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Gerard Way is performing for a virtual mental health awareness event
Gerard Way will be performing a rare solo set while helping eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health during a new virtual event. On Mar. 2, the My Chemical Romance frontman is joining Julien Baker, DeathbyRomy and host Dr. Mike Friedman for Unwound & Unplugged. The mental health awareness event is bringing support to those experiencing […]
16 things about ‘Black Parade’ even My Chemical Romance probably forgot
It’s that time of year again where we realize how old we are when we remember The Black Parade was released. In the years since, My Chemical Romance’s rock opera has been immortalized as one of the greatest emo concept albums of all time, with its hidden Easter eggs and the complex universe built around […]
Green Day auction guitar in memory of the Muffs' singer Kim Shattuck
roGreen Day are auctioning a guitar via musical instrument resale site Reverb to raise funds for ALS research. The gift is in memory of Kim Shattuck, the leader of heroic ’90s punk outfit, the Muffs. The guitar–an Epiphone Les Paul Special listed yesterday by Billie Joe Armstrong’s guitar tech, Hans Buscher–was played by the Green […]
Gerard Way talks diversity in ‘Umbrella Academy,’ work with Liza Minnelli
Gerard Way’s The Umbrella Academy is finally on Netflix, and if you’re like us, you’ve probably binge-watched the entire thing already. The former My Chemical Romance frontman opened up to the New York Times about his inspiration for the comics, his creative process and working with Liza Minnelli on the Black Parade album. Read more: […]
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong reflects on 25 years of ‘Dookie’
In an Instagram post, Billie Joe Armstrong reflects on the past quarter of a century since the release of Green Day‘s legendary album Dookie. The record was released on this day back in 1994. The post lists the many things Armstrong remembers about that time in his life including, “fist fights at Gilman street,” “tuning […]
Pop punks Story Untold grab inspiration from Post Malone, Lil Peep on new album, 'Waves'
Hopeless Records newbies Story Untold are on the verge of releasing their ambitious debut album, Waves. The Montreal pop-punk quintet have put together a record full of saccharine, sun-kissed jams that will be right at home on the playlists of State Champs, As It Is and Broadside fans. But write these guys off as just […]
Green Day announce 'Nimrod' 20th anniversary reissue
[Photos by: Green Day/YouTube, Reprise Records] Green Day are reissuing their fifth full-length effort, 1997’s Nimrod, in commemoration of the album’s 20th anniversary! Take a look below at some of the details of the limited edition vinyl reissue, due out on Friday, Oct. 13. Read more: 11-year-old jams with Green Day, keeps Billie Joe’s guitar […]
Rapper Lil Peep, heralded as “the future of emo,” announces debut album, new song — UPDATED
UPDATE: Friday, August 11, at 4:15 p.m. EDT Lil Peep has moved the release date of his debut album, Come Over When You’re Sober (Part One), to Sept. 1. The record was written by Peep in collaboration with Dylan Mullen, IVIVIVI, Rob Cavallo and Juan Alderete and produced by Smokeasac and IVIVIVI. Since the album’s release, Lil Peep […]
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 […]
Announcing the ultimate My Chemical Romance Collectors' Issue
‘); The Black Parade turns 10 and we’re ready to celebrate! We went deep in the AP archives to bring you never-before-seen My Chemical Romance interviews and photos as well as an exclusive sit-down with drummer Bob Bryar. We also spoke to the people behind the record: their “unofficial sixth member,” producer Rob Cavallo and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Green Day producer says band's new demos show Billie Joe "at the top of his game"
Green Day fans have been on cloud nine the past few weeks. And rightfully so, for that matter, as the band have been in a whirlwind of activity, including playing their first show in over a year and getting inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. It's been crazy to watch, that's for […]
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong's rehab stay is "no joke;" may lead to further tour cancellations
According to Warner Bros. Records Chairman Rob Cavallo, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s current rehab stay could lead to further Green Day show cancellations. “His rehab is no joke,” Cavallo told Rolling Stone. “All I can say is I don’t know if we’ll see him before or after Christmas. It’s basically undetermined when he’ll be back.” […]
My Chemical Romance to release 'Conventional Weapons' sessions
My Chemical Romance will release their Conventional Weapons sessions starting in October, with two songs a month over the course of five months. The material originated right before the band wrote Danger Days. A track listing, release schedule and preorder information will all be revealed soon. Read a statement from MCR guitarist Frank Iero below. “Dear friends, Please […]
Paramore releasing new song, "Renegade"
Paramore, which is headlining night one of Fueled By Ramen’s 15th anniversary celebration this Wednesday, September 7, will be releasing a new song, “Renegade,” in the near future. Says frontwoman Hayley Williams on Paramore’s website: Hey you guyyyys, We’re stoked everyone has been loving the videos from our short run on the Warped tour this […]
Paramore to re-team with "Decode" producer for full-length
Paramore have revealed that producer Rob Cavallo (My Chemical Romance, Green Day) will helm the band’s upcoming full-length. Paramore recently worked with Cavallo on the song “Decode,” that appeared on the Twilight soundtrack.
From the Editor's Floor: Green Day
BRAND NEW DAY For our “Most Anticipated Albums Of 2009” cover story, AP was granted exclusive access to the Hollywood studio where GREEN DAY have been working on the follow-up to 2004’s mega-platinum American Idiot. You’ll have to pick up the issue for the juicier dirt on the songs and the story behind Green Day’s […]
The List on AP: 9 classic albums Jerry Finn left his mark with
This past August, the music world lost one of its most talented and innovative rock producers in Jerry Finn, who suffered a massive brain hemorrhage and was hospitalized for more than a month before being taken off life support. Finn’s list of production credits is extensive, to say the least, and he had a hand […]
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