My Chemical Romance news

MCR End Their Hiatus - New Album and Festivals!

It seems our boys are missing the action of recording, because they're headed back to the studio this season to record another album. This is their fourth full-length release, and as of yet, of course, there is no official name.

The band will be enlisting the talent of Brendan O'Brien as a producer this time around. O'Brien has an lengthy and impressive rap sheet, having worked with Rage Against the Machine, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, The Offspring, Incubus, Bruce Springsteen, The Pink Spiders, AC/DC... So we think the album will be in good hands.

In addition to band practice, recording, family time and reading the fandom here on INO (just kidding about that one...we think), MCR are headlining the 10th annual Summer Sonic music festival in Osaka, Japan. They're lined up for August 7th, although the festival goes through the 9th. With them are bands like Paramore, The All-American rejects, Hollywood Undead, Lady Gaga, and tons more. Head on over and check it out.

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Baby Girl Way is Welcomed to the World

Gerard Way and his wife, Lyn-Z of Mindless Self Indulgence, welcomed their first baby into the world yesterday afternoon.

Weighting in at 6 lbs., 5.6 ounces, Bandit Lee Way was born at 2:57 pm. Soon afterward, friends and family were buzzing online, with LeVar Burton saying, "Congrats to my friends Gerard and Lindsey who are first time parents as of 2:57pm PST. Welcome Bandit Lee Way...! You are such a Blessing!!" and Alicia Way exclaiming, "Life rules. What an awesome day. Bandit has finally arrived, and she's the basically, most amazing thing ever. I love our growing lil family!!"

 The Way camp reports that "everyone is healthy and happy." Congratulations, Gerard and Lyn-Z!

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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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