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My Chemical Romance debut AP issue reimagined by Gerard Way returns
At the beginning of 2013, we here at AP realized we were closing in on 300 issues. We pondered what we were going to do that would make that month really special, like our previous “big number” anniversaries. We planned to do a bunch of different artists for a commemorative series including My Chemical Romance, […]
My Chemical Romance Killjoys hideout appears in Jeep commercial
Although My Chemical Romance have been broken up for over six years now, fans can’t seem to keep them from creeping into their minds. This is especially true if you’re subscribed to the MCR subreddit, which never lets an easter egg sneak by including Jeep commercials. This time, the ambitious fanbase has uncovered a possible new […]
10 reasons My Chemical Romance shouldn’t get back together
The Jonas Brothers set the internet aflame last weekend when Joe Jonas claimed he heard My Chemical Romance rehearsing near them in New York. Reunion theories instantly ran wild. Skeptics started listing off, first, what it could’ve been (see Frank Iero And The Future Violents) and second, all the reasons it couldn’t possibly be happening. […]
Frank Iero acoustic set marks first music collab with Ray Toro since 2013
Frank Iero & the Future Violents have dropped a new session recording where they performed renditions of three songs in a wine cellar. The band performed on One on One at City Winery New York and did “Basement Eyes,” “Young And Doomed” and “I’ll Let You Down.” Read more: Billie Eilish credits cult horror flick […]
19 reasons 20ninescene is actually alive and well in 2019
It may be 2019, but the events happening around music at the moment are anything but modern. It seems that more and more scene throwbacks are crawling out of the woodwork to join in on the fun. Here are 19 reasons why it’s actually 20ninescene. 1. Gerard Way and Ray Toro working on music together […]
Netflix released ‘The Umbrella Academy’ soundtrack
Netflix just dropped The Umbrella Academy soundtrack on Spotify and it is full of bangers. The soundtrack features covers of Simon and Garfunkel and the Turtles done by Gerard Way and Ray Toro. Read more: Tommy Lee calls out KISS for using similar stage set up to Mötley Crüe The Umbrella Academy is based off […]
Gerard Way, Ray Toro drop ‘Umbrella Academy’ cover of “Happy Together”
Gerard Way and Ray Toro have teamed up again to bless us with another amazing cover for The Umbrella Academy. The two former My Chemical Romance members covered the classic track “Happy Together” by the Turtles. The song dropped Friday and will be featured in Way’s upcoming Netflix series. Read more: Band-themed cheeses are now […]
Gerard Way drops full ‘The Umbrella Academy’ cover featuring Ray Toro
Earlier today, The Umbrella Academy unleashed its first official trailer. It was clear from the first note that the comic’s creator Gerard Way was offering up the soundtrack in small snippets throughout the clip. Way then took to Instagram to confirm and reveal he recruited drummer Jarrod Alexander and former My Chemical Romance bandmate Ray Toro to cover Simon & Garfunkel’s “A Hazy […]
Gerard Way drops holiday song featuring the Regrettes’ Lydia Night
Gerard Way makes your heartstrings jangle on his new single “Dasher,” creating an emotional misé en scene that’s achingly familiar to people who require an airport to be in the arms of a loved one this holiday season. On “Dasher,” three-quarters of Way’s band, the Hormones—guitarist Ian Fowles, bassist Matt Gorney and drummer Jarrod Alexander— […]
Gerard Way shares how “Getting Down The Germs” video came to life
Gerard Way dropped a new single, “Getting Down The Germs,” Friday—just in time for the East Coast and Midwest cold and flu season. With the track came an official lyric video with some creepy crawly-like germs. Way took to his Instagram to explain where the concept originated. Read more: Here’s the reason Tumblr is missing from Apple’s […]
Gerard Way recruits Ray Toro on “Getting Down The Germs”
Just in time for the East Coast and Midwest cold and flu season, Gerard Way and Reprise Records have issued a new single, “Getting Down The Germs.” It’s the follow-up to his last track, the Halloween-based love song, “Baby, You’re A Haunted House,” which came out Oct. 25. “I had really been wanting a song […]
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, […]
Ray Toro reflects on Frank Iero's accident, says MCR are still a "close family"
Although it's been almost four years since My Chemical Romance disbanded, fans will be happy to know that all of the guys are still super close. Former guitarist, Ray Toro opens up about how Frank Iero's accident last year was a reality check for himself and the rest of the band (via NME). “That was […]
17 solo projects to check out from 2016
It’s been a great year for music, with no shortage of fantastic releases to fill our headphones. Among those releases are an abundance of solo projects from established acts. Whether they’re moving on after the end of an era or balancing more than one creative outlet, here are just a few of the solo projects […]
MCR guitarist Ray Toro readies solo debut: Check out “Take The World” now
It’s been three-and-a-half years in the making, but now former My Chemical Romance guitarist RAY TORO is preparing to unveil his debut solo album. Slated for release Nov. 18, Remember The Laughter finds Toro writing all the songs and arrangements, playing nearly all the instruments (except where guitarist Tim Pierce, bassist Chris Chaney and drummer […]
Gerard Way and Ray Toro join together on stage to honor David Bowie's 'Labyrinth'—watch
Last week, AP reported that ex-bandmates Gerard Way and Ray Toro will join together on stage at the “Puppets For Puppetry” charity event to honor the classic film Labyrinth, directed by Jim Henson and starring the one-and-only David Bowie. We now have footage from the event. Watch Way and Toro cover Labyrinth's “Underground” below, and be sure […]
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 […]
"It doesn’t get stuck in your head; it haunts you"—We preview MCR's unreleased 'Black Parade' demos
My Chemical Romance fans won’t have long to wait until the release of The Black Parade/Living With Ghosts, the hotly anticipated reissue of the band’s classic 2006 album. Slated for release Sept. 23, the set will include a second disc of demo/rehearsal recordings made at the Paramour mansion in Los Angeles’ Silverlake area, where the […]
11 weird and obscure facts about 'The Black Parade'
If you were among the 98 percent who failed our recent Ultimate 'The Black Parade' quiz, consider this a study guide! You'll find answers to some of those questions and more forgotten facts about My Chemical Romance's legendary album The Black Parade in this video! Be sure to pick up our new issue celebrating the 10th anniversary […]
My Chemical Romance break silence: "There is no reunion planned"
My Chemical Romance sent the music scene into a frenzy yesterday after teasing a potential reunion. They updated their profile pictures on Facebook and Twitter, shared a teaser video with the opening keys from their iconic track, “Welcome To The Black Parade” and put up pre-orders for new shirts. But nobody knew for certain what exactly they […]
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