KERRANG READERS POLL, LEATHERMOUTH, NEW MERCH, GERARD WAY SIGNING
Kerrang Readers Poll 2008!
2008 has been an amazing year for music and now Kerrang magazine (UK) want you to vote in their annual Readers Poll.
As usual, we will be asking you to vote for MCR in the relevant catergories. Don't waste your time voting for Gerard as Sexiest Female as we want an award that actually means something! VISIT KERRANG.COM TO CAST YOUR VOTE! The results will appear in Kerrang magazine on December 10th 2008
Leathermouth!
Leathermouth will be playing four support slots for none other than Mindless Self Indulgence.
The four dates are as follows:
12-04-08 The Station Portland, ME 7PM
12-05-08 Lupo’s H.H. Providence, RI 7:30PM
12-06-08 Starland BR Sayreville, NJ 7PM
12-07-08 Toad’s Place New Haven, CT 7:30PM
New merchandise!
THE OFFICIAL MCR STORE has a new hoodie in stock!
The Plague Junior Hoodie is a black soft slimfit jr hoodie with front print of The Plague.
Gerard Way signing!
Gerard Way will be at Golden Apple Comics, 7018 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA, on Friday, November 28th at 8:00pm, to promote the release of the 1st issue of the Umbrella Academy: Dallas series.
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MESSAGE FROM BOB, GERARD PRESENTING F1, GERARD INTERVIEW, HEIRS TO OZZY
Another message from Bob!
Bob has posted another message on the bands OFFICIAL MYSPACE regarding the address he posted on the previous message.
in my little thing i wrote yesterday i included gerards address. when we write something to post we then send it to our friend jeff. jeff knows all the computer mumbo jumbo and passwords and stuff. jeff then puts it online. just so you know jeff changed gerards address to something else before he posted. he refused to give out gerards address. i will find a way to get you his address. maybe if you beat me in halo. btw... dixie was a robot for halloween
Gerard presenting at the Scream Awards 2008!
Here is a video of Gerard presenting at this years Scream Awards:
MCR at Forumula 1!
For those of you who watched the Formula 1 racing yesterday, you would have noticed the opening sequence which included MCR. For those of you that didnt, you can watch it below:
Gerard interview with MTV!
A video has emerged of some of the bands 'first times' at things like writing songs etc..watch the video below:
Seven heirs to Ozzy Osbourne!
Gerard appears in the IDOLATOR.COM list of seven heirs to Ozzy Osbourne's throne.
In one sense, Way is a no-brainer; he's the closest thing to a goth rock star we've got these days, someone who dresses in skeleton-themed outfits and writes rock operas about death. But he also comes off a bit too much like the wholesome kid from New Jersey he probably really is to have any real mystique. And when the British press denounced his band and the emo movement as a whole as a "death cult that encourages kids to self-harm," Way vehemently disagreed with that assessment, which speaks well of him as a person, but kind of blows his P.O.D. credentials. Plus, the photo at left clearly states that he is a princess.
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SPIKE TV AWARDS, POPEATER INTERVIEW, COLLIDER INTERVIEW, MACBETH SHOES, TCFSR VINYL, MATT PELLISIER, MESSAGE FROM BOB, FRANK
Gerard at Spike TV Awards!
The guys from Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson hit the red carpet at the Scream Awards and Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance talks about his secret talent. CHECK IT OUT HERE
Popeater Interview with Gerard!
My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way is a very happily married man. "I love my wife," he tells Popeater smiling on the red carpet of the 2008 Scream Awards. So does that mean the band's next album is going to be filled with love songs? Not a chance. "I had a discussion with Lindsay [his wife] about it and I was like, 'Wow, all this stuff I'm writing is kind of full of hate. I don't know why that is,'" he says. "She's like, 'Cause you're happy.'"READ MORE AT POPEATER.COM
Collider Interview with Gerard!
Steve Weintraub recently interviewed Gerard on the red carpet at Spike TV Awards. You can watch the video HERE
Macbeth Shoes!
In a recent interview, Tom Delonge announced that his company Macbeth Shoes will be designing shoes for bands like Muse, Tegan And Sara, Bloc Party and of course MCR.
Three Cheers Vinyl!
A new vinyl editiong of Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge will be released on December 16th! It is a limited edition red Vinyl that comes in a custom jacket with Gerard's handwritten 'Helena' lyrics and a die cut 'dueling guns' stencil insert and free stickers! The vinyl is available HERE
Matt Pellisier Interview!
It's not often we hear about Matt (Otter) anymore these days but a recent interview about his new solo career also mentions briefly, his time in MCR.
As if that wasn't enough work for the duo to have on their hands, Matt is in the middle of creating his first solo CD. He's probably currently best known to Australian readers as the original drummer of the band My Chemical Romance, rather than as one half of Strong Arm's New Jersey-based studio, but in the age of social networking it's just as easy to check out the tracks on Strong Arm's MySpace from a computer down under as it is to listen locally. READ MORE HERE
Hi, it's Bob!
it's been a long time since since we have talked. i just wanted to say hi and fill people in on what has been happening with us. as a whole we are all getting ready to get rolling again. we really needed this break but enough is enough already. i cant wait to see the refreshed and excited MCR again. no more falling asleep at 5pm, no more drinking 20 red bulls, just good times coming up.READ MORE HERE
Frank!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK IERO!!!
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OFFICIAL MYSPACE, SCREAM AWARDS, GERARD INTERVIEW, LA TIMES, BUZZNET AT SCREAM AWARDS, JAMES JEAN BLOG ENTRY, LEATHERMOUTH
Official Myspace!
Scream Awards!
Lots of pictures of Gerard arriving at the Scream Awards can be found HERE
Interview with Gerard!
Way exclusively told the IESB that UMBRELLA ACADEMY has already been optioned by Universal Pictures and they've just had their first meeting about the feature film. READ MORE AT IESB.NET
LA Times at the Scream Awards!
Comics get red-carpet treatment at Spike TV Scream Awards For the moment, though, there is no end in sight, and Gerard Way, lead singer of the rock band My Chemical Romance, said the sector would thrive not only because of its commercial viability but also because of the nature of its creative community right now. Way writes "The Umbrella Academy," an acclaimed graphic-novel series for Dark Horse Comics, which he says has been approved by Universal to be a film as soon as 2010.
"The people that are making these movies are coming to it with a love of the comics and a respect for them, and I think that's why the fans are so passionate about these movies," Way said. "It comes down to the fact that for the first time, it's fans who are making these movies, and that makes all the difference in the world. It's not just capes that people like, it's watching movies made with great ideas and imagination. That's what makes them fly."READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
Buzznet Member at the Scream Awards!
EXCLUSIVE: Gerard Way On Zombies and Hair Color at the 2008 Scream Awards
Many of you have already seen photos of My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way on the red carpet at last night's Scream Awards. I've heard several reactions that all seem to say that fans are pretty shocked at his hair (it's not pink anymore!) and by his "ugly" shoes (brown, knee-high round-toed boots). READ MORE ON BUZZNET
James Jean Blog Entry!
James Jean, who I believe helped draw the Black Parade artwork, recently posted a new blog about a comemerative plate he recieved from the band.
My Chemical Romance went triple platinum with their Black Parade album, so they sent me this insane, elaborately produced commemorative plaque. All the elements in the frame are layered and die-cut for a shallow relief effect. You can see the blog and image at PROCESSRECESS.COM
Thanks to the people on the tagboard, we have some new information on the calendar coming out for 2009.
AMAZON.COM have the calendar up for preorder and they also include some more images! AMAZON.CO.UK also have the calendar up for preorder but they do not have any images. GRINDSTORE.COMalso have the calendar available with similar images to the ones on Amazon.
Frank Iero Interview!
Nyght Scene have put up a new interview with Frank Iero. The interview is, however, more to do with Leathermouth than MCR. CHECK IT OUT HERE
NME is doing another one of those ridiculous “click and vote for these people you’ve never heard of until you find someone you want to vote for” polls. So, instead of making you hunt for Gerard and My Chemical Romance (and possibly voting a 1 on someone who is worthy of a higher vote, or a 10 on someone not worthy of that number), here’s the direct links (gives a rating of 10, the highest score).
Just to let everyone know that you will need to re-register on the forums, don't try logging in under your old username because it won't work!
Rock Paper Pencils Giveaway!
It's Fall again, and Loudside and Rock Paper Pencils want to send you back to class in Style. We are giving away a load of the hottest school supplies on the planet. 3 lucky winners will win a Rock Paper Pencils prize pack featuring a selection of various RPP artists.
Visit ROCKPAPERPENCILS.COM to check out officially licensed pens, pencils, notebooks, folders, binders and more from artists including My Chemical Romance. To enter the contest visit LOUDSIDE.COM before October 19th 2008.
2009 Calendar?
According to EIL.COM, the below image is for the 2009 MCR Calendar for the UK.
The calendar costs £8.99 and is currently in stock. Unfortunately this is the only image available so we can't see the rest of the calendar!
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TWILIGHT TRACKLISTING, THE DAILY LIST, FORUM
Twilight soundtrack tracklisting
If you can cast your minds back you may remember My Chemical Romance being on Stephanie Meyers playlist for the Twilight book.
However My Chemical Romance don't appear on the movie's official tracklisting.
The Daily List: Roadies
THE DAILY LIST BLOG recently posted an article on the 'Top 10 Roadies,' which included none other than Bob Bryar who used to be the Sound Tech for MCR before he was asked to join the band.
#7 - Bob Bryar was the sound tech for My Chemical Romance before they asked him to join the band. READ THE FULL LIST
Forum
Bad news I'm afraid. The forums have broken due to me trying to upgrade them and failing miserably. All posts have been lost and the forums are looking aweful at the moment.
I'm going to have to try and fix the mistakes or restart from scratch which means all posts will be lost.
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MIKEY WAY COMIC SERIES
MIKEY WAY COMIC
It was confirmed previously that Mikey Way was to work on Halloween comic for DC Comics. The official DC website have uploaded the cover art and addition information for the comic and it is available for pre-order now!
The Horror! The Horror! Could this be the final Halloween for the DCU? Evil has won, and there are no treats! Witness tales of terror featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Titans, El Diablo, Faust and others by past, present and future DC greats.
The comic will be available for pre-order at $5.99 on October 22nd, 2008.
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TUA VIDEO GAME, ROCK SOUND, GUEST ARTIST, MERCH, SPIKE AWARDS, HARVEY AWARDS
The Umbrella Academy Video Game?
Gerard Way says “No way” to Umbrella Academy video game
Way is currently writing the second chapter in the series, coming out late 2008, and Universal Pictures has already optioned Umbrella Academy for a live-action feature film. But don’t expect to see a videogame based on his creation. At least, not one that he approves of. READ MORE
Rock Sound Magazine!
In this months Rock Sound Magazine (UK) there is a free pack of rock themed top trump cards, one of which is My Chemical Romance.
Rock Sound Magazine!
Gerard Way has become the guest artist for Rex Mundi #15. Check it out HERE
It has been confirmed that Gerard will be appearing at the Spike TV Awards which air on 21st October.
Harvey Awards!
The Umbrella Academy has won BEST NEW SERIES at this years Harvey Awards!
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MESSAGE, GERARD INTERVIEW
Quick hello!
Sorry about the lack of updates this past week. I have moved into a new flat at University and we've had no internet! You have no idea how bored I have been!
Gerard interview with Newsarama!
Gerard Way on The Umbrella Academy - Past, Present & Future
For many of its readers, The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite’s Eisner win for Best Limited Series this July at the awards ceremony at San Diego Comic Con was not much of a surprise. The story of seven children: Kraken, Séance, The Rumor, Vanya, Spaceboy, Number Five and The Horror (okay, six, as The Horror died at some point previous to this story), The Umbrella Academy is Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba’s post-modern opus – the love child of Grant Morrison’s Doom Patrol and the earliest, craziest X-Men, raised by years of superheroes. READ MORE HERE
Own a piece of TUA artwork!
Gabriel Ba' has put some original Umbrella Academy artwork up for sale. You can check out the art and possibly make a purchase RIGHT HERE
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EMAS, MIKEY&ALICIA, FRANK IERO, STARLING ELECTRIC, SPIKE TV AWARDS, GERARD WAY BAD TASTE BEAR, AFFILLIATES
MTV European Music Awards!
My Chemical Romance are not currently nominated in any catergory this year but the fans can work together to change this. In the bottom right corner of the VOTING PAGE you will see a section where you can nominate your favourite band. I would suggest voting for MCR in the 'ROCK OUT' band of the year, 'ACT OF 2008' and 'BEST ACT EVER' catergories. CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Mikey & Alicia Way!
Mikey and Alicia Way were recently spotted supporting bandmate Frank Iero who performed with his sideproject band Leathermouth. You can see an image below of the couple:
Frank Iero Interview!
Frank Iero recently took part in an interview where he talks about his other band Leathermouth. This interview took place after the Leathermouth show in in Buffalo on September 6th.
Also, rumour has it that Leathermouth have signed with Epitaph records.
Starling Electric!
You might find this a little weird that I'm giving you news about a band other than MCR/Leathermouth, but I promise this is connected!
It seems the band 'Starling Electric' have a song called 'The Black Parade.' Starling Electric were recently interviewed by Metromix Detroit where they were asked about the song title and if it had any connection with My Chemical Romance.
Caleb Dillon, frontman for the Ann Arbor–based band Starling Electric, has a sense of humor that could best be described as bone-dry. No matter how hard we try to be sarcastic in our questions with him, he can’t be topped. When we asked, for example, if the band’s song “The Black Parade” has any connection to the My Chemical Romance album of the same name, he deadpans, “Yes. We're best friends with them…we hang out all the time.”
Not too sure about that one. You can read the full interview HERE
Spike TV Awards!
A little news about Gerards side project 'The Umbrella Academy,' now. You can vote for The Umbrella Academy for BEST COMIC BOOK and BEST COMIC BOOK ARTIST: GABRIEL BA at this years Spike TV Awards. CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Gerard Way Bad Taste Bear!
It's BAD TASTE BEAR'S 10th anniversary this year and in celebration, they have teamed up with ROCK SOUND inorder to give away a Gerard Way Bade Taste Bear.
The BT Bears Company, producers of the cheeky, risqué and suggestively saucy Bad Taste Bears range, are celebrating a decade of debauchery this month with their 10th birthday. We’ve teamed up with them to offer five lucky readers the chance to win ‘Gerard’, part of the Bad Taste Bears cult range and obviously named after your favourite frontman
The competition is open to UK and Ireland residents only and all you have to do is answer a simple question. ENTER THE COMPETITION!
Affiliates!
Now time for a little site news. We have a whole bunch of new affilliates so please check them out!
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KERRANG COMPILATION, MIKEY WAY
Mikey Way!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKEY WAY!!
Kerrang Compilation CD!
Kerrang! magazine has revealed the roster of bands earmarked for its 2008 compilation CD.
Kerrang! The Album 2008 hits the shelves on September 29th and features chart successes such as Kid Rock, Nickelback and Weezer alongside metal heavyweights such as Slipknot, Killswitch Engage and Atreyu.
Classic cuts from Green Day and My Chemical Romance are included, as well as new efforts from Funeral For A Friend, Kids In Glass Houses and You Me At Six.
My Chemical Romance's hit single 'Welcome To The Black Parade' will be track 2 on CD 2 of this compilation album, to see more artists on the CD CLICK HERE
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MIKEY, TBP
Mikey Way comic series!
My Chemical Romance bassist to pen comic for DC Comics
My Chemical Romance bassist, Mikey Way has just been tapped by DC Comics to write an 8 page story for an upcoming Halloween issue of one of their titles. The rumor is that it will have something to do with Batman but that isn’t confirmed yet at press time. READ MORE
Life after TBP!
From Kerrang magazine:
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GERARD
Gerard's new hair!
yes, it's real..and another image can be found HERE
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MCR EMAIL, PICS
MCR Mailing List!
We're have a new email message from the official MCR mailing list.:
Hello again friends,
We have one last limited edition ‘The Black Parade is Dead’ coffin AND a complete set of Day of the Dead band member masks, and we want to give it to you guys. To enter, all you gotta do is simply send an email saying you want to enter to mcrcontest@warnerreprise.com with your first and last name and your address and we will select one random person to win! The contest begins August 29th and ends on September 10th.
We also just found a lot of classic MCR T-shirt designs in our archive. All of these t-shirts have been added to our sale department for only $9.99. If you never had a chance to pick up these designs, do it now! There’s also new designs like the Slasher T, so check it out HERE. Please be aware that there are limited sizes and quantities available for each sale item. Lastly, the Day of the Dead band member individual masks and mask bundles are almost sold out! Once these masks are sold out, no more will be made! Get your band member mask or bundle HERE
New and Old pics!
Our favourite MCR photographer RYANRUSSEL has uploaded some new pics of the band from a recent photoshoot that the completed. We have seen a few of the images around the net but now we have the whole shoot!
Also, JEREMYSAFFER.com has uploaded some pics from a photoshoot that the band took part in back in 2005. Many of the pictures are up in the galleries at MYCHEMICALTEAM.BR but you can also check out the photos at the photographers official sites. I will also try and make some additions to the BYS Gallery.
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MYSPACE BLOG, KERRANG AWARDS, PICS, MUCHMUSIC
Myspace Blog!
Check out the OFFICIAL MYSPACE page for a new blog written by Gerard or you can read it below:
Hey guys,
Gerard here... I'm hanging out with Mikey in New Jersey, relaxing, drinking coffee, talking comics, and getting ready to take a drive down south tomorrow. I don't know what states I'm passing through but I know where I'm heading. Don't worry I've got a the Clockwork Orange audiobook, a Dr. Pepper air-freshener, and a GPS so I don't get lost. We figured b now everyone that's a fan of the band might be wondering what we're up to, what we're planning, so I thought I'd write this letter and fill you all in.
We're living, decompressing- The Black Parade took over two years to tour and six months to make so that's a lot of existing in a fictional world, and we're just extremely happy to live in a real one for a while. One thing I can let you know is that we're excited. Genuinely more excited then we have ever been to be in this band, make some new music. Genuinely more excited then we have ever been in this band, make some new music. And we have ALL been writing new material in our own separate worlds... I started a week after I got home, buying a good rig, an old Jag, and a bunch of pedals- just searching for the next sound.
Bob is recovering well from his recent wrist surgery- exceedingly well considering how risky the procedure can be. We're all really happy that when he picks up the sticks again he won't be in the intense pain he was in during the last year of touring. It's going to take him a while to rehabilitate but know him, he will most likely be playing the drums before the doctor says it's a good idea. He just loves playing, we all do. Franks on the road with Leathermouth and Reggie and The Full Effect so you should go see them and get spit on. I know Leathermouth doesn't have a record out yet, but Frank gave it to me in Mexico and I can easily say it's my favorite post-hardcore record of the year, so I know you will at least enjoy the songs if you don't know the words.
One of the best parts of the last five months was getting to see Ray get married and all of us be a part of the wedding. It was beautiful. I'm not sure where the happy couple is right now but I am sure wherever they are, they are really enjoying it. I have never seen him happier in my life. So we made plans to get together soon and make some demos, see where our heads are at, take it slow. If explosions happen in our heads right away who knows how soon we could have a record out, we aren't in any rush but we get just as anxious as you to find out what the next "thing is going to be.
So that about wraps it up... I'm glad I could stop by for a chat, I think I will do it more often. I'm writing more comics, writing more music, and missing my wife right now. Oh, and I heard a rumor that I died in a car accident.
I didn't.
xo.
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Kerrang Awards!
MCR were nominated for Best International Band at this years Kerrang awards and unfortunately they didn't win this time around. You can check out the full list of winners HERE
Backstage Pics!
NIKONLIVE.COM have uploaded some behind the scenes images relating to MCR. You can check them all out HERE
Much Music!
Much Music have put together a list of 'The Field Guide To 10 Common Frontman Styles' with Gerard as #2 in the list naming him as 'The Spaz.' You can check out the list HERE
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GERARD INTERVIEW
Interview with Gerard Way!
My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way: 'I Think We Needed To Be Away For A While' Singer says band will 'take it slow' with 'stripped-down' Black Parade follow-up.
Last month, MTV News broke the news that New Jersey's own My Chemical Romance would be recording a cover of Bob Dylan's "Desolation Row" for Zack Snyder's forthcoming "Watchmen" film and that the song would be the soundtrack's first single when it hits stores this winter. That's cool and all, but what about the band's next studio effort? When can we expect that gem?
Well, not for a long while. See, My Chemical Romance have spent much of the last few years in promotional mode — touring, doing press interviews, shooting videos, etc. At the moment, they're in what frontman Gerard Way dubbed "go live" mode: They've all put MCR on the backburner as they pursue outside interests.
Of course, Way's been working on his comic book series, "The Umbrella Academy," and is penning a top-secret project for DC Comics. Meanwhile, his brother, Mikey Way, is also working on a comic book, Frank Iero is starting a new band called Leathermouth, Ray Toro is busy getting married and helming his Weezer cover band, and Bob Bryar, well, he's in Chicago for some unspecified reason. The point is, My Chemical Romance need to live like the rest of us for a bit before they return to the studio.
"We can't make any more music unless we live," Way explained. "But I'm already starting to get the ideas and the aesthetics and everything, and it's very different from [2006's] The Black Parade."
How so, Gerry?
"It's hard to say at this point, but musically, how Black Parade tapped into the glam, classic rock of Queen and Ziggy Stardust, this taps into something different — not punk, but maybe in its proto sense. The aesthetic — it is extremely different, and it is more stripped-down too. When we get a chance, we're going to get together and do some demos and start rolling. But we're going to take it slow. I feel like we needed to be away for a while. People need to kind of miss us because there was a point in the last two-and-a-half years where you could have seen us at least once a month if you wanted."
Way elaborated on the album's sound, contradicting recent reports that the band is moving in a more punk direction. "It's weird — sometimes you give interviews, and they catch you in a weird mood on the road, and you're like, 'Nah, I didn't say it was going to be a more punk-rock record, I just thought it would be more stripped of the bells and whistles,' " he explained. "But I think the concepts will always be progressive.
"It will be more direct, more about life, and have more social commentary in there," Way continued. "That's where it's kind of heading now. It won't be a 'boohoo' record about 'Oh, we got famous,' but a commentary on how the world is now."
Today is the 4th anniversary of Gerards sobriety. Congrats!
The Cure Remixes!
You may remember me posting something about Gerard remixing a track by The Cure. Well, below is some more information about the project.
"...The Cure announce an EP of remixes of the first 4 singles taken from their imminent new album to be released digitally and on CD on the 13th September.
Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance), Pete Wentz & Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Jade Puget (AFI), Jared Leto (30 Seconds To Mars) and 65 Days Of Static (who supported The Cure on most of their recent 59 date World 4Tour), have exclusively remixed the first 4 singles from the forthcoming studio album for this special EP, entitled ‘Hypnagogic States’, as follows:
"The Only One" - remixed by Jared Leto (30 Seconds to Mars)
"Freakshow" - remixed by Jade Puget (AFI)
"Sleep When I’m Dead" - remixed by Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) and Julien-K
"The Perfect Boy" - remixed by Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy)"
From THECURE.COM
Bob Bryar - Movie star!
It appears that Bob sneakily appeared in a movie called 'Oh My Dear Desire,' back in 2003. He is listed in the CAST LIST as the character 'By Terah.'
This is the very same Bob Bryar from My Chemical Romance as you can view his IMDB profile page HERE or by clicking on his name in the cast list.
The Umbrella Academy Series 2!
Issue 1 of the second series of The Umbrella Academy, Dallas is now available to preorder on TFAW.COM You can take a peek of the cover illustrations by cliking the image below:
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J TRAIN VIDEO
J TRAIN VIDEO!
As some of you may remember, I posted an update informing you all that Frank would be making an appearance in the new video from Reggie And The Full Effect titled J Train. Well, the video is complete and you can watch it below:
For the people that don't know, Frank plays Frankenstein!!
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TBPID REVIEW, BREAKING DAWN, TIME MAGAZINE, FASHION ROCKS
The Black Parade Is Dead review!
A new review of The Black Parade Is Dead has now been uploaded to AMPEDREVIEWS.NET, which is my other website, so please check it out!
Breaking Dawn Playlist!
My Chem have a song featured in the playlist for Stephenie Meyer's new book, Breaking Dawn. You can check out the playlist HERE
Time Magazine!
Gerard is briefly featured in Time magazine, as you can see below:
FASHION ROCKS!
Gerard recently appeared in Fashion Rocks magazine, a free magazine that comes with fashion giant Vogue. You can see the scan HERE
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THE CURE REMIX, GUARDIAN GUIDE
Julien-K & Gerard to remix The Cure!
According to a blog post on Julien-Ks Myspace by Amir, Julien-K is remixing the new Cure single with Gerard. The song has to be turned in on monday and it is for charity but it is unknown whether or not Gerard is contributing vocals.
Heres what the blog said:
We just started a remix of the Cure's new single "Sleep When I'm Dead" with Gerard of My Chem. It has to be turned in Monday so expect to hear it very soon.
All the proceeds of the sale of this single will be going to Amnesty International.
The Guardian Guide
There is a piece in yesterdays Guardian about Comic-con which is entitled 'The Nerd Herd.' A section of the article talks about Gerard and TUA, there is also a picture of Gerard.
The jewel in the crown are Friday night's prestigious Eisner Awards, the industry's Oscars. This year's surprise winner, was My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way's dysfunctional superhero saga The Umbrella Academy, picking up Best Limited Series for its first run - a sweet vindication after more than a few eyebrows were raised when he started the project with illustrator Gabriel Ba.
"A lot of people were probably thinking, 'He's not much of an underdog any more, he's a rock star now so this is easy for him,'" says Gerard. "So I got to be an underdog all over again. I didn't have it easy."
Deified in his day job, Gerard used to be able to walk around these things pretty much invisible. Now, all that's changed.
"At first I would just go to comic conventions and just walk around. Now I make that difficult for myself because I write comics. But it's so good to have a book that was appreciated. Acceptance was optional, I wanted the work to be appreciated."
You can read the full article HERE
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THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY, PROTEST, WATCHMEN
THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY!
My Chemical Romance Frontman Gerard Way Trades Concert Stage For Comic-Con Booth
Gerard Way may be one of the biggest rock stars in the world, but that doesn’t stop him from making the annual pilgrimage to Comic-Con. Way — who grew up reading comics, attended art school and interned at DC Comics before forming My Chemical Romance — attended the show to promote his Dark Horse book “The Umbrella Academy.” We’ll be bringing you much more from Way in the coming days, but hear him chat below about the latest from “Academy” as well as his love for all things Comic-Con. READ MORE HERE
On September 19 & 20th, 2007 Gerard Way made two in-store appearances in New York and Boston to celebrate the debut of his comic, The Umbrella Academy. VIEW VIDEOS HERE
NEW LAYOUT, MASKS, LA TIMES, KERRANG AWARDS, EMO ILLEGAL?, NEW COVER SONG, LEATHERMOUTH
NEW LAYOUT!
As you can probably see, there is now a new layout up! There are lots of changes within the site as most of it is now in PHP. If you find any errors, please let me know!
There is so much MCR news to catch up on so here we go..
BAND MEMBER MASKS FOR SALE!
As you know, the limited edition coffin boxes of "The Black Parade Is Dead!" are sold out. They came with Day of the Dead-inspired masks designed by each member of the band, but you can now buy each mask individually by clicking HERE. Only 5,000 of these masks have been made, so there are only 1,000 of each band member's mask. Head over to the MCR STORE and pick 'em up.
Gerard Way's Essential Shelf in the LA Times!
We're starting a new feature here at the Hero Complex called "The Essential Shelf" in which we invite some esteemed talents to tell us about their favorite graphic novels. Our first guest is Gerard Way, the lead singer of the rock band My Chemical Romance and the writer of "The Umbrella Academy," the wonderfully surreal Dark Horse series that (we hear) may be coming to a theater near you in the next few years. PART ONE / PART TWO / PART THREE
KERRANG AWARDS!
MCR have been short listed for the BEST INTERNATIONAL BAND catergory at this years Kerrang Awards! They are up against 30 Seconds To Mars, Madina Lake, Coheed and Cambria and Avenged Sevenfold. CLICK HERE TO VOTE and have the chance to win a table at the event which will take place at a secret location in London on Thursday, August 21!
EMO TO BE MADE ILLEGAL!
The Russian government is in the process of drafting a law to make emo and goth music illegal. Last month a parliamentary committee was convened to discuss a draft proposal of the Russian government's Government Strategy In The Sphere Of Spiritual And Ethical Education bill, the details of which were leaked to The Moscow Times. The newspaper subsequently reported that, among other things, the draft bill dubbed the musical movements a "dangerous teen trend" and called for emo and goth websites to be reg
