My Chemical Romance Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell

· Entertainment · United States

Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has signed an exclusive worldwide administration agreement with veteran New Jersey rock band My Chemical Romance. The partnership covers global publishing administration of the band's entire catalog, including albums such as 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge'. The deal gives Warner Chappell control over how the band's songs are licensed, synced and collected worldwide, and it reflects the continuing appetite among major publishers for established rock catalogs whose songs retain value across streaming, film and advertising uses decades after release.

Why it matters：Major publishers keep consolidating established catalogs as streaming, sync licensing and advertising keep legacy rock songs earning; the deal extends Warner Chappell's rock catalog and locks up a band with a durable global fanbase.

Key points

  • The exclusive worldwide administration agreement covers the band's entire catalog.
  • Warner Chappell is the publishing arm of Warner Music Group.
  • The deal covers global licensing, sync and collection for the band's songs.

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