My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. Founded by Gerard, Mikey, Toro, and Matt Pelissier, 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. Shortly after the album's release, Pelissier was replaced by Bob Bryar. A commercial success, the album was awarded platinum status over a year later. The band eclipsed the success of their previous albums with their 2006 concept album, The Black Parade, which gained generally favorable reviews among music critics and was certified triple platinum in the United States and the United Kingdom.
| Also known as | MCR, My Chem |
| Origin | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, emo, pop punk, post-hardcore, punk rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 2001–2013, 2019–present |
| Labels | Eyeball, Reprise, Warner |
| Associated acts | Leathermouth, Death Spells, Reggie and the Full Effect |
| Members | Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Mikey Way, Frank Iero |
| Past members | Matt Pelissier, Bob Bryar, James Dewees |
About My Chemical Romance
Band that's 2006 concept album The Black Parade went double platinum. The band broke up in March 2013, after drummer Bob Bryar left in 2010. They announced a reunion show in Los Angeles for December of 2019.
Achievement of My Chemical Romance
Lead singer Gerard Way started the band in response the September 11th attacks. They toured with Green Day on their 2005 tour Green Day Presents American Idiot Tour.
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Latest information about My Chemical Romance updated on July 28 2021.
