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My Chemical Romance Signs Global Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music

My Chemical Romance has signed a global publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music, expanding on its record deal with Warner Records.

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The new agreement expands on the band’s deal with Warner Records.

My Chemical Romance has signed an exclusive worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music. The partnership will see Warner Chappell Music administering the band’s entire catalog and future works, including synch licensing opportunities across film, television and video games, copyright protection and global rights administration.  

“Few bands have left as deep an imprint on modern rock culture as My Chemical Romance,” Guy Moot, chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, said in a statement. “Their music has not only redefined alternative rock for millions, but also continues to resonate, inspiring entirely new generations of fans, songwriters and artists alike. They have built an indelible catalog, and our entire team is excited to welcome them to Warner Chappell and champion their extraordinary songs.”

Greg Sowders, senior vp of A&R at Warner Chappell Music, added, “Bringing My Chemical Romance’s publishing to Warner Music Group alongside their recorded music and merch feels like the ultimate homecoming. I’ve hoped for this day ever since the first time I heard their music. Having the full WMG team aligned gives us a massive canvas to drive new opportunities and collaborations for their entire catalog.”

Since 2003, My Chemical Romance has been signed to Warner Records.

“My Chemical Romance is a generational force,” says Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group. “We’re proud to expand our longtime partnership with this trailblazing band as they continue winning new fans around the world.”

My Chemical Romance is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of its seminal album, The Black Parade. The band is currently on The Black Parade 2026 tour, which wraps with three nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles Oct. 21-24.

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Yewande Coker

Yewande Coker is Afrobeats Wire's business editor. She covers the money side of African music: catalogue acquisitions, distribution and publishing deal structures, label finances, and the ownership chains behind the continent's biggest rights.

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