My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' Hits #1 on Billboard 200 After 20 Years

My Chemical Romance has achieved their first No. 1 album with The Black Parade, two decades after its original release, according to Stereogum. The album had previously peaked at No. 2 upon its initial drop.

What happened? The deluxe version of The Black Parade was released for its 20th anniversary. This led to it re-entering the Billboard 200 chart at No. 139 before jumping to the No. 1 spot on the chart dated November 7. This marks the first time the band has topped the chart.

Why is this significant? This achievement sets a new record for the longest wait for an album to reach No. 1, surpassing Toby Keith’s 35 Biggest Hits. The album's leap from No. 139 to No. 1 is also the largest jump to the top since Taylor Swift's Fearless (Taylor’s Version).

Who did they pass on the charts? My Chemical Romance overtook Olivia Rodrigo's you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, which dropped to No. 2. Rodrigo had recently posted about attending one of My Chemical Romance's shows. Other albums in the top 10 include Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem at No. 3 and Ella Langley’s Dandelion at No. 4.

What else is new with the band? This news follows My Chemical Romance's five-show residency at the Hollywood Bowl, which concluded on October 31. During their final show, they performed