My Chemical Romance – Long Live: The Black Parade Tour 2025–2026
My Chemical Romance (MCR) is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey, formed in 2001. Known for their dramatic flair, emotional lyrics, and theatrical live performances, they are considered one of the most influential bands in the emo, punk rock, and alternative rock scenes of the 2000s.
Band Members
- Gerard Way – Lead vocals (also a comic book writer, e.g., The Umbrella Academy)
- Mikey Way – Bass guitar (Gerard’s brother)
- Ray Toro – Lead guitar, backing vocals
- Frank Iero – Rhythm guitar, backing vocals
(Bob Bryar was the drummer during their most famous era but left in 2010)
Discography Highlights
- I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love (2002) – raw post-hardcore debut
- Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (2004) – breakout success with hits like “Helena,” “I’m Not Okay (I Promise),” “The Ghost of You”
- The Black Parade (2006) – their magnum opus, a rock opera with tracks like “Welcome to the Black Parade”
- Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (2010) – colorful, futuristic concept album
- Foundations of Decay (2022 single) – return single after a decade-long hiatus
🕯Why They’re So Beloved
- Blended emo, goth, punk, and glam rock into something theatrical and anthemic
- Gave voice to a generation struggling with mental health, identity, and grief
- Known for epic live performances, conceptual storytelling, and iconic fashion (military jackets, eyeliner, black-on-black)
Hiatus & Reunion
- The band disbanded in 2013, leaving millions of fans heartbroken.
- In 2019, they announced a surprise reunion show in LA.
- In 2022–2023, they launched a world tour that sold out globally.
- In 2025, they announced the “Long Live: The Black Parade” tour, playing their legendary 2006 album in full.
Legacy
My Chemical Romance inspired countless fans and bands alike. Their blend of emotional vulnerability, theatrical presentation, and powerful songwriting continues to resonate across generations. They remain one of the most iconic alternative bands of the 21st century.
Long Live: The Black Parade Tour 2025–2026
Announced in late 2024, this is a global stadium tour where MCR plays The Black Parade in full — for the first time ever.
🌍 Schedule Highlights:
1. North America (11 shows – Jul–Sep 2025)
| Date | City, State | Venue | Supporting Act(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11 | Seattle, WA | T‑Mobile Park | Violent Femmes |
| Jul 19 | San Francisco, CA | Oracle Park | 100 Gecs |
| Jul 26 | Los Angeles, CA | Dodger Stadium | Wallows |
| Aug 2 | Arlington, TX | Globe Life Field | Garbage |
| Aug 9 | East Rutherford, NJ | MetLife Stadium (5:15 pm) | Death Cab for Cutie & Thursday |
| Aug 15 | Philadelphia, PA | Citizens Bank Park | Alice Cooper |
| Aug 22 | Toronto, Canada | Rogers Centre | Pixies |
| Aug 29 | Chicago, IL | Soldier Field | Devo |
| Sep 7 | Boston, MA | Fenway Park | Idles |
| Sep 13 | Tampa, FL | Raymond James Stadium | Evanescence |
| Sep 19–20 | Atlanta, GA | Piedmont Park (Shaky Knees) | Festival 🎸 |
🌎 South America — Early 2026
- Jan 22, 2026 – Bogotá, Colombia
- Jan 25 – Lima, Peru
- Jan 28–29 – Santiago, Chile
- Feb 1 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Feb 5–6 – São Paulo, Brazil
- Feb 13–14 – Mexico City, Mexico
🌎Asia – Spring 2026
- Apr 18, 2026 – Incheon, South Korea
- Apr 22 – Bangkok, Thailand
- Apr 25 – Manila, Philippines
- Apr 28 – Singapore
- Apr 30 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- May 3 – Jakarta, Indonesia (as part of Hammersonic Festival)
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Special guests: Pixies, Devo, Death Cab, Evanescence, Wallows