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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Outrage over My Chemical Romance's 'demonic' show points to a bigger problem
Imagine seeing My Chemical Romance performing their iconic album The Black Parade live on opening night and being shocked when politics and death are a major theme. Now imagine being so angry you brand their tour 'demonic' and 'woke' and try to sell your ticket, which you seemed to have purchased totally unaware that MCR is incredibly politically charged. According to The Mirror US, this is a reality for some very unprepared Facebook 'fans'. After opening night in Seattle, gig-goers reportedly complained about a 'twisted' section of the show in which singer Gerard Way conducted a mock election, then executed the 'candidates' and sarcastically thanked fans for 'participating in democracy'. To any long-term fan of the legendary emo pop-punk band, this kind of stunt (taking aim at the illusion of choice and rigged elections) will not have been a surprise, but it seems not everyone at the show was a fan – or at least had no clue what they were walking into. The Black Parade Tour appears to be the victim of an increasing trend of people going to gigs simply to say they've been, without actually checking what they're signing up for. Take radio DJ and podcast host Roman Kemp, for example. He recently came under fire for declaring he was shocked Beyonce sang so much Cowboy Carter on the Cowboy Carter tour. Roman, 32, thought he was going to get more of her throwback hits rather than a run through of her Grammy-winning album, despite everything about the tour telling him otherwise. Complaining he didn't know many songs on his podcast with Tom Grennan, the DJ revealed more than he intended about himself and the way he interacts with gigs. In an age where we're all more online than ever, it's baffling anyone is able to walk into a concert blind. More than that, in many cases, it's just willful ignorance. However, this is by no means Roman's problem. It's a wider issue plaguing big gigs where the desperation to not miss out has turned live music into a status symbol. And unfortunately, the more in-demand you are – Beyonce, Oasis, Black Sabbath and yes, even emo legends My Chemical Romance – the more likely you are to attract this rush. Celebrity and influencer invites regularly prove controversial, with reactions falling either under 'look how much fun they're having, what a legend' or 'how dare they not enjoy this more'. Selena Gomez came under fire for keeping an eye out for the Knicks in May as she watched a game on her phone, while in a private suite at the Cowboy Carter tour. Let's not underestimate the sheer status symbol that comes with being able to afford the hefty price tag. Just like a skiing holiday or buying a cocktail in London, concerts are a luxury item. If you've spent hundreds on a ticket, merch, outfit, and travel, then of course, you're going to boast about it on social media. Let's be honest, VIP tickets are unlikely to have taken away any seats from the average gig-goer. This pet peeve is most likely driven by jealousy, rearing its ugly head as we watch influencers — who probably got there for free —enjoying an incredible view. While we whinge about influencers, we're all trying to be one as we watch the show through our phone screens, recording the entire thing. Even filming for songs that, for whatever reason, don't bring in viewers, which get posted less and less as the tour continues. Often, you'll find influencer-minded gig-goers chatting during these. As Sabrina Carpenter once said: 'There's so many more moments than the Juno positions, but those are the ones you post every night and comment on.' Concerts have become an easy path to viral fame without having to even put your face out there — the only barrier is the cost to get there. Fear of missing out is a huge factor, especially when all your idols are posting about going to the show. This FOMO starts before the first gig, when you're told tickets are going to be in demand, so people who wouldn't normally have bothered to see an artist pile onto Ticketmaster in hopes of securing a seat. UK Music reported that in 2023, 19.2million Brits went to a live music event, a 33% increase on the previous year. Taylor Swift's mammoth Eras Tour pushed this feeling into the stratosphere as if you weren't dressing up as your favourite album with friendship bracelets at the ready, you were on the outside of a crucial moment in culture. @taylornation To all the fans who took part in experiencing the joy that #TSTheErasTour has brought us over the past two years… We saw you spend hours designing your costumes, trading friendship bracelets, singing and dancing nonstop to the entire setlist, spreading love to everyone, and welcoming each city into our shared traditions. While the tour has come to an end, your smiles, tears, and friendships will last a lifetime. Remember to hold on to the memories — they will hold on to you. 🫶 #LongLiveTSTheErasTour ♬ Long Live (Taylor's Version) – Taylor Swift Sporadically dropped, re-recorded (and brand new) albums meant that if you missed a single show, you really could miss out on breaking news. More than the music, this was a shared bonding experience between lovers of Taylor's songs, with fans at home playing SwiftAlert as they guessed her costumes for each night. This was a cultural moment, broadcast out via livestreams every night and, with such a large fanbase, it's no surprise those feelings of missing out have leaked into other tours. Sabrina Carpenter brought a little of this to her Short 'n' Sweet Tour, with the playful Juno poses going viral every single night. With the vast online coverage of her show, it's hard to miss her pin-up aesthetic and innuendo-filled songs However, as her fame grew, those who had not been aware of this began clutching their pearls. Her shows left people — particularly parents — shocked, having bought the ticket blindly and only thought of not missing out. The same goes for My Chemical Romance, maybe you loved Welcome to the Black Parade as a teenager, so frantically thought 'well I can't miss out on this' but never actively listened to the band. This anniversary tour has been particularly highly sought after, with the band performing the entire rock opera front to back. Not your usual gig for a casual fan. As with all things that are becoming overrun with cynical capitalism – the very thing My Chemical Romance rallies against – real music lovers will inevitably push back. The nature of music is that it connects with us on a human level, whether it's Lewis Capaldi's triumphant Glastonbury return or getting into a mosh pit at Black Sabbath. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video You don't need to be the biggest fan in the world to deserve tickets but a quick Google search before you buy them wouldn't be a waste of time. Maybe then you won't be ridiculed for calling the band that famously formed after queer icon Gerard Way witnessed the 9/11 crash and has an entire rock opera about the downfall of capitalism, 'too woke'. More Trending Even if you walk in blind, make sure it's with an open mind, like the girl was caught Shazam'ing Bitter Sweet Symphony while Richard Ashcroft opened for Oasis. She was blasted for not knowing 'the national anthem' and 'taking tickets off deserving fans', despite the fact that this wasn't even the act she was there to see. However, instead of talking through the entire song or tuning out, she looked it up – you never know, that might be her favourite song now. There's no issue with buying tickets for an artist you only sort of like but don't complain when they then do exactly what they've been telling you they're going to do. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 80s rock band sue each other after on stage punch-up ended reunion tour MORE: 'Disturbing' horror film starring Daniel Radcliffe and Sabrina Carpenter will soon be available to stream MORE: Miley Cyrus won't tour new album because of her mental health and sobreity
Hype Malaysia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
M'sian Comic Artist Akmal 'Kucha' Aziz Shares About The Time He Met MCR's Gerard Way
Not anyone can say that they met a global superstar by chance – but this Malaysian can! Local comic artist and animator Akmal 'Kucha' Aziz recently dropped a 'lore' about himself involving My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way! Earlier this week, Twitter users have been sharing interesting anecdotes about themselves as part of a Twitter trend. Akmal jumped on the bandwagon, sharing an interesting anecdote about himself from San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2012. According to the director of 'Didi And Friends The Movie', the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has sponsored him and a few other Malaysian comic artists to attend the event. While at SDCC, the group set up a booth, sold comics, attended panels and networked. However, on one of the days they were there, the group saw a familiar face sitting alone in the lounge area. After Googling the individual on the search engine, the group confirmed that the familiar face was none other than My Chemical Romance co-founder and frontman Gerard Way. As the group greeted him, the singer invited them to sit and chat. Akmal also shared a photo he took with Gerard at the event. Responding to comments, the Malaysian revealed what the group chatted about with the singer. The comic artist explained that Gerard was at SDCC to promote his two comic book series, 'The Umbrella Academy' and 'The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys'. During the same event, the musician also held a signing for 'Killjoys', which he recently released. Gerard also had an excited response when the group revealed that they were from Malaysia, saying that MCR once performed in Kuala Lumpur. Many local netizens have since reacted to Akmal's anecdote, mostly expressing shock at the casual meeting. Some also expressed envy towards Akmal and the group of Malaysians, noting that the moment was a rare chance. Others also took the opportunity to share some MCR-themed puns. We also agree with the rest that Akmal's meeting with Gerard Way was enviable, to say the least. Perhaps the group of local comic artists can have a reunion with the star when he returns to Malaysia next April for MCR's concert in KL. Source: Twitter
Hype Malaysia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
MCR Fans Outraged By RM6k Resale Concert Tickets; Alleged Scalper Responds
After teasing fans with cryptic billboard advertisements around Kuala Lumpur, it has finally been confirmed that legendary rock band My Chemical Romance (MCR) will be performing in Malaysia in 2026. This marks the band's first return to the country since 2007, when they played to a crowd of 10,000 at Stadium Merdeka. Tickets went on sale last week and, as anticipated, fans faced frustration due to bots and scalpers during the online queue. Not only were many left disappointed after failing to secure their tickets, but they were also outraged after finding out that this person is reselling his concert tickets at an extremely high price. Here's the story: Earlier this week, a Facebook user named Jason posted online that he was reselling 6 Zone C MCR concert tickets for RM6,000. He explained that the decision to give away the tickets was due to a recent breakup. 'I bought them for my girlfriend and her friends, but life had other plans; we broke up. So here I am, letting go of the tickets, and maybe a little bit of the past too,' he wrote. The user acknowledged that the asking price might seem high, but added that it is negotiable. Although he may not have had any ill intentions, netizens were quick to accuse him of being a scalper, as they are often known for buying tickets in bulk and reselling them at inflated prices. Some criticised the man, saying he should have resold the tickets at their original price, while others pointed out that ticket reselling is illegal, and that his tickets could immediately be voided if he were found guilty of such an act by the organisers. Following the backlash, the man defended himself, insisting he was not a scalper and pointing out that he was not forcing anyone to buy the tickets, as he had already accepted his losses. However, he appeared to contradict himself by justifying the high ticket price and admitting that he hoped to make a small profit. Regardless of whether the man was telling the truth or not, it is always advisable to purchase tickets only through official ticketing platforms or authorised sellers. As for what can be done to counter scalpers, you can simply just ignore them until they go too broke to resume their illegal business. Malaysian Communications Minister, YB Datuk Ahmad Fahmi bin Mohamed Fadzil, also recently confirmed that an anti-scalping law is in motion, following the rising problem of concert ticket scalpers for international acts. Source: Facebook
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Famous birthdays for July 15: Brian Austin Green, Taylor Kinney
July 15 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include: -- Artist Rembrandt van Rijn in 1606 -- Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in 1850 -- Writer Iris Murdoch in 1919 -- Hassanal Bolkiah, sultan of Brunei, in 1946 (age 79) -- Musician Linda Ronstadt in 1946 (age 79) -- Musician Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd) in 1948 (age 77) -- Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, prime minister of United Arab Emirates, in 1949 (age 76) -- WWE Hall of Fame member/former Gov. Jesse Ventura in 1951 (age 74) -- Actor Terry O'Quinn in 1952 (age 73) -- Musician Marky Ramone in 1952 (age 73) -- Actor Celia Imrie in 1952 (age 73) -- Musician Ian Curtis (Joy Division) in 1956 -- Musician Joe Satriani in 1956 (age 69) -- Musician Mac McAnally in 1957 (age 68) -- Actor/filmmaker Forest Whitaker in 1961 (age 64) -- Actor Brigitte Nielsen in 1963 (age 62) -- TV personality Adam Savage in 1967 (age 58) -- Actor Eddie Griffin in 1968 (age 57) -- Actor Jim Rash in 1971 (age 54) -- Actor Scott Foley in 1972 (age 53) -- Musician John Dolmayan (System of a Down) in 1972 (age 53) -- Actor Brian Austin Green in 1973 (age 52) -- Actor Diane Kruger in 1976 (age 49) -- Comedian Gabriel Iglesias in 1976 (age 49) -- Actor Lana Parrilla in 1977 (age 48) -- Musician Ray Toro (My Chemical Romance) in 1977 (age 48) -- Actor Travis Fimmel in 1979 (age 47) -- Actor Laura Benanti in 1979 (age 47) -- Actor Taylor Kinney in 1981 (age 44) -- Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in 1986 (age 39) -- Actor Aimee Carrero in 1988 (age 37) -- Actor/musician Tristan Wilds in 1989 (age 36) -- Actor Mason Dye in 1994 (age 31) -- Actor Iain Armitage in 2008 (age 17)
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
My Chemical Romance Snags 10 New Song Certifications
My Chemical Romance scores 10 new RIAA certifications, with "Welcome to the Black Parade" going ... More seven-times platinum and several songs reaching gold status. Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance during Aol Music LIVE! Presents My Chemical Romance at the House of Blues - October 31, 2006 at House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA, United States. (Photo by Matthew Simmons/WireImage for AOL Music) In the 15 years since My Chemical Romance released its last album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, the band has remained relatively quiet following a split, and an eventual reunion. Some fans have expected new music from the group, but for the most part, very little has emerged for a long time – but followers of the emo rockers never stopped listening. Millions of people across the United States continue to buy and stream the band's full-lengths and singles, and that's clear as the group scores several new honors. My Chemical Romance Earns 10 New RIAA Certifications My Chemical Romance collects 10 new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The music industry organization recently announced that those 10 tracks have collectively moved another nine million equivalent units, factoring in both actual purchases and streams on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others, adding to the group's already-impressive cumulative total. Five Songs Earn Gold Certification Half of My Chemical Romance's newly-certified tunes reach gold status for the first time. That group includes 'Disenchanted,' 'Sleep,' 'House of Wolves,' 'The Sharpest Lives,' and 'This Is How I Disappear,' which have all moved half a million units in America alone. Two Go Platinum, One Reaches Double Platinum Both 'Mama' and 'I Don't Love You' are now platinum-certified cuts, as they've moved one million equivalent units. Meanwhile, 'Famous Last Words' advances to double platinum status, which means it has shifted two million total units. "Welcome to the Black Parade" Goes Seven-Times Platinum 'Welcome to the Black Parade' continues to lead as the band's highest-certified release. Since it was last named a five-times platinum smash in October 2021, the track — which appears on The Black Parade — has moved another two million copies, and now stands at the seven-times platinum level. Just one million units behind it is 'Teenagers,' which also adds two million equivalent units to its total and becomes a six-times platinum smash. 'Teenagers' had previously been tied with 'Helena' as the band's second-highest certified track, after 'Helena' skyrocketed from gold to four-times platinum in April.
