This ’80s Style Version Of My Chemical Romance’s Helena Is Absolutely Wonderful
It’s been a good week for reimagined My Chemical Romance songs. First came a Gerard Way-approved cover of Welcome To The Black Parade, and now we have this: an ’80s version of Helena. The reimagining was posted by YouTuber Johan Olsson, who has also given the likes of Green Day and Fall Out Boy similar makeovers. “Gerard Way and the boys have been heartbroken since 1984,” says Johan in the video description. “Also, thanks to my dad for suggesting some ’80s sounding chords on the guitar solo.” Excellent work all around, guys. Check it out below. Read this next: Three Cheers… vs. The Black Parade: Which is the best MCR album? Of course, the single actually has an emotional meaning for frontman and lyricist Gerard, who told Kerrang! of Helena at th...
