My Chemical Romance's New Album - Details Revealed!

02 January 2009

MCR front man Gerard Way has spoken out about My Chemical Romance's next studio album.

Apparently, unlike the band's previous three records, the album won't follow a concept.

"I said that during [2006's] Welcome To The Black Parade, but I still think I had something to work out. I think I had to get it out of my system, as far as writing concept records.

"I had to at least do one more before I stopped doing them. Obviously, they'll always be cohesive. The songs need to fit together, that's what makes a great album," Way said.

Although the band has yet to begin recording, they will take inspiration from their live show when they enter the studio and begin work on the truly "punk" record.

"I think it'd be interesting to hear what the band sounds like recorded at least somewhat in those parameters of a live set.

"And that's not to say it'll all be distorted, who knows. I think you record it live viscerally, and the minute you put in the distortion, yeah, it's going to sound 'punk'.

We're excited!