Congratulations to Frank Iero and his wife Jamia who welcomed twin baby girls into the world earlier this week.

“Yes, my wife and I are now the proud owners of two brand new baby girls!” wrote Iero on his blog. “And we couldn’t be more thrilled. I must say they are a bit small yet to do all of the heavy lifting and chores I need done, but I’m pretty sure in time they will end up paying for themselves, plus they are so goddamned cute it’s sickening!

“I would like to say thank you to everyone on Twitter and the message boards for all your well wishes and congratulations, it’s very cool to have so many people excited for us,” he added.

The guitarist also updated fans on the progress of their long awaited new studio album.

“Our new record is done, finished, kaput, in the proverbial can, and being played loudly as we drive way too fast in our respective cars,” he wrote. “Would you like to hear it? Ah, I bet you would, but all in due time my friends… Good things come to a patient MCRmy. We have a plan, and we are sticking to it. But look alive, keep your ears to the ground and your eyes bloodshot and open… There are signs everywhere and it will all make sense to you soon.”

The follow up to 2006′s The Black Parade will be released later this year through Warner Bros.