Their new album was brighter and louder than anything that had come before. It was not just an album — it was a whole universe, a rock opera turned into destiny. Each concert was like a ritual, where thousands of voices merged into a single choir, and the spotlight painted a ghostly glow around Gerard. World tours followed one after another, cities changed so quickly that they faded from memory like pages in an old book. On this endless road, everything blended into one stream: the stage and dressing rooms, the noise of fans and the silence of hotel rooms, deafening fame and fatigue that settled under the skin.

From the outside, it seemed like he was on top of the world — a hero leading a “black parade” and receiving an ocean of adoration in return. But behind this image was a man who had to keep his balance on the edge. Too many emotions, too much light, too many expectations — all of this weighed heavily on him, blurring the boundaries between his personal and professional lives.

And yet, it was precisely these boundaries that remained the anchor that kept him from drowning in this sea of chaos. In moments when everything became too much, their presence restored silence. Their words helped him remember that beyond the spotlight there was a simple, real life — without masks, without ovations, without endless roads. They did not shy away from his shadows, accepting them as they accepted the light, and thus became a real home for him, always close by, even if physically he was thousands of kilometers away.Fame could go to his head, but it was thanks to them that he learned to feel the ground beneath his feet again. They reminded him that the most important thing was not crowds or titles, but sincerity and connection, which cannot be replaced by anything else. And so, every time he went on stage, he could afford to be bold, loud, and dramatic. Because he knew that when the spotlights went out, reality awaited him, where there was warmth, understanding, and love — the very forces that help you survive even the darkest parade.