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My Chemical Romance schedule reunion show for December

October 31, 2019 — 1 Comment

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Well, guys, after six years (yes, it’s been that long), My Chemical Romance has finally decided that it’s time to get the band back together and hit the stage once more.

On Thursday (Oct. 31), which also happened to be guitarist Frank Iero’s birthday, the New Jersey-founded band took to social media to confirm the news. Things started out as they usually do with the band’s social media accounts being wiped of all previous posts.

Soon, new posts started to appear on the profiles, which made way for all those rumors mills to kick into high-gear again. While everyone was busy trying to decipher what was going on, the group dropped the bomb.

A reunion show. In Los Angeles. In December.

Oh yeah. The MCRmy is ready.

My Chemical Romance will formally reunite on Dec. 20 at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. EST/noon PST.

May the odds be ever in your favor because it looks like the real Hunger Games is about to begin.

Check out the band’s official announcement below.

Speculations of a reunion or a one-off show have been running rampant for several years. Sadly, most of them resulted in stupid sales pitches that weren’t very well received by fans. (Does anyone remember the Black Parade reissue debacle in 2016?)

This news does come as a surprise to some because, in past interviews, the question of a reunion was always side-stepped. Earlier this year, Joe Jonas had come out and said that My Chem was recording new music to which Iero was quick to respond in a not-so-nice manner.

Looks like Jonas almost spilled the massive beans.

Listen: Gerard Way and Ray Toro join forces for ‘Happy Together’ cover

February 8, 2019 — Leave a comment

My Chemical Romance may or may not get back together one day, but until that time, fans have been a given a little treat for their jet black hearts. On Friday (Feb. 8) former bandmates Gerard Way and Ray Toro reunited for their second covers collaboration. This time around, the duo gave their own spin to the Turtles’ 1967 track, “Happy Together.” Listen to the collaboration above.

The “Happy Together” cover is the second song Way and Toro have collaborated on in the past month. Back in January, they surprised fans by recording their version of Simon and Garfunkel’s 1968 track, “A Hazy Shade of Winter” (can be seen above). The Simon and Garfunkel cover is predominately featured in the first full trailer for Netflix and Way’s upcoming series “The Umbrella Academy.”

As per the description that accompanies the songs, both tracks will be featured in the upcoming series which is set to premiere next Friday, Feb. 15, on the streaming giant.

The series will star Ellen Page, Robert Sheehan (“Misfits”), Tom Hopper (“Game of Thrones”), Emmy Raver-Lampman, David Castaneda, Aidan Gallagher, and Mary J. Blige.

Fans of Way’s music have had to wait some time for the musician to head back into the recording studio as he has been a little preoccupied with “The Umbrella Academy.” Late last year, Way promised fans new music and he delivered.

In October he released “Baby You’re a Haunted House” followed by “Getting Down the Germs” in November. In December, he paid homage to Christmas and one of Santa’s lesser-known reindeers with “Dasher.”

Listen: Gerard Way gets down with the ‘Germs’ on new song

November 16, 2018 — Leave a comment

After surprising fans with a new spooky song just in time for Halloween, Gerard Way has returned with yet another new track for his loyal followers. On Friday (Nov. 16), the former My Chemical Romance frontman unleashed the lyrics video for his second new tune in a month. Titled “Getting Down the Germs,” the track features Way’s former band mate Ray Toro on drums and guitar while flutist Sara Andon also contributes to the new song.

As with all his other solo releases including his debut album Hesitant Alien, Way enlisted producer Doug McKean to take over production duties.

“I had really been wanting a song that featured the flute prominently for quite some time,” Way explains in a statement about the surprise addition of a flute on the new song.

He continues: “It sits in there perfectly, like it was made to pay the song a visit.”

Listen to “Getting Down the Germs” above.

“Getting Down the Germs” comes several weeks after Way released his first new song in four years, “Baby, You’re a Haunted House.” Way released his debut solo album, Hesitant Alien, in September of 2014.

In a post on Facebook earlier this year, Way revealed that he had plans to work on new music every Friday. If the debut of these two new songs is any indication, then fans should anticipate some more new jams before 2018 comes to a close.

Recently, Way’s music has taken a backseat to his comic book series, “The Umbrella Academy.” The hit series will be making its transition from the pages of a book to the small screen in 2019.

During a panel at New York Comic Con in October, it was confirmed that the show will make its long-awaited debut on Netflix in February of 2019.

Gerard Way gets spooky for ‘Baby, You’re a Haunted House’

October 26, 2018 — Leave a comment

My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way is back with a brand new song just in time for Halloween. On Friday (Oct. 26), the former frontman released his first new song in over four years. Titled “Baby, You’re a Haunted House,” the new song sounds like it could find a home on Way’s debut album, Hesitant Alien, with its Brit-pop-influenced sound.

The new tune features Way’s younger brother and former bandmate Mikey Way on bass, Tom Rasulo on drums, and Ian Fowles on guitar.

In addition to the track’s audio, Way also released an accompanying video for the tune. The almost-three-minute clip has a simple premise allowing the song to shine; Way and his band, performing on a foreign late night program decked out as skeletons.

In a press statement, Way explains that the song is “about all our inner ghosts and demons and what it feels like being in love and having to deal with your own internal horror show.” Watch the video for the new tune above.

“Baby, You’re a Haunted House” comes a few days after Way took to Instagram to tease the new track.

“New single ‘Baby, You’re a Haunted House’ out 10/26! #byahh” the musician wrote.

Way’s return to the music world should not come as much of a surprise to fans. Earlier in the year, he took to Facebook to reveal that he had plans to work on new music every Friday.

“Now, onto the music,” Way posted on Facebook. “It is far too early to have any kind of idea when new music will be coming out from me, or what it will be specifically. Would it be a solo record? A new band? Songs for the ‘Netflix Umbrella Academy’ show?”

He continues: “Something else? Again, too early to tell, but the process has started and happens every Friday at the moment. I’m in the discovery phase, and very excited about that.”

Recently, Way’s music has taken a backseat to his comic book series, “The Umbrella Academy.” The hit series will be making its transition from the pages of a book to the small screen in 2019.

During a panel at New York Comic Con earlier this month, it was revealed that the show will make its long-awaited debut on Netflix in February of 2019. The series will star Ellen Page, Robert Sheehan (“Misfits”), Tom Hopper (“Game of Thrones”), Emmy Raver-Lampman, David Castaneda, Aidan Gallagher, and Mary J. Blige.

According to a press release, “The Umbrella Academy” will follow the “estranged members of a dysfunctional family of superheroes” working together to solve the mysterious death of their father.

Steve Blackman (“Fargo,” “Altered Carbon”) is the showrunner while Way serves as an executive producer.

Gerard Way Announces Four New Fall Shows

May 13, 2015 — Leave a comment

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After a successful tour across the pond, former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way is bringing the music back home to North America.

After teasing that a special announcement would be made sometime this week, it was finally revealed Way will be heading back on the road this Fall. Sadly, there are only four tour dates; one in California, one in Arizona, and two in Texas.

Like most of the singer’s fans, we’re a little bummed that none of these shows will touch down anywhere near our hometown. But don’t fret. Apparently, this is all part of Way’s bigger plan which he kind of “revealed” on Twitter.

We guess all we can do now is wait until that “massive” tour.

Until then, check out the four tour stops below. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, May 16, at noon local time.

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These new tour dates come a few days before Way is scheduled to head back on the road for a week of show beginning this Friday. Those dates can be seen below.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

May 15 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
May 16 – Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
May 17 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
May 19 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
May 20 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
May 22 – Montreal, QC @ Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
May 23 – Boston, MA @ Boston Calling Festival

Guitar Hero to Make a Comeback in the Fall

April 14, 2015 — 1 Comment

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It’s been five years since the last “Guitar Hero” video game was released, and now, Activision and FreeStyleGames have announced the guitar-centric video game will be making a come back.

In a major press event earlier today, the people behind the hit video game officially announced that a new version of the game will be headed our way this Fall but no official release date was given. Some speculate this will happen during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in June.

The new game will be called “Guitar Hero Live” which is one of the things that will make it different from it predecessors. “Guitar Hero Live,” like the name says, will be a live interactive game and will feature a new version of the plastic guitar as the controller.

Unlike past guitars, it will have six plectrums as opposed to the five from the previous incarnations; Fender, Gretch, Yamaha, Zildjian, and Blackstar have all contributed to the design.

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Another difference comes when the player is actually playing the game. Before, there used to be a figure representing the player, making it a little difficult to concentrate on the keys you needed to hit. But now, the point of view will be first person, allowing the player to see the “overly eager” fans in the crowd, or their fellow bandmates.

The footage will range from small nightclubs, to huge stadiums, all taking place in London.

Another issue that seems to have been kind of resolved, is the problem of the revolving door that is the music industry. When the game was at its prime, rock bands were all the rage, but now hip hop and dance music seem to be prominent. To keep up with the trend, the game will feature something called “Guitar Hero TV” which will let the player flip through genre-specfic channels for the music that best fits them as well as allow the player to play against friends or people across the globe, 24 hours a day.

Then, there’s the best part about the game. The music.

As of now, acts like Green Day, Ed Sheeran, The Killers, Pierce the Veil, Skrillex, The Black Keys, The Rolling Stones, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and several more have been confirmed.

In a cool twist, they had Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz and former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way on hand at the event to try out the new device.

Check out a video from the event below and the trailer for it.

All in all, a game we’re really excited for as music lovers, video game people and those weirdos who still have the “Guitar Hero II” game and guitar at home.

“Guitar Hero Live” will be available for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PS3, Nintendo Wii U, and “select mobile devices.”

Gerard Way Welcomes Special Guest at Japanese Gig

February 17, 2015 — Leave a comment

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We’ve all witnessed how the guys of My Chemical Romance were able to put the now defunct band in the past and create their own solo careers with pretty good success.

During his gig last night in Tokyo, Japan, former MCR frontman Gerard Way was joined on stage by a former band mate/special guest; his younger brother Mikey.

Mikey, whose current project Electric Century released a new song earlier this year and are in the studio recording their debut album, returned once more to the bass to play on his older brother’s new-ish song, “Don’t Try.”

Check out the footage (which is a little blurry and shaky, but hey it’s something) and many social media updates, from that show below. Turns out, even James Dewees, Reggie and the Full Effects head honcho and friend of the brothers, was stoked to see the two united on stage again.

Gerard Way Announces North American Tour Dates

January 27, 2015 — Leave a comment

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Gerard Way has been to Europe several times to tour since the release of his solo album, Hesitant Alien, and now the former My Chemical Romance frontman revealed that he will finally be heading out on a North American tour.

The short tour will be a build up to his Boston Calling debut in late May; the festival announced he would be one of the artists performing at this year’s event earlier this month. The tour will officially begin on May 15 at First Avenue in Minneapolis and wrap up on May 23 at Boston Calling.

Tour dates can be seen below.

GERARD WAY’S NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:

May 15 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
May 16 – Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
May 17 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
May 19 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
May 20 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
May 22 – Montreal, QC @ Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
May 23 – Boston, MA @ Boston Calling Festival [tickets]

Tickets for all dates, with the exception of Boston Calling go on sale this Saturday, Jan. 31, at Noon, local time. And is this tour isn’t enough to get you excited, check out Way’s new song, “Cheap Lights” which he debuted over the weekend at in England.

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Watch Gerard Way Perform Two “New” Songs Live

January 19, 2015 — Leave a comment

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It’s been almost a year since former My Chemical Romance frontman, Gerard Way, announced that he would be pursuing a solo career with a solo on the horizon.

Time has quickly passed and now as a treat, the singer has been giving fans the chance to listen to two “new” songs that he’s had hiding up his sleeve (or funky socks. You’d understand if you follow him on Twitter).

As the singer has revealed, one of the two encore songs is a track titled “Don’t Try” which was originally intended to be featured on his debut album, Hesitant Alien. Though the song did not make the final, now it’s making a come back during his encores and it seems fans are enjoying it so much that Way is entertaining the idea of releasing it.

How, when and, if are still up in the air.

But “Don’t Try” shouldn’t be getting all the attention because a true new song has also been making its debut during the encore set. Way has confirmed that a new song titled “Kid Nothing” has been performed during the encore set with its official debut happening in London on Jan. 23.

Check out some fan shot video from way’s show last night in Paris (Jan. 18).

Boston Calling Announce Spring 2015 Line-Up

January 14, 2015 — Leave a comment

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While everyone was sucked in by the cool unveil of the Bonnaroo line-up and every possible social media account around, another festival decided to unveil their own line-up as well.

Boston Calling will be holding its first of two annual music festivals during the weekend of May 22-24 at City Hall Plaza in downtown Boston with many names that seem to be making 2015 the year of their festival appearances.

Headlining the yearly event will be Beck, My Morning Jacket, and the Pixies while sub-headliners will include Tame Impala, St. Vincent, TV on the Radio, and Tenacious D.

Other acts confirmed for the weekend long event include: Gerard Way, Marina and the Diamonds, Vance Joy, Run the Jewels, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminal, Chet Faker, Jungle, The Lone Bellow, and current radio darling, Tove Lo.

Check out the festival’s video announcement below which, for some reason, reminds us of the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” video. Maybe it’s the fake mustaches?

General admission tickets go on sale today (Wednesday, Jan. 14) beginning at noon on the festival’s website. Early Bird 3-day passes are $160, while those interested in 3-day VIP tickets will be put back $300.

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