My Chemical Romance Interview | Gear, Songwriting & Inspiration | Musician's Friend

[@hannaboucher6752]

Everyone's being hardcore onstage and then there's gee in a poncho

[@untitled3666]

Hanna Boucher he's the only one that can make it work

[@missbeliever9105]

he is the only man to look so nice singing in a poncho

[@imafrogdad2531]

“Two different styles of guitar playing” *shows clip of Ray calmly playing* *shows another clip but it’s Frank being a ball of energy and playing intensely*

[@mollybrolly3523]

Lmao that sounds like mcr

[@F.Castle]

playing leads vs playing rythm

[@nezamaulida1458]

gosh mikey's bass is prettier than me in a thousand layers of makeup

[@elliott.8599]

sober pumpkin pie i know I am trying to convince my parents to get it for me

[@dragonladyisrose7350]

But without the makeup, you’re prettier than the bass by one thousand! .D

[@Cookiethequeen336]

It is BEAUTIFUL

[@ferardshiz8652]

😂😂

[@janarufcheska5713]

It's brighter than my future

[@mikeywave2488]

"... it's a custom bass guitar. It's BASSically"

[@mbrrrrr]

mikeywave your username omg

[@mbrrrrr]

my food is fucking ready

[@olithey-them1141]

@@mbrrrrr SELL ME A MIKEY WAYVE THAT SAYS "FUCKIN READY" WHEN MY FOODS DONE AND I WILL GIVE YOU MY SOUL AND MY LIFE SAVINGS

[@mbrrrrr]

@@olithey-them1141 HOW DARE YOU RESPOND TO A COMMENT I LEFT 3 YEARS AGO BUT SURE

[@imnotsurewhatimdoinghere7676]

@@mbrrrrr WHY NOT REPSOND? I WANT A MIKEY WAVE!

[@BaileeIeroWay]

I'M SO HAPPY THAT RAY AND MIKEY TALK IN THIS BECAUSE IT'S NORMALLY JUST FRANK AND GERARD IN 'MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE' INTERVIEWS

[@frnksfrthmmrs2508]

Bailee Mitchell well, ray speaks sometimes and gerard’s just like “omg i’m gonna kill someone ugh” and then he’s like “hEY HEY HEY HEY NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO SPEAK ILL INTERRUPT EVERY SINGLE PERSOn EVER”

[@hannaha5614]

MIKEY'S TALKING. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. I REPEAT. MIKEY. IS. TALKING.

[@bangchanns]

+Hannah Hellraiser i talk

[@beth4ri]

+Mikey Way talk more, I wouldn't mind watching a 288328 minute video of you talking abouy cats or pete

[@beth4ri]

*about

[@ivyukio]

DAHAFARAGA

[@pforrest10]

My thoughts when he started

[@cattusahoy]

Its funny how Frank is always breaking guitars with his crazy awesome antics and it takes him a while to find a durable guitar while Ray is over there is playing a guitar he got 17 years ago XD We can see who's the most energetic.. lol

[@elliott.8599]

SoapyCattus lol yea

[@mattwilliams1048]

2:19 the closest we'll ever get to MCR 5

[@applechip6748]

Well. I mean there's Conventional Weapons, that technically counts.

[@karensmith7077]

well, now we could be even closer

[@ed-xq5jd]

THIS IS SO FUNNY BUT SAD AT THE SAME TIME

[@MPSFilmsOfficial]

Lies

[@tylerrr1391]

Apparently they have the entire album somewhere but haven’t officially recorded it yet.

[@NoName-rk3uq]

I love how Mikey describes the process of making a song :)

[@svnnylis]

An idea (((((:

[@NoName-rk3uq]

i want to die :)))))))))

[@whereareyoudestroya8436]

I died.

[@mollybrolly3523]

Wait what is this thing about “it’s not a band it’s an idea”?? I’m relatively new to the fandom but I still don’t know what that means???? Can someone explain?????

[@mollybrolly3523]

Emo Human yeah I’ve seen it now 😭

[@lunarscorpio3987]

"I love making worlds with the guys every time." I'm trying so hard not to cry right now.

[@ewok47]

guess what

[@starberriiemmy4382]

Lunar Scorpio Hang in there (:

[@gabey01]

I LOVE MIKEY WAY. HE GOT TO SPEAK. ITS GREAT.

[@hellogee4414]

I love how Ray doesn’t have all those fancy, expensive gears. Just plug and play. His amazing sound is truly skill-driven.

[@vaeoisreal]

he legit plays gibson les pauls, do you not know how expensive most of those are

[@jonathanqueen3409]

@@vaeoisreal That's actually a Les Paul copy. He does play Gibsons occasionally, but his main one is the copy.

[@vaeoisreal]

@@jonathanqueen3409 i know, but they said he doesnt use expensive gear, which isnt true at all

[@zackakai5173]

That's not remotely true. He plays a lot of Gibsons, and in this video he's playing them though boutique Metropoulos and Friedman amps, both of which are pretty pricey. The Tube Screamer is pretty bog standard yes, but he's also got a fair number of more rare and exotic pedals he's used both in MCR and in his own home rig. Definitely inaccurate to say he doesn't have a lot of fancy expensive gear. It'd be more true to say he doesn't *need* fancy expensive gear to sound good.

[@sydneygraceffa3412]

Im so obsessed with Ray's hair

[@seltzergrrrl]

frank looks ridiculously good here

[@cait8396]

Frank always looks ridiculously good

[@sims34everNOW]

Frank talking about his guitar is the cutest thing ever x)

[@fabeled]

ray's guitar's story is so cuteeeeeee

[@thinehero]

it actually gives me hope because I thought it would be around $3000 or somthinh but him saying it might be worth around $300 shocked me and knowing how it sounds it's a pretty good fucking deal

[@WildtalondoesGaming]

"That pedal just slays" YASSSSS QUEEN WERK THAT TONE

[@hendon23]

"a lot of songs about breakups, boyfriends and girlfriends." BOIFRENS

[@rip_bugsy]

We have hope

[@Marchnd-ih2sz]

Mikey's explanation was so perfect with the firewood.

[@arina1402]

Yeah, he uses that analogy in other interviews too. The firewood thingy 😂💕

[@mikeysglitterbass9610]

It's funny how they really reversed the interview so rather than Gerard talking the whole time we have the others talking the whole time lol

[@margeaux8348]

one of my favorite things about mcr is that there's no weak member. Sometimes like the bassist or the calmer one is viewed as the weak link in bands, but with mcr you can clearly see that each member is crucial to the sound, feel, and quality of the band. Truly a world-class act

[@rowan2086]

ray moving on stage: *head bangs, walks around a little, mostly fixated on playing awesome guitar riffs* frank moving on stage: *does a head-stand, kicks stuff (including Gerard)*

[@hannahboylin7801]

Ray's brother sounds rad

[@store4books]

Danger Days is so good, I would love to have seen what would have been next. I love Hesitant Alien, most of the songs really grab me and speak to me, but MCR has magic. Anytime they want to write again, I'm interested.

[@HT-pl8du]

I'm a little confused, a lot of people don't seem to count Conventional Weapons as an album, so can I ask why?

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

@@HT-pl8du It was scrapped between Black Parade and Danger Days, and then released in paired singles right before they broke up.

[@kellyv6075]

Magick

[@LTHuman_SSBM]

So whats your thoughts on foundations of decay?

[@Joey-yo8mw]

woah cant believe ray used that same guitar since he was a 15/16 thats awesome

[@101jakew]

I pictured Ray as having a deep voice. I was shocked when I heard his real voice :D

[@AlleyCatAlex]

Frank has the best eyebrows ive ever seen in my life

[@than_487]

It's so fun to hear them talking about their stuff, like guitars etc, but it's also weird, because I know nothing about any musical instruments.

[@FriendOFBieber]

Ray is so cuddly ❤️

[@lorettosg]

Ray fucking loves the ehx pog he is always talking about it when i met him in LA i asked what distortion he uses and he only told me the tube screamer from Ibánez and then he started talking about the pog I love that guy

[@xsra7903]

I'm a very professional guitar player been playing the guitar for about 1 week

[@noemarie8]

Da arab same. been playing for barely a month in total. i know im late hows it going for ya ?

[@addiedevcich4326]

i'm even more professional. been playing since never. although i really wanna get into it lol

[@whereareyoudestroya8436]

i wish i had electric guitar lmao

[@casper1754]

it's been three years. do you still play?

[@xsra7903]

Noah B pretty shit actually LMAOOO, i played for a few months on and off and gave up because I couldn’t find a teacher n was stuck in a rut

[@hooklineandsinker3049]

Rays hair looks so soft in this oh my gosh

[@abbiem2902]

I love how passionate they are it's so endearing

[@insertedgymeme581]

I flinched as soon as any of them said idea

[@samsepiol7736]

I love Ray's voice

[@hermanshermits705]

It's hilarious how I have all this boutique expensive gear, and these guys use all the normal boss and ibanez pedals. They sound amazing, I think I need to spend less on pedals and more on amps and playing!!

[@20DrumSkater02]

***** that was very well said. at the moment i am playing guitar and realizing that all the high end gear will get you nowwhere, its how you play guitar

[@Flowers.Hunter]

Killjoy Anthony To an extent, having pedals and such will help your guitar make sounds that will make it feel more diverse

[@faith4disney]

@DonaId Trump Omg.

[@zackakai5173]

For sure man. Don't get me wrong, there are some phenomenal boutique pedals and amps out there, but I'm currently running a used TS9 I picked up dirt cheap into one of the new Marshall DSL combos that I got on sale and it sounds like a million bucks for your classic rock tones. On the other hand I built a clone of a Revv G3 that I use for metal and it sounds amazing for some Metallica or A7X, so it's really about whatever works for your budget and what kind of tones you're trying to achieve.

[@swankelly]

Ray's guitar story is so precious. So cool that it was on every album.

[@helenac4021]

'everybodys turning to the idea in the middle' so everyone's turning to the band? because that's the biggest idea

[@callen7258]

LEAVE

[@ghostofakilljoy5421]

Chloe Allen *sobs* hold me hes making me sad..... *shudders*

[@underscoreophelia]

helena c I'm not okay (I promise)

[@zackakai5173]

I love the part where Ray's talking about his amps. "Basically I like to play expensive boutique amps that sound and look really similar to Marshalls but which aren't actually Marshalls. Also I run them through a couple of Marshall 412s." Absolute legend

[@janeowen7089]

frank: this is the beginning video: *shows three cheers* bullets: am i a joke to you

[@HT-pl8du]

No clue what they're talking about for the last 3/4 but I like hearing them talk so happily.

[@camilab7123]

did anyone come from the My Chemical Romance crack vid from Fueled By Ram3n

[@jazminalan4957]

*raises hand* me

[@amnasalah9]

YESS HAHAH

[@EnderGirl04]

Yes lmao

[@thinkingexe]

whoops yes

[@eg1641]

Yes

[@Marchnd-ih2sz]

Ray: *names complicated pendals, and practically speaking a different language* you know, just basic stuff here and there Me: wut

[@zackakai5173]

Nah, the ones he named are actually pretty common with gearheads. The TubeScreamer (TS9) in particular is probably the first or second most well known pedal of all time (the other contender being the Boss DS-1).

[@Marchnd-ih2sz]

@@zackakai5173 Yeah. I'm sure to people who are really into this stuff, it's not that hard. I play guitar and play with an electric guitar and literally one pedal. (A Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal), so I understand a little.

[@olithey-them1141]

Me on the outside: I'm an educated human being, I know more than basic life/music facts my brain: wats a pedal

[@marielouisemusic5783]

Frank: This is the beginning This is the middle This is the progression...

[@BINNYBUNNY1996]

damn why havent i seen this before, this is great

[@kotalee1593]

MIKEY SEEMS SO EXCITED TO TALK AND STUFF AND IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY

[@tight384]

@DedicatedStarkid Cause Ray, Frank, and Mikey are talking about specific gear to play, but Gerard doesn't have much to say but "uhhh, I use a microphone."

[@eggietime8666]

mikey and his starkly guitar

[@aidanfl]

Bass guitar* and sparkly*

[@eggietime8666]

Aidan Lefeld sorry mikey and his SPARKLY BASS GUITAR.

[@elliott.8599]

Mikey and his sparkly custom bass that I want and am close to convincing my parents to buy i think

[@starberriiemmy4382]

Elliot T. Did you get it???

[@ferardshiz8652]

hehe

[@bonniesbrigade3328]

They're all so adorable omg

[@ameerahheyob4049]

i love hearing ray talk i wish he would do it more

[@teethtime5613]

RAY USED TOP AN BOTTOM AS A MEASUREMENT 😂😂😂

[@prnces_boy460]

thank you! I thought I was the only one who noticed that xD

[@Marchnd-ih2sz]

I laughed way too laugh at Frank's guitar not being connected at 2:20.

[@ZeldaMcFly]

i wonder what ray toro sounded like before puberty o.O

[@TheJetsetMike]

This video was posted on the decade anniversary of the inception of my chemical romance. Gerard wrote “skylines and turnstiles” on 9/11 about 9/11 Their catalogue is absolutely flawless Still manage to be one of my favorites even this many years later

[@fenielle5040]

I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THEY ARE BACK

[@LC-xg5jl]

Great interview.

[@sophieroden9369]

"you know?"

[@zenaidamcr13]

Mikey and Ray are so freaking adorable, I just want to hug them for ever!

[@frnksfrthmmrs2508]

MIKEY HAS A LITTLE LISP IN THIS AND IT’S SO CUTE

[@asm21197]

FRANK'S MICKEY MOUSE SHIRT AW

[@benjamin-papa]

Ray Toro is an underrated guitarist in my opinion.

[@alycegumley]

these guys are so intelligent, you really can that they know what they are talking about and are passionate about it.

[@Wild_rebel]

oh, I heard " sing" and I forgot about it, to listen to the guys.. haha , frankie look cool . ! :D Ray is guitar hero . Gerad with red hair is God and Mikey is for me best bass player in this world. ! :)

[@harleehilton8773]

**Pete wentz cries in the corner**

[@ngvot]

Oh my god they're adorable in this interview. Specially Ray. :'3

[@megan-ul8fg]

the subtle way destroya is playing in the background

[@Forest_of_soup]

I love it when they talk together as a group in an interview, but it’s so nice to see all of them getting a chance to talk equally 💜

[@MariaMacedow]

I just love how mikey explains things x)

[@Emilykilljoy]

I wanted Gerard to come out of no where and be like "uhh, I use a microphone" :)

[@stvltiloqvent]

both. he said "Gibson Les Paul copy", but it's originally used as a session guitar.

[@StevenRotter25]

it dosent matter what guitar ray plays he fucken kills at his solos

[@olithey-them1141]

"We each have a little bit of a different style of guitar playing" 3:17 Ray: wow *head nods* I love my instrument, I've been still to long tho so lets go over here Frank: Fuk yeh HeAd BaNg lets j u m p

[@blasterkid2011]

cool story about Ray and his Guitar,....I always thought it was a Gibson!

[@Anasyub]

this is literally my favourite interview i love gee alot but im glad the other members talked even more in this interview :)

[@lyvstheartist3114]

As someone who’s trying to launch herself in a mini music career, all of their words are so inspiring. It’s very helpful taking in the information they’re giving and using it daily to produce something that sounds badass in the end. I will forever be grateful for this incredible, inspiring band ❤️

[@user-fh5ov4tu2j]

It's always fascinating to listen to someone talking about their passion

[@kyragrayc]

Now that they’re back I’m just watching really old interviews 😂

[@millerex2792]

Destroya's playing in the background... At 6:46

[@ambrosia9185]

Oh my god. XD 😂😂😂

[@vi8844]

frank iero's mickey mouse shirt is the definition of fashion

[@user-fh5ov4tu2j]

They're such talented guys who are fortunately in the same group. Their chemistry, even when they're separated is still strong, i can tell that they really enjoy making music together

[@mafaldapoon6178]

9 people thought the dislike button was dis-I-like

[@kuromi8384]

This is one of the best MCR interviews.

[@croczrule]

Awesome set-up! And great for other musicians to know - I've been looking for some good bass pedals for ages, and Mikey's never wrong, I'm sure! Also... rosary beads around Gerard's wrist??? Interesting...

[@lilgothpotato4867]

Everything about this interview is beautiful.

[@jacksoninc.4062]

There are two types of people: 1. "I like Les Paul, they sound cool" 2. "Les Paul sucks, Fender's better" One's Frank and one's my bandmate

[@Cookiethequeen336]

Mikey’s hair flipping around is just.... it makes me happy, I don’t know why it just does

[@ultimatetlp2569]

Did anyone else hear destroya in the background music and be like Ray is talking over Gerard moaning

[@thefriendlyvampire]

For some reason i found it hilarious when Mikey said basically...hahaha :P

[@ffantasia24]

Frank Mikey and Ray: I use this guitar and that for amp and for pedals i love using this brand and that makes a badass effect and so does this.... Gerard: Screw all ur gagdets, MY VOICE PAWNS ALL. I love it when they all get into the technical stuff even tho i understand less than half of it lol

[@missglassesgirly]

Oh how i love Mikeys metaphors. Im going to go into english class and quote him. mhmm.

[@annagallup5586]

hearing frank talk is my favorite thing

[@testtheworld]

everytime they cut to the concert footage there are MORE BALLOONS

[@Kiki_Kiwi_]

At 6:32 LISTEN TO THE BACKGROUND IT'S DESTROYA

[@oliverkibbe860]

2:28 FRANK YOUR THUMB

[@ReaRea-wc3nj]

I cried so many times because I heard all there voices and my friends think I need help

[@ronjadani]

they really had to interview them separately to let mikey speak

[@stephaniehergert9810]

Same with Raymond

[@teddybear341]

Mikey is so adorable

[@mljones1017]

Gerard and his love hate relationship w guitar haha love this band

[@Joey-yo8mw]

now this was a darn good interview

[@pancakegerard3416]

Wow. Gerard and Mikey’s voices sound so similar. I don’t know if it’s just me hearing it though

[@warumonoLS]

Now THIS is the video I have been looking for. Great advice and insight!

[@Deathmetal104]

Three of my favorite musicians use the Ibanez tubescreamer, ray toro from mcr, michael paget, and matt tuck from bfmv🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼