Also, we preview how Harry Styles’ and Paramore’s new albums are set to perform on this week’s Billboard 200.
Last July, My Chemical Romance — broken up since 2013 — leaked a teaser video tantalizingly close to the tenth anniversary of their landmark album The Black Parade, prompting many to assume the storied arena-punks were reforming. Was it a tour? New music? A real-life Black Parade with holograms hand-drawn by frontman/comic book artist Gerard Way? Nah, it was just a Black Parade re-issue, prompting a lot of kids to be disappointed, but also reaffirming how well the legend of My Chemical Romance had aged during their absence.
So onto the big question — is My Chemical Romance reuniting anytime soon? Billboard contributor/My Chemical Romance expert Maria Sherman guests on this week’s #AlternativeFacts episode with some inside info to share.
“I will be interviewing [My Chem bassist/current Electric Century chief songwriter]…
