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My Chemical Romance Guitarist Frank Iero Reflects on Band's Split

Chad Childers — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:01:52 +0000

Breakups are hard and it often takes a little separation before you can truly address what has happened. As such, My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero has delivered his heartfelt reflection on the band's recent split, admittedly taking the time to get what he wanted to say just right.

My Chemical Romance to Take Break Before Working on New Album

Dave Kim — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:13:57 +0000

New Jersey pop punkers My Chemical Romance are winding down the touring commitments in support of their last album, Danger Days: The True Lies of the Fabulous Killjoys, and according to guitarist Frank Iero, the band members may pursue their own side projects before reconvening for another record. Speaking to Kerrang! (via NME), Iero, who [...]

My Chemical Romance Drummer Michael Pedicone Fired for Stealing

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:44:44 +0000

Michael Pedicone, who’s been the drummer for My Chemical Romance since 2010, has been fired for stealing from the band.

What exactly he took is still unclear, but the band’s guitarist, Frank Iero, made his displeasure clear in a news post on MCR’s website.

My Chemical Romance Jam With Queen Guitarist Brian May (VIDEO)

JT — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:14:45 +0000

Rock gawd Queen guitarist Brian May recently joined My Chemical Romance at the Reading Festival for the bands final two songs. For being something like 65 yrs old, May is one bad ass dude. Guess he holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics and is a commander of the Order of the British Empire (whatever that is) and [...]

Blink-182, My Chemical Romance to Headline 2011 Honda Civic Tour

Dave Kim — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:32:41 +0000

Pop punk vets Blink-182 are going on a road trip with My Chemical Romance as the two bands will co-headline this year’s edition of the Honda Civic Tour. The massive 40+-date trek will run August 5-October 15. The Honda Civic Tour will kick off in Homdel, NJ and end in San Diego, CA. Manchester Orchestra, [...]

Glenn Beck Says My Chemical Romance Spout Propaganda

Dave Kim — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:14:25 +0000

Fox News commentator Glenn Beck spoke out against My Chemical Romance and Glee. The controversial host called Glee immoral and said that the lyrics to MCR’s “Sing” are propaganda. “Sing” was featured on the hit TV show, which ironically enough airs on Fox, and Beck didn’t waste time sharing his point of view. “This is [...]

My Chemical Romance Invade the Orbit Room

Dave Kim — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:42:03 +0000

My Chemical Romance brought their World Contamination Tour to the Orbit Room Saturday night for a SOLD OUT show at the Orbit Room! MCR were kind enough to meet with a few GRD listeners before the concert. Definitely a great way to spend Record Store Day.

My Chemical Romance May Release Abandoned Album

Dave Kim — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:38:42 +0000

My Chemical Romance are enjoying the success of their latest album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, but the original record that was scrapped in favor of Danger Days might still see the light of day. MCR actually had a whole album ready to go as a follow-up to their 2006 album, [...]

'Glee' Covers My Chemical Romance

Dave Kim — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:43:55 +0000

The cast of Fox’s hit TV show Glee have struck again. The group decided to cover My Chemical Romance. Yeah, you read that right. The Glee ensemble have given their own rendition of My Chemical Romance’s current hit “Sing”, which actually isn’t a bad choice considering it’s one of the New Jersey rocker’s most pop-friendly [...]

97.9 GRD PRESENTS My Chemical Romance to the Orbit Room

Dave Kim — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:00:11 +0000

97.9 GRD PRESENTS My Chemical Romance, Saturday, April 16, to the Orbit Room! Tickets are $35 in advance and go on sale Friday, February 11, at 10am at the Orbit Room box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or online by clicking here. I guarantee this show will sell out. MCR have been [...]

My Chemical Romance Will Release Limited-Edition Vinyl of "Danger Days"

Dave Kim — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:45:36 +0000

New Jersey rockers My Chemical Romance are set to release limited-edition vinyls of their latest album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, on February 1. 500 red, white, and blue swirl vinyls will be sold exclusively on the band’s website. The standard black vinyl records will be made available at retail outlets, [...]

My Chemical Romance will premiere new album today

Dave Kim — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:49:50 +0000

My Chemical Romance will premiere their upcoming album, Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys, today at 3pm EST.

My Chemical Romance debut new songs in London

Dave Kim — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:31:01 +0000

My Chemical Romance hit the stage in London this past Saturday (October 23), debuting a new look along with the new material. The New Jersey rockers played a slew of songs from their upcoming album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. Lead singer Gerard Way also introduced his new alter ego, Party Poison. [...]