My Chemical Romance (MCR) fans have expressed significant outrage over what they describe as “extortionate” ticket prices for the band’s upcoming performances at Wembley Stadium. The legendary rock band recently confirmed two highly anticipated dates at the iconic UK venue for July 10 and 11, 2026. As tickets went on sale, fans took to social media platform X to air their disappointment, citing “criminal” prices and decrying dynamic pricing, with some unable to afford tickets despite their eagerness to see the band live for the first time.

The band, consisting of Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Ray Toro, and Frank Iero, is bringing their massive stadium tour to the UK following a sell-out run in the US. Anticipation for the UK shows has been immense, with a teaser showing the tour's logo emblazoned on the side of Wembley Stadium, fueling fans' desperate desire to experience the new show.

Formed in 2001, My Chemical Romance quickly became a genre-defining group within the emo era, achieving significant acclaim with their 2004 album, Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge. Their iconic status was further cemented by the multi-platinum selling concept album, The Black Parade, released in 2006, which followed a man's journey to the afterlife. After an initial split in 2013, the band reformed in 2019 for a series of special shows and officially returned to touring earlier this year.

Their current tour, dubbed 'Long Live: The Black Parade,' celebrates the album's 20th anniversary. It features a grand spectacle where lead singer Gerard Way is depicted as a fascist-style leader, and the band performs the titular album in its entirety, followed by a second set comprising hits from their other four albums. To date, MCR has released four studio albums: 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). Additionally, they have released collections of recordings like Conventional Weapons, alongside bonus tracks and specials on their Greatest Hits album.

Beyond their collective work, individual band members have pursued other projects. Gerard Way notably helped create the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy, based on a comic book he co-created with Gabriel Bá. Rhythm guitarist Frank Iero has toured as the frontman of other bands, while lead guitarist Ray Toro has released solo material and joined other groups for album recordings, including Reggie and The Full Effect and Voltaire.

In a recent revelation, fans have also discovered a surprising familial connection within the band's lineup. Lead vocalist Gerard Way is a distant cousin of hugely successful podcaster Joe Rogan. Rogan, 58, confirmed this on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, clarifying that while they are cousins, he does not personally know Gerard. The connection stems from Joe's grandmother, Josie, who was Gerard's aunt. Joe Rogan's diverse career includes stints as a comedian, actor, UFC commentator, and TV host, with his podcast, launched in 2009, becoming one of the world's most popular within six years.