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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You can join in the discussion here
uhh...this blog really needs updating ^^'
VampireMCR, March 17th, 2009 at 04:59:33am
aw still love you gerard and i wanted to say to all of mcr how inspirirng your music is, it helped me so much, when i needed it.
thankyou
ilyz
i s2 gw, March 12th, 2009 at 02:21:39am
aww gerard i love you so much and you have the best smile, it always make me happy XD heart
i s2 gw, March 11th, 2009 at 08:13:04am
I LOVE you guys. Like hardcoreeee. <3
Troyboytoy, March 2nd, 2009 at 01:18:16pm
I LOVE you guys. Like hardcoreeee. <3
Troyboytoy, March 2nd, 2009 at 01:18:06pm
If Gerard did die, I might as well die.
I can't go on without Gee not being alive.
I LOVE HIM!!
lelebit_MCR, February 24th, 2009 at 11:16:08pm
Gerard Way U ROCK UR THE BEST BAND EVER FRM UR FAN
spongbob, February 5th, 2009 at 01:52:55pm
Gee is soooooo cute!
NeedlessBeating, February 4th, 2009 at 03:42:19pm
i didnt hear that rumor until now
i would have cried FOREVER if he died
hope that new record comes fast! :)
NeedlessBeating, February 4th, 2009 at 03:34:28pm
Okay...
I bet they just made that rumor so fans will think it's some karma sh*t.
I think I would have my heart floped out of my chest and on to the floor like a fish out of the water if he died.
corpse, January 30th, 2009 at 09:32:24am
Great job MCR! You guys made such awesome records! Gerard, I love you and good luck with your comics. I hope you and Lyn-Z spend some great well-deserved time together. Thanks for being in the best rockin' band ever! :)
XxGerard_My_GodxX, January 27th, 2009 at 01:57:35pm
What's their myspace URL? I can never tell which one is the real one!! There's sooo many fanclub myspaces.
lilmissjoker, January 25th, 2009 at 12:55:00am
Gee roxx so much!
Kitkatx, January 20th, 2009 at 03:09:43pm
Aw I so cried when I read that they're working on a new album soon. I've missed them so much and I wouldn't be able to live with myself if they stopped being a band before I got to see them live because my mom wouldn't let me go see a rock concert when they were doing the Im Not Okay tour and I had tickets for the Black Parade tour and the day before it got cancelled so I cried for two days straight. They are my heros. But I won't get into that. I'm glad Gerard isnt dead but haha I didn't hear he died. xp Ida prolly killed myself xp
HarleyHostility, January 15th, 2009 at 08:15:37pm
LONG LIVE GERARD WAY!!!!!
cursemarkdemon, January 14th, 2009 at 01:00:49pm