My Chemical Romance (MCR) fans have expressed widespread fury over what they describe as 'extortionate' ticket prices for the band's upcoming dates at Wembley Stadium. The legendary rock band recently confirmed two highly anticipated performances in the UK, scheduled for July 10 and 11, 2026, as part of their extensive stadium tour that has already seen a sell-out run in the US.

As tickets went on sale, fan disappointment quickly escalated, with many taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to air their grievances. One fan, stuck in a queue of nearly 80,000, described the quoted prices as 'criminal,' specifically decrying the use of dynamic pricing. Other sentiments included being 'devastated by the prices,' 'insane' costs, and a general feeling of not being 'okay after seeing those Wembley gig ticket prices.' The outrage highlights a significant barrier for many loyal fans desperate to see the band perform their new show live in the UK.

Formed in 2001, My Chemical Romance, comprising Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Ray Toro, and Frank Iero, rose to prominence as a genre-defining group during the emo era. Their album 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge' in 2004 established their sound, while the multi-platinum selling concept album, 'The Black Parade' (2006), cemented their iconic status by following a man's journey to the afterlife. After an initial split in 2013, the band reformed in 2019 for a string of special shows and officially returned to touring earlier this year.

Their current tour, 'Long Live: The Black Parade,' celebrates the 20th anniversary of the seminal album. The spectacle includes lead singer Gerard Way depicted as a fascist-style leader and features the band performing 'The Black Parade' in its entirety, followed by a second set of hits from their other four albums. MCR's discography includes their 2001 debut 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love,' 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge,' 'The Black Parade,' and 'Danger Days: The True Lives of The Fabulous Killjoys' (2010). They have also released collections of recordings, 'Conventional Weapons,' along with bonus tracks and specials on their Greatest Hits album.

Beyond their collective work, band members have pursued individual projects. Gerard Way notably helped create the Netflix series 'The Umbrella Academy,' based on a comic book he co-created. Rhythm guitarist Frank Iero has fronted various other bands, while lead guitarist Ray Toro has released solo material and contributed to other groups' recordings, including Reggie and the Full Effect and Voltaire.

Adding another layer of intrigue for fans, it was recently revealed that lead vocalist Gerard Way has a very famous distant cousin: hugely successful podcaster Joe Rogan. Rogan confirmed the familial connection on his podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' while chatting with filmmaker Kevin Smith. He clarified that although they are cousins, he does not personally know Gerard. The connection stems from Joe's grandmother Josie, who was Gerard's aunt. Joe Rogan, known for his diverse career as a comedian, actor, UFC commentator, and TV host, launched his podcast in 2009, which quickly became one of the world's most popular.

The current buzz around My Chemical Romance, encompassing both the excitement for their highly anticipated UK gigs and the controversy surrounding ticket prices, alongside the surprising family tie to Joe Rogan, continues to keep the band in the spotlight.