the Future Violents or you can’t get enough of his screams and angsty vocals in Leathermouth, it’s fair to say he’s beyond talented. Alternative Press […]
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Frank Iero in one place
We interrupt this Alternative Press cover reveal for a very important message from Frank Iero. Hey, have you ever been reading an issue of AltPress magazine and thought to yourself, “Hmm, this is pretty good, but I wish this WHOLE GODDAMN THING was just about Frnk Lero!” Well… ta-da! Read more: Did this ‘Spider-Man 3’ […]
QUIZ: Is this a lyric from My Chemical Romance or a member’s project?
2020 was supposed to be the year of My Chemical Romance. Unfortunately, coronavirus has forced the band to postpone their reunion tour shows. This is especially devastating because many fans waited seven years for MCR to return to the stage just to have to see those live show dates get rescheduled for next year. While […]
This Pencey Prep video is so rare not even Frank Iero has seen it
Frank Iero is a multi-talented musician that has been involved in so many projects that it’s sometimes hard to keep up. From My Chemical Romance to LeATHERMOUTH, Death Spells, the Patience and the Future Violents, Iero has an ever-growing list of musical accomplishments. However, it was his first band Pencey Prep that helped lay down […]
Frank Iero donates signed smashed MCR era guitar to charity auction
Frank Iero is participating in a charity auction to win a signed, smashed guitar that he played at some point in the early to mid-2000s. The My Chemical Romance, Frank Iero and the Future Violents, Pencey Prep and Leathermouth star donated the guitar to Innocent Lives Foundation. The bidding ends Dec. 7 at 11:59 p.m. […]
Can you match the Frank Iero song to the correct project?
Frank Iero has had quite an impressive musical career. From post-hardcore act Leathermouth to emo icons My Chemical Romance, Iero’s resume boasts a number of iconic projects, albums and endeavors. His song catalog boasts an incredible number of tracks spanning across so many records that it’s hard for even the most die-hard Iero fan to […]
Frank Iero shares primal live footage, stills from first show he ever played
Frank Iero has taken to Instagram to share a few stills from a video that captured the first show he ever played. Additionally, Iero shares a single bit of footage. However, there is no sound attached to the video, which is leaving fans begging for more. In the post, Iero shouts out Pencey Prep bandmate […]
Frank Iero's throwback photo is all kinds of nostalgic
Frank Iero‘s latest Instagram post is making us feel all kinds of nostalgic. The musician shared a picture of his first band, and the caption is as amazing as the image. Check it out below. Read more: 10 post-My Chemical Romance songs that prove life’s not so bad You might know Iero from My Chemical Romance, Leathermouth, […]
Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance) creates website, posts "Be My Baby" cover
Frank Iero, guitarist of My Chemical Romance, has launched a personal website and posted a cover of “Be My Baby” on his SoundCloud page, which also hosts his anti-Chistmas song “xmas sux.” Of the cover, Iero says, “A few months ago I went into my good friend's studio, North End, and together we stayed up […]
Weekly Playlist #6: The first playlist of the rest of your life
We’ve spent the past couple days talking about resolutions, suggesting them to fans and artists and sharing a few from your favorite musicians. We know sometimes it’s hard to keep a promise to yourself and the new year can give false hope and enthusiasm. To kickstart 2013, here is a collection of New Year songs […]
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