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“We Will Carry On”

Lee — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:37:50 +0000

Hey guys, Byron over at Radio.com sent me this link and thought you might all enjoy it. I know I did.

Why My Chemical Romance’s Legacy Is Cemented In Rock History

March 26, 2013 12:58 PM; Radio.com

This news is not okay (I promise).

After 12 years, four albums and a score of highly popular and visible songs, My Chemical Romance called it quits Friday (March 22), according to a post on the band’s website.

“Being in this band for the past 12 years has been a true blessing,” read the post. “We’ve gotten to go places we never knew we would. We’ve been able to see and experience things we never imagined possible. We’ve shared the stage with people we admire, people we look up to, and best of all, our friends. And now, like all great things, it has come time for it to end. Thanks for all of your support, and for being part of the adventure. – My Chemical Romance”

Continue reading at Radio.com

Damn… RIP MCR

Lee — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:27:29 +0000

I was quite surprised to hear the news that MCR had broken up after 12 years of making music. I was at work listening to my favourite radio station when one of the DJs mentioned it and then played “Ghost of You” from their “1st album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge” (his words not mine); I’ll forgive him considering it was their real “first” mainstream success.

I remember when I first heard MCR, it was just a random song that a friend had sent me and said that I might like. I went from that first song to finding all of their singles (this was in the Three Cheers era) and from that day on I became a fan. When The Black Parade came out I was in love, it was such an amazing concept album and will always have great memories especially considering one of my dad’s favourite songs was “Cancer” which reminded him of my aunt who had suffered and succumbed to the disease when I was a child; my dad also passed away from cancer in late 2007, and I tried to have the song played at his memorial but unfortunately I was the only one (still living) who understood why my father wanted it played so I was vetoed out.

Anyways, thanks MCR for the great memories and I wish you the best.

Conventional Weapons update

Lee — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:17:42 +0000

Conventional Weapons Box Sets Sold Out

Tuesday November 6, 2012 | Posted by: MCR; MCR.com

The Conventional Weapons Box Set is now sold out. However, you can still get each vinyl separately.
See below for track listing and release date information:

Title: Number One
A-side: Boy Division
B-side: Tomorrow’s Money
Release date: Out now in the Official Online Store or digitally via Amazon or iTunes.

Title: Number Two
A-side: AMBULANCE
B-side: Gun.
Release date: Black Friday, November 23, 2012. Available for Pre-order here.

Title: Number Three
A-side: The World Is Ugly
B-side: The Light Behind Your Eyes
Release date: Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Title: Number Four
A-side: Kiss The Ring
B-side: Make Room!!!!
Release date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Title: Number Five
A-side: Surrender The Night
B-side: Burn Bright
Release date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Get “Conventional Weapons”

Lee — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:59:10 +0000

Don’t ask me how, but I missed this.

Conventional Weapons Details

Friday September 14, 2012; MCR.com

CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS is a 10- song series of previously- unheard material to be released over the next five (5) months. The double- sided singles will be available worldwide in 7″ vinyl and digitally through retailers like iTunes, Amazon or other digital service providers. Vinyl will be available at most independent music retailers in countries worldwide.

Here are the track lists and release dates for each of the five (5) double- sided singles:

Title: Number One

A-side: Boy Division

B-side: Tomorrow’s Money

Release date: October 30, 2012

Title: Number Two

A-side: AMBULANCE

B-side: Gun.

Release date: Black Friday, November 23, 2012

Title: Number Three

A-side: The World Is Ugly

B-side: The Light Behind Your Eyes

Release date: Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Title: Number Four

A-side: Kiss The Ring

B-side: Make Room!!!!

Release date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Title: Number Five

A-side: Surrender The Night

B-side: Burn Bright

Release date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Right now, you can pre-order the Limited-Edition Vinyl Box Set of CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS through the Official My Chemical Romance Online Store. We are also offering the purchase of the vinyl releases a la carte, as well as a new t-shirt design featuring release Number One artwork through the Online Store.

The online store is offering two different shipment options:

CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS 7″ Vinyl Box Set Shipped Individually

- All Five (5) 7″ vinyl delivered to you on their respective street dates $49.99 + $19 shipping (to the US)

CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS 7″ Vinyl Box Set Shipped In One Shipment

- All Five (5) 7″ vinyl delivered to you on the street date of the last album (February 5th, 2013) $49.98 + $9 shipping (to the US)

Each box set will feature:

-Custom Slip Box to hold all Five (5) 7″ vinyl delivered

-Exclusive Conventional Weapons Poster

-All Ten (10) songs digitally delivered on their respective street dates

Win A Squire Signature Mikey Way Mustang Bass

Lee — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:28:18 +0000

Win A Squire Signature Mikey Way Mustang Bass On AltPress.com

Wednesday July 18, 2012; MCR.com

AltPress.com is giving fans a chance to win a Signature Mieky Way Squire Mustang Bass! Enter now on AltPress.com

Happy Birthday Ray-Toro.com (Diligence)!!!!

Lee — Sun, 27 May 2012 23:29:08 +0000

Six years ago today, I opened Diligence and today Ray-Toro.com is the largest and most active Ray Toro fansite I am very proud of the work that myself and staff over the years. Thank you especially to all of our supporters for visiting Ray-Toro.com!

Like Ray-Toro.com on Facebook

Lee — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:27:37 +0000

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Umbrella Academy news!

Lee — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:54:31 +0000

The Umbrella Academy: But the Past Ain’t Through with You Motion Comic

Wednesday April 11, 2012 | Posted by: MCR

Gerard’s comic The Umbrella Academy has been made into a motion comic! Watch the video below.

Conceived and written by Gerard Way, The Umbrella Academy features art by Gabriel Bá (Casanova) and Dave Stewart (Hellboy).

Learn more about the comic at DarkHorse.com

April 21st is Record Store Day

Lee — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:31:40 +0000

Record Store Day: “Our Lady of Sorrows” Hoodie

Thursday April 5, 2012 | Posted by: MCR

In celebration of Record Store Day (April 21st), MCR will be releasing another classic design, “Our Lady of Sorrows” Hoodie. This design is a remake of the very first MCR hoodie.

Check with your local record store for availability.

The hoodie will also be made available in the online store following Record Store Day.

Illuminate Parkinson’s and MCR

Lee — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:05:52 +0000

A wonderful cause to be supported guys! Great work!

My Chem and Illuminate Parkinson’s

Tuesday March 13, 2012 Posted by: MCR

Gerard and Mikey recently participated in a photo shoot with Illuminate Parkinsons to raise awareness for Young Onset Parkinson’s. Prints of the photo will be sold online with proceeds to benefit a travelling gallery show documenting individuals with Parkinson’s. Learn more about the cause at IlluminateParkinsons.org.uk