My Chemical Romance wow LG Arena

Tuesday 15th February 2011, 10:19AM GMT.

My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance

LG Arena

words and pictures by James Watkins

The West Midlands succombed to the Power-punk American rock of My Chemical Romance as the LG Arena enjoyed a greatest hits set that impressed an 8,000-strong crowd.

Opening with the classic curtain drop intro to unveil vocalist Gerard Way and his band mates Frank Lero, Ray Truro and Mikey Way, MCR roared into Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) and Give ‘Em Hell Kid to rock the make-up-wearing revellers and raise the scream levels to fever pitch.

Thrashing through Hang ‘Em High and Our Lady Of Sorrow, the fast pace continued through a power-riffed Famous Last Words before being slowed down with harmonies of The Ghost Of Me.

While not offering a particularly visually-appealing show, the consistent swagger of Gerard Way bouncing around the stage kept the predominantly young crowd happy, particularly with the tempting chordular treat of there biggest chart hit, Welcome To The Black Parade.

Ending the night with Cancer and the epic Vampires Will Never Hurt You, MCR left the stage to audacious screams from their army of followers.

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alex and rachel

February 15, 2011 at 11:39

Saw them at the LG and they were awesome.Felt so deflated when the set ended, can’t wait to see them again !! They were amazing, if you haven’t already got tickets for their UK tour- GET SOME !! You won’t be disappointed. Oh- and Gerard is gorgeous ( and I’m 37- made me feel like a teen again !!)

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Cara

February 15, 2011 at 18:10

Nicely done short review.
Just a heads up you’ve got spelling mistakes for the last names of Frank and Ray. It should be “Frank Iero, Ray Toro” not “Frank Lero, Ray Truro”.

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- Angharad LlwydRoberts
  
  February 16, 2011 at 18:33
  
  Also, It’s the “Ghost of You”, not “The Ghost of Me”. Just to let you know :)
  
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John Duran

February 15, 2011 at 23:59

As a journalist you should know to check your grammar next time. You used the wrong form of “they’re” “their” “there”.

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Devin

February 16, 2011 at 00:21

Can we all just take a moment to die laughing over “Frank Lero” and “Ray Truro”?

It’s Frank Iero and Ray Toro… I almost wish his last name was Truro, though, that’s pretty intense.

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Amber

February 16, 2011 at 04:05

Frank Lero and Ray Truro. Honestly.

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Alex

February 16, 2011 at 04:11

*Frank Iero
*Ray Toro
*The Ghost of You
*Our Lady of Sorrows
*their

Just… What?

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DisgruntledFan

February 16, 2011 at 04:12

*Frank Iero

**Ray Toro

***Our Lady of Sorrows

****The Ghost of You

*****their

Next time, check your facts (and your grammar) before publishing an article.

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Ethel

February 16, 2011 at 04:21

Before submitting an article, double check you’ve got the names of the band members and their songs correct or else you risk XXXXXX off fans or just looking plain stupid.

*Frank Iero
*Ray Toro
*Our Lady Of Sorrows
*The Ghost of You

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Carlie

February 16, 2011 at 04:21

uh.
One, it’s Frank Iero
Two, it’s Ray Toro
Three, it’s the Ghost of You

But yeah. They kick asssss.
<3

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Rosa

February 16, 2011 at 05:17

“there biggest chart hit.” Maybe next time a grammar check is the way to go, honey?

(Also, it’s “The Ghost of You,” not “The Ghost Of Me.”)

(Also, I would argue that it was the music that kept fans happy, not the visual show, appealing or not.)

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Sassy Diva

February 16, 2011 at 05:17

James, right?
It’s obvious you haven’t done any research or know nothing about this band.

1-It’s Frank Iero and Ray Toro.
2-The only one wearing make-up was Gerard.
3-The song was not about you, therefore it’s called “The Ghost Of You”
4-What’s not visually appealing about Gerard’s face when he sings, Ray’s fro moshing as he goes, Mikey’s concentration when he plays, or Frank’s antics on stage?

Do some research, kid.

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Rosa

February 16, 2011 at 05:21

PS: “Iero,” not “Lero.” And “Toro,” not “Truro.”

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Jesus H Corbet

February 16, 2011 at 10:17

Is the Birmingham LG Arena in Shropshire now then?

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AC

February 16, 2011 at 12:18

I’d be quite interested to know what an “audacious scream” sounds like… I’m guessing that wasn’t the word you were thinking of.
Surely this isn’t a Shropshire Star staff member who wrote this article?!

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Sam

February 16, 2011 at 13:21

I think you’re all being a tad harsh on whoever wrote this – granted there’s a spelling mistake or two which isn’t ideal, but seriously people, it’s not slagging the band off and the pics look great! Give the Star a break…I applaud any coverage of the boys that is positive! I love Gerard and the boys and I thought the show was good, but not anywhere near their best. Last years gig at the apollo was amazing, this just felt felt a little half-hearted, but i still love you guys!!!

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John GGG

February 16, 2011 at 13:37

…….will they ever come to Theater 7 ???

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Liz

February 16, 2011 at 16:07

FAIL!

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Tony Russell

February 16, 2011 at 16:41

was harold peasebody behind this, i always thought he was a status quo man, er chill out funky go cat

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Hannah

February 16, 2011 at 18:29

Its Frank IERO and Ray TORO
get it right

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Hannah

February 16, 2011 at 18:30

Oh and it is Ghost of YOU not Ghost of ME

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Vonni

February 16, 2011 at 18:35

I laughed so hard while reading this. Oh my god, so many mistakes.

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Nathalia Ruiz

February 16, 2011 at 18:41

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA.

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Seriously?

February 16, 2011 at 18:56

Worst. Review. Ever. Firstly, do some research and get the names right. Secondly, this is a very stereotypical review. I doubt the reviewer cares much about MCR so therefore gave them a very neutral/substandard review. Seen ones like this before.

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Jessica ParanoiaDestroyahTiernan-Reese

February 17, 2011 at 16:04

i was there front barrier,right infront of frank iero!!
the show was incredible and so worth the 29hour wait well done guys!!
cant wait to see you again soon..
as a foot note the blackout : ROCKED! <3

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rik

February 19, 2011 at 15:49

what a bunch of whinney, nerdy, pedantic repetative dullards MCR have as fans!

if they find out what you’re all like they will almost certainly give up and become accountants.

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