Gerard Way Teams Up with The Interrupters for New Project The Mock-Ups: I Wanna Know Your Name Teased

September 13, 2025 rocknews

My Chemical Romance Frontman Joins Forces with Ska-Punk Icons for Mock-Ups Debut Single

Gerard Way, the iconic frontman of My Chemical Romance, has teamed up with three members of the ska-punk band The Interrupters for a new project called The Mock-Ups, teasing a song titled “I Wanna Know Your Name” that’s “coming soon.” The announcement, revealed via an Instagram post from Gauzy Records on September 12, 2025, has sent MCR and Interrupters fans into a frenzy, blending emo and ska-punk in a fresh collaboration. With Way on vocals and bass, this new project promises a high-energy debut—watch the teaser and join the hype!

The Mock-Ups: Gerard Way and The Interrupters Unite

The Instagram post, first spotted by The State of The Scene Podcast, credits Gerard Way on vocals and bass, Aimee Interrupter on backing vocals, Michael Schulz on guitar, Kevin Bivona on keys and production, and Jesse Bivona on drums. It teases “The Mock-Ups: I Wanna Know Your Name” as “coming soon,” hinting at a ska-infused emo crossover that could bridge MCR’s emotional depth with The Interrupters’ upbeat energy. No release date yet, but the buzz is building fast.

Fan Reactions and Speculation

Social media exploded with excitement, with posts like “Gerard Way and The Interrupters for The Mock-Ups? This is the ska-emo collab we didn’t know we needed!” The teaser image features Way and the band in a gritty studio setting, fueling guesses about a video or live debut. Given Way’s busy Long Live The Black Parade tour with MCR (ongoing in North America, eyeing Asia), this side project adds to his prolific output since The Umbrella Academy and The Smile.

Gerard Way’s Legacy Meets The Interrupters’ Edge

Gerard Way’s post-MCR career has been a whirlwind of comics, acting, and music, including The Umbrella Academy (2019-2024) and The Smile with Thom Yorke. The Interrupters, known for hits like “Haverhill” and “She Got Me”, bring their family-driven ska-punk to the table—Kevin and Jesse Bivona produced MCR’s The Black Parade (2006), making this a full-circle moment. The Mock-Ups could be Way’s first major ska venture, blending MCR’s theatricality with the Bivonas’ punch.

What’s Next for The Mock-Ups?

No official release yet, but expect “I Wanna Know Your Name” soon—follow @gauzyrecords on Instagram for updates. Stream MCR’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” or The Interrupters’ “Take Back the Power” on Spotify or Apple Music to tide you over. This new project is set to be a 2025 highlight—stay tuned!