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« Thread Started on Dec 7, 2004, 3:12pm » | |
Yes, rules. I did not want to have to do this but it has come down to it.
This is a list of rules that you will abide by on this forum:
-NO TALK ABOUT THE BAND MEMBERS GIRLFRIENDS WILL BE TOLERATED, GOOD OR BAD. WHO THEIR GIRLFRIENDS ARE AND WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE IS NO FAN'S BUSINESS!
-Use the SEARCH button, it is your friend.
-Read the FAQ post underneath this, if you haven't already.
-If your thread was deleted, it was obviously deleted for a reason. Think about it rather than asking a billion times. I don't have time to sit here and tell each individual person why there thread was deleted.
-Threads will be locked after not being used/or question was answered.
-Fighting will NOT be tolerated.
-Respect new members, if they ask a question, be nice and answer it instead of being rude.
-Be nice to the new members and all other members.
-Threads off topic will be moved or deleted.
-Posts in threads that do not have to do with the subject of the thread, will be deleted.
-Don't bump old unimportant threads. It's not necessary and it gets people confused and it makes me angry.
-No rumors.
-No unconfirmed tour dates.
-No promotion from Total Assault or Street Network.
-TyPiNg LyKe ThIs N mAkIn' FuN oF tYpInG lYkE tHiS is not funny anymore, and sincerly isn't allowed.
-No more talk about Bob being "unknown". He is not unknown seeing that all their new fans know who he is and don't know who Matt is. This doesn't mean you can start "unknown Matt".
-If you have a question about the band, ask it here: http://mychem.proboards33.com/index.cgi?board=questions
-If you are NEW to this board please introduce yourself here: http://mychem.proboards33.com/index.cgi?....read=1087172835
-Everyone is welcome here, but this is a mature board and we don't like people constantly saying so-&-so is hot etc..
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« Reply #1 on Jan 14, 2005, 9:39pm » | |
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What's the significance of the name of the band?
Mikey came up with the name My Chemical Romance. It works on a lot of different levels for the band. At the root of it, the name refers to the works of Scottish author Irvine Welsh. A "chemical romance" is the genre he has created in works such as The Acid House, Filth, and of course Trainspotting. Mikey added the word "my" to it to add a personal dimension to the name. In essence, it means a romance with chemical substances.
So are you saying you guys do drugs?
No. My Chemical Romance does not do drugs or condone the use of drugs. However, the band is not straightedge and likes to party like everyone else.
How long have you guys been a band? It seems like you guys came out of nowhere...
As a fully functioning band, My Chemical Romance has been together since Jan of 2002, when Mikey was officially added to the roster as bass player. Matt and Gerard started the band in November 2001, with Matt playing drums and Gerard singing and playing guitar, but Gerard isn't that good on guitar and he wanted a guitarist so he could just sing, jump around, dance and do other things like "unleash the bats,""hump the sky," and "exorcise the demons." Ray then joined the band and they had a hard time finding a bass player until realizing they should just train Mikey, who ended up making them all look like bitches when he learned the set in a month. Other than that all of the members of the band have been making music together for years in various bands and have been a part of the scene in various ways. Until now, the music and the combination of musicians never fit perfectly and could best be chalked up as a learning experience. We've recently Frank Iero as another guitarist, and the band now finally feels complete. Late 2004 the band went through some changes and let go of their drummer Matt and their old roadie, Bob Bryar, joined the squad.
What are your influences?
Everything. We listen to lots of different music but if we had to list some bands and artists that have been a big influence on our sound we would have to say: Iron maiden (it doesn't get any better than these guys), At The Gates (except these guys), The Pixies, The Misfits (Danzig years) and Samhain, The Smiths, Morrissey, The Haunted, Pulp, Blur, Johann Sebastian Bach, Fernando Sor, Queen, Guns and Roses, Helloween, and the list goes on and on...
Are Mikey and Gerard brothers?
Yes. Mikey and Gerard are loving brothers that enjoy rocking out together. But they consider Ray and Frank their brothers too.
I want a T-shirt! Any merch?
http://www.merchdirect.net/x/c/home.php?csid=100
or
http://www.mychemicalromance.com/store/
What's all this nonsense about bats?
The band likes bats. Who doesn't? If you've seen the band live you might have heard Gerard mention something about turning into one or unleashing some sort of swarm of them. "Unleash the fucking bats" is something they say to each other seconds before starting the set to get themselves pumped up. This all started back in Jan '02 when the band finally came together and started playing together with an intensity none of them had ever known. That fateful night they rocked together so hard that a "rock portal" opened up and out flew a swarm of giant bats. No shit.
I heard you guys cover Morrissey...why?
We cover a B-side called Jack The Ripper. Basically we wanted to cover it because we knew we could do a really rocking version of this song. It rocks as it is but we felt if we added a little "kick" to it and did like we do all of our others it would be something special. If you've ever seen us play this live we absolutely can't control ourselves while we're doing it, and its a good warm-up for "Vampires Will Never Hurt You." *Note: this song[jack the ripper] has been retired from their set for a long ass time.
Music Videos/Live videos?
you can find the music videos for "Vampires.." and "Honey.." here: http://www.eyeballrecords.com/artists/mychemicalromance/index.html . You can find a bunch of other videos at http://mychemicalromance.i8.com/download_video.html.
When are you coming to [insert city here]?
http://www.mychemicalromance.com/mcrhtml/tourhtml.html
In the inside cover of Bullets, it says Merci Pour Le Venin. What does it translate to?
It translates to 'Thank you for the venom' in French.
What is Gerard whispering at the end of "Vampires.."?
And as always
innocent like
roller coaster
fatality like ghosts
in snow
and you have
no idea what you're
up against because
I've seen
what they look like
becoming perfect
as if sterling silver
chainsaws
went cascading...
When is [enter band member's name here] birthday? How old are they?
Gerard=28, 4/9/77
Frank=23, 10/31/81
Mikey=24, 9/10/80
Ray=28, 7/15/77
Bob=25, 12/31/79
Is 'Olivia' Gerard's daughter?
No. No one in the band has kids unless you want to count Frank's dogs.
Sister of Sleep?
This song was recorded and was going to be on the soundtrack for 'Freddy Vs. Jason' but they didn't end up using it. The only available copies are live ones that are floating around on the internet.
I want to see Breakfast Monkey!
www.curiouspictures.com/shows/clips/bmonkey.html
Does MCR have a MySpace page?
Yes. myspace.com/mychemicalromance
What song does Bert from the Used sing on?
'You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us in Prison?'
OMG!!! They were on Conan and I missed it!!! Where can I find it online?!
For the time being it is up on punkrockvids.com
Where can I get The Used and MCR's cover of 'Under Pressure'?
ITunes
Where can I get [enter song or video here] as a downloadable file?
If it hasn't already been posted, ask for it here: http://mychem.proboards33.com/index.cgi?....read=1106683675
I just made an awesome wallpaper/icon where can i post it? OR Where can I get good wallpapers/icons?
http://mychem.proboards33.com/index.cgi?....71805&start=210
Is Gerard gay or Bi??
No, he is neither.
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