LOOK ALIVE, SUNSHINE...

"The future is bulletproof, the aftermath is secondary! It's time to do it now, and do it loud: Killjoys, MAKE SOME NOISE!"

Welcome to my MCR shrine heh! This is a huge WIP so be patient. And also excuse my mix of Revenge and Danger Days theming I wanted the red and black color pallette but Danger Days is my fave album so.

WHAT THE HELL IS MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE?

My Chemical Romance is an American rock/emo band formed in New Jersey in 2001. The band consists of 4 members: Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Frank Iero, and Ray Toro (plus a drummer that has changed through the years, and some extra musicians when touring!).

The band formed in the aftermath of 9/11, leading into the recording and release of their first album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. They have since released 3 more studio albums, as well as 2 live albums, 3 (ish) EPs, and a Best Of compilation album... no small feat!

My Chemical Romance announced their breakup in 2013 in a post to their blog, saying "like all great things, it has come time for it to end." ... yeah that didn't last. LMFAO. In 2019, the band reunited for their Reunion tour, eventually evolving into the Swarm tour (paired with a new single, The Foundations of Decay) after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to postpone shows. They've since continued touring, currently touring the US for their Long Live The Black Parade tour as of writing this in July 2025.

THE MEMBERS!

Gerard Way is the founding member and vocalist of My Chemical Romance. He is usually viewed as the most iconic member and face of the band, usually the most theatrical on stage and in promotion. They have also written comics, including The Umbrella Academy, Doom Patrol, and a comic based on the band's album Danger Days, The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. Gerard has also worked on solo music projects and collaborations, notably their solo album Hesitant Alien.

Mikey Way is the bassist of My Chemical Romance, as well as being Gerard Way's younger brother. Mikey is actually the one who named the band, seeing a book named "Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance" and deciding it would make a sick band name. He has also worked on projects outside the band, including the comics Collapser and Christmas 365, as well as the band Electric Century with David Debiak.

Frank Iero is the guitarist of My Chemical Romance, as well as often providing backing vocals for the band. He was only featured in 2 songs on Bullets, but became a staple of the band going forward. He's also been a part of many other bands, including Pencey Prep, Leathermouth, and frnkiero and the cellabration, as well as numerous other bands and projects. This isn't super important but I just want to mention his iconic, beautiful guitar Pansy... I love her.

Ray Toro is the lead guitarist of My Chemical Romance, as well as sometimes providing backing vocals for the band. He is also my favorite member! Ray is an incredibly talented guitarist, writing many of the melody guitar lines for the band's music. He has worked on few solo projects compared to the rest of the band, but has released a few singles he produced and mixed entirely by himself, and occasionally collaborates with the other band members on their projects.

THE ALBUMS!

Released July 23rd, 2002. 40:57 runtime.

The band's first album, Bullets is My Chemical Romance at it's most raw, both literally and metaphorically. The album was created in the wake of 9/11, especially evident in the first song written for the album, Skylines and Turnstiles. The album was recorded and produced over 7 days, giving it a less polished, visceral energy that isn't as strong in other albums.

Released June 8th, 2004. 39:36 runtime.