Bryar, who played on 2006's The Black Parade, was an "important part of the history of My Chemical Romance," the band said

Bryar joined My Chemical Romance in 2004, replacing founding drummer Matt Pelissier shortly after the release of the band's sophomore album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. At the

My Chemical Romance have addressed the tragic death of their former drummer Bob Bryar in a public statement. The 44-year-old, who was the emo act’s longest serving drummer, was found dead inside his Tennessee home last Tuesday,