The Mad Gear and Missile Kid
EP by
My Chemical Romance
ReleasedNovember 22, 2010 (2010-11-22)
RecordedCrown City Recording Studios
Genre
Length5:48
LabelReprise
ProducerMy Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance chronology
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
(2010)		 The Mad Gear and Missile Kid
(2010)		 Conventional Weapons
(2013)

The Mad Gear and Missile Kid is an EP by American rock band My Chemical Romance.[1][2] It is the first and only release by the band featuring Michael Pedicone.

Background

Guitarist Frank Iero told MTV "It's basically what the Killjoys are listening to in the car as they're having those gun battles".[3] In an interview with Alternative Press, Gerard Way stated a desire to create a Mad Gear and Missile Kid full-length album, but did not do so before the band's break-up in 2013. This EP was released to streaming services on August 26, 2022.[4]

Cover art

The EP's cover artwork showcases the Dead Pegasus logo featured in the Danger Days music videos, specifically featured on Gerard Way's jacket.[5]

Track listing

All songs written by My Chemical Romance.

The Mad Gear and Missile Kid[6]
No.TitleLength
1."F.T.W.W.W."2:27
2."Mastas of Ravenkroft"1:44
3."Black Dragon Fighting Society"1:37
Total length:5:48

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk(80%)[7]

The Mad Gear and Missile Kid has received positive reviews from music critics, with particular praise for both its fun nature and sound.[7] Ian Walker of AbsolutePunk gave the EP a positive review, stating it "clocks in at just under six minutes, but provides a quick injection of musical speed that gets the blood pumping and the body moving."[7] Walker further went on to say, "My Chemical Romance reminds us that music should, first and foremost, be fun. And I can't see them not having a good time as they put this tiny project together. It radiates through every second."[7]

Personnel

  • Gerard Way – lead vocals, production
  • Mikey Way – bass guitar, production
  • Frank Iero – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production
  • Ray Toro – lead guitar, backing vocals, production
  • Michael Pedicone – drums, percussion
  • Dan Chase – recording
  • Doug McKean – mixing

References

  1. ↑ "DANGER DAYS: "CALIFORNIA 2019 EDITION". My Chemical Romance. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
  2. ↑ "My Chemical Romance deluxe edition". PunkNews. October 8, 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
  3. ↑ Montgomery, James; Elias, Matt (2010-10-20). "My Chemical Romance Unmask 'Mad Gear And Missile Kid'". MTV News. Archived from the original on 2010-10-25. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
  4. ↑ Carter, Emily (2022-08-26). "My Chem's 2010 The Mad Gear And Missile Kid EP is now on streaming". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  5. ↑ "THE MAD GEAR AND MISSILE KID - SELF TITLED [EP]". Altsounds. Archived from the original on 2011-01-19. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  6. ↑ "The Mad Gear and Missile Kid Tracklist". My Chemical Romance. November 20, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Walker, Ian (November 23, 2010). "My Chemical Romance - The Mad Gear and Missile Kid EP". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
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