Every emo fan knows that the holy trinity bands are My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Panic! at the Disco, but which band are you?
Answer these quick questions, and we'll tell you which group best fits your vibe.
Questions Overview
- 🖤 Black
- 💜 Purple
- ❤️ Red
- "Do you see what we've done? We've gone and made such fools of ourselves." (Paramore)
- "I'm losing faith in everything I'm lost, so lost I'm lost at sea you see." (Alkaline Trio)
- "I can be as cruel as you, fighting fire with firewood." (Bloc Party)
- People I've lost along the way.
- Dreams I gave up on.
- Just trying to live in the world today.
- The friends I have right now.
- Knowing I can always bounce back.
- Watching my heroes keep fighting.
- My room.
- Out in nature.
- Somewhere public. I like to lose myself in the crowd.
- Music videos
- Concerts
- Merch
- Being there for each other.
- I’m not sure how, but things will work out. The world keeps turnin’ no matter what.
- It might be too late, honestly. 🥀
- Say Anything
- Pierce the Veil
- The Academy Is...
- None of these
- Sing it at the top of my lungs.
- Dance my heart out.
- Sit quietly and take it all in.
- Invader Zim
- Courage the Cowardly Dog
- The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
- None of these
- An abandoned gothic cathedral with huge stained glass windows.
- A surprisingly high-tech lair hidden in the sewers.
- An old, dilapidated but cozy cabin tucked into a dark woods.
- Eyeliner
- Hair in your eyes
- Wristbands and bracelets
- Skate shoes
- Studded belt
- Choker
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What is the Holy Trinity of emo music?
When it comes to emo music, many fans consider 3 bands in particular to be the “Holy Trinity,” or the primary groups that turn heads and influence the scene. These are Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and Panic! at the Disco. Of course, other emo bands are equally as popular and influential, like Paramore, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, Alkaline Trio, and many more, but those 3 tend to be the ones people recognize.
Panic! at the Disco
Panic! Was formed in 2004 by Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brendon Urie, and Brent Wilson, four high school friends living in Las Vegas. The band is known for its versatile and theatrical music style, blending shimmering pop, grunge rock, and baroque melodies. Over time Brendon Urie became the frontman and face of the band, and his bandmates left to pursue other projects, leaving him as the only original member.
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy was formed in 2001 by Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman, with Patrick Stump and Andy Hurley joining later. Formed in Wilmette, Illinois, they’re the lovechild of the Chicago Punk scene, taking cues from the local culture and many of the local acts. Their musical style is all-out, rough around the edges, and loud, while still injecting loads of catchy hooks and soaring melodies.
My Chemical Romance
MCR was founded in 2001 by Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Mikey Way, and Matt Pelissier, then later Frank Iero. Hailing from New Jersey, the group is known for a sound that’s wry, soulful, surprising, humorous, and heartbreaking all at the same time. They’re also famous for their theatrical performances and high concepts, like their chart-topping rock opera album Welcome to the Black Parade.
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