The Black Parade had firmly established My Chemical Romance as a band who set out to do the unexpected. Despite the unique way in which they operated, however, there was always the sense that everything they did was part of a grander plan. That’s thanks in large part to Gerard Way’s strength of vision, seemingly not committing to anything until a good foundation had been laid, establishing a path to where they were headed next and how it would fit within the band’s wider story. After the touring cycle for The Black Parade came to an end, though, for the first time in their history, Gerard couldn’t figure it out. The emo scene, of which they had become reluctant leaders, was reaching saturation point. Fall Out Boy were set to go on hiatus, and Brendon Urie was taki...