My Chemical Romance has broken its silence regarding the death of former drummer Bob Bryar. The band posted a short tribute to their “former bandmate and an important part of the [band’s] history” on Instagram today,

My Chemical Romance paid tribute to drummer Bob Bryar Monday. The band shared a statement on Instagram with a photo of Bryar saying farewell to their bandmate. "It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Bob Bryar, our former bandmate and 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