10 Reasons Why My Chemical Romance Desperately Need To Reform
2. Their Message Was Inspiring
Despite what parents, the media and non-fans might have thought, My Chemical Romance's message was nothing short of inspiring.
Though at times frustrating and at times downright harmful, it's difficult to blame parents for reacting to My Chemical Romance and similar bands with fear and confusion. The resurgence and rebirth of the emo scene (for lack of a better term) in the mid-2000s was absolutely huge, and presented a way for millions of music lovers to express themselves. That many older people didn't "get it" is hardly surprising, though it didn't make the situation any easier to navigate. My Chemical Romance have always represented empowerment and togetherness, survival through art and music and embracing your uniqueness. Gerard himself is incredibly open about his own personal battles, detailing his struggles with alcoholism and depression in the band's great documentary Life On The Murder Scene. This dichotomy is one of the things that made MCR so special celebrating a fascination for subjects like death and horror through a message of hope and joy.