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Bob Bryar, Drummer of My Chemical Romance Found Dead
Bob Bryar, the drummer for My Chemical Romance, was discovered dead inside his Tennessee home on Tuesday. His age was forty-four. TMZ, which cited sources, said Bryar was last seen alive on November 4. Authorities do not believe foul play was involved.
It was not immediately clear what caused Bryar’s death.
Following the discovery of the former musician’s severely decomposed body, animal control was called to the residence to remove two dogs.
Bryar replaced original drummer Matt Pelissier in 2004 while My Chemical Romance and The Used were on tour. Bryar is a sound technician for The Used.
After their second album, “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge,” was released, he was hired as the rock band’s permanent drummer from New Jersey.
With the release of the platinum concept album “The Black Parade” in 2006, Bob Bryar was a member of the band’s heyday.
In the United States, the album received a quadruple platinum certification. It reached the top of the Billboard Top Rock Albums 2006 list and second on the Billboard 200.
According to Billboard, Bob Bryar and lead singer Gerard Way were hurt while filming the music video for “Famous Last Words.” The drummer was given third-degree burns, which forced the band to postpone their performance at the San Diego Street Scene Festival.
Bryar’s subsequent health problems resulted in the cancellation of multiple additional performances.
Bryar left My Chemical Romance in March 2010, six years after succeeding Pelissier.
The band stated that they did not make this decision lightly and that it was painful for all of them. “We hope he succeeds in his future pursuits and ask that you follow suit.”
According to TMZ, Bob Bryar transitioned into the real estate sector after working as a tour supporter for other artists.
On November 12, My Chemical Romance revealed their “Long Live” ten-city tour, starting in July 2025.
