My Chemical Romance Release ‘The Black Parade’ 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade anniversary collection is out today, October 23, through Reprise Records. The deluxe edition pairs the original album with six bonus tracks, bringing B-sides and recordings from the band’s 2007 Maxwell’s show in Hoboken into one release.
The extras include “Heaven Help Us,” “Kill All Your Friends” and “My Way Home Is Through You,” alongside live versions of “Dead!,” “The Sharpest Lives” and “Someone Out There Loves You.” For longtime fans, the live material is the central draw: these performances are reaching vinyl, CD and streaming through the anniversary campaign after years outside those formats.
The new release also reconnects the band with original cover artist James Jean, who revisited The Black Parade’s characters for new anniversary imagery. Multiple physical editions are available through the official store, so buyers should check the track listing for their chosen format; the six-track bonus program belongs to the deluxe editions.
The release lands during My Chemical Romance’s five-show Hollywood Bowl run. The band opened the series October 21 and returns October 23, 24, 30 and 31. Reprise identifies the final two performances as special Devil’s Night and Halloween shows rather than standard Black Parade nights.
Two decades after its original release, the album is getting both a new archival collection and another life onstage. Fans can find edition details and tour information through the band’s official website.
Artwork: James Jean / My Chemical Romance / Reprise Records, supplied in Reprise’s emailed release.
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