Bob Bryar Says Goodbye To The Black Parade

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For all you My Chemical Romance fans out there who were looking forward to the band's return... I've got some somewhat sad news for you... Drummer Bob Bryar has announced his departure from the band. Sad, yes, I know. He was a pretty rad dude (or so I assumed from our one 10min discussion a few years ago haha).

Me with Bob Bryar QUITE A FEW years ago haha he was awesome.

Bryar joined the group back in 2004, replacing previous drummer Matt Pelissier. His precision and technicality in his craft did not go unnoticed. He did not fade into the background like Matt, he was part of the band 100%, for fans as well. This guy went through all kinds of injuries in the group, there was some serious dedication involved... so its with heavy hearts that we say goodbye and wish him the best of luck in his future. Frank posted a message to the band's official website to share the situation...

"As of 4 weeks ago, My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar parted ways. This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and expect you all to do the same."

So best of luck Mr.Bryar, hopefully you find something that makes you happy!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Rolling Stone's Names Artist Of The Decade

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So today, Rolling Stone released its lists of the top artists, albums and songs of the past decade. The results are based on reader polls and encompass a variety of influential and popular artists of the last ten years. Artists like Radiohead, U2, Kanye West, My Chemical Romance, Lady Gaga and Coldplay can be found on the lists... but the overwhelming victor? Green Day. Green Day cleaned up each category... 2 of the top singles with American Idiot (#13) and Boulevard of Broken Dreams (#1), the top album of the decade with American Idiot, and the Top BAND of the Decade overall. I'm impressed. I will admit that yes, I am a little bias when it comes to Green Day as a mega fan myself... but come on, theres no denying these guys have worked hard to become the voice of a generation and deserve a spot on top. I'm thrilled for them. Its a name presented by one of the most respected magazines in the industry, voted in by the fans. Its pretty cool. So congrats to those bands who made the lists and congrats to Green Day... Rolling Stone's Band Of The Decade.

Top Songs:

14. Beautiful- Christina Aguilera

13. American Idiot- Green Day

12. Viva La Vida- Coldplay

11. I Gotta Feeling- Black Eyed Peas

10. Seven Nation Army- The White Stripes

9. Since U Been Gone- Kelly Clarkson

8. Complicated- Avril Lavigne

7. Welcome To The Black Parade- My Chemical Romance

6. Stronger- Kanye West

5. We Belong Together- Mariah Carey

4. Toxic- Britney Spears

3. Beautiful Day- U2

2. Single Ladies- Beyonce

1. Boulevard of Broken Dreams- Green Day

Top Albums Of The Decade

19. The Rising- Bruce Springsteen

18. Viva La Vida- Coldplay

17. Futuresex/Lovesounds- Justin Timberlake

16. The Emancipation Of Mimi- Mariah Carey

15. No Line On The Horizon- U2

14. Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge- My Chemical Romance

13. Stripped- Christina Aguilera

12. I Am Sasha Fierce- Beyonce

11. Breakaway- Kelly Clarkson

10. The Fame- Lady Gaga

9. The Blueprint- Jay-Z

8. All I Ever Wanted- Kelly Clarkson

7. Blackout- Britney Spears

6. All That You Cant Leave Behind- U2

5. In Rainbows- Radiohead

4. Let Go- Avril Lavigne

3. Kid A- Radiohead

2. Graduation- Kanye West

1. American Idiot- Green Day

Top Artists Of The Decade

23. Kanye West

22. My Chemical Romance

21. Kelly Clarkson

20. Beyonce

19. My Morning Jacket

18. Lil Wayne

17. Bob Dylan

16. Conor Oberst

15. Wilco

14. M.I.A

13. Arcade Fire

12. Fall Out Boy

11. Kings Of Leon

10. Jay-Z

9. Jack White

8. Eminem

7. Bruce Springsteen

6. Justin Timberlake

5. Black Eyed Peas

4. Coldplay

3. U2

2. Radiohead

1. Green Day

So what do you think of the lists? Someone who you would have put on this list who isn't mentioned? Agree/Disagree? Thoughts? Let me know!

Rock On

- Girl At The Rock Show

Alternative Press Most Anticipated 2010 Issue Hits Shelves

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So I just got back from the store today with a fresh copy of Alt Press' annual "Most Anticipated" issue. Every year, they dedicate a block of pages to the upcoming year's most exciting prospected releases. This is one of my favorite issues because it gets me all hyped up for 12 months of new music from a lot of my favorite bands. It keeps you on track with who's writing, interviews about the albums writing/recording process from bands and producers, and allows you to start formulating ideas for possible tours of the new year. 

This year the big title of MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASE was given to New Jersey boys, My Chemical Romance. After the 2007 release of Black Parade and constant touring, the band took a little break to have somewhat of a personal life. Getting married, having families, all that stuff. I think its about time they made a return, and from the sounds of it, a great one. They're reporting its a back to basics rock n roll album... no more theatrics, no more makeup, no more nonsense. Just pure, classic, rock. The inspiration behind tracks on the album are said to be Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, MC5, The Stooges, Judas Priest and Bon Jovi. Not bad. A little punk influence with classic rock style... so far it sounds pretty wicked. Combine this with song titles like "Black Dragon Fighting Society" and "Trans Am", its definitely a new direction for the guys. I'm interested to hear the final project, which is slated for a spring release date.

Other bands noted in the article include pop punk duo 3oH!3, poetic rockers The Academy Is, British hardcore group Bring Me The Horizon, breakthrough band Gaslight Anthem, techno nerds Hellogoodbye, young indie sensation NeverShoutNever and former Panic At The Disco boys new project Young Veins.

What albums are you looking forward to in 2010? Anything not listed here? Tell me!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Song of the Day: Our Lady of Sorrows by My Chemical Romance... forever my favorite MCR song. The first album I ever bought by them was I Brought You My Bullets. This is track five off that absolutely amazing record. A heavy melody, dark lyrics... its beautifully miserable. "We could be perfect one last night, and die like star crossed lovers when we fight... this riddle of revenge, please understand it has to be this way... We spark and fade they die by threes... Oh how wrong we were to think that immortality meant never dying" That last line is one of my all time favorite quotes. Can we say "to be inked" in the near future? haha.