My Chemical Romance turns Rocker

[ofyourdeath.livejournal.com]

My Chemical Romance recently played a show at the Roxy in LA – but it wasn’t what many were expecting. No makeup and grandiose set props this time – instead of coming out in a coffin, MCR’s front man Gerard Way looked more like Stevie Ray Vaughn with his slick rocker jacket.

Now I’m not one to advocate music and fashion, but the sound wasn’t far off. According to Rolling Stone MCR “ditched their goth-meets-Sgt. Pepper outfits and blasted through three concise, Stooges-influenced songs from their new album, due in 2010.”

Way even said “If people want to return to Castle Dracula every time they listen to My Chemical Romance, they’re going to be really disappointed. We’re making a rock & roll record.”

I’m pumped for this one – I always thought MCR was heavily R&R influenced anyway, and didn’t really buy into the whole goth thing with them. Their guitarist has incredible rock/metal sensibility in his solos, and you can hear hints of Metallica/Van Halen and even SRV in there fighting to come out. I’m looking forward to hearing My Chemical Romance blaze through some steady Rock & Roll.

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[hazysea.livejournal.com]

\o/ \o/ \o/ I'm so pumped to hear more news about the new record!

[beck-rocks.livejournal.com]

“If people want to return to Castle Dracula every time they listen to My Chemical Romance, they’re going to be really disappointed. We’re making a rock & roll record.”

did gerard really say that? lame. although i am excited for the new album

also, this article blows.

[bittersweetrick.livejournal.com]

I'm excited for their new stuff, but. Dude. Gerard. Don't say that, dude. I love the Castle Dracula. It inspires my crazy stories. =///


(But I'm REALLY dying to listen to their new stuff!)

[thebiologicshow.livejournal.com]

This sums up my sentiments exactly. D:

[bittersweetrick.livejournal.com]

I know, right? I mean, I'm really looking forward to listening to their next album, and I think it's cool they're taking a new direction, because artists have to evolve at some point. But. Duuuuuuuuuuuude. The crazy, dark fantasy elements in their music was what I used to brag about to other people. Like: "Yo, does your favorite band sing about wars in the first person, cancer or vampires AND TOTALLY mean it? HAHA. SUCKS TO BE YOU, CAUSE MINE DOES! =DDDD"

Now I won't get to. =(

(ok, I'm only half joking about this.)

[crowgirl13.livejournal.com]

I have chosen to take that quote with a grain of salt. Because this is *Gerard* - you know, the guy who just did a photo shoot tricked out as a dead JFK? :)

[autumndandelion.livejournal.com]

Dude, too true.

[crowgirl13.livejournal.com]

Perspective in these matters is very important. :)

[bittersweetrick.livejournal.com]

LOOOOL! That's truuueee! You know what? You're right. Hahha. I feel a lot better now, thanks! =DD

[crowgirl13.livejournal.com]

Heee! Tis my pleasure.:D :D

[nahemaraxe.livejournal.com]

I really can't wait :D (and Y to new direction, Y to everything :D)