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The essential emo albums from the genre’s 35-year history
Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]
Frank Iero reminds MCR fans of reunion hint in front of them all along
My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero is reminding the internet of a hint about the band’s return that fans didn’t pick up on. In case you missed it, in December, Iero confirmed on Twitter that he was hinting at MCR’s reunion long before it was even announced. Read more: 10 things we can’t believe we used to […]
MCR, FOB or P!ATD lyrics: Can you tell the difference?
Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance have been making waves in the emo scene since the early 2000s. One cannot talk about the latest wave of emo bands without discussing at least one of the three aforementioned acts, who over the years have formed an emo trinity of sorts. With […]
My Chemical Romance UK show revealed ahead of band’s announcement–UPDATE
A new My Chemical Romance show is being speculated due to a poster and listing on the official Eden Sessions accounts. As of writing, My Chemical Romance have yet to post anything on their own website or affiliated socials. The advertisements state that the show will be at the Eden Project in Cornwall, U.K. on […]
Ray Toro recalls Natsu Basho sumo tournament before MCR Japan return
My Chemical Romance guitarist Ray Toro is clearly very excited for the band’s return to Japan based on the selective posts he’s made using the My Chemical Romance social media accounts. Today the guitarist posted a photo of the 2007 Natsu Basho sumo tournament while looking back on his feelings about the event. Read More: ‘Toy Story 3’ […]
Frank Iero shares glimpse of My Chemical Romance practice setup
My Chemical Romance are in the midst of one of the largest comeback of all time. But as of yet, they’ve only played one show since breaking up in 2013. It makes sense that they’re now practicing a lot to put on the best show possible. Well, Frank Iero gave us a little peek at […]
The Used on joining MCR tour: “It wouldn’t surprise anyone”
Bert McCracken of the Used might have let slip the final confirmation fans needed about them touring with My Chemical Romance. Earlier this week we reported that McCracken had been dropping major hints regarding the tour. Now, in an interview with Razor 94.7/104.7 it seems that McCracken has all but confirmed it. He also talks […]
10 My Chemical Romance memes that were all of us buying tour tickets
My Chemical Romance finally announced a North American tour recently and broke the internet when tickets went on sale Friday. The band announced their first U.S. tour in nine years last week with the Easter egg-packed “A summoning…” video. While we knew tickets would be a hot commodity, we didn’t expect the total chaos that […]
The Used “probably” on My Chemical Romance tour, Bert McCracken hints
With all of this recent My Chemical Romance news, it may seem like the rest of the music world is overlooked. MCR sold out an entire U.S tour in under six hours, the world is still hunting for any sign of new music and they still haven’t discussed who would be supporting them for the […]
My Chemical Romance continue adding shows after quick sellouts
My Chemical Romance tickets went on sale today, Jan. 31 at noon local time. It is being reported that shows are already sold out. One, in particular, is MCR’s “hometown” show in Newark, New Jersey. But, being the Jersey boys they are, My Chemical Romance just added a second date. The first New Jersey show […]
Frank Iero revives ‘Revenge’ guitar for My Chemical Romance reflection
My Chemical Romance announced their first US tour in nine years on Wednesday with the Easter egg-packed “A summoning…” video. Today, Jan. 31, tickets go on sale at 12 p.m. local time. We’re pretty sure all the dates will sell out instantly just like they have before, but that didn’t stop Frank Iero from sharing […]
My Chemical Romance nods you missed in “A summoning…”
My Chemical Romance just released what may be the longest and most incredibly hyped-up tour announcement of all time, “A summoning…” Granted, they did just announce their first U.S. tour in nine years. The 13-minute video is over six times as long as “An Offering…,” which was a promo for MCR’s U.K. Milton Keynes announcement. […]
Ray Toro reacts to My Chemical Romance fan’s joke about another UK gig
My Chemical Romance are having as much fun as we are with their reunion shows and constant cryptic teases and guitarist Ray Toro is showing everyone that the band are seeing all of the ridiculous jokes going around. After the band announced a second UK show due to popular demand and announced a string of European shows today, […]
My Chemical Romance add five more shows to summer 2020 run–UPDATE
My Chemical Romance just announced four more shows. All four will take place in Europe. The lucky recipients of these shows are Italy, Russia, Ireland and Germany. Most recently, My Chemical Romance announced a UK show with a video titled “An Offering…” The show sold out immediately, which prompted the band to announce a second […]
My Chemical Romance add second UK show after immediate sellout–UPDATE
We all knew it would happen. The UK date for My Chemical Romance sold out almost immediately. But, unlike their Los Angeles gig at the Shrine, the band added a second date the following night. Now, My Chemical Romance has two shows booked for Milton-Keynes on June. 20 and June 21. Of course, the second […]
My Chemical Romance give new look at “An Offering...” figure with UK info
My Chemical Romance have kept nearly everything under wraps about anything they are doing. Last week, we received a Danger Days–era promo teasing what is believed to be a U.S. tour. Then just a few days later My Chemical Romance posted a short film titled “An Offering…” that brought a previously-teased character to life and […]
Ray Toro reflects on “dream come true” Tokyo trip ahead of MCR’s return
My Chemical Romance guitarist Ray Toro gave a lot of My Chemical Romance fans a bit of a panic today by posting a personal photo to the band’s official account. Fans have been keeping an extra close eye on the band’s social media accounts for every small snippet they offer in regards to show announcements and reacted fast […]
My Chemical Romance “An Offering...” team tease suggests more to come
My Chemical Romance launched a mysterious short film and announced a U.K. show just two days ago. Previously they teased what may be a U.S. tour and have in general, been incredibly cryptic about anything they do. It’s so bad, fans are scouring the internet for anything that might reveal the next clue, not even […]
10 bands who should open for a dream My Chemical Romance return tour
It’s safe to say that 2019 was the year of My Chemical Romance. The band performed their long-awaited return after a six-year hiatus with hopes of a full comeback tour. As the tour theories keep coming in, we’ve started to think about who we’d like to see join the legendary band on the massive run, […]
My Chemical Romance fans theorize “An Offering...” teases album track
My Chemical Romance are masters of the red herring and all things cryptic. The band has been teasing everything they’ve done for months now and the only answers we have are a few select shows they’re playing around the world. Given the number of cryptic messages they’ve unleashed, fans are going stir crazy trying to […]
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