Talk:My Chemical Romance/Archive 11

"My Chem"?
I simply have not heard anybody refer to the band as "My Chem" before. MCR is a common acronym, however I feel as if one simply can't add whatever abbreviation they use and refer to it as common. Are there any sources that describe the common usage of the term? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.34.145.209 (talk) 20:42, 23 March 2021 (UTC) My chem is typically used informally by fans who do not wish to just say either MCR or My Chemical Romance, it is common, just because you have not heard it being used, does not mean it is not common, Aiden LaBonne (talk) 14:08, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

"emo"
Fair enough having emo in the genre section, but not only is it the first genre listed, "alternative rock" is removed despite it always being there. Fix it to how it was please. 94.5.219.4 (talk) 13:36, 2 November 2013 (UTC)

Genres.
The band is primarily alternative rock. I personally am not comfortable having emo be the first genre cited. It gives the wrong idea. 4 listed genres isn't that bad. I won't change it at the risk of a potential citation. Either replace emo with alternative rock, or let them sit side-by-side. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.206.250.68 (talk) 02:43, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

I think this is a terrible MISCONCEPTION. The genres listed are "Alternative rock, emo, pop punk, post-hardcore" My Chem site some influences being: Morrissey, David Bowie, Iron Maiden, The Misfits, The Pixies, Queen, Nirvana, Radiohead (many others). The band may have emerged during the "emo" phase but they had always denied that association. From Black Parade and towards the end, they were more of a modern rock and roll band than anything else. Alternative Rock- sure. Emo- No. Pop Punk- One song? (It's not Okay). Post-hardcore - no (what?). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.49.165.230 (talk) 16:17, 6 April 2015 (UTC)

Emo- Yes. The argumentation of the above users is probably severely biased. The term "Emo" evolved to have a negative connotation from the mid-2000s onwards. But this is most certainly the by product of the genre Emo becoming mainstream. As the genre "Emo" left the punk-hardcore subculture to become more mainstream this comes as an attack to masculinity for the wider audience who like the music but don't want to be associated with "emotional" feelings which they perceive to be "feminine". The serious reader is referred to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo She will then come to acknowledge that the primary Genre of MCR is in fact Emo. Marc.1337 (talk) 19:47, 7 September 2018 (UTC) Post-Hardcore- Rather not.. Again the reader is referred to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo She will then note that "Emo" distinguishes itself from other genres primarily because of its emotional lyrics. A brief look at the lyrics provides evidence. For example look at the single "Helena" of MCR's first album, which was their first major Hit. Gerard Way spoke about this song in an interview with Kerrang! magazine in February 2005: "I have had a lot of self hate. The most recent example was the song ‘Helena’. It’s a really angry open letter to myself. It’s about why I wasn’t around for this woman who was so special to me, why I wasn’t there for the last year of her life. Self hate is always a big part of the lyrics. I’ve felt like that all my life. I don’t know why but I’ve always hated myself. Hopefully that self hate is growing into something else now, hopefully it’s grown into caring about myself and wanting to stay alive." He goes on to connect his problems with alcohol with the loss of his grandmother: “That was the worst moment of my life. I also think losing my grandmother and the drinking were probably connected. When I quit I could see myself clearly and I wasn’t sure how much I liked it. I wasn’t confident about anything, I was just depressed. Also, when you get sober, everyone is very honest about everything you’ve done. That can be hard."

Post-Hardcore should be taken out. I would also suggest to list "Emo" as the first genre.

Marc.1337 (talk) 20:03, 7 September 2018 (UTC)
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Edit request, 24 November 2013
Shouldn't someone delete the term 'posthumous', as we are talking about a disbanded band, not a deceased person?

95.148.23.68 (talk) 17:13, 24 November 2013 (UTC)


 * Yes check.svg Done. Thanks. --Stfg (talk) 18:34, 24 November 2013 (UTC)

Edit request, 3 November 2019
I believe we should keep the word 'posthumous', as the 'disbandment' of My Chemical Romance is no less traumatic than the death of a person. Also can we make a bigger deal about the fact that they have reunited, rather than just a single sentence simply acknowledging their revival?!

95.148.23.68 (talk) 1:29, 3 November 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 March 2014
James Dewees, their former keyboardist, is not listed as a member. In their greatest hits album, May Death Never Stop You, he is listed as a member.

Zebthunder (talk) 02:08, 25 March 2014 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: In this article, Dewees, and several others, are listed as "Touring Members". In the May Death Never Stop You article (which is not a reliable source) he is listed as an "additional musician" along with lots of others, Neither of these appear to make him a "Member" - perhaps you can find a reliable source to back up your request? - Arjayay (talk) 10:03, 25 March 2014 (UTC)

Not sure how to use the booklet as a source but it lists him as a member along with the 6 others, with a page dedicated to him. Gerard posted a letter about the last song, which appears on that release. ""I consider Fake Your Death to be the 'last MCR song', and to me, it is absolutely the final fully realized collaboration between the members of the band,". James Dewees has full writing credits for that track and so it's heavily implied he's a member. (The song originally started as an idea for his solo project, before him/Gerard worked on the skeleton of the song further). Link to that: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1s00igr It also states "These statements were contributed by the members of the band and reflect their personal thoughts on the songs (dispersed to members at random)" James Dewees contributes one of the statements in the booklet, so Gerard considers him to be a member at the least. I'm all for listing James as a member after the band themselves seem to think so, and the booklet confirms this. Nitromaster (talk) 15:15, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Bands Associated
frnkiero and the cellabration should be added to list of associated bands, this is Frank Iero'S new band AmazingNicola (talk) 17:43, 6 August 2014 (UTC)

'Emo'
Hi, I'd like an administrator to take emo off of the genre list. MCR have said many times they are not an 'emo' band. Please take it off, and add light metal or something if another genre is nessasary

Thanks TheBlackParadeMCRAA (talk) 17:33, 4 September 2014 (UTC)

Edit Request: New Studio Album
Just wanted to add that they have their new Album out called May Death Never Stop You. Even though it is a compilation CD, there was a new song added to it and never before heard demos. Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.167.108.201 (talk) 03:33, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 December 2014
Victor Ihab (talk) 13:24, 21 December 2014 (UTC) Discography Main article: My Chemical Romance discography See also: List of songs recorded by My Chemical Romance Studio albums

I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love (2002) Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (2004) The Black Parade (2006) Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (2010)

We can clearly add their fifth album into the band's discography list entitled 'Conventional Weapons' released in 2013. We can also hyperlink it to redirect to the following page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conventional_Weapons.
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: A comment has been placed in the article saying that this album should not be placed in the article, as it's not a studio album and is already in the discography article.  George Edward C  –  Talk  –  Contributions  13:49, 21 December 2014 (UTC)

Post-break-up and May Death Never Stop You (2013–present)
2601:8:8C00:3000:C953:7D5A:37B4:14D9 (talk) 19:27, 15 January 2015 (UTC) Just a quick edit that needs to be made. The album "May Death Never Stop You" has material spanning their entire career. It is not spreading their entire career. Thank You

Bob Bryar
Could any one of you (any editors who see this and have an interest in this article) please check the Bob Bryar article, it's a really embarrassing disaster especially after a recent edit. I don't even know why that article was recreated, it was supposed to be a redirect because people who are only notable for being in one band get redirected to the band article -- but it was repeatedly recreated and I don't have the interest to have edit wars over this (not that edit wars are ever okay). I'm sorry for this angry message but I'd be really glad if someone who isn't me would save that article (from being an embarrassment). — Jeraphine Gryphon (talk) 17:15, 26 February 2015 (UTC)

See also: the article's history. — Jeraphine Gryphon (talk) 17:20, 26 February 2015 (UTC)


 * Done. Simply hit "undo" in the history for edits like that. Massachusettsan (talk) 20:20, 26 February 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 October 2015
My Chemical Romance is not an emo band, Gerard even said himself they are not emo and do not belong in the emo music genre. They sound very different from emo bands. If you listen to My Chemical Romance and an emo band (Rites Of Spring and ect.) you will see that they are very different. To get to the point, they should not be categorized as an emo band.

173.29.20.78 (talk) 00:37, 15 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: There are 4 sources cited to support use of "emo" as a genre Cannolis (talk) 02:32, 15 October 2015 (UTC)

Dreams of Stabbing and/or Being Stabbed
this is an EP that was released around the time Bullets was released. its not in the site. please add it. (the is no "set" cover but i have found one online. ---> http://i.imgur.com/vvUILua.jpg

they are also called "Attic Demos"

Tracklist:

1. Turnstiles (Turnstiles And Skylines) [Demo Version] 2. Bring More Knives (Our Lady Of Sorrows) [Demo Version] 3. Cubicles (Demo Version) 4. Early Sunsets Over Monroeville (Demo Version)

-by Graffiti Heart- — Preceding unsigned comment added by Graffiti Heart (talk • contribs) 22:33, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

James Dewees
James Dewees has a very confusing status as a member in MCR. I believe that Dewees should be considered a touring and session member than an actual band member. Unless there are actual sources of the band inducting Dewees into the band or the band mentioning Dewees as an official band member, then he should not be considered a member of the official lineup. On the band's facebook page, the only members listed are Toro, Iero, and the Way brothers. The band has never had any photoshoots including Dewees (that I am aware of). Dewees is never in any MCR music videos, and he is rarely involved in group interviews. The only source that I found is a YouTube video (that isn't really consired reliable), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo6gq_GHF8Y. In the video he says that he started off as a touring keyboardist, then he was known as "the keyboardist". Although Dewees said this himself, this isn't even considered reliable, as well as this isn't enough to cover that he is an official member of the lineup. Unless there are multiple sources of the band considering Dewees as an official member, he should be considered a touring and session member. Heytherehowsitgoin (talk) 02:28, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 20 March 2016
Please change the second genre "emo" to "expressive music" because they don't like to be characterized or pigeon held into that category because they feel it is a more a label than a genre, and I mean My Chem when I say they.

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They're not emo
They said specifically that they are not emo many times, please fix this... Its just cap (talk) 04:09, 31 March 2016 (UTC)


 * Although they have stated they do not describe their music as "emo", music critics, sourced in the 'Musical style' section of the article, have described their music multiple times as the genre as the band is highly connected and described as "emo" for most if not all of their career. Hope this helps.  '''"Hey there!  How's it goin'?"  16:16, 3 April 2016 (UTC)

James Dewees Touring member
Listing James Dewees as a touring and session member and removing him from all MCR credits for the following:  Sekyaw  (talk)  22:58, 23 April 2016 (UTC)
 * He did not perform on any My Chemical Romance release and isn't credited in any My Chemical Romance releases. Dewees was in the band during the release of Danger Days until its split. Looking at the credits from AllMusic, he is not credited on both May Death Never Stop You and Danger Days. The keyboardist that played on both albums was Jamie Muhoberac, not Dewees.
 * "James Dewees, our touring keyboardist" -Frank Iero 3:48
 * Not a single photoshoot includes Dewees in it during his stint as a member of the band, only including Gerard, Mikey, Frank, and Ray during Danger Days, and Bob Bryar during Black Parade.

But Dewees is listed with the other members in the greatest hits album. And is also credied for all the songs he played on. Reverting.  Teddy2Gloves (talk) (contribs)  23:09, 11 May 2016 (UTC)


 * Which is why he is still added onto the personnel section as "additional" on all MCR album articles. Although, he is listed on the greatest hits album, nothing was ever official, announced, or had any mention of Dewees as an official band member. Please discuss in talk page before reverting.  Sekyaw  (talk)  23:30, 11 May 2016 (UTC)

Just reverted it before noticing this discussion, my bad. Gerard made a post about Fake Your Death here: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1s00igr He states "These statements were contributed by the members of the band" - James contributed a piece. "t is absolutely the final fully realized collaboration between the members of the band. " and then continues to speak of how it was him / James in the studio before "the rest of the band" joined them. James also has a dedicated page in the greatest hit booklet, the same as the four of them and the two drummers. There's video interviews of James taken from the time of recording the new album where he mentions going from touring keyboardist to just "the" keyboardist. Also there was a post breakup interview with him about other stuff where he touches on becoming a full time member working on the fifth record non-stop for a year and talking about how many demos they had. All of this firmly places James as a full time member for the fifth record and leading up the breakup. Nitromaster (talk) 09:50, 20 June 2016 (UTC)
 * I tweaked the timeline a bit by your statements to show how he started as a touring member and was then in the studio as a full member during the recording of the fifth album. Thanks and hope this is fine with you.  Sekyaw  (talk)  21:36, 20 June 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 May 2016
Pete Parada was the touring drummer for My Chemical Romance in 2007 he is listed as "Pete" – drums (2007) but it would look better if it said his full name Pete Parada

98.148.134.59 (talk) 04:41, 24 May 2016 (UTC)

9/23/16
Though we do not know much about this and what is going to happen on that date, I believe it should be mentioned somewhere that it is rumored to mean a reunion, a tour, a new album, etc. The band has come back from its grave and is being sneaky. Heybop13 (talk) 13:51, 21 July 2016 (UTC)

Except, they announced that it is a reissue of the black parade, and confirmed No Reunion planned.Kygora 20:25, 24 July 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 October 2016
212.186.181.76 (talk) 13:27, 13 October 2016 (UTC) My Chemical Romance is the best rock band on earth. Frontman gerard way called marilyn manson an idiot which is true and they are releasing a new album which is called nightmare which is rumored to be even better than the black parade
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Controversy - Emo Classification
I had deleted the "Emo Classification" subsection out of the controversy section. The bands disagreement over how they should be classified genre-wise does not equate to a controversy. Aside from being poorly sourced (usually the first indicator of something being controversial is many reliable secondary sources on the subject), the only text in the section was an excerpt of one of the members of the band talking about how they hate that classification. It is not WP:NPOV nor does it possess WP:NOTABILITY Aside from not being a controversy, its not even notable enough to be included in the article. It is WP:TRIVIA. -Xcuref1endx (talk) 04:37, 6 March 2017 (UTC)

Bob Bryar's departure
One of the reasons Bob and My Chemical Romance parted ways was because he led half the internet to believe that Mikey Way cheated on his ex wife, Alicia, with his new wife, Kristen. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ryden is real (talk • contribs) 13:35, 1 April 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 June 2017
please add this to the end of the May Death Never Stop You and post break-up section (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Chemical_Romance#May_Death_Never_Stop_You_and_post-break-up_.282014.E2.80.93present.29 ): "Ex frontman, Gerard Way, was interviewed by Billboard about his comic series Doom Partol. They also mentioned a possible band reunion, however it may not come in the near future. [source: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7817713/gerard-way-doom-patrol-comic-sketches ] 2601:88:8003:9C0:44C3:C2F2:260C:DF42 (talk) 22:49, 7 June 2017 (UTC)
 * This is somewhat out-of-context. Way's comment is more saying that a reunion is not definitively ruled out rather than suggesting it is a possible occurrence.  Added quote and citation from article. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 17:48, 8 June 2017 (UTC)

Well they got back together so you're invalid. Glayzer2002 (talk) 07:02, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

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Edit request, 9 November 2017
Remove references from the lead, they do not really conform with layout guidelines if they are cited in the body. I'm almost certain they would be; if not, please do so, those claims should be easy. Since X to Y format would inherently prevent this request, just read this carefully and don't TL;DR. Thanks. 104.39.14.234 (talk) 02:13, 10 November 2017 (UTC)
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Better sources for Accusations of propaganda
In the article section Accusations of propaganda, this ref is tagged as needing a better source, since it comes from the band's web site.

Here are some news sites of varying degrees of respectability that quote from the band's web site. I'm not completely clear, but would these be secondary sources and therefore preferable to the primary one?

Msramming (talk) 00:13, 14 March 2018 (UTC)
 * Those sources are secondary and reliable, add all of them to the article to support the info if you want. Bowling is life (talk) 00:24, 14 March 2018 (UTC)


 * Thank you for the clarification! Msramming (talk) 00:29, 14 March 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 April 2018
Livingindoubt (talk) 09:01, 10 April 2018 (UTC) Please request your change in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ". Please also cite reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 12:52, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
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Reformed October 2019?
There have been a lot of edits and reversions today concerning the rumoured reunion of MCR. Are we satisfied that this is now reliably sourced? JezGrove (talk) 21:15, 31 October 2019 (UTC)

James Dewees' member status
Was James Dewees ever an official member or was he a touring member? Please share your citations to backup the claim. 2001:8003:30E7:5500:8962:9EB8:F541:7678 (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2019 (UTC)

He’s not an official member, he’s a session artist paid to perform on the tour only. Xone21gunsX (talk) 03:25, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 November 2019
https://www.nme.com/news/music/my-chemical-romance-confirm-drummer-for-upcoming-reunion-show-2566229

For band members, Jarrod Alexander will be the drummer for the reunion. Emarkson91 (talk) 14:31, 9 November 2019 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 19 October 2020
Change the picture to the return show from 2019 Fireassassin330 (talk) 20:15, 19 October 2020 (UTC)


 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: I couldn't find any pictures of them on their return show in 2019 on their Wikipedia Commons page: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:My_Chemical_Romance. If you have a file and it falls under fair use, you can upload the file here. Just follow the steps. I'm not sure if you are allowed to upload files yet. If that's the case, let me know on my talk page. I don't have access to these photos so I can't upload any right now. If you have any questions on how to upload, let me know on my talk page and I'll try to help. Once it is uploaded, I or another extended confirmed user can add it. Thanks for the suggestion. Bowling is life (talk) 20:25, 19 October 2020 (UTC)

Jarrod Alexander - Touring Musician or Band Member
In the band members section Jarrod Alexander is listed as a touring musician. His own Wikipedia Page describes him as a band member so these can't both be correct and one or the other needs editing. Based on the information on his page I'd say Band Member is more realistic as whilst he started as a tour drummer in 2011 he's been on every tour since so far as I can tell, and recorded on their "Fake Your Death" on their 2013 album (the only new song on an otherwise greatest hit's album). Are we happy to make this change, and if so can someone do so (as I don't know how to update the timeline image).

Semi-protected edit request on 18 December 2020
95.42.108.106 (talk) 14:06, 18 December 2020 (UTC)

please change that picture it's so annoying, you can't see anyone, just put a pic of the band members tf


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Vague requests to add, update, modify, or improve an image are generally not honored unless you can point to a specific image already uploaded to Wikipedia or Wikimedia Commons that you would like included on this article. Please note that any image used on any Wikipedia article must comply with the Wikipedia image use policy, particularly where copyright is concerned. Thanks, &#8209;&#8209; El Hef  ( Meep? ) 14:29, 18 December 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 March 2021
Add https://www.britannica.com/topic/My-Chemical-Romance as a source in the first paragraph specifically in the first and second sentence. The first paragraph lacks sources. Justiyaya (talk) 10:30, 9 March 2021 (UTC) I got my semi-protected article edit privileges and added the citations. You can still add web archive backups to them. Justiyaya (talk) 11:43, 9 March 2021 (UTC)

Break up
Hello there,I have noticed that well it has been brought up somewhat it has not truly be addressed, my chemical romance currently has no band memebers as it is no longer a band, it broke up in 2016. Just wondering if we can fix this Aiden LaBonne (talk) 18:40, 13 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 April 2021
Change "This was followed by a European announcement in January 2020" to "This was followed by announcements in January 2020 of North American and European tours" Radiumxgirl (talk) 17:22, 26 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 May 2021
No changes. I am requesting to add info about the 2011 Honda Civic MCR & Blink 182 Tour. BaldousBuxley (talk) 03:02, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: We can't let you edit a semi-protected page. Unfortunately, that's not how this works. You will need to provide a reliable source for the content and someone will add it for you. Bowling is life (talk) 05:00, 31 May 2021 (UTC)

Alternative rock is NOT emo
No band from the "emo trinity" is actually emo. I would recommend visiting the emo community on Reddit, it shows a list of the different types of emo. The modern definition of emo is screamo/post-hardcore. AFI, for example, is emo. You can't call MCR "emo" just because they have a dark concept.
 * Please sign your messages with four tildes(~) at the end of the message. The emo genre is more broad then you think and it seems MCR fit well with the genre. But niether my nor your opinion on genres matter on Wikipedia. We go by what reliable sources say. Reliable sources call them emo so we list it as one of their genres. That's just how it works. I don't know people have such a problem with MCR being called an emo band. Also, a couple people on Reddit are not reliable sources and will not influence any changes in Wikipedia. Bowling is life (talk) 02:00, 5 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Excuse me, what reliable sources? Gerard Way has stated several times that his band is not emo. "Emo rock" is what you call bands from the hardcore scene.
 * Well, their first album is the only Emo/Post-Hardcore album they made. So I agree, we shouldn't get rid of "Emo" and "Post-Hardcore" from the page, but we should place them last.
 * Again, please sign your messages with four tildes(~) at the end of the message. It doesn't matter what the artist thinks what genre they are. We go buy what reliable sources say. The sources for the genres are included in the musical style section of the article. Also, their first three albums are described as emo and post-hardcore. You can say that they only have one album that is emo and post-hardcore all you want but that doesn't matter. What matters is that sources call those albums emo and post-hardcore. Bowling is life (talk) 13:43, 8 August 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2022
Shouldn't the years active be "2017-present" instead of "2019-present?" Catiscool300 (talk) 15:00, 25 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the template. The source is a tweet saying In 2017, we got in a room together to see what would happen. I guess we need consensus as to if they're active if they're just sitting in a room seeing if they still make music together, or is active actively writing, recording and performing? ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 16:55, 25 January 2022 (UTC)

The band did not form after 9/11
Court documents from when Matt sued the band show that Matt and Gerard started the band on or before 1 September 2001. He has also claimed that a lot of the band history is made up lies to make them look better. So this would seem to support this fact.

I'd recommend someone making serious changes to the paragraph detailing the beginnings of the band. Or at least to mention at the beginning that there is evidence to suggest the band was formed before 9/11.

Not sure if I can link to the court document, but a simple google search will show it for you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.237.83.253 (talk) 11:10, 17 February 2014 (UTC)


 * I have tried a simple google search and can not find anything about this. I know this is a 7 year old post but would you care to elaborate? 58.168.53.177 (talk) 13:04, 15 May 2022 (UTC)
 * This isn't true at all. Gerard has clearly stated countless times that 9/11 inspired the beginning of the bad. Its in life on the murder scene and probably a million articles. VeroaP23 (talk) 13:38, 13 September 2022 (UTC)

Gerard’s pronouns
As I understand it, Gerard Way goes by they/them, this article should probably reflect that 2001:569:BB22:1100:896B:5C15:1EB1:1069 (talk) 00:01, 19 January 2022 (UTC)
 * No. I have no idea where you are getting this from. Bowling is life (talk) 00:50, 19 January 2022 (UTC)
 * — xaosflux  Talk 00:58, 19 January 2022 (UTC)


 * Gerard Way; Way's article uses he/him. Cornerstonepicker (talk) 19:39, 17 March 2022 (UTC)
 * He uses he/they VeroaP23 (talk) 13:36, 13 September 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 May 2022
You need to add their new song that came out today called The Foundations of Decay Thrawn7567 (talk) 02:30, 13 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done. It is in the article and the song even has it's own article. Bowling is life (talk) 04:18, 13 May 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 September 2022
"[MCR]......is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey." MCR is from Belleville, New Jersey, as is stated in many articles and their 2005 tour documentary life on the murder scene. Please change town name from Newark to Belleville. VeroaP23 (talk) 13:33, 13 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: You didn't provide a source to support your request. Newark is sourced. Bowling is life (talk) 14:06, 13 September 2022 (UTC)
 * https://patch.com/new-jersey/belleville/in-a-discursive-letter-to-fans-gerard-way-explains-myff9d3a4e29
 * https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2013/03/my_chemical_romance_disband.html
 * https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/05/17/my-chemical-romance-comeback-concert-reunion/9809807002/
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belleville,_New_Jersey
 * https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/07/nyregion/bellowing-like-iron-maiden-but-very-very-sensitive.html
 * https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/22/arts/music/22mich.html
 * https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/29/nyregion/29njCOVER.html?pagewanted=all VeroaP23 (talk) 15:43, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

Profile pic update (current one from 11 years ago)
The profile pic is from 2011. There have been so many new images from the current reunion tour, it should probably be updated. Suggestion: their official Warner FYC Grammy nomination photo. 69.120.57.2 (talk) 23:14, 2 November 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 April 2023
Change the on the page (from their 2011 tour) to one that is more recent and a better reflection on the band as it is currently. I suggest either this photo of the band taken after their 5th LA show in 2022, or this photo of the band from the Australian branch of the 2022-2023 Reunion tour. Mint13green (talk) 03:14, 19 April 2023 (UTC)
 * We can't just rip an image off the internet and put it in here. Drmies (talk) 03:15, 19 April 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 October 2023
"During the tour, Gerard Way married Mindless Self Indulgence bassist Lindsay "Lyn Z" Lohan." Change "Lindsay "Lyn Z" Lohan" to "Lindsey "Lyn-Z" Ballato." Mikeyexistsagain (talk) 06:20, 28 October 2023 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: no reason given for the proposed change. M.Bitton (talk) 20:10, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 October 2023
"During the tour, Gerard Way married Mindless Self Indulgence bassist Lindsay "Lyn Z" Lohan." Change "Lindsay "Lyn Z" Lohan" to "Lindsey "Lyn-Z" Ballato." Lindsay Lohan and Lindsey Ballato are not the same person. Gerard Way is married to Mindless Self Indulgence bassist Lindsey Ballato. Lindsay Lohan is an actress.   Mikeyexistsagain (talk) 21:56, 29 October 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ Bowling is life (talk) 22:26, 29 October 2023 (UTC)