Updating - The Way way.
Gerard has penned a recent catch up letter to fill all us needy fans in on the bands whereabouts and progressions, which was posted in a blog on MCR's official MySpace. In the letter Gerard confirms Ray's marriage and talks about the future of the band music wise. Moreover Gerard adds in some dark humour, putting to rest the rumours that he died in a car crash.
Hey guys,
Gerard here... I'm hanging out with Mikey in New Jersey, relaxing, drinking coffee, talking comics, and getting ready to take a drive down south tomorrow. I don't know what states I'm passing through but I know where I'm heading. Don't worry, I've got a the Clockwork Orange audiobook, a Dr. Pepper air-freshener, and a GPS so I don't get lost. We figured by now everyone that's a fan of the band might be wondering what we're up to, what we're planning, so I thought I'd write this letter and fill you all in.
We're living, decompressing- The Black Parade took over two years to tour and six months to make so that's a lot of existing in a fictional world, and we're just extremely happy to live in a real one for a while. One thing I can let you know is that we're excited. Genuinely more excited than we have ever been to be in this band, make some new music. And we have ALL been writing new material in our own separate worlds... I started a week after I got home, buying a good rig, an old Jag, and a bunch of pedals- just searching for the next sound.
Bob is recovering well from his recent wrist surgery- exceedingly well considering how risky the procedure can be. We're all really happy that when he picks up the sticks again he won't be in the intense pain he was in during the last year of touring. It's going to take him a while to rehabilitate but knowing him, he will most likely be playing the drums before the doctor says it's a good idea. He just loves playing, we all do. Franks on the road with Leathermouth and Reggie and The Full Effect so you should go see them and get spit on. I know Leathermouth doesn't have a record out yet, but Frank gave it to me in Mexico and I can easily say it's my favorite post-hardcore record of the year, so I know you will at least enjoy the songs if you don't know the words.
One of the best parts of the last five months was getting to see Ray get married and all of us be a part of the wedding. It was beautiful. I'm not sure where the happy couple is right now but I am sure wherever they are, they are really enjoying it. I have never seen him happier in my life.
So we made plans to get together soon and make some demos, see where our heads are at, take it slow. If explosions happen in our heads right away who knows how soon we could have a record out, we aren't in any rush but we get just as anxious as you to find out what the next "thing" is going to be.
So that about wraps it up... I'm glad I could stop by for a chat, I think I will do it more often. I'm writing more comics, writing more music, and missing my wife right now. Oh, and I heard a rumor that I died in a car accident.
I didn't.
xo.
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Wow Who started that ridiculous rumor about Gee dying? im glad he didnt die because i would cry the rest of my life if he dies!!! anyways congrats to Gerard for being a daddy!! i know he will make a great father and Bandit is the luckiest girl on earth. and i know Mikey will be a great uncle! and Frank...i know youre crazy...Get Crazier!! keep rockin it and NEVER stop!!
i-love-frank-iero, November 21st, 2010 at 09:56:14pm
wow good for ray im so glad hes happy. lol ur funny gerald i dont know what i would do if u were dead i would be so sad :P
HNM24, April 22nd, 2010 at 09:51:14pm
HAHA! ur sooo funny! the asshole who said you died in a carcrash should get hit by a car. Man if you died, id go crazy. anyways love youuuu!!!
ILoveYouGerardWay!!, February 13th, 2010 at 02:30:37pm
Omg i love you Gerard Way.
wut more can i possibly say. haha, anyways I love your music, keep rockin, love the band and everything, you guys are the f*ckin greatest.
<3 <3 <3 Gerard Way <3 <3 <3
ILoveYouGerardWay!!, February 13th, 2010 at 02:28:51pm
that is soo sweet lets hope bob can durm agin
mrs.frankiero09, December 29th, 2009 at 06:40:15pm
OMG i f*cking love you guys! Keep on rocking and NEVER stop! The MCRmy marches on!
Toaster_King, November 22nd, 2009 at 05:44:28pm
can't wait tilll the album comes out : D .....gerard you have been like an inspiration to meh i f*cking love MCR ...
IFuckingLoveMCR, October 11th, 2009 at 10:30:54pm
Wow! Haha, who started that rumor??!! Gosh! Sooooooooo glad it isn't true :D !!! can't wait for the new album :) ! Aww! Congratulations Gee, ur gonna be a wonderful father , I just know so ;)!!! And that daughter of urs is the Luckiest girl on earth, for having u as her father!!!!! LOVE u guys soooooo much :3 !!! Keep on rocking it!!! And always count on me as A fan, so ... Is one more to the list that's never gonna be erase :P !!!
RiN x3, September 22nd, 2009 at 10:06:08pm
OOH NO! rays getting married Gerard is married who am i gonna marry now? dang Lindsey way! you stole Gerard from me :(
lover of mcr!!!!!!!, September 4th, 2009 at 05:10:15pm
Okay... Whoever made the rumor about gee dying in a car accident... they got another thing coming! Congrats Ray and the fro, and be safe Bob, we don't want any of you guys getting hurt. Oh and Gee, i know that you get drunk in your concerts. Don't do that. It's funny tho. Frankie, we know your wild. Do something more crazier! Ray.... LOVE the fro. Mikey, get more wild!! and Bob..... drum your heart out again! -Emily
xMCRx4xEVA!x, July 24th, 2009 at 09:10:54pm
Wow, congratulations, I cant wait to see her!!! Lyn-z and Gerard are a very good couple!!!! u rock, guys!! Mikey will be a great uncle!!
GraceMCR, June 30th, 2009 at 10:05:06am
Gee you are awesome!!!! i LOVE MCR!!!! they are the best band in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and im soooo happy 4 ray! i am happy 4 all of you! if your happy i am happy! its dumb that people hate lyn-z just because you 2 are together! well ifyour happy w/ her then they should be happy 2! oh ya, congrats Gee!!!! your gonna make an aweesome dad!! ♥ mee!!!
MCRSponge, June 13th, 2009 at 02:56:29pm
omg did anyone here Gerard is a daddy!!! He has a little daughter named Bandit lee way xx
strange name, but kina cute ;)
I loves gerard sooo much xx
Gabe x
Maxx, June 2nd, 2009 at 04:40:09am
Thank god you didn't die Gee! And I am Happy for Ray that he is now happily married! Think I can hve your email, judt so I can email you personally? I don't want to sound/be a creeper. But, I think it would be amazingly awesome that I could get to know you? And know your fan personally. Just a thought. But, I freakin lovers you guys!!!!!
-Gabby
His_Demolition_Lover, May 24th, 2009 at 04:13:25am
is that true? how do i even know HE wrote that? im really not shure... but if he did, im glad he didnt die!!!!!!!!!! i would cry the rest of my life if he dies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
GraceMCR, May 18th, 2009 at 05:51:44pm