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Rock songs throughout the decades have been influenced by famous and not-so-famous works of literature. From David Bowie’s “1984” to killer Queen track “The Invisible Man,” some of the best have incorporated literature references.  Check out our list below for some of our favorite literature references throughout the scene.  Read more: 40 pop-punk albums from […]

Getting a portrait tattoo is a risky move, but if it’s done right, it can be a work of art on your body.  You have to be a pretty die-hard fan of somebody to put their face on your body. The process takes forever, and you need to be ready to drop a lot of […]

The year is 2005, and new gadgets are being introduced constantly. iPod Nano made its debut, and what could be considered the first video social media, YouTube, launched as well. This new platform encouraged artists to create easy, accessible music videos. Despite the low-quality, primarily small-budgeted videos, some bands went all out. Here’s a list […]

My Chemical Romance and the Used had one of the most epic crossovers of all-time in the mid-2000s. Bert McCracken and Gerard Way gave their own take on the Queen and David Bowie classic “Under Pressure” to raise money for tsunami relief, iconically performing it on MTV2 in 2004. Securing its rightful place in the emo history […]

We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during […]

Besides traveling the world and creating albums with the Used, Bert McCracken has also been known to dabble with collaborations. In fact, genre-blending musician Machine Gun Kelly recently confirmed the energetic frontman will appear on his debut pop-punk album. To hold us over, and to celebrate McCracken’s birthday, revisit some of his most iconic recorded and […]

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.  […]

MCRmy, get ready. My Chemical Romance have something in store for fans in just under 13 hours from now. Delivering two teasers within hours of each other, the band have followed up the sigil-filled U.S. tour speculation with an announcement of, well, another announcement. Featuring several throwbacks to past album eras, the band shared the […]

My Chemical Romance have captured the hearts of many, and for good reason. From the albums that we connected to more than anything to cinematic live performances that brought us to tears, the band’s artistry is just something we’ll never get over.  To make things even better, the band recently reunited after a six-year hiatus, which […]

My Chemical Romance have officially returned to the stage for the first time in seven years. The band put those fresh picks and new guitars to good use for the comeback of the decade. On Halloween, MCR announced their return show for nearly two months away in Los Angeles. Now that wait and emotional preparation is finally over as the band […]

It was an unforgettable and emotional night for My Chemical Romance fans as we watched our emo icons take the stage once again. As we end the night with smudged eyeliner and full hearts, we take a look back at the career-spanning setlist from tonight’s reunion show. Check it out below! Read more: Saves The […]

My Chemical Romance are playing the most anticipated show of the decade. They announced their return with an image of a Pasquale Rizzoli statue. Now, the backdrop image at their show is a different statue than the one they first teased. The original statue was of a pair. The image used in the backdrop at […]

The moment is finally here: My Chemical Romance have officially returned to the stage for the first time in seven years. The band put those fresh picks and new guitars to good use for the comeback of the decade. On Halloween, MCR announced their return show for nearly two months away in Los Angeles. Now […]

Last month, Thursday sparked a whole new level of excitement regarding the My Chemical Romance reunion show after being announced as the opener. Now, this historical emo moment is upon us as Thursday kick off the night in the very best way possible by pulling Saves The Day frontman Chris Conley onstage! Check it out […]

My Chemical Romance fans are a rabid bunch. People have come from all over the world to witness a moment in history that is the My Chemical Romance reunion. Whether they’re from California or Cambodia, they all have on thing in common. Check out some faces of the lucky bunch below. Read more: My Chemical […]

Soldiers of the MCRmy, the day is finally here. My Chemical Romance will be returning to the stage for the first time since 2012. In celebration, we think it’s time to brush up on our MCR knowledge! Take this quiz to find out if you need to spend more time researching or if you’re ready […]

We’re still living in a post-My Chemical Romance reunion world with a little more than four weeks passing since the return. While we’re still dreaming up our ideal setlist for their return to the stage in two weeks, some of the MCRmy have already added to their ink in celebration. Fans across the world are […]