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“The Black Parade” Singles Receive New Certifications
Singles from My Chemical Romance’s ’06 four-times platinum effort, “The Black Parade,” have received new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The album’s lead single “Welcome To The Black Parade” is now certified seven times platinum.
“Teenagers” is now six times platinum while “Famous Last Words“ is double platinum.
“I Don’t Love You” and “Mama” reached platinum status.
The Black Parade
Welcome To The Black Parade
Teenagers
Famous Last Words
Additionally, album tracks “House Of Wolves,” “The End,” “The Sharpest Lives,” “This Is How I Disappear” and “Disenchanted” are certified gold.
“The Black Parade,” a concept album, was the band’s third full-length studio effort. The story centered on a dying man with cancer known as “The Patient,” as he nears the end of his life.
The album was a commercial success, debuting at #2 on both the Billboard 200 and the U.K. Albums chart.
Coincidently, My Chemical Romance launched their ‘Long Live’: The Black Parade Tour” last Friday (7/11).
The band performs “The Black Parade” in its entirety with a complete second set filled with fan favorites,
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