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The long-running tension between My Chemical Romance and The Used appears to be cooling, and it’s happening onstage. Fans erupted after promoters confirmed The Used will join My Chemical Romance in Los Angeles on October 30, 2026. The news has reignited interest in a feud that once defined early-2000s emo lore.
Details of the Los Angeles appearance and fan reaction
The Used is set to play one of two Los Angeles dates tacked onto MCR’s upcoming tour. Ticket notices and social posts sparked a wave of nostalgia and disbelief.
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- Show date: October 30, 2026, in Los Angeles.
- Context: One of two L.A. stops added to the end of MCR’s tour.
- Fan response: Excitement, disbelief, and calls for more joint appearances.
The pair’s last high-profile collaboration was a 2005 cover of Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure.” That memory adds weight to any hint of reconciliation.
How the relationship fractured: tour beginnings and a public split
Members of both bands crossed paths early in My Chemical Romance’s career. The Used took MCR on tour in Europe, and label people started to notice the younger band.
Not long after, tensions surfaced. In 2005, The Used’s frontman openly acknowledged a falling out with Gerard Way. Statements at the time were terse, and both bands largely kept quiet afterward.
New details from a candid podcast chat
Recently, Bert McCracken spoke on Steve-O’s podcast and unpacked that period. An offhand lyric reference in a song nudged the hosts into discussing the old rift.
McCracken described a warm early friendship that soured when personal changes entered the picture. He recalled urging industry folks to sign MCR, predicting big things for the band.
- He named early records as part of MCR’s ascent.
- He described a shift when Gerard Way embraced sobriety.
- He admitted the split felt personal at the time.
McCracken said the feud began, in part, because he misread Gerard’s sobriety as a withdrawal from their friendship.
Recovery, remorse, and a private mending
McCracken later entered recovery himself. He told the podcast he’s since crossed paths with Gerard and that their exchanges are cordial. He praised Way’s talent and character.
Steve-O pointed out how addiction distorts emotional control. McCracken acknowledged that blame and lashing out played roles in what he called a painful period.
- McCracken became sober in 2012.
- He now says he respects Gerard’s recovery journey.
- They have spoken since, though a formal public reconciliation was absent—until now, arguably.
Those private talks, plus the new joint date, suggest the old animosity has eased.
What this means for the emo community and future shows
The announcement feeds a hunger among long-time fans for reunions and collaborations. Social media threads filled with memories of early tours and calls for more shared stages.
Possible outcomes fans are watching for:
- More joint appearances on the tour.
- Collaborative performances of past covers.
- Renewed interest in both bands’ back catalogs.
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