My Chemical Romance, Misfits, Nine Inch Nails and more for Riot Fest 2022

Nine Inch Nails will headline Boston Calling for a second night after The Strokes were forced to pull out due to a member of their camp testing positive for coronavirus.In a statement posted to Instagram this morning (May 28), The Strokes announced their set at Boston Calling tonight (May 28) and their show in support of congressional candidate Kina Collins on Monday (May 30) would be affected.Trent Reznor and co. performed a 21-song set at the Boston festival last night (May 27), appearing in place of Foo Fighters following the death of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins.“We’re very sorry for the conditions that led to us being here.

My Chemical Romance are back, much to fans’ delight.

My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero has announced he has been working on an album with a new band.Iero shared the news in an Instagram post he shared about a recent injury he sustained after falling from a ladder.The guitarist admitted that he feared he may never be able to play guitar again following injuries from the fall and a previous road traffic accident Australia in 2016.“Six months ago I had my second surgery to remove a spanning plate and 8 screws from my right wrist after falling from a ladder and breaking it in 10 places,” Iero wrote.A post shared by frnkiero (@frankieromustdie)He continued: “If I’m being honest, between this new injury and the tear in my shoulder from my Australian accident I truly didn’t know if I would ever be able to play guitar again…but I never let those words come out of my mouth.”Despite his initial fears, Iero has recovered and performed on several dates with MCR, who are currently touring the UK.In the post, he also confirmed he has been working on an album with a new band.“Since that surgery I have recorded a new My Chem song [‘The Foundations Of Decay’], a full length [album] with a new band that will probably be announced in the next few months, and played sold-out stadiums with some of my best friends in the entire world,” he added.“Nothing worth doing is easy, but anything is possible. Thank you for my dreams come true.

My Chemical Romance performed their 2012 single ‘Tomorrow’s Money’ live for the first time during their gig in Dublin last night (May 24) – you can watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.The returning band played the first of two nights at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham yesterday as they continue their UK and Ireland comeback tour.Last night’s Dublin setlist included a live debut of ‘Tomorrow’s Money’, which was originally released in October 2012 and later featured on the compilation ‘Conventional Weapons’.You can watch fan-shot footage of My Chemical Romance performing ‘Tomorrow’s Money’ below.Tomorrow's MoneyVia @Lunadeurano96 pic.twitter.com/BeJxGM80hz— My Chemical Romance Updates

Cassyette has shared two new tracks today (May 24), plus an acoustic version of ‘Mayhem’ – check them all out below.Fresh from completing her recent support slots with My Chemical Romance, the musician shared two new tracks, ‘Sad Girl Summer’ and ‘Dead Roses’, and an acoustic version of previously released song ‘Mayhem’ via her independent label, Devil Land.Speaking about ‘Sad Girl Summer’ and ‘Dead Roses’, Cassyette said: “’Sad Girl Summer’ is about being cheated on. It’s a ‘fuck you’ song and I want people to feel empowered by it.”She continued: “Anyone that’s ever been cheated on will understand that hurt.

My Chemical Romance‘s nearby MK Stadium concerts.According to MK Citizen, the body was discovered last night (May 21) at the Milton Keynes Bowl, which was being used as a ‘park and stride’ for three MCR concerts taking place across the weekend.Police arrived at the scene around 8.30pm and witnesses said intensive searches were being carried out. Some concert-goers who had parked at the Bowl reported that they were prevented from moving their cars after the concert finished at 10.30pm.Thames Valley police confirmed in a statement that the body found is a man’s, adding that the death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious.A spokesperson told MK Citizen: “Thames Valley Police is investigating an unexplained, non-suspicious death in Milton Keynes. As such, it is not being treated as a crime.”They added: “There is a scene watch in place while enquiries are being carried out.

My Chemical Romance‘s Gerard Way paid tribute to late Power Trip frontman Riley Gale.Gale, a giant of the US hardcore scene, passed away in August of 2020. His family then asked fans to donate to Dallas Hope Charities, a local organisation Riley was passionate about.

Placebo supported My Chemical Romance at their huge Milton Keynes show last night (May 19) – check out their setlist and footage from the gig below.On the first of three nights supporting the emo giants at the MK Dons Stadium, Placebo performed five tracks from their latest album, ‘Never Let Me Go’, alongside a few fan favourites.The band – who joined other support acts Lost Alone and Aviva – played ‘Kitty Litter’, taken from 2009’s ‘Battle For The Sun’; ‘Bionic’, from their self-titled 1996 debut, for the first time since 2014; and ‘One Of A Kind’, from 2006’s ‘Meds’, for the first time since 2015.Watch footage from the band’s Milton Keynes set below:You can see Placebo’s Milton Keynes setlist below:‘Forever Chemicals’‘Kitty Litter’ (first performance since 2012)‘Beautiful James’‘Bionic’ (first performance since 2014)‘Hugz’‘One Of A Kind’ (first performance since 2015)‘Surrounded By Spies’‘Try Better Next Time’‘For What It’s Worth’‘Slave To The Wage’‘Special K’‘The Bitter End’‘Infra-red’Placebo’s remaining dates with MCR will be tomorrow (May 21) and Sunday (22) at MK Dons Stadium, Milton Keynes.My Chemical Romance kicked off their hugely anticipated UK and Ireland comeback tour on Monday night (May 16) at the Eden Project in Cornwall, marking their first UK show in 11 years.In a five-star review of the show, NME‘s Ali Shutler said: “They’re now safely one of the biggest rock groups to emerge in the last 20 years but if the band are worried about their new found status, they don’t show it.“Tonight’s show is fearless, loose and raw. It genuinely feels like anything could happen, as My Chemical Romance channel punk rebellion and playful ambition.

Geoff Keighley, and we can expect everything from big game reveals to smaller indie spotlight segments.Last year, the highlights were an Elden Ring gameplay reveal, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and a look at Death Stranding: Director’s Cut. This year, the show could be even bigger, especially with E3 skipping an event in June.To keep you in the loop as we near closer to the showing, we’ve put together this guide on Summer Games Fest 2022. We’ll take a look at when it will air, where you’ll be able to watch it, and what we can expect.

Gerard Way paid tribute to My Chemical Romance fans who have passed away over the last two years at their Milton Keynes show last night (May 19).The frontman held aloft a flag with the names of deceased MCR followers at Stadium MK after a fan passed it on to him.“So this is kind of crazy, this is our third show, we’ve played two shows and I think it was the first night where were fucking around having a good time and I was talking about how its been two and a half years and how does it feel and things like that” Way told the crowd.“And it occurred to me later after the second show, that there was a bunch of people that were probably gonna be at these shows that aren’t here with us anymore.

My Chemical Romance played Milton Keynes last night (May 19), as their hugely anticipated UK and Ireland comeback tour continues.The third date of the reformed band’s current run, and their first of four shows in Milton Keynes saw a 21-song setlist that opened with their new single ‘The Foundations Of Decay’.As well as a mix of hits, fan favourites and deep cuts, the band played two songs for the first time on the tour.

My Chemical Romance played the second night of their comeback UK and Ireland tour last night (May 17), adding a host of fan favourites and rarities to their setlist.The band kicked off their run of live dates on Monday night (May 16) at the Eden Project in Cornwall, marking their first UK show in 11 years.Last night’s second gig at the Eden Sessions featured a 22-track setlist, with MCR opening the show with their new single ‘The Foundations Of Decay’.The band played the songs ‘Cemetery Drive’ and ‘The Only Hope For Me Is You’ last night for the first time since 2012, while ‘The Ghost of You’ received its first live rendition since 2011.CEMETERY DRIVE #MCREDEN pic.twitter.com/bwS6g4c2RN— b.

My Chemical Romance returned to live action on Monday night with a headline show at The Eden Project in Cornwall, England. It was the band's first show since a comeback gig in 2019 and kickstarts a reunion tour that was delayed by the pandemic.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMy Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Future, and Jack White will headline the 2022 edition of Music Midtown, which will also feature performances from Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Phoenix, Turnstile, Louis The Child, A Day To Remember, 2 Chainz, Quinn XCII, Conan Gray, Denzel Curry and many more. The full lineup appears below.Over 30 artists, four stages and two full days of music will take place September 17-18 at Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta. Two-day tickets go on sale Friday, May 20 at 10am ET via www.musicmidtown.com, with Layaway Plans starting at $19 down.“Over twenty-five years strong, Music Midtown remains a monumental music festival that brings a diverse lineup of the biggest names in music year-after-year, while giving back to the city that I proudly call home.

Witch Fever have announced their debut album ‘Congregation’ – listen to the title track below.The Manchester four-piece will release the LP, which was produced by Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs’ Sam Grant at Blank Studios in Newcastle, on October 21 via Sony’s Music For Nations.The lyrics of ‘Congregation’ were largely inspired by singer Amy Walpole’s experience of growing up in a Charismatic Church, a form of Christianity that emphasises the work of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts and modern-day miracles. She left the church when she was 16, and her parents followed suit two years later.“As our first album we’re really excited to just get it out there,” Walpole said in a statement about ‘Congregation’. “We feel that it’s a step above what we’ve done before as we had a chance to experiment with sound and structure.

My Chemical Romance performed a slew of deep cuts and rarities, and gave new single ‘The Foundations Of Decay’ its first-ever live playthrough.The show – which took place at The Eden Project in St. Austell last night (May 16) – opened with ‘The Foundations Of Decay’.

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New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.There was more than one major return in the music world this week, as Kendrick Lamar dropped his long-anticipated new album,, Post Malone shared the first single — a collab with Roddy Ricch -- off of his upcoming fourth studio album, and My Chemical Romance shocked fans with the surprise drop of «The Foundations of Decay,» their first new single in more than seven years!Friday also saw the release of new albums from Florence + The Machine, The Chainsmokers, Mandy Moore and The Black Keys, as well as new tracks from Becky G, Måneskin, Tate McRae, MIKA and more.Read on to check out some of our favorite recommendations for new songs and albums to listen to this week — plus, where you can stream them now!Stream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it

My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way has said that the band’s comeback song ‘The Foundations Of Decay’ is his “favourite MCR song of all time”.The returning four-piece released their first new song since 2014’s ‘Fake Your Death’ yesterday (May 12).Posting on Instagram shortly after the single was released, MCR bassist Way shared some high praise for ‘The Foundations Of Decay’.“This is my favourite My Chemical Romance song of all time,” he wrote. “I hope you listen and enjoy.”A post shared by Mikey Way (@mikeyway)Guitarist Frank Iero also shared some thoughts on the new song, writing on Instagram: “Happy release day, boys! It’s been a while, but I couldn’t be happier to finally say those words or more proud of my brothers and what we have created together.