6 My Chemical Romance Deep Cuts We Hope to Hear Live at Their Manila Concert

Seeing My Chemical Romance is every emo fan’s dream. Their return to Manila is happening on Saturday, November 14, at the Philippine Arena. Filipino fans, part of the worldwide MCRmy, have waited nearly 18 years to see the band play again since the band’s last performance at Fort Bonifacio Open Field in Taguig in 2008.

The band, consisting of vocalist Gerard Way, lead guitarist Ray Toro, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way, has been making cult classics one after the other. Their full-length releases range from their post-hardcore-leaning 2002 debut I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, to their breakout 2004 sophomore release Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, the legendary 2006 follow-up The Black Parade, and their last album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, in 2010. 

Aside from hearing the usual hits such as “Helena,” “I’m Not Okay (I Promise),” “The Black Parade,” “Teenagers,” “I Don’t Love You,” and “Na Na Na,” to name a few, diehard fans, including me, have been itching to hear the deep cuts. BasedBasedBased is slang expressing approval for someone unapologetically stating their genuine opinion, regardless of whether it's popular, controversial, or conventionally acceptable within discourse. Originally associated with certain online political subcultures,Go to Based Glossary on the setlists from their Asia tour so far, each night is randomized, so those cuts can land anywhere in the middle of an almost two-hour, unpredictable list of songs.

Here are six songs that we hope to hear live at the My Chemical Romance Manila show.

Thank You For The Venom

Wreaking havoc smack in the middle of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, “Thank You for the Venom” is a high-octane cut and a top contender for its theatrical Ray Toro guitar solo and maniacal Gerard Way performance. It won’t let down any post-hardcore fan itching to hear their earlier sound.

Vampires Will Never Hurt You

The Halloween season may be over, but “Vampires Will Never Hurt You,” a timeless cut from their 2002 debut, is a groovy ditty worth hearing during their live sets. Influenced by Way’s experience of witnessing the September 11 attacks in 2001, My Chemical Romance was born out of his desire to channel that trauma with his bandmates. 

Blood

Closing The Black Parade, the band’s epic theatrical concept album, “Blood” stands in sharp contrast to the emotionally charged piano emo and post-hardcore trackd around it. Way thirsts for violence over a dark, cabaret-style arrangement, with pianos accompanying his lyrically detailed, dastardly ways. The track is only a minute and a half long, but that doesn’t take away from how singable and catchy it is.

Kiss The Ring

Recorded in 2009 and released in 2013, just months before the band announced a breakup that broke the hearts of millions of fans worldwide, Conventional Weapons is a less appreciated compilation album worth a listen if you wish to pledge allegiance to the MCRmy. “Kiss the Ring” in particular is an energetic garage rockRockA guitar-driven genre that grew from rhythm and blues in the 1950s and splintered into countless styles, from punk and metal to alternative. With a long history of rebellion andGo to Rock Glossary record that puts the pedal to the metal. With no piano solos or any of that theatrical gloss, Way and company wreck everything in their path with a catchy cut.

Boy Division

Another worthy mention from Conventional Weapons, “Boy Division” comes from a batch of songs that were supposed to be an album but were instead released as separate seven-inch vinylVinylThe analog record format, played on a turntable and prized for its warm sound, large artwork, and collectible appeal. After declining for decades, vinyl has enjoyed a revival among youngerGo to Vinyl Glossary singles in 2013 because they lacked a concept. The cut bridges the gap between The Black Parade and Danger Days, and it has been celebrated live lately because the setlist shuffles every night, which makes it all the more exciting to hear.

Desolation Row

Originally recorded in 2009 for the soundtrackSoundtrackThe music that accompanies a film, series, or game, including original scores and licensed songs. A good soundtrack sets the mood and can become a hit on its own, turningGo to Soundtrack Glossary of Zack Snyder’s gritty anti-superhero flick Watchmen, “Desolation Row” is a cover of Bob Dylan’s 1965 song. It plays during the last scene of the film, where the drums and guitars bash in as Way’s vocals come in. The music video shows the band causing a riot inside a theater while a punk rock audience keeps moshing in the middle of the chaos.

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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