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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
My Chemical Romance fans are 'freaking out' after they tease UK tour
Fans of the American rock band My Chemical Romance are definitely 'not okay' after the emo legends appeared to tease an upcoming UK tour. Considered one of the most influential bands of their era and genre, 'My Chem' released four full studio albums and a string of Platinum-selling singles between 2003 and 2010. The band – comprising singer Gerard Way, guitarists Frank Iero and Ray Toro, bassist Mikey Way, and drummer Bob Bryar for their classic lineup – called it a day in 2013 after more than a decade in the spotlight. My Chemical Romance built a loyal, dedicated fanbase, and their split is believed to have brought the curtain down on a wave of emo music and fashion that rose to prominence in the 2000s. After six years away, the band reunited for a one-off show in 2019 before announcing tour dates across the world in 2020 – these shows were postponed until 2022 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. At this time, the band released their first new song in eight years – The Foundations of Decay – but a new album never arrived, and the reunion tour concluded in 2023. In tragic news, drummer Bryar was found dead at his home in November 2024, and the band played only two shows that year. My Chemical Romance returned to regular live shows in July 2025 on the Long Live The Black Parade Tour and have more shows planned for 2026, and now a new video on social media has teased a return to the UK for the first time in four years. In the video, which features a parody quiz show called Quizzo, the host asks says: 'Our two fine contestants will help us learn who will be the next lucky country to win the grand prize of one nuclear winter?' After one of the contestants presses a big button, the host shouts, 'Congratulations, United Kingdom!' indicating that the Teenagers hitmakers will be heading here soon. Naturally, My Chem's fans have taken this news calmly. @KofidereVT said: 'My Chemical Romance may have just teased UK dates. I swear to god, I will scream to get an opportunity to see them live again. Gerard Way, don't break my heart.' @Cryophantasm jumped the gun: 'My Chemical Romance has just announced a UK tour, this is not a drill, I am going to die,' while @ArtsTinyHat said they would 'not be calm' about the news. Meanwhile, @RoozNotDead said that My Chemical Romance touring the UK would mean that their money is 'not safe', indicating that they were willing to spend hundreds on tickets. More Trending During their heyday, My Chemical Romance scored nine top 40 singles in the UK and released two top 10 studio albums, with 2006's The Black Parade reaching number two on the album charts. Their biggest win came in October 2006 when their song Welcome to the Black Parade unexpectedly spent two weeks at number one, beating competition from the likes of Nicole Scherzinger, Girls Aloud, and Meat Loaf. Welcome to the Black Parade remains the band's most successful song to date, having been certified 2x Platinum in the UK and a whopping 7x Platinum in America. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: I know Freakier Friday is an unnecessary sequel – but it makes good choices MORE: Arctic Monkeys fans are convinced a new album will drop soon after online clues MORE: 00s rockstar claims party 'saved his life' after defying doctor's orders
Hype Malaysia
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) My Chemical Romance To Return To Malaysia? Fans Notice Mysterious Billboard Ads In KL
Ever since My Chemical Romance (MCR) reunited to headline the When We Were Young music festival in Las Vegas last year, Malaysian fans have been manifesting the band's return to Kuala Lumpur. The last time they performed here was back in 2007 at Stadium Merdeka, where over 10,000 fans sang along to their songs at the top of their lungs. Previously, there have been hints that local concert organisers were working to bring the Grammy-nominated band back to our shores, but until now, nothing had been confirmed. That is, until fans recently began noticing something unusual projected onto billboards around the city. Here's what they saw: Over the weekend, a fan posted on both his TikTok and Twitter accounts about something he encountered while out in Bukit Bintang. In the video, he captured a large digital billboard above the McDonald's outlet briefly displaying the words 'Malaysia, are you okay?' alongside an image of a rose, before switching back to the regular advertisements. Another internet user spotted the same mysterious display on a digital billboard at the side of the road in Bangsar. For context, the rose is strongly associated with MCR, having appeared in the band's merchandise and music videos. With this in mind, the cryptic billboard ads have led many to believe that the 'Welcome to the Black Parade' artists could be performing in Malaysia later this year or in 2026. Many MCR fans reacted to the videos with hopeful excitement, saying they've been waiting nearly two decades for the band's return. Others remain sceptical, speculating that it might be a tribute concert rather than the real thing. A few have suggested that the ads may have nothing to do with MCR at all, noting that the rose alone isn't definitive proof. However, some of the biggest hints pointing to a potential concert include the fact that the band will be embarking on their North American tour, raising the possibility of dates being added in other regions. Warner Music Malaysia have also been sharing nostalgic throwbacks to MCR's music on its Instagram account, drawing more interest. Do you think the group will be coming to Malaysia? We can only hope so. Guess we'll have to wait and see if the rumours are true. Here are the viral clips: Sources: TikTok (1)(2)(3), Twitter (1)(2) What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Buzz Feed
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
39 Products You'll Crave After Your Workday Ends
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Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack Black Channels My Chemical Romance In ‘SNL' Musical Sketch ‘Goth Kid on Vacation'
In a major throwback to 2006, Jack Black returned to host Saturday Night Live this weekend, and he brought a My Chemical Romance tribute with him. The 3x Golden Globe nominee channeled Gerard Way in the sketch 'Goth Kid on Vacation', which parodied the '06 single 'Welcome to the Black Parade' with a Jamaican reggae medley featuring Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim. More from Deadline 'SNL' Promo: Jack Black And Elton John Aren't Getting Along Jack Black Lights Up 'SNL' Stage With Lively Opening Song Featuring Marching Band: 'I'm Back' 'A Minecraft Movie' Takes Over World With $301M Global Opening - International Box Office 'When I was a young boy, my parents took me down to Jamaica for my high school spring break / they said 'come to the pool,' but I stayed in the room with my graphic novels so I could masturbate,' sang Black as he rode a Black Parade float on the beach decked out with the Jamaican flag. The sketch starred Michael Longfellow as the titular goth kid, awkwardly following his family around the tropical locale in his layered black Hot Topic gear. Just like 'Welcome to the Black Parade', Black's last appearance on SNL was in 2006, when he served as musical guest with Tenacious D. He also hosted the show in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Although Black relinquished his musical duties this time to Elton John and Brandi Carlile, he graced the audience with a few performances, including an opening monologue number, an airborne satin pajama love song and a redneck bass jam sesh. Best of Deadline '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 So Far Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack Black Sings My Chemical Romance Parody About a Goth Kid on Vacation on ‘SNL': ‘I Stayed in the Room With My Graphic Novels So I Could Masturbate'
Jack Black, Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim smashed together a reggae track with a parody of the My Chemical Romance song 'Welcome to the Black Parade' on 'Saturday Night Live' to joke about how goth kids act on vacation. Dressed in exaggerated goth attire, complete with bold eyeliner and a black wig, Black sang, 'When I was a young boy / My parents took me down to Jamaica / For my high school spring break / They said, 'Come to the pool' but / I stayed in the room with my graphic novels / So I could masturbate.' More from Variety Jack Black Somersaults and Sings About 'SNL' Return in Opening Monologue: '20 Years Ago I Hosted This Freakin' Show' Mike Myers Plays Elon Musk in 'SNL' Cold Open, Jokes About Making 'Self-Vandalizing' Teslas With 'Swastikas Made of Penises' 'A Minecraft Movie' Stars and Director Unpack Its Songs and 'Napoleon Dynamite' References The song started with the reggae beat alone, with Thompson and Nwodim playing Jamaicans and singing, 'When there is war and struggle and pain / How do we fill our souls with joy again? / We look and we laugh at / Goth kid on vacation.' More to come… Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
