My Chemical Romance have lost another member from their current world tour, which is currently taking place here in the UK.
As previously reported, drummer Bob Bryar is sitting out of current live shows because a chronic wrist complaint has got worse. Now guitarist Frank Iero has also dropped out after learning of an illness in his family. He will be replaced by guitar tech Matt Cortez, who played at the band's live shows earlier in the year when Mikey Way took time out to go get married. With Bryar and Iero not playing, it means only three fifths of the band are now appearing at MCR gigs - the Way brothers Gerard and Mikey and lead guitarist Ray Toro.
But Gerard Way has assured the NME that MCR fans will still get a good show for their pound, saying: "We've been through a lot of stuff on this record, dealt with life situations and stuff. Ultimately it's gonna be a little different and look a little different, but we're ready for this".