My Chemical Romance fans are organising a march across London to protest against right-wing newspaper the Daily Mail for their repeated, and wholly inaccurate, demonisation of the New Jersey rockers.
In August 2006 the tabloid wrote an article describing emo as "a dangerous cult" that "is a celebration of self harm" spearheaded by "emo bands like My Chemical Romance and Green Day."
Earlier this month the paper revived its "War On Emo" by blaming MCR for the suicide of 13 year old Hannah Bond.
"The Daily Mail has repeatedly attacked MCR," reads a statement on MCR fansite www.whatthefrank.co.uk which is coordinating the march. "Enough is enough, these boys have worked so hard to keep us out of harm and away from suicide. It's time we bounced back. We need to stand up and let the world know MCR's positive message."
The march will begin at 10AM on Saturday May 31 at Hyde Park's West Pond and will end outside the offices of the Daily Mail in Derry Street, West London.
Full details of the march can be found here. If you wish to attend the march, please remember that it is a peaceful protest. Information on how NOT to get arrested can be found here.