My Chemical Romance have officially confirmed plans to record a new studio album next year, taking a break from live shows to focus on the project.
Frontman Gerard Way shared the news with the audience during the band's performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, according to Stereogum. The group is currently celebrating their landmark album with The Black Parade Tour.
Speaking directly to the crowd, Way outlined the band's timeline for new music and future performances. He explained that the band intends to dedicate next year entirely to recording before aiming to return to the stage.
According to Way, the plan means fans should not expect live dates in the immediate future. "Next year, we want to go make a record, so we're probably not doing any shows," Way told the audience, adding that they hope to see fans again in 2028.
The forthcoming project would serve as the band's first full-length studio release since 2010's "Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys." Although the group issued the standalone single "The Foundations Of Decay" in 2022, a full album did not follow at the time.
During the Hollywood Bowl concert, the band also surprised attendees by collaborating with the Used's Bert McCracken. Way joined the opening act for "Buried Myself Alive," while McCracken joined My Chemical Romance on stage for "You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us in Prison."