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Former MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE drummer BOB BRYAR has died

Former MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE drummer BOB BRYAR has died

Bob Bryarformer drummer My chemical romancedied at the age of 44. As he says TMZ, Bryar was found dead in his Tennessee home on Tuesday, November 26. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of foul play and his personal belongings were intact. The exact cause of death has not yet been determined and remains under investigation.

Bryar became an essential part My chemical romance in 2004, replacing the band’s original drummer, Matt Pelissier. His contributions included several releases, most notably the band’s famous album Black Parade. Fans still highly value his work from this period. However, his career with the band came to an end in 2010.

In March this year My chemical romance guitarist Frank Iero shared the news about Bryarin a heartfelt message on the band’s website. He wrote: “Since 4 weeks ago My chemical romance AND Bob Bryar they parted ways. This was a painful decision for all of us and was not made lightly. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and expect all of you to do the same.”

Many years later, in 2015 Bryar shed light on the difficult period following his departure from the band. In a heartfelt post on social media, he revealed: “It’s been about five years since I was kicked out My chemistryI became the most depressed, angry, and suicidal person in history. Now I take so many pills that I feel a little better, although there are still (b)others with me every day. In the last conversation I was told I would not be coming back.”

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