My Chemical Romance

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Formed 2001. Disbanded 22 March 2013.

American alternative rock band

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My Chemical Romance - Reading Festival highlights

Headlining the main stage at Reading Festival 2011 for the first time Gerald Way and his New Jersey crew go beyond Emo.

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Biography

My Chemical Romance was an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consisted of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. Shortly after forming, the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004; the album was a commercial success, and was awarded platinum status a little over a year later. The band eclipsed their previous success with their 2006 concept album, The Black Parade, which gained generally favorable reviews among music critics. Their fourth and final studio album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, was released on November 22, 2010, to positive reviews. The band announced its break-up on March 22, 2013.

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  1. My Chemical Romance announce split

    Sat 23 Mar 2013 09:59

    The US rock group announce their break-up after 12 years together.

  2. Sacked drummer defends 'mistake'

    Wed 7 Sep 2011 08:28

    Michael Pedicone, fired by My Chemical Romance, was trying to make crew "look...

  3. Rockers sack 'stealing' drummer

    Mon 5 Sep 2011 06:12

    My Chemical Romance throw drummer Michael Pedicone out of band after he is caught...

BBC Reviews

  1. Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys 2010

    Review of Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys

    Reviewed by Mike Haydock

    The New Jersey rockers combine elements of the past to create something truly unique.

  2. The Black Parade Is Dead 2008

    Review of The Black Parade Is Dead

    Reviewed by Sophie Bruce

    Whether or not you've yet managed to see them perform in the flesh, this is a...

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