My Chemical Romance Hope To Play Reading and Leeds

Speaking to Festivalwise, My Chemical Romance have said that they hope to play the Reading and Leeds Festivals next year.

Bassist and brother of frontman Gerard, Mikey Way, said that although nothing has been confirmed, they have the British festival in their sights.

He said: “I don't know if we're actually playing it or not or if we're going to be on tour but I'd love to do Reading and Leeds. If the opportunity arose I'd be more than happy, that's a legendary festival."

Asked about guitarist Frank Ieo pulling out of the UK shows, he explained: "Frank's not on the tour due to a medical emergency with his family but we're pretty sure he'll be in Australia with us"

On the subject of injured drummer Bob Bryar he simply added "Yeah man, Bob's like super injured right now"

Check Festivalwise next week for the full interview.