Gerard Way On Why My Chemical Romance's Reunion Had to Happen Now

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"It's now or never." The classic saying points to the notion that a step of action requires a level of mindfulness, intuition, and intention behind it. This particularly applies to defunct bands hopping on the reunion train to get back into the studio together and/or hit the road again as a functioning unit and be successful at it.

This certainly rings true for My Chemical Romance, who called it quits back in 2013, as they announced their reunion earlier this month.

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Thursday vocalist Geoff Rickly, both a close friend of the band and the producer of their 2002 debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Lovereflected on his recent conversation with My Chemical Romance's vocalist Gerard Way, who intuitively knew now marked the time for the band to take action.

"I spoke to Gerard about the reunion a little bit recently and he said it felt like it was the right time," Geoff told Kerrang!. "One of the things he said was, 'I don't know if it would have happened if it wasn't now.' And I got what he meant by that," Geoff said in support. "At some point it becomes too long, like, 'I don't think I can get back there, personally. It's just too distant and too weird.' So I'm glad that they're doing it. I think it's amazing. And no matter what, I'm going." 

Geoff will not only be in attendance, but he will also support the band with Thursday during their comeback show on December 20 in Los Angeles. 

The New Jersey boys posted their first reunion tour rehearsal pic over the weekend as they start practicing for their comeback show, their first performance together in six years. MCR have also announced show dates in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan in 2020.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Since the news of their reformation broke, fans have apparently rekindled their immense love of the lads with YouTube views. Loudwire reported a 190% increase in views November 1, with their top viewed video "Welcome to the Black Parade" currently standing at 129 million views. With people binging My Chemical Romance in eager impatience, it feels good to be on the same page..

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