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With their emo-punk songcraft, theatrical vocals, and stylized neo-goth appearance, My Chemical Romance rose from the East Coast underground to the forefront of modern rock talent during the mid-2000s. In keeping with the tragic element of the group's best-known singles -- including "Helena,", "I'm Not OK (I Promise)," "Famous Last Words," and "Welcome to the Black Parade" -- My Chemical Romance has roots in catastrophe, as frontman Gerard Way decided to form the band after watching New York's Twin Towers collapse on September 11th, 2001. Drummer Matt Pelissier joined the project one week later, while Way dealt with his growing anxiety by penning the group's first song,"Skylines and Turnstiles". Guitarist Ray Toro climbed aboard soon after, and the quintet's ranks solidified with the addition of bassist Mikey Way (Gerard's younger brother) and guitarist Frank Iero. With their lineup in place, the bandmates began playing shows along the Northeast Corridor and made plans to start work on an album.

My Chemical Romance's debut effort, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, appeared in 2002 courtesy of New York's Eyeball Records. Comparisons to Thursday were frequent; both bands hailed from New Jersey, both had recorded for Eyeball, and both combined punk-pop's musical aggression with introspective, confessional lyrics. The album attracted a modest underground following, and My Chemical Romance jumped to the big leagues in 2003 by signing with Reprise Records. The following year, they released the aggressively slick Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, a platinum-selling album that featured cover art by Way himself. Proving to be hugely popular, the album produced several radio singles and popular MTV videos, including "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," "Helena," and "The Ghost of You."

Amid this growing popularity, Pelissier departed in mid-2004 and was replaced by drummer Bob Bryar, who had previously met the band while running sound for the Used (with whom the band had toured several years prior). Relentless touring followed, with My Chemical Romance headlining dates with Alkaline Trio, scoring an opening slot on Green Day's American Idiot tour, and sharing bills with Story of the Year and Taking Back Sunday. As My Chemical Romance prepared to enter the studio for their third album, they issued a stop-gap recording, Life on the Murder Scene, in March 2006. The CD/double-DVD package offered an extensive combination of demos, music videos, live footage, interviews, and more; it sufficiently tied fans over until My Chemical Romance (now boasting a sober and bleach-haired Gerard Way) issued the darkly conceptual and highly ambitious The Black Parade that October. Anticipation for the album reached its apex upon the release of its grandiose first single, "Welcome to the Black Parade," whose elaborate music video looked and sounded like the result of Tim Burton directing Queen. The record acheived platinum status by early 2007 and was followed by a live recording, Black Parade Is Dead!, in 2008. ~ Andrew Leahey & Alex Henderson, All Music GuideMore

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My Chemical Romance
My Chemical RomanceThe Black ParadeGerard Way - vocalsRay Toro - guitarFrank Lero - guitarMikey Way ...
Songs: 58, Videos: 6, Playlists: 2, Blog Posts: 66, Polls: 0, Battles: 1

Most Popular Music Videos (10)

Dead! [Live from Mexico City] (w/ Dead Card)
(Duration: 3:15)
Aug 23rd, 9:14am
Famous Last Words (Video)
(Duration: 4:21)
Sep 28th, 4:39pm
Mama [Live from Mexico City] (w/ Dead Card)
(Duration: 4:46)
Aug 23rd, 9:22am
Helena (Video)
(Duration: 3:30)
Oct 7th, 4:05am
Teenagers (Video)
(Duration: 2:51)
Jun 14th, 11:43pm
Welcome To The Black Parade (Video)
(Duration: 5:13)
Jun 14th, 5:59pm
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Fan Comments

Nov 18th, 11:42am
P.S. Feel free to delete it if you think it's a bother. ^_-
Nov 18th, 11:41am
Just in case you ever find this, I'd prefer you find it this way...

http://thestreetnetwork.sparkart.com/mychemicalromance/forum.php?level=post&id=83699&action=read

That said, I always trust you, I was just curious. ^^
Nov 12th, 11:41am
Hee, playfully embarrased myself defending you on buzznet:

http://elrich.buzznet.com/user/journal/5140461/titles-like-will-mcrs-newest/

You keep being awesome for us, I'll keep trying to be awesome for you. ^_-
Nov 12th, 1:10am Last edited Nov 12th, 1:14am.
Gah! Rock Sound too?!! ^^

*happy sigh* You're just everywhere, aren't you? ^_-
Nov 11th, 9:14pm
P.S. I really, REALLY can't wait to hear it all, and then of course, to see it *all*. Keep up the great fucking work!!!
Nov 11th, 1:05am
hi!! im sheila from philippines!
i really love your songs!!
especially "thank you for the venom" , "i don't love you" ,helena" and "cemetery drive" !!!

hope you'll visit again here in philippines!!!!!



♥
Nov 9th, 9:29pm Last edited Nov 9th, 9:34pm.
Insetead of a package I'm doing something special for you guys this Thanksgiving... ^_-

(Fellow MCRMY fans can join me in showing MCR some Thanksgiving Love by clicking on the link below to check out the project on the forum!)

Heh, if you're not a member it'll redirect you and you can become one anyway. ^_-

The more the merrier! Hee, they deserve it. ^_-

http://thestreetnetwork.sparkart.com/mychemicalromance/forum.php?level=post&id=83665
Nov 9th, 12:47am
wow I love your guys new stuff. your emo stuff was kind of bullshit to me. But your new hardcore punk rock stuff is to die for! I love it! Keep the awesome kick ass punk rock shit coming man!
Nov 3rd, 5:45am
Friggin awesome.

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