Waiting For The Return Of My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance (Twitter @MCRofficial)

JAKARTA - The twenty-second of March 2013 is a dark history for My Chemical Romance (MCR) fans. The rock band singer of The Black Parade decided to disband after a career of 12 years.

MCR is a Newark-based band that has spawned several albums such as The Black Parade, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, and May Death Never Stop You.

Through its official website, MCR declared the end of their journey. In fact, a year earlier they were building a studio in Los Angeles to make their fifth album My Chemical Romance.

“Being in a band for 12 years is a real blessing. We went to places we could never have imagined. We can experience various experiences that have never been imagined before. "

“We share the stage with people we admire, respect, and best of all, our friends. And now like all great things, it's time to end. Thank you all for your support, and for being a part of the journey, ”read the message on the site.

Then, MCR vocalist Gerard Way explained via his Twitter account. He said the band's disbandment was not caused by quarrels between members.

This announcement took fans by surprise and the name My Chemical Romance became a hot topic on social media.

In fact, MCR guitarist Frank Iero had announced a project called Conventional Weapons which contained 10 My Chemical Romance songs that had never been officially released. Iero also said the process of producing a new album with the new drummer Jarrod Alexander in the previous year.

“When things start to get successful and go well, that's when a lot of people start having opinions and that's when you have problems. Everyone has an opinion on how the MCR should be. So it's hard to figure out where to go next, ”said Gerard Way in 2019.

"You get caught in the 'Is this good enough?' Situation. It's not fun to make (music). I think disbanding the band is a way out of the 'trap', "he said further.

Solo Project

Every member of My Chemical Romance has a project outside of their band. One of the most gaining attention, Gerard Way with the album Hesitant Alien in 2014.

He is also a comic writer and creator of the series The Umbrella Academy which is adapted by Netflix.

Meanwhile, Gerard's younger brother Mikey Way founded a group called Electric Century which released their first album in 2017.

Frank Iero did not hesitate to launch his latest project. Starting from the band Leathermouth, which broke up in 2010, releasing a song called This Song Is A Curse, as well as the duo Death Spills. He also launched a project called Frank Iero and the Future Violents.

As for Ray Toro, recorded his solo album titled Remember The Laughter in 2016. He also provided a collaboration with Gerard Way for the song Hazy Shade of Winter.

In 2016, MCR surprised fans with a teaser to re-release the album The Black Parade. "We were touched by the response from the teaser trailer. We are not on tour and there are no plans for a reunion - only a re-release of The Black Parade."

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- My Chemical Romance (@MCRofficial) July 20, 2016

Delayed Reunion

My Chemical Romance announced their comeback on October 31, 2019 with an Instagram post that read, “Return” and “Like Phantoms Forever”.

They will have a reunion concert on December 20 and tickets are sold out in four minutes. The enthusiasm of fans has led them to add concert dates in Japan, Australia and New Zealand in 2020.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MCR had to postpone its United States reunion tour which began on September 9. They delayed it until a year to September 8, 2021 in Philadelphia. On that occasion, MCR personnel recalled the postponement of the concert.

"During 2020 I feel lucky to be able to play several live streams and collaborate remotely with some talented individuals," said Frank Iero, who got the tattoo with the words California - 2019.

Mikey Way also uploaded a photo of his children at an empty venue. “Thinking of the night 365 days ago. Dreaming about a moment where we can do like this again. Until the day comes - stay safe. "

They also assured fans that MCR would return with something cool and worth looking forward to.