My Chemical Romance & Eric Blair talk their music career 2004

My Chemical Romance (often abbreviated as MCR) was an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey, active from 2001 to 2013 The band's best-known lineup consisted of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, bassist Mikey Way and drummer Bob Bryar. Founded by Gerard, Mikey, Toro, Matt Pelissier, and later joined by Iero, the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004. Shortly after the album's release, Pelissier was replaced by Bob Bryar. A commercial success, the album was awarded platinum status over a year later.

[@bleachisgoodforurhealth9946]

Gerard is like a kid in this interview , it's cute . it's nice to hear Mikey talks too. I think this is one of the best mcr interview

[@ericgreen8570]

He was 27 here believe it or not.

[@djennty]

19:40 interviewer: wow that’s heavy dude gerard: ehuehuehueh

[@milessharman8518]

Getting enough sleep? : HECK NO Watching old mcr interviews till 2am? : HECK YEEE

[@swiperrr_84]

Same I’m on a DEEEEP KZbin dive on old mcr performances and interviews

[@lo4d3dgun]

accurate

[@psychobetha]

here's where i add a "ditto" another year later 😂

[@LoveLeigh313]

The same ones over and over 😮‍💨

[@v1kt0r_hargr33v3s]

Or concert clips. They may look like they were shot on a potato, but I'll still watch tf out of it

[@fatalimmortality801]

the xs on gerards hands make me oddly happy knowing he was trying to stay sober but sad knowing he was struggling and obviously had a huge drop just after this

[@aekarinborrirak4708]

it makes me sad that mikey talks about how he doesnt get why people would end their lives and then tbp comes in and mikey becomes suicidal and depressed and almosts ends himself

[@sistert0sleep]

i know right, that makes me cry, even gerard was suicidal on this period i don't know why mikey said that:(

[@tomgg8758]

I love that even though Mikie talks about being introverted he was able to overcome that and be part of something amazing c: really great interview

[@cursedspirit9]

Can't believe this is 20 years old 🥲

[@bradniblock]

Fun thing, Midtown and Thursday opened for My Chemical Romance’s sold out arena shows. Thursday and midtown helped MCR at their early career. Now MCR are helping them out

[@dragonladyisrose7350]

"Obviously the song (Vampires) is about being alcoholic." I honestly thought it was all about vampires, I had no idea, haha! (at like 3:13 or something)

[@dcfromthev]

7:35 I really like how Gerard included Eric here, that shows some real emotional intelligence, and a relatability I so deeply long for in other people. Unfortunately, this is a very rare quality. I think I would get along perfectly with Gerard and Mikey, and Eric for that matter. Great video thanks!

[@bestkilljoyy]

Actually, that interviewer is really good, theres barely any genuine interviewers who seem to care about who they’re talking to, but this dude did a really good job. He even got Mikey talking, that’s when you know its good. 😂👍

[@natalie_rose2861]

this is my favorite MCR interview. I've never seen mikey talk so much. Every time I watch 1 of these I hope he's gonna speak & end up disappointed but not disappointed this time sucka!

[@emilyd871]

He almost looks the same now, just different hair colour, incredible.

[@floralkatie]

the suicide question was a bit jarring i can't lie. good interview though. loved hearing about the inspiration for the cover art for three cheers

[@Forest_of_soup]

“A crash course in being lonely” yeah that about sums it up 😂😭😅💜

[@watersnake5319]

I love knowing that some of the songs are actually about their real lives. I've always interpreted them way. And G just said Vampires is about alcoholism. I'll listen to it differently now.

[@bu1l3tz41]

i could listen to anyone in mcr talk for hours and never get bored

[@baileylanore]

“Stay in school” Mikey Way, 2004

[@caifabe8050]

2:29 i love this part. Gerard really, truly cares about his fans and his friends and you can tell from the way he talks about this situation

[@AlleyCatAlex]

OH MY GOD THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS

[@mads7302]

Gerard Way's Hands WHY ARE YOU EVERYWHERE

[@aekarinborrirak4708]

IVE SEEN YOU ON EVERY MCR VIDEO

[@linnycrocus6023]

1:11 Mikey's look.

[@carminalopez3532]

It killed me

[@ollie8452]

"how u doin"

[@thekredyard7577]

Really cool you got to interview them Eric. crazy to believe this was over 10 years ago.

[@ThatOneSceneDude]

LOVE this interview, I relate so much with Gerard

[@danielesposito5051]

Vintage footage here. Thank you for this. The revenge era was awesome!

[@store4books]

Thank you! I've watched all the interviews online, this new, old one is a real gift :)

[@darcye7629]

Aww younger Mikey and Gerard love it!

[@lenad8465]

17:19 Look at him playing with his band thingie. Ok that's it

[@chloeprall9944]

20:01 “ that’s pretty fresh”

[@andymccoy8370]

the comments are saying that mikey was talking but all i heard was ”kinda like” and ”you know”

[@TrantaLocked]

Neo death rock...that sounds so badass

[@axldecay3056]

Thank you sir, made my night

[@maureenbowen1359]

Love these 2 so much...specially precious Mikey ❤️

[@adrianabarreto2331]

I love them so much ❤ they play this aggressive pop but they are like the sweetest human beings

[@lorelei44444]

The quality of this interview is incredible tho

[@patronsaintofswitchbladefi2944]

Best pop-punk album since Nevermind .. absolutely love every song on Revenge .. not a big fan of Black Parade but I do like Killjoys quite a bit

[@o_bbibbi_o]

damn the quality is so good for 2004

[@no_new_world]

finally: straight edge gee

[@annalenal877]

thanks for uploading😀

[@DecimusYna]

Thank you so much! I need this!

[@milkcoffee1388]

wow, it has been posted this year?! well, thank you!! :)

[@hectorcaicedo1046]

beautiful interview

[@earlysusnsetsoverbatteryci4917]

They’re both so adorable here wth

[@frankiejohnson9987]

*sips monster* yk, gee is amazing and I'm so happy that hes happy and healthy now. He has inspired Mr so much and I've become the way j am now because of this band. They have made my life much better. I'm now in charge of.motivational music for my friends now 😅

[@FrankIeroSex]

i love Gerard's hair,jacket and X's (it is a fashion statement :D )

[@h4rloweee]

The x’s are actually so he can stay sober

[@samuelblinne6040]

Awesome

[@xoblitz9038]

Thank you for uploading this. It's my second favorite interview with Gerard. The first being his sva one cuz I'm in the art world. Sorry, mikey for forgetting about you :(

[@annisawakhid4410]

masyaallah mikey smile

[@higenrae9]

mikey muah

[@13elianad]

I LIVE NEAR ODESSA TX

[@sechcrcr1605]

simplemente Increibles OlO -

[@lizettedonato8352]

am i the only one who didn’t know that honey this mirror isn’t big enough had a mv

[@averagetransboi]

Wait... It does?

[@zer9419]

@@averagetransboi yessss and it's based on a Japanese horror movie, a year later, I don't know if you've seen it yet, but it's amazing

[@Forest_of_soup]

“We wanted it to be dark, kind of like the movie Heathers” When of of your favorite human beings references one of your favorite movies/musicals 🤯😱💜

[@MajinGoten1]

You gotta update that description now haha

[@joksanlisettediazromero]

❤❤❤❤❤ i love my chemical romance espectaculares the better 👍💯

[@watersnake5319]

Also they gave a different answer for how and why the band got started. Later interviews he always says it came out of 9/11 and wanting to make a difference and send a message.

[@zhebebe]

The world doesn't deserve this

[@DemonBunnyQueen]

Awesome! Do you still have the portrait?

[@lunnaflame12]

I can't see Mikey as the over weight kid

[@AHMEDALI-zz4jj]

❤❤

[@melissaw2239]

26:12 Makes me feel like I'm getting punched in the gut

[@mayamoss6666]

watching this makes me want to start a band so bad! if any of you guys live in the bay area and are 13-18 can we start a band? i can do vocals and rhythm guitar!

[@astxriism6306]

Bro I wish I could be in a band 😭 I wanna learn guitar or something so bad lol

[@mayamoss6666]

@@astxriism6306 I wrote this comment when I was in like 8th grade and I’m a junior now and still haven’t started a band 😭 hopefully I will start one this year 🙏 you should definitely go for it!

[@jaspx-2964]

Gerard's hands,,,,,,, are moving so much,,,,, I canNOT look anywhere else,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, also the nail paint

[@mackc4735]

the camera quality is so good???

[@modifidious]

It's not like it was recorded by a camcorder

[@CMC369]

Gerard always went over the top? Hmmm imagine that lol

[@giselle7477]

¿Pueden subtitular? Please 🙏

[@zer9419]

Uuuuuuf, es un montón pero si quieres te hago un resumen de que hablan aquí xD

[@hintae]

бля, я был ярым поклонником на протяжении долих лет. как я мог не видеть это интервью ТОГДА!? чорт ..

[@fkeowa]

gerards wearing straight edge crosses!!

[@giselle7477]

I don't speak english, somebody can help me understand this interview? I need subtitles 😔

[@claireorona6175]

Are you using translate to type that?

[@giselle7477]

@@claireorona6175 Yes

[@cassieg5201]

Gerard painted nails

[@godpilled9077]

With a sharpie

[@xevilgothgirlx]

midtown!!!

[@diluc341]

1:06 why is he exposing his bro like thiss loll

[@frankiejerardenno2678]

SORRY KILLJOYS for labeling you all....emo -metal fits though-its all KICK-ASS rock n roll...you can dance to...

[@forklip2235]

Finally, edgy emo Gee

[@sarahlikesmusic7347]

Why’s he got X’s he’s like 27 in this

[@helenfinch124]

He’s trying to stay sober here

[@sofiacuppini3811]

in that time gerard was trying to be sober and the "x" on his hands are for reminding him that he doesn't have to drink

[@reaptest4729]

Cars

[@sunnyshinegacha8856]

AnD cAloriEs.

[@reaptest4729]

@@sunnyshinegacha8856 ??

[@sunnyshinegacha8856]

@@reaptest4729 there's a song called Cars and Calories. It's also Gerard's iPod song. It's by saves the day, it was a very slim chance you'd get it lmao

[@reaptest4729]

@@sunnyshinegacha8856 oh ok, thank you clarifying!

[@h4rloweee]

@@sunnyshinegacha8856 HAHA

[@akemus9788]

"Removing women violently" and I thought Gerard was a feminist

[@caifabe8050]

i love how Gee literally says in the Bullets booklet when he thanks his then-girlfriend "sorry i wrote all those songs about killing you. i hope the last one makes up for it"

[@0mahami0]

he literally said it's more abt losing women than abt removing women violently, implying that it might come off like that but it's not the case 💀💀