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In this weeks issue of Kerrang some artists were asked to choose their favourite songs that they think we should download Frank was one of them.

Also in next weeks issue there will be an exclusive interview with MCR

In an exclusive interview with MTV, My Chemical Romance have released a preview of their music video for “Desolation Row”. The music video will be available for purchase at iTunes starting tomorrow. (MTV: Watch A Clip Of MCR’s “Watchmen”-Inspired Video)

There’s plenty of action in My Chemical Romance’s brand-new video for “Desolation Row,” the Bob Dylan song they covered for Zack Snyder’s hotly anticipated “Watchmen” film. Unfortunately, they seem to be on the losing end of most of it.

In this exclusive clip of the video — which was directed by Snyder — MCR frontman Gerard Way sports a mean shiner and a butterfly bandage over his eye, the result of some unseen altercation. Just what did the damage? Well, you can find out for sure when the full “Desolation” video premieres on the iTunes Music Store Friday.

Keen eyes should already be able to pick out a few nods to the “Watchmen” film in the video — check the smiley face on drummer Bob Bryar’s kit, and the massive Rorschach symbol the band performs in front of — but according to Way, the tie-in doesn’t end there. When we spoke to him a few months back, he revealed that the song now plays a huge part in Snyder’s much-discussed new ending to the film.

“I don’t want to say too much, but as far as the placement right now it’s integral to the ending of the film,” Way said. “And that gave me goose bumps, and not because we did the song, but because it works that well, I feel.”

As for the song itself, it keeps in line with the “fast and loose” ethos MCR have adopted for their still-in-the-works new album, one that Way says is going to shock a lot of longtime fans.

“Well, it was interesting, because it’s punk but not in a modern punk sense. We really went for that Sex Pistols-type sound. Some people that I’ve played for, their first reaction was that it’s British, it almost sounds like Slade,” he explained. “So that was really interesting — I guess we’re never really going to shake some of that British glam. But [especially on 'Desolation Row'] we’re going for that Sex Pistols-type sound. In fact, when we did the guitars, we brought in Marshall heads and ’50s Les Paul customs. So basically, relative things set up as the Pistols to get that sound. And the mixing was done accordingly as well. It’s very distorted and it’s very trashy.”

So today’s the day. My Chemical Romance has officially released “Desolation Row”. Here’s some places you can purchase the song:
- iTunes ($.99)
- Amazon.com (full soundtrack) ($16.99)

And, on another note..
Leathermouth’s debut, XO, is being released tomorrow. Here’s some more links for ya:
- HMV (£8.99)
- Best Buy ($13.99)
- Virgin Megastore ($11.99)
- Amazon.com ($13.98)
- Amazon.co.uk (£8.98)

Keep in mind that for those of you able to make it to New Jersey tomorrow, if you purchase the CD from Vintage Vinyl, you get a wristband into their CD release party performance at the store.

This made me laugh so hard- even Bob didn’t know! This was taken directly from their Twitter thing.

bob:  Does anyone know what this bloody countdown clock on the website is for

MTV has an article up predicting the top rock albums of 2009. Leading the charts will be Green Day followed by U2, Paramore, and Tokio Hotel. They’ve got a little blurb about Leathermouth:

Leathermouth, XO: The debut from My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero’s 1990s hardcore-inspired band punches up some raw, in-your-face punk rock with 10 tracks blitzing by in just 23 minutes. Think distorted, chaotic guitars and spazzy vocals from Iero on songs like “5th Period Massacre,” “This Song Is About Being Attacked by Monsters” and “I Am Going to Kill the President of the United States of America.”

The Wizard Fan Awards have a poll up. Go vote.
Scott Allie (Favorite Editor)
Gabriel Ba (Favorite Breakout Talent – artist)
Dave Steward (Favorite Colorist)

(Credit to My Chemical Freak)

Heads up!

Steve Harris’ show in the UK will be debuting “Desolation Row” by My Chemical Romance at 7pm local time.

All it not lost for the rest of us! You can also tune in online at XFM.co.uk. The time, then, for the United States Eastern time is 2pm, Central time is 1pm.

Source: Kerrang! — Hear the new My Chem single first!
Official Announcement: XFM To Play New Single from My Chemical Romance (XFM official site)

So there’s a ton of speculation on the countdown on My Chemical Romance’s official site. It’s counting down to 9am Monday. Leave some comments and post your thoughts! If any of us on this end find anything new, we’ll keep you posted.

Here’s a trailer for Watchmen if you don’t know what it’s about. At the end it posts the release date as March 6, 2009. I’m going to see it in theaters just because it looks like it would be awesome on the big screen, and it’d be amazing to hear My Chemical Romance in surround sound in a movie theater. If you’re allowed to buy movie tickets online, you can sign up to get an email when the movie tickets go on sale at Fandango.

All is not lost! The video might’ve been taken from YouTube, but Yekith was able to rip it in MP3 format. Have fun!

(P.S. Click the link below to open up the MP3 player and to download the clip)

“Desolation Row” by My Chemical Romance

New MCR shirt! I like it. Order it here.

Also, because I keep getting asked, Warner Brother’s took down the 30 second clip of the music. Don’t worry, I’m sure someone out there recorded it and it will soon be up for download. XD