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My Chemical Romance Cancels Performances In Russia, Ukraine

MCR-1.17313426 LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Singer Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance performs with DJ Deadmau5 onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, pictured in 2012. Isaac Brekken / Getty Images)

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My Chemical Romance on Monday became the latest music act to scrap concerts in Russia and Ukraine due to the invasion.

“With deep regret, My Chemical Romance is cancelling our Ukraine and Russia shows in June, 2022,” read a statement on the band’s social media. “We hope to be able to play for the fans there soon.”

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MCR was scheduled to do concerts in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kyiv.

Others who have cancelled shows since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine include Green Day, Franz Ferdinand, YUNGBLUD, AJR, Imagine Dragons, The Killers and Canada’s Sum 41.