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Anfield erupts as My Chemical Romance star wears LFC scarf during opener

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It was supported by four singles: Welcome to the Black Parade - the band's first UK number one - Famous Last Words, I Don't Love You and Teenagers.My Chemical Romance currently consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, lead guitarist Ray Toro, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero and bassist Mikey Way.The ECHO spoke to fans outside the ground ahead of the show about why the band's music continues to strike a chord two decades on.The gig was particularly special to Scouser Kieran Rooney, who said the chance to watch his favourite band in his home city was a dream come true. The two tied the knot this year and Nicole is loving her new Liverpool surroundings as she said: "It's great, but I have good company."Their transatlantic romance is emblematic of how My Chemical Romance can unite a community of people from all backgrounds, as Nicole said: "[My Chemical Romance’s music offers] a place of belonging."It's a place of home.



If you've got a favourite band, you feel that with your favourite band. They mean so much to us both."Aimee Breary had travelled from Stoke-on-Trent with her friends and said My Chemical Romance makes you feel a part of a community of something bigger.

The 20-year-old said: "It's an amazing feeling to be around this many people that are just like you. But we're all here now and all together."The ECHO is live as My Chemical Romance kick off The Black Parade 2026 tour in Liverpool.