I present to you an example of how fast information moves in modern times…and how a rumor can stoke the fire of a fan base that so clearly wants the news to be true.

Alt Press launched a story late last night that says, yes, it appears there is evidence that My Chemical Romance might be touring in 2018.  NME had their own version of the story today — and it offers a cold bucket of water to the face of emo fans everywhere.

First, the Alt Press article:  they provided a screen shot of the band’s website, which was updated to reflect that a tour announcement was coming soon (📷 : Alt Press)

One little problem:  no such information appears on My Chemical Romance’s site, as of the publishing of this article.  Check it out for yourself.

That’s where NME’s reporting comes in:  they not only point out the missing proof on the website, but track it down to a 2016 post from a fan blog with a similar template to the band’s official site:

ALTPRESS THIS IS A BLOG POST MADE BY FANS 🙁 THIS IS NOT THE TOUR PAGE. I looked at other blogs bc I couldn’t find this page on the site. Also the preview says “official blog”. The other blogs have the same interface and URL. Check the Community section.

And then cry with me. pic.twitter.com/PAOupncjyg

— Pauline (@plnjcrz) January 21, 2018

This could very well be a false alarm.  However, MCR has indeed been posting new videos to its YouTube page…this on the heels of posting the entire “The Black Parade Is Dead!” concert on their channel as well.  The big question is…why now?

So, they might be getting back together this year.  But, they also might not.  The only definitive answer?  Word from the band themselves, which we will surely post if anything ever comes of this.  — [eric]