Setting out to release their two DVD/one CD set entitled �Life on the Murder Scene� in November 2005 and a fourth album by 2006, My Chemical Romance kept continuing their dominance in North America as they successfully made a sold-out concert at San Antonio, Texas on September 24, 2005. What is more, they amazingly secured two nominations at the 2005 MTVu "Woodie" Awards, including the major category, Woodie of the Year, shortly after their great attainment to collect five MTV Video Music Awards nominations. Selected to participate in the soundtrack of two video games namely �Tony Hawk's American Wasteland� and "True Crime: New York City," this punk/emotional hardcore band surely has scored higher than what other New Jersey-based music groups have accomplished.

Formed in 2001, the concept of the band was developed by Gerard Arthur Way (born on April 9, 1977 in Newark, New Jersey) during his gloomy time in New York City after graduated from the School of Visual Arts. Dispirited due to his failure to be a comic book artist and deeply affected by the 9/11 incident, he was motivated to head for a new direction in his life. � � after Sept. 11, I felt like I wanted to make a bigger impact," he explained. "I wanted to connect with people up close and personal." Feeling music was the perfect vehicle to fulfill his desire, Gerard contacted his high school friend, Matt Pelissier, to help him create a composition which later was called �Skylines and Turnstiles.� As these two talented guys decided to make a demo tape, Gerard satisfyingly convinced another fellow, Raymond �Ray� Toto (born on July 15, 1977 in Newark, New Jersey), to be the lead guitarist.

Taking his younger brother, Michael James Way (born on September 10, 1980 in Newark, New Jersey), to fill the position of bass guitarist, Gerard took the role as the vocalist, while Matt became the drummer. Inspired by Irvine Welsh's novel entitled �Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance,� four of them concluded to name the band �My Chemical Romance.� With their unusual music style that is vibrant, dark and youthful, the group began to earn considerable attention in the local punk/emo scene, including the vocalist of Thursday, Geoff Rickly who quickly expressed his willingness to produce their debut album under his independent label, Eyeball Records. The personnel afterwards entered a studio in upstate New York to record their material yet they still felt that there was something missing in their music, so they recruited an acquaintance named Frank Anthony Iero (born on October 31, 1981 in Belleville, New Jersey) as the band's rhythm guitarist to enrich the sound they produced.

Eleven tracks they had recorded were compiled in �I Brought You My Bullets You Brought Me Your Love,� which touched the market on July 23, 2002. Contained the introspective lyrics written by Gerard, this first effort scored quite well as it managed to draw a number of devoted fans, particularly through the single entitled �Vampires Will Never Hurt You.� Aside from this fair result, the album failed to enter any Billboard music charts and did not make a desirable buzz the band had aimed for, leading to their disappointment with the label. �Eyeball couldn't reach the amount of people that we really wanted to reach,� Frank commented. �We toured a lot without the record being really anywhere.� Fortunately, they did not have to wait long enough to find a suitable record company as Reprise Records, a division of Warner Music Group, showed an intention to sign them which they gladly accepted.

Under Reprise, My Chemical Romance came up with their second piece of work, �Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge,� on June 8, 2004. Produced by Howard Benson, the album was an impressive leap for the band, soaring to the 28th rank of The Billboard 200. Amazingly sold over one million records worldwide, �Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge� ultimately was certified Gold in U.S. Amid this glory, drummer Matt Pelissier suddenly was replaced in late of the year with Bob Bryar (born on December 31, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois), a drum tech worked for The Used whom the personnel met while they were on tour with this pop punk alternative rock band. Although both parties refused to give any explanation concerning this matter, there was a rumor that Matt could not cooperate well with the other members which reached its peak to his departure from the band.

In the meantime, two of the album's tracks entitled �I'm Not Okay (I Promise)� and �Helena� secured the 4th and 11th position on Billboard Modern Rock Chart while also made their way to penetrate the top 20 of U.K. singles chart. All of this attainment unmistakably directed My Chemical to reach commercial success as well as popularity. By August 2005, they had already taken home two Kerrang Awards in the categories of Best Album for �Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge� and Best Video for �Helena� out of four nominations they received. As their status rose, the band was included to headline some of substantial tours held around U.S., such as Tastes of Chaos and also the Vans Warped Tour, together with The All-American Rejects, Alkaline Trio, Reggie & The Full Effect, The Offspring, and Fall Out Boy. With the accomplishment they have obtained in a relatively short period, there is little doubt the band would strive to be one of the most renowned bands in the world.

Kept their singing career productive amidst their hectic schedule, the band released their third studio album, �The Black Parade�, on October 24, 2006. Just like their previous albums, the LP also was well received and a success, debuted at #2 on the UK album chart, #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200, and at #3 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart in its first week of release before at last going Gold and staying atop the chart in New Zealand and being certified Platinum there, for shipments of over 15,000. Still maintaining their glorious reputation, the band won the 2007 NME Awards for the title Best International Band.