My Chemical Romance's 2002 Concert History

After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Gerald Way, a New Jersey native, was inspired to start a band with the hope of "making a difference" in the world. Not long thereafter, My Chemical Romance was born with its debut studio album "I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love" dropping in the summer of 2002. Before disbanding in 2013, the band released three more studio albums: "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" (2004), "The Black Parade," which featured the hit single "Welcome to the Black Parade," and "Danger Days" The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys" (2010). On December 20, 2019, My Chemical Romance reunited at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles with supporting act Thursday. A reunion tour was scheduled to follow throughout 2020 but was delayed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 18, 2002
Millencolin / The All-American Rejects / My Chemical Romance Astoria London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 17, 2002
Piebald / Elliott / Koufax / My Chemical Romance Fletcher's Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Dec 16, 2002
Piebald / Elliott / Koufax / My Chemical Romance 9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Nov 11, 2002
The Used / My Chemical Romance / Sleeping At Last
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Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 23, 2002
Midtown / Recover / Christiansen / My Chemical Romance
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El-N-Gee Club New London, Connecticut, United States
Sep 21, 2002
My Chemical Romance Dana Recreation Center Rutland, Vermont, United States
Sep 15, 2002
Andrew W.K. / Boysetsfire / From Autumn to Ashes / Glassjaw / American Nightmare / Bleeding Through / Bury Your Dead / Christiansen / Damone / Dasai / Don't Look Down / Haste / Injected / In Pieces / My Chemical Romance / On Broken Wings / Purity'...
Andrew W.K. / Boysetsfire / From Autumn to Ashes / Glassjaw / American Nightmare / Bleeding Through / Bury Your Dead / Christiansen / Damone / Dasai / Don't Look Down / Haste / Injected / In Pieces / My Chemical Romance / On Broken Wings / Purity's Failure / Scissorfight / Senses Fail / There Were Wires / The Break / The Hope Conspiracy / The Juliana Theory / June Spirit / The Kid Eternal / The Unseen / The Used / The Youth Ahead / Unearth / Vendetta Red / Waltham / Reach The Sky / Light is the language Show all bands
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Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 15, 2002
Sep 13, 2002 –
Sep 15, 2002
Skatefest 2002
My Chemical Romance / Taking Back Sunday / The Used / Andrew W.K. / Glassjaw / From Autumn to Ashes / Catch 22 / Mr. Lif / The Juliana Theory / Coheed and Cambria / (International) Noise Conspiracy / Bigwig / Brand New / The Early November / Fairweather / Midtown / Northstar / Yellowcard / American Nightmare / Bleeding Through / Dasai / In Pieces / On Broken Wings / The Hope Conspiracy / Vendetta Red / Reach The Sky / Unearth / Senses Fail / The Unseen / Armor for Sleep / Open Hand / Hot Rod Circuit Show all bands
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Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 31, 2002
Jimmy Eat World / The Juliana Theory / My Chemical Romance

Great Allentown Fair 2002

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Allentown Fairgrounds Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Skatefest 2002
Sep 13 - 15, 2002
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Skatefest 2002
Sep 13 - 15, 2002
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Skatefest 2002
Sep 13 - 15, 2002
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Skatefest 2002
Sep 13 - 15, 2002
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Skatefest 2002
Sep 13 - 15, 2002
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Skatefest 2002
Sep 13 - 15, 2002
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Jimmy Eat World / The Juliana Theory / My Chemical Romance on Aug 31, 2002 [658-small]

Jimmy Eat World / The Juliana Theory / My Chemical Romance
Aug 31, 2002
 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Kiarampico Mar 19, 2021

Just curious if there is a reason the December 15th concert at the UNSW Roundhouse isn't included?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What genre is My Chemical Romance?

My Chemical Romance has been described as punk, rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, art rock, and more. The band has also been described as emo, emo punk, and emo pop, but Gerard Way, lead singer of the band, has categorically denied the label of “emo,” saying in a 2007 interview with the Maine Campus:

Basically, it’s never been accurate to describe us. Emo bands were being booked while we were touring with Christian metal bands because no one would book us on tours. I think emo is F–ing garbage, it’s bulls–. I think there’s bands that unfortunately we get lumped in with that are considered emo and by default that starts to make us emo. All I can say is anyone actually listening to the records, put the records next to each other and listen to them and there’s actually no similarities. I think emo’s a pile of s–.

When did My Chemical Romance start?

In the immediate wake of the 2001 September 11 attacks, singer Gerard Way started the band My Chemical Romance with the goal of "making a difference." The song “Skylines and Turnstyles” was written about the 9/11 attacks and is featured on the band’s first studio album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, released on July 23, 2002.

Where is My Chemical Romance from?

My Chemical Romance was formed by Gerard Way in Newark, New Jersey.

How did My Chemical Romance get its name?

My Chemical Romance gets its name from Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance, a book by Irvine Welsh. Mikey Way, the band’s bassist, suggested the name after seeing the book while working at a bookstore.

Who were the original members of My Chemical Romance?

The original members of My Chemical Romance included:

  • Gerard Way on lead vocals
  • Mikey Way on bass
  • Matt Pelissier on drums and percussion
  • Ray Toro on lead guitar and backing vocals
  • Frank Iero on rythym guitar and backing vocals

Pelsier left in 2004 and was replaced by Bob Bryar who remained the band’s drummer and percussionist until 2010 when he was replaced by Jarrod Alexander who remained with the band until it broke up in 2013. When the band reunited, Gerard and Mikey Way, Ray Toro, and Frank Iero returned with Jarrod Alexander as a touring member.

Why did Bob Bryar leave My Chemical Romance?

When the band embarked on The Black Parade World Tour in February 2007, Bob Bryar started experiencing wrist issues that caused him to be unable to perform with the band. Due to his injuries, he would officially depart from My Chemical Romance on March 3, 2010.

When was The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance released?

The Black Parade was released on October 20, 2006. It was the third studio album released by My Chemical Romance.

What are My Chemical Romance fans called?

The My Chemical Romance fanbase is referred to as "Killjoys." The band's fourth studio album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is said to be the inspiration for the name.

When did My Chemical Romance break up?

On March 22, 2013, My Chemical Romance confirmed that it had broken up. Despite the band’s dissolution, My Chemical Romance released two albums before reuniting in 2017:

  1. On March 25, 2014, the band released the greatest hits compilation album May Death Never Stop You
  2. On September 23, 2016, the band released The Black Parade/Living with Ghosts, a 10 year anniversary re-release of The Black Parade.

When did My Chemical Romance get back together?

My Chemical Romance officially announced its reunion on December 20, 2019. However, it was later revealed the band had actually reunited in 2017, more than 2 years prior to the official announcement.

How many concerts has My Chemical Romance had?

My Chemical Romance has had 1,044 concerts.

What genre is My Chemical Romance?

My Chemical Romance is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Alternative Rock, Alternative, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Pop Punk, Post-Hardcore, Emo, Modern Rock, and Pov: Indie.

When is the next My Chemical Romance concert?

The next My Chemical Romance concert is on October 19, 2024 at Las Vegas Festival Grounds in North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The bands performing are: My Chemical Romance / Fall Out Boy / A Day To Remember / Jimmy Eat World / Dashboard Confessional / Pierce the Veil / Simple Plan / The Used / Coheed and Cambria / The All‐American Rejects / Underoath / New Found Glory / The Distillers / Dance Gavin Dance / Mayday Parade / Motion City Soundtrack / Chiodos / Silverstein / Movements / Basement / Sleeping With Sirens / Neck Deep / The Maine / Saves The Day / Cobra Starship / The Wonder Years / Story of the Year / The Starting Line / Say Anything / August Burns Red / Four Year Strong / Thursday / Mom Jeans. / State Champs / Senses Fall / Atreyu / 3OH!3 / Hawthorne Heights / Anberlin / Taking Back Sunday / Bayside / Cartel / Armor for Sleep / Tonight Alive / Hey Monday / Saosin / The Devil Wears Prada / We The Kings / Escape the Fate / Pretty Girls Make Graves / Nada Surf / The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus / Emery / Alesana / Against the Current / L.S. Dunes / Millionaires / Daisy Grenade / The Forecast / We Are the In Crowd / CARR.

When was the last My Chemical Romance concert?

The last My Chemical Romance concert was on October 27, 2023 at Garden Amphitheatre in Garden Grove, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Rob Zombie / My Chemical Romance / Avenged Sevenfold / Deftones.

What setlist does My Chemical Romance play live?

The songs that My Chemical Romance performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 26, 2023 concert at Intex Osaka (大阪インテックス) in Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan:

  1. The Foundations of Decay
  2. Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
  3. Thank You for the Venom
  4. Boy Division
  5. I'm Not Okay (I Promise)
  6. The Ghost of You
  7. Bury Me in Black
  8. It's Not a Fashion Statement, It's a Fucking Deathwish
  9. You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison
  10. Welcome to the Black Parade
  11. This Is How I Disappear
  12. Everybody Hates the Eagles
  13. The World Is Ugly
  14. Give 'Em Hell, Kid
  15. Teenagers
  16. Mama
  17. Helena
  18. Famous Last Words
  19. Sleep
  20. Vampires Will Never Hurt You

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