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Stomachaches is the debut studio album by Frank Iero, former rhythm guitarist of the American alternative rock band My Chemical Romance, released under the moniker of frnkiero andthe cellabration. It was officially announced in June 2014, and released on August 25th, 2014 on Staple Records and B.CALM Press.

Background
In late 2012 while dealing with painful digestive issues, Iero turned his basement office into a makeshift studio and began writing and recording music. After My Chemical Romance announced their disbandment on March 22, 2013, Iero continued to work on his solo material eventually releasing a demo for "Joyriding" and even playing a few small live shows. On June 16, 2014, Iero announced via his official website that he signed to Staple Records and would be releasing a full-length solo album entitled Stomachaches under the moniker offrnkiero andthe cellabration. On the record, Iero plays every instrument except for drums which were handled by former My Chemical Romance drummer Jarrod Alexander. He also assembled a touring band composed of Evan Nestor, Rob Hughes and Matt Olsson. and announced tour dates (supporting Taking Back Sunday and The Used on their co-headline US fall tour). On August 4, 2014 a music video for the album's first single, "Weighted" was released.

Release
Stomachaches was released on August 26 in the US. The release was celebrated with a live performance at one of Iero's favorite music stores; Vintage Vinyl in Ford, New Jersey.

Reception
Rob Sayce from Rock Sound magazine describe the album as "Scrappy, idiosyncratic and infectious as hell, far removed from the well-oiled machine of latter-day My Chemical Romance, and all the more bracing for it." Timothy Monger from AllMusic said: "Passionate, and slightly unruly, the 12-song album deals with themes of yearning for acceptance and love, sung over a backdrop of compelling, often ramshackle punk and post-hardcore guitar rock.".

Track listing
All lyrics written by Frank Iero, all music composed by Frank Iero

Personnel

 * Frank Iero – lead vocals, guitars, bass guitar, backing vocals


 * Additional musicians
 * Jarrod Alexander – drums, percussion