My Chemical Romance had announced that they are reuniting for a comeback show. The band revealed through Instagram @mychemicalromance that they will have a gig called “Return in Los Angeles” revealing the date which was on the 20th of December 2019 at Shrine Expo Hall, Los Angeles California, together with ticket links on how and when will the fans be able to avail it.
It was such a nostalgic moment as the rock band starts to play their award-winning songs. Making the crowd as expected jamming with them. Also, Gerard took the moment to dedicate this performance to their late former manager Lauren Valencia, who passed away in July of 2019 following a battle with cancer.
The first half of the set features Youth Code’s Sara Taylor, adding guest vocalist in the song “You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us In Prison”.
Following the encore of “Vampire Money”, and “Helena”, Gerard cheekily teases up their finale song in which he stated: “We have one more song for you… maybe it’s the one you want to hear.” And finally, after their disbandment, we get to hear them playing “Welcome to the Black Parade”. This song will always be the perfect song to end the night, yet a new beginning to MCR as they announce their comeback tour.
My Chemical Romance Setlist last 20th of December for “Return in Los Angeles”.
Formed in 2001, soon after the September 11 attack, with Gerard Way as the vocalist, Ray Toro and Frank Lero as the guitarist, Mikey Way as the bassist. My Chemical Romance (MCR or My Chem) is an American rock band from Newark New Jersey. My Chemical Romance is best known for their hits such as “Welcome to the Black Parade”, “Teenagers”, “Helena”, “Sing”, etc.
After the band’s success and scored awards with their songs, the band announces their break-up through their official website last March 22, 2013, as the statement follows.
“Being in this band for the past 12 years has been a true blessing. 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.”
Gerard Way also confirmed it as he posted on his twitter account 2 days after the disbandment announces via their official website, but he denied having complications between band members were the reason for the split up.
Following the band’s split-up, the members continued to pursue music. Gerard Way announced his solo debut album “Hesitant Alien”. It was released on 2014 September 29 in the UK and the 30th of September in the US. Topping the US Billboard Alternative Albums chart, and ranked 16 on the US Billboard 200. “Hesitant Alien” also topped the “Ten Essential Albums of 2014” list in Alternative Press.
Guitarist Frank Lero collaborated with MCR keyboardist James Dewees as they form the band name Death Spells. They performed in Reggie and The Full Effect alongside Ray Toro. They also released “No Country for Old Musicians” on November 19, 2013. He also signed under Staple Records and would be releasing a full-length solo album titled Stomachaches under the moniker of "frnkiero andthe cellabration". The album featured former My Chemical Romance touring drummer Jarrod Alexander and was released worldwide on August 25, 2014.
Bassist Mikey Way formed Electric Century along with Sleep Station vocalist David Debiak in 2014. The duo released its debut single "I Lied" in February 2014. The duo announced their debut self-titled EP on March 10, 2015, and was released on April 18, 2015.
Lead guitarist Ray Toro posted a song on his SoundCloud account titled "Isn't That Something" last May 24, 2013. On January 1, 2015, he posted a new song, titled "For the Lost and Brave" on his website, dedicating the song to Leelah Alcorn, a transgender teen who committed suicide.
On October 31, 2019, the band announced they would be reuniting in Los Angeles on December 20 and a new merchandise line. The announcement was accompanied by the captions "Return" and "Like Phantoms Forever..." Don’t forget to check their website and their official social media accounts for announcements.