News Summary
My Chemical Romance is set to embark on their ‘Love Live: The Black Parade North American Tour,’ celebrating the 17th anniversary of ‘The Black Parade.’ Kicking off in Seattle, the tour will include major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and end in Tampa. The band will perform the entire album, featuring various supporting acts, and fans can look forward to ticket sales starting soon. This tour signifies both a retrospective celebration and the ongoing musical journey of the iconic band.
Seattle—My Chemical Romance (MCR) has announced an exciting 2025 stadium tour to celebrate the 17th anniversary of their iconic album, “The Black Parade.” Titled “Love Live: The Black Parade North American Tour,” the band will perform the entire album in full, marking their first major tour dedicated to this landmark release since its inception in 2006.
The tour is set to commence on July 11, 2025, in Seattle and will include major stops in cities across North America, such as Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Toronto, and Chicago. The journey will culminate with a performance in Tampa, Florida, on September 13, 2025. Each concert on the tour will feature a different supporting act, showcasing a diverse lineup that includes artists like Death Cab for Cutie, Alice Cooper, Wallows, Devo, and Evanescence.
The announcement followed a cryptic post on MCR’s social media, where the band shared a video depicting a dystopian theme alongside references to a “great dictator.” This teaser hinted at a narrative around the rise of power during what they termed “THE CONCRETE AGE” as well as a celebration of the band’s cultural significance, setting the stage for the tour’s overall theme.
The upcoming tour comes on the heels of MCR’s return to the stage in 2022, which was met with enthusiasm from fans but faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In their 2022 performances, the band paid tribute to “The Black Parade” while also including popular songs like “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” and “Helena” in their encore set.
Members of the band are expressing their excitement for the upcoming tour. Mikey Way shared his sentiment on Instagram, describing the experience as overwhelming and indicative of a dream come true for the band. Meanwhile, Frank Iero reminisced about a dream he had eight years ago that envisioned MCR performing at Metlife Stadium—a dream that is now indeed becoming a reality during this tour.
This tour will not only highlight MCR’s past successes but will also spotlight the group’s ongoing musical contributions. In 2022, My Chemical Romance released their first new song since 2014, titled “The Foundations of Decay,” further cementing their relevance in today’s music scene.
As anticipation builds for this highly-anticipated event, fans are encouraged to mark November 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time in their calendars, as this is when tickets for the tour will officially go on sale. For ticket purchases, fans can visit the official band website at mychemicalromance.com/longlive.
Background Context
My Chemical Romance formed in 2001 and gained popularity in the mid-2000s with their distinctive style and dramatic music. “The Black Parade”, released in October 2006, is regarded as a seminal album in the emo and rock genres, contributing significantly to the band’s legacy and cultural impact. Following a hiatus that lasted several years, the band reunited in 2019 and has since been active in the music scene, including live tours and new releases.
The upcoming “Love Live: The Black Parade North American Tour” represents both a celebration of the band’s past and a demonstration of their enduring influence in the world of rock music.
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