the black parade

If you follow astrology, you’ve probably used it to analyze all aspects of your personality. Ever apply it to the early 2000s music scene? Thanks to zodiac signs, the universe has given us a way to find out which 2000s scene classic you are.  Your “sun” sign correlates to the day and month you were […]

The Black Parade is considered by many to be My Chemical Romance‘s finest album. From the story arc centered on the Patient to the songs the band crafted as a classic-rock valentine, it was the record that changed everything. Especially the band. At various points in its creation and promotion, it felt like there were […]

By 2006, scene culture had grown roots in every mainstream area possible. Myspace took over as the primary mode of social media communication, and bands spread like wildfire once they uploaded music. It was a whirlwind year, as music became more accessible to a larger group of people, Hot Topic brightened its lights and studded […]

In a back catalog overflowing with radio-friendly hits and roof-raising singalongs, it’s easy for some monumental tracks to slip under the radar. Emo juggernauts My Chemical Romance are no exception, despite only having four albums’ worth of songs to define their career. Delving into their discography with a magnifying glass, a laser gun and an […]

Regardless of what age you are, you’re never too old to have cake on your birthday. While it’s nice to eat any treat on your special day, sometimes it’s fun to celebrate with a dessert that takes the decorations to a whole other level.  Pinterest offers inspiration for things such as clothes, household decor and recipes, […]

My Chemical Romance superfans have something to celebrate May 30—the 13th anniversary of the band’s release of the “Teenagers” music video.  There’s no other way to describe it than angst. When we saw this The Black Parade era video for the first time in 2007, we felt seen and had an undeniable desire to run […]

With all the time we’ve been spending at home lately, we’ve blown an embarrassing amount on TikTok. And apparently so has everyone else, as the app is full of people stuck at home, bored and looking to make videos for their own, and thankfully our, entertainment.  One popular trend on the app features people recreating […]

Fox’s reality show The Masked Singer is only in its third season in the U.S., but it’s sweeping the nation as a family-favorite singing competition. The show, hosted by Nick Cannon, showcases famous artists who perform for an audience in outlandish costumes. Judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke all try to […]

Providing the world can behave itself for five minutes, My Chemical Romance’s reunion tour is right around the corner. With four iconic albums and a six-year hiatus under their belts, the name of these emo legends is once again on the tip of everybody’s tongues. So while you’re digging out your old merch and playing […]

Many of us have spent more time than we would care to admit on TikTok, especially during this time of self-isolation due to coronavirus. However, it’s a great platform one can use to share and create some laughs. You even have the chance to use whatever music you want in the background of your videos. […]

While people are stuck at home over the next while, picking up new skills and hobbies has been at the top of their minds. If you’ve ever had a guitar just collecting dust in the corner of your closet and you never had the time to really learn, the world has presented us all with […]

With the country on virtual lockdown, many people have turned toward iconic bands such as twenty one pilots and emo royalty My Chemical Romance for entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic. Some have spent their time rewatching videos and noticing Easter eggs from the bands for the first time.  One twenty one pilots fan uncovered a […]

Gerard Way, the ever-iconic face of My Chemical Romance, has participated in a number of musical collaborations. With the relentlessly rising popularity of his comic book series The Umbrella Academy and a successful solo career under his belt, he’s somehow found plenty of spare time to contribute to other artists’ works over the years. In […]

Whether you’re publicly lamenting or quietly sulking about not being able to attend shows indefinitely, coronavirus is a massive blow to the music industry. With festivals and gigs getting either postponed or canceled all together, fans suddenly have a ton of time to kill at home because they can’t go to the bars or movie […]

Like many, My Chemical Romance have settled in for weeks of social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mikey Way has accepted the “See 10, Do 10” push-up challenge on Instagram, and Frank Iero is spending some quality time with his pup and family. Iero took to social media Sunday to share a sweet video where […]

The 2000s birthed some of our favorite bands of all time, and those acts gifted us with some astounding live albums, spotlighting a certain time in each band’s history. Records like these show the viewer a more in-depth, behind-the-minds feel.  From My Chemical Romance to Paramore, check out some of our favorite live albums from […]

We know you’re always on your phone anyway, and chances are, you’re reading this from it right now. So, why not give your phone wallpaper an update with some of your favorite artists? From Blurryface era twenty one pilots to the pastel wonderland of Melanie Martinez, Pete Wentz’s classic snarl and Gerard Way sporting the […]

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 […]

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.  […]