“I’m kind of getting antsy to move things forward – but at the same time, I don’t want to put things out that aren’t fully baked,” he says. I didn’t know how much the band meant to people and the outpouring from fans afterwards was one of the really surprising things to me.”. (sorry this if this has been done before) “The biggest thing for me is writing lyrics and singing – that’s a whole different thing that I’ve never got into before. A basketball player with an interest in acting, he decided to follow the family way and study business at the University of California in San Diego. And he’s getting itchy to release it. WHEN MY Chemical Romance broke up in March 2013, the one member of the band with the most on his plate was Ray Toro. Because between them, they shared something pretty exceptional. Certainly he is going in a very different direction, his new sounds a leap on from his old music. It’s been a challenge, but it’s been a good challenge. But he did it all within the context of a band who could support him. “I’m moving on from the past and paring things down.”. "Under Pressure" (with The Used) • "The Ghost Of You" His neighborhood was a strange one; Toro has mentioned that there were drug addicts overdosing outside his house, and there were often bodies found in the park and lake near his home. He had been asked to donate something to a charity event in support of the Make A Wish Foundation. “I think what I’m most excited about is that it’s not something that people would expect from me,” he says. Toro was the leading force behind My Chemical Romance's #SINGItForJapan project, which was dedicated to supporting those affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. In May last year Ray posted one new song, Isn’t That Something, online. After Gerard's younger brother Mikey joined the trio as a bass player My Chemical Romance was formed. Ray has been working to try and piece the music together live, potentially with the idea to play shows. He enrolled in an editing course at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, and his only musical pursuits involved playing drums in the short-lived band Dead Go West. A class in act… Tom Bryant is the author of the forthcoming My Chemical Romance biography ‘The True Lives of My Chemical Romance’, set for release on Sidgwick & Jackson on June 19. On March 22nd, 2013, the band officially broke up, but 6 years later on October 31st, 2019, it was officially announced by the band via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc, that they were officially reuniting (minus former drummer Bob Bryar, who will be replaced on drums by former MCR touring drummer Jarrod Alexander) for their first show together on December 20th, 2019 in Los Angeles, California at the Shrine Expo Hall. Background Checks 6 November 2019, 10:21 | Updated: 7 November 2019, 10:07 ... Gerard Way, Mikey Way and Ray Toro - … He finally opens up this egg carton and there's one egg left, but he can't crack it open, so he gets driven insane. Like the other band members, Toro has had a fair share of injuries. House (s) He lives in Kearny, New Jersey, USA. “Part of that is because you’re constantly working and touring, your energy is low and it’s hard to appreciate everything that’s going on outside your bubble. The first is that he hasn’t changed since his days in the band. Birthplace However, after graduating from high school in 1995, Toro decided on film over music. When they announced their split last year, he was unprepared for the torrent of grief around the world, partly because he had never fully realised quite how much the band were loved. Christa Toro (Wife)Louis Toro (Oldest Brother)Unnamed Older BrotherSon Toro (Son)Son Toro 2 (Son) "Welcome to the Black Parade" • "Famous Last Words" • "I Don't Love You" He grew up in a small house on the border between Kearny and Harrison, New Jersey, which he shared with his parents and two brothers. I saw a cool comment on Twitter from someone saying they were bummed about the band breaking up, but that they were excited that they were going to get four records instead of one from us. Rodney's frontman Shawn Dillon is credited with introducing Toro to Gerard Way in the late 1990s. It means that he has the bulk of a solo album sketched out. In 2007, Toro appeared as himself in the slasher/horror/comedy movie Punk Rock Holocaust 2, with bandmate Frank Iero. I’ve been trying to find different textures to what the band used to do. He can lay back when he needs to, then writes some of the best leads. Because while the guitarist was up in that storage space, looking through old memories, he came to a realisation: that it was time to let the past go and move on. And what he’s got coming next might just be a surprise to everyone. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He enrolled in guitar lessons, as well as typing lessons to improve his manual dexterity. He joined Reggie And The Full Effect , with Frank on bass, for their '13 album 'No Country For Old Musicians'. Occupation He was one of the founding members and lead guitarist of My Chemical Romance.After their break-up, on 24 May 2013 Ray posted a solo song, "Isn't That Something", to his SoundCloud account. Guitarist. He is of Puerto Rican/Portuguese heritage. Raymond Toro was born on July 15, 1977 in Kearny, New Jersey. He thinks the timing of his son’s arrival was perfect – not only because it gave him something else to concentrate on but also because, without touring commitments, he was able to spend time with his and his wife’s new arrival. “We’ll see. There’s a lot of open space – ethereal is quite a good word to describe it. I just love his work. Hopefully it will all come together,” he says. "SINGItForJapan" was released on April 13, 2011, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.[9][10]. Bryant, Tom. It’s been fun.”. [1], Toro became involved with several local bands, the most successful of which were The Rodneys, who formed in 1994 and released their first and only album "Soccertown USA" in 1998. Toro cannot cook, unlike the other band members, and is the most physically active member of the group. He always wanted to write music. At the time, I didn’t know what must have been going on in their heads when they were away from their kids for so long. All rights reserved. Tell me wat do u tink about frank iero and ray toro frm MCR i personally tink their great wat about u??? "My Chemical Romance Interview". There was a problem. It blew the organisers of the event away. He made one short film about a guy who was obsessed with eating eggs every day. Ray Toro, born as Raymond Toro and known by the nicknames Princess Fro Fro and High Sauce Wizard, is an American musician. To quote, "I would like to thank momma, my parents and brothers, my son Bauer and all my friends as well as our great crew. Raymond Manuel Toro-Ortiz, professionally known as Ray Toro, is best known as the co-lead guitarist, backup vocalist, and co-founder of My Chemical Romance since its formation in 2001 and for his solo career. Pending. For the past year, he has been the most under-the-radar member of My Chemical Romance and now it seems it’s the right time to move on and step out on his own. Gender Most of his solos are based off of the hard rock and metal blues of the 1970's, but also have a Johnny Marr-influenced pop sound, as mentioned in the DVD Life On The Murder Scene. Who knows what will happen in the future? Benicio was born on February 19, 1967 in San Germán, Puerto Rico, the son of lawyer parents Fausta Genoveva Sanchez Rivera and Gustavo Adolfo Del Toro Bermudez. Jul 16, 2020 - Explore ♡Shiggy♡'s board "Ray toro" on Pinterest. Instead he offered the iconic motorbike helmet he wore in the Na Na Na video and as part of his character within the Danger Days album concept. Ray Toro: "I didn’t expect to end up writing an entire record" When Ray Toro started tentatively working on a few songs at home, he quickly ended up … He has been married to Christa since August 2008. Yearly Salary. But as he does so, he has thought about what My Chemical Romance meant – in fact he has been a little surprised but incredibly touched that the band still means as much to the fans. He also has a tattoo on his chest that is a scene from a horror movie. ... Ray Toro … Always friendly, humble and unfailingly polite, he was often the most approachable of an already approachable band. [2] In an interview with Rock Sound, Toro revealed that being in a band wasn't really a dream of his. (Metal Hammer) 12 June 2014, Former MCR guitarist speaks exclusively to TeamRock. “Doing things on my own is such a huge change. "Honey, This Mirror Isn't Big Enough for the Two of Us" • "Headfirst for Halos" I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, http://www.tom-bryant.com/my-chemical-romance-kerrang--tom-bryant.html, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXvMkPKaUWs, http://www.nme.com/news/my-chemical-romance/58869, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NviPfsowdfU, http://singitforjapan.com/post/4583044684/singitforjapan}}, http://www.ahistoryof.net/index.php/mcr/2011/01/13/ray-toro-2010-best-guitarist, Honey, This Mirror Isn't Big Enough for the Two of Us, https://mychemicalromance.fandom.com/wiki/Ray_Toro?oldid=7536. “I’m just putting demos together right now, I haven’t got into recording an official record yet, but this stuff feels like it will be on a record one day. Together, they channel the rock stars from yesteryear, paying … See more ideas about Ray toro, My chemical romance, Mcr. He has found the process challenging but interesting. Under Review. “Frank had his girls and we went out on the road, same with Gerard. WHEN MY Chemical Romance broke up in March 2013, the one member of the band with the most on his plate was Ray Toro. “It sounds clichéd, but you never know about that stuff when you’re in the band,” he says. He is still the guitarist of the band, after the reunion. See more ideas about ray toro, my chemical romance, mcr. “The split was almost like a blessing in disguise because, without the band, I was able to be home and be a part of my son’s life in a way that some of the other guys didn’t get a chance to – they were touring when they had kids. They didn’t get to see their kids grow up like normal parents do. Gerard Arthur Way was born April 9, 1977 in Summit, New Jersey to Donna Lee (née Rush) and Donald Way. Toro has played a song with Iero's side project LeATHERMOUTH at a show. It’s nice to lay roots down rather than just work all the time.”. Rodney's frontman Shawn Dillon is credited with introducing Toro to Gerard Way in the late 1990s. Ray Toro, Soundtrack: Premium Rush. Recording became a hobby and it’s something he’s continued to do for past 15 months. That guy is capable of everything. “If anything, the one thing I miss is the guys,” he says. Pre-order the book here. The Black Parade: The B-Sides • The Mad Gear and Missile Kid, "Vampires Will Never Hurt You" England and Wales company registration number 2008885. He comes up with great harmonies, he's a great singer. He was raised in Belleville, New Jersey and first began singing publicly in fourth grade, when he played the role of Peter Pan in a school musical production. Kerrang!. [5], Especially since My Chemical Romance's third album The Black Parade, Toro has been compared to legendary Queen guitarist Brian May. He enjoys recording more and the process of writing, He never thought that being in a touring band was a possibility. They often take turns getting groceries, but this time they go together. Going from working with a group of people to writing the songs yourself is very different,” he says. If so, whats his kid(s) names and is there any photos? I’m still trying to figure things out with the label but if things don’t work out with them, I might shop it somewhere else or even just release it myself.”. Net Worth 2020. And while he is rightly proud of what My Chemical Romance achieved, he says it is not the band that he misses so much but its members. Ray Toro, NME Ray recently announced the release of his debut solo album, Remember The Laughter, due out … ", "Art is doing something you really believe in. I've spent quite some time on Tumblr. As a smal… © It’s been three-and-a-half years in the making, but now former My Chemical Romance guitarist RAY TORO is preparing to unveil his debut solo album. Hi! Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer, The world’s biggest and best metal magazine, Wardruna bring the shamanic frequencies and otherworldly hymns on new album Kvitravn, Watch the trailer for forthcoming Serj Tankian film Truth To Power, Watch Donald Trump scream Metallica’s Damage Inc, a fitting end to four years of chaos, destruction and fake news. Kearny, New Jersey Toro mentions it in the "thank you" section of the live DVD The Black Parade is Dead! A kindness like this was always the sort of thing that defined him. In My Chemical Romance, his musicality was pared with Gerard’s imagination and Frank’s punk ethos to create their grand sounds. “Everything else aside, I miss the fun times we had together outside of music and outside of the band.”. [8] He arranged much of the instrumentation of the band's original track "Sing" to create a sound that emulated traditional Japanese music. In addition to inspiring him to pick up a guitar, Toro's brother introduced him to several bands whose guitarists influenced him greatly. July 15th, 1977 (43 Years Old) Toro has played an SG Gibson Guitar: SG Series, as well as an Epiphone Elitist Les Paul guitar. Tom Bryant "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" • "Thank You for the Venom" • "Helena" But mostly he’s thinking about recording it properly and releasing it. The organisers wanted something unique, if possible, but something small he might not miss. “I’ve done a couple of rehearsals with a couple of friends and it definitely felt cool to do it live. And now, like all great things, it has come time for it to end," the band said in a statement at the time. He is half Italian from his mother's side and half Scottish from his father's side. Thank you for signing up to Metal Hammer. I’m playing all the instruments myself and so it’s a lot to take on, but it’s all me.”. Having a kid is definitely stressful though – everything you do, you feel like you’re fucking up. Toro agreed to work with him and Pelissier in practice sessions, which were primarily held in Pelissier's attic. Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge • Life on the Murder Scene BA1 1UA. The former My Chemical Romance guitarist has spent the last three and a half years processing his life up to now; his childhood, his family and his time with a band who, at their peak, were one of the biggest names in alternative music. RECENTLY, RAY Toro was in his loft. You’re like: I don’t know how to hold him, I don’t know how to change a diaper! That he was quite so generous says two things about Ray at the moment. “It was definitely interesting! $9 million. He does it now about his son. He's one of my favourite guitarists. Rich Walters 1am ... My Chemical Romance announce more live comeback shows. Toro wears contacts, and his wife's name is Christa. Working solo is a different ball game. "Ray Toro and Frank Iero get murdered...?". Learn the full song lyrics at MetroLyrics. May 17, 2019 - Explore Lower Your Expectacions's board "Ray Toro", followed by 1222 people on Pinterest. Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! He enjoyed getting a bunch of scenes and cutting it together so it made sense. Ray Toro To me it's an honour for anybody to say that I play like him or that parts remind them of Queen". thanks xo His trademark is his curly hair, which he doesn't mind people touching, though not pulling. ", "Look at that, I just put my hand in a cupcake! His excitement and eagerness to complete his solo project and get it out into the world is dominating his thoughts after a year spent settling down at home. “I don’t want to wait too long because I think I’ve got some really great songs that I want to get out there. Gerard Way released his spooky single "Baby You're A Haunted House" just before Halloween, and now he's sharing "Getting Down The Germs," just in time for flu season.. For the new track, the former My Chemical Romance frontman recruited his former bandmate Ray Toro to play bass and drums, while he plays guitar and sings. He’s relishing the idea that it will take people by surprise. But it was great.”. He released his first full record, Remember The Laughter, on the 18th November of 2016, it includes songs about personal experiences, the loss of family, nostalgia, and advocating against police brutality. I read some where he had a son. It’s very different and I think people will find it very surprising.”. He was looking through his old My Chemical Romance memorabilia – backstage passes from that world tour, posters from another show, outfits from video shoots – and he was having a think about his time in the band. He laughs and takes the question as it was intended – a little bit of a joke. "When you doubt yourself you create something better. (requests open for Ray moodboards) If you've stumbled across this blog then you must love Ray as much as I do! He’s also conscious that he’s lucky. Toro agreed to work with him and Pelissier in practice sessions, which were primarily held in Pelissier's attic. These include "guitar burn" and a large gash to the head thanks to Iero and his guitar. Turns out it was a red herring. Live 105's Not So Silent Night - San Jose, CA SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 10: (L - R) Mikey Way, Gerard Way, and Ray Toro of My Chemical Romance perform as part of Live 105's Not So Silent Night at HP Pavilion on December 10, 2010 in San Jose, California. [3]. But the other thing his donation says about Ray is just as interesting. THERE IS a certain symbolism in Ray’s donation of his Danger Days helmet just as he decides to step out alone. So that's why I … Yes he does have a son. That may be so, but dealing with the breakup of a band and having a new baby must have been a difficult juggling act. Does Ray Toro, guitarist for My Chemical Romance, have any children? “I’ve been raising my son and enjoying time with him and the wife. You almost want to ask them to come with you! Born Metal Hammer releases exclusive The Hu, Heilung, Twin Temple and Alien Weaponry gift bundles. [4] After Gerard's younger brother Mikey joined the trio as bassist, My Chemical Romance was formed. ", "I only smoked two bowls before parking! He is of Puerto Rican/Portuguese heritage. The editors of Alternative Press ranked Ray Toro as 2010's Best Guitarist.[11]. The band, whose last show together was at the Bamboozle Festival in May 2012, will play another three live shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan in 2020. Those used to seeing him thrashing his afro at the side of the stage, or peeling out solos and riffs, will be getting a very different side of Ray now. [6] My Chemical Romance performed a portion of their 2011 Reading and Leeds Festivals headline concert with May.[7]. “It’s kind of interesting actually,” says Ray of his new sound. Ray Toro's Ray Toro - For The Lost And Brave (Lyrics) music video in high definition. But then he says a last thing. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. "Teenagers" • "Desolation Row" • "Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)" Ray Toro was born on July 15, 1977 in Kearny, New Jersey, USA as Raymond Toro. But it was good because it was a way to channel energy, and it was really positive energy too. Visit our corporate site. A neat, sprightly and polished piece of pop-rock writing it pointed to the direction in which he might be heading – namely a brighter, more immediate sound than My Chemical Romance’s but with similarly dominant guitars and a sense of yearning. I’ve had some nice family life that I’ve never had a chance to enjoy before because we were on the road so much. Gerard Way reunited with Ray Toro again on January 24, 2019, when they released a cover of “Hazy Shade of Winter“, which was made famous by Simon & Garfunkel. A long, revealing chat about former My Chemical Romance man Ray Toro's first solo album, 'Remember The Laughter'. On tour, he would also spend time in his hotel room laying down guitar tracks simply for his own amusement. He has a son (possibly named Remy), who was born in November of 2012, and a second son who was born in April of 2015. And what he’s got coming next might just be a surprise to everyone. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t think about the past. His maternal grandmother, Elena Lee Rush, was a prominent creative influence who taught … The people I’ve played it to have mentioned Peter Gabriel so I guess that’s the closest reference point. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. As a small child, he enjoyed playing with his pet dog "Boy" but tended to be very shy. His mother died when he was young, and his father moved the family to a farm in Pennsylvania. I felt like it came at the right time – it’s been great.”. Slated for … He grew up in a small house on the border between Kearny and Harrison, New Jersey, which he shared with his parents and two brothers. For now, though, his thoughts are on the future. Such guitarists are Ozzy Osbourne's Randy Rhoads, Metallica's Kirk Hammett, Guns N' Roses’ Slash, and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. Ray's father passed away on February 6, 2018. I’m really excited to hear what the other guys are working on because all of us have our own hidden talents and we’ll see that come to fruition with everybody’s new records.”. Like Phantoms, Forever • Warped Tour Bootleg Series • Live and Rare Ray Toro is in a reflective mood. For the past year, he has spent time doing something he has never been able to do in the past and would never have been able to do in My Chemical Romance: he has had time at home with a family. Way also talked about how he met Ray Toro through a friend while he was in art school. (Set around 2001-2002) Mikey and Ray live together as roommates, keeping a shitty little apartment room to themselves in Jersey for a while till the band really takes off. BUT RAISING a family is not all that Ray’s been doing. "My Chemical Romance joined by Queen's Brian May at Reading Festival". I'm Fin and on this blog I post a different picture of Ray Toro every single day! “I’ve been in this kind of transitional phase in my life,” he says. Male As Toro revealed in an interview: "I appreciate [the comparisons]. His neighborhood was a strange one; Toro has mentioned that there were drug addicts overdosing outside his house, and there were often bodies found in the park and lake near his home. I’m trying things I never would have done before and I like taking on new things. He used to do it when he talked about albums, speaking in delightfully rapid-fire sentences about The Black Parade or excitedly bubbling about Three Cheers… perhaps. Mikey Way once straightened his hair, which the rest of the band liked but he hated. You’d never get to see them live back then but it ends up getting passed down and becomes almost mythical in a sense, so I think that’s pretty cool if that does happen with My Chem. Future My Chemical Romance drummer Matt Pelissier also played for the band. Please refresh the page and try again. There wasn't much Ray blogs, nor another daily pic of Ray blog. One of My Chemical Romance's first live moments caught on tape shows Toro getting hit in the face by Gerard Way's microphone after the vocalist had swung it, resulting in a torn lip and bloody nose; he ended up going to the hospital and got seventeen stitches in his lip. 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