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New York Post
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
My Chemical Romance MetLife Stadium review: set list, tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. There was a palpable sense of excitement — the kind that moves you deep within — at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 9. Just before My Chemical Romance took the stage for their 'Long Live The Black Parade North American Tour' headlining set, monitors throughout the stadium highlighted various rules audience members needed to follow in the fictional country of 'Draag,' aka where the audience would be living for roughly the next 90 minutes. One such rule was 'please do not throw hair.' Fair. Yeah, I think I can handle that one. On the field, the Draag's dictator sat directly across from the stage and his menacing silhouette loomed large on the screens throughout the show. This was authoritarianism in full effect. The opening 'National Anthem' led by the bandleader dressed in Nazi-like garb evoked an unsettling sense of patriotism for this fascist, fictional country, and, just like that, we were underway. As predicted by fans, frontman Gerard Way's makeup showcases his ongoing decomposition he experiences each show. Amazingly, he stays in character the whole time. That includes when he shoved countless noodles into his mouth (a lunch break?) and when the mayor of his actual hometown — Belleville, NJ's Michael Melham — interrupted the vote for an execution* to hand over the key to the city. Sorry, we forgot to mention the execution. Clearly, there was a lot going on in addition to, you know, the music. This 'execution' was signaled by a shocking firework bomb that was followed by 'Welcome to the Black Parade,' so any panic created was eased by the chills-inducing anthem. Shout out to Ray Toro on guitar who captivated all night long with his virtuoso axe skills. As we neared the end of the first act, I felt the heat of the pyrotechnics. No lie, I started worrying about everyone on stage. That didn't last long though; my heat sympathies quickly dissipated when another firework bomb (!) went off not long after Gerard's character is (SPOILER ALERT) stabbed. Cellist Clarice Jensen's hauntingly beautiful solo was a transformative interlude and necessary palate cleanser after the dramatics of the 2005 'Black Parade' album in full. When the emo heroes returned to the B-stage to play cuts from other classic records of theirs, they came out as they are – a bunch of talented musicians from New Jersey. Truth be told, this was my favorite part of the show, hands down. For the next 11 songs, the sold-out crowd was treated to a stripped-down set that felt more like watching a band perform in their garage than headlining the gargantuan venue that's home to the New York Jets and Giants. Along with an amazing view of the pale moon, the second-act setlist was definitely for the longtime fans. The 'Killjoys.' The 'MCRmy,' if you will. The real ones that have been there since the very beginning. I went absolutely nuts when they played the angsty as ever 'Skylines and Turnstiles' (for the first time on the tour!) and fist-pumping singalong 'It's Not a Fashion Statement, It's a F—ing Deathwish.' Closing out with Bon Jovi's all-timer classic 'Livin' on a Prayer' was the ultimate ode to all those who rep the great state of New Jersey. Final verdict: The theatrics of 'The Black Parade Tour's' heady, high-concept first half both left me in awe and overwhelmed as evidenced by the loud, scary firework bombs. As a result, the stripped-down second half was much more my speed. To each their own. either way, I am fully enlisted in the Black Parade. My only complaint? The show almost felt too short because it was so engaging and enjoyable. Missed MCR at MetLife? The emo legends will be in Philadelphia (Aug. 15), Toronto (Aug. 22) and Boston (Sept. 7) these next few weeks. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the tour below. My Chemical Romance tour schedule 2025 Post-MetLife show, here's where My Chemical Romance will head next (along with their exquisitely curated special guests). Shaky Knees Festival 2025 A week after tour wraps, My Chemical Romance will close their 2025 run with a headlining spot at Atlanta's Shaky Knees Festival, which runs Sept. 19-21 at the city's Piedmont Park. In addition to the big names mentioned above, Sublime, The Black Keys, Vampire Weekend, Lucy Dacus, 4 Non Blondes and many more exciting acts are also slated to appear at the three-day extravaganza. Sound like the fest for you? If so, you can grab single and multi-day Shaky Knees Festival passes here. My Chemical Romance MetLife set list For a closer look, here's what MCR took to the stage at East Rutherford, NJ's MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 9 courtesy of Set List FM. The Black Parade 01.) 'The End.' 02.) 'Dead!' 03.) 'This Is How I Disappear' 04.) 'The Sharpest Lives' 05.) 'Welcome to the Black Parade' (interrupted at intro by the band being given the key to Belleville; followed by 'The Election') 06.) 'I Don't Love You' (extended intro) 07.) 'House of Wolves' (with dog noises intro) 08.) 'Cancer' 09.) 'Mama' (with 'Dagger' outro; with guest opera singer) 10.) 'Sleep' (with 'The Big Sky' intro) 11.) 'Teenagers' 12.) 'Disenchanted' (with 'The Button Pressed' intro) 13.) 'Famous Last Words' 14.) 'The End.' (Reprise) B-Stage 15.) 'From A to B' (Clarice Jensen song) (performed by Clarice Jensen) 16.) 'Skylines and Turnstiles' (Tour debut) 17.) 'Our Lady of Sorrows' 18.) 'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)' 19.) The Ghost of You 20.) 'Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)' (Dedicated to Claire Marie Vogel) 21.) 'It's Not a Fashion Statement, It's a F—ing Deathwish' 22.) 'Boy Division' 23.) 'Vampires Will Never Hurt You' 24.) 'Helena' 25.) 'Livin' on a Prayer' (Bon Jovi cover) (Live debut by MCR) *There were two important handouts fans got on their way into the stadium for interactivity during the concert. First was a handheld poster, that read 'YEA' on one side and 'NAY' on the other that were used for the aforementioned execution vote during the show. Second was a small piece of colored paper to put in front of your phone light. The payoff was that the entire stadium glowed red while we swayed during the slower songs. Super cool to see. Anissa Lorenzi Boukourizia My Chemical Romance MetLife opening acts Gotta be honest here. Thursday did not get enough love from the crowd, which is shocking considering that they're they not only a huge inspiration to MCR but also helped produce their first album, 2002's 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love.' Still, Geoff Rickly and his long-running outfit brought the goods. Ben Gibbard and Death Cab For Cutie was a great chill interlude in between the much heavier, more dramatic acts. Standout tracks include 'I Will Possess Your Heart,' 'You Are a a Tourist' and 'Soul Meets Body.' They'll be at the Brooklyn Paramount on Tuesday, Aug. 12 performing a 20th anniversary concert celebrating the release of their 2005 album 'Plans.' While they performed, fans traded bracelets, photos and keychains. Nice touch, MCRmy. This was a really sweet way for fans to interact and say hello, especially for those who may have gone to the concert on their own. Associated Press Huge artists on tour in 2025 If you like your jeans skinny and still shop at Hot Topic, here are just five more acts you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Blink-182 • Twenty One Pilots • The Used • Coheed and Cambria with Taking Back Sunday • Dropkick Murphys with Bad Religion Still here? In that case, make sure to check out next year's When We Were Young Festival (with Blink-182 and Panic! At The Disco) as well as the recently-revived Warped Tour. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. 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New York Post
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much are last-minute tickets to see My Chemical Romance at MetLife?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Black Parade is finally Meadowlands-bound. On Saturday, Aug. 9, My Chemical Romance return to their home state for a huge headlining gig at East Rutherford, NJ's MetLife Stadium as part of their ongoing 'Long Live The Black Parade North American Tour.' They'll be joined by big-name special guests Death Cab For Cutie and Thursday at the one-off concert. If you'd like to be there, last-minute tickets are available for Saturday. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $260 including fees on Vivid Seats. Floor seats start at $568 including fees. Based on our findings at Set List FM, Gerard Way and co. have typically performed 25 songs at past shows on the summer run. Their most recent gig at Texas' Globe Life Field began with 14-track 'The Black Parade' in its entirety, followed by fan favorites 'Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na),' 'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)' and 'Helena' along with a surprise Smashing Pumpkins cover. 'While 'The Black Parade' is a concept album, the story it tells is about a man dying of cancer as he nears the end of his life. For this tour, instead of literalizing that story, the band, fronted by Gerard Way, created the dystopian hellscape of Draag to parody fascist dictatorships,' The Dallas Observer noted in their recent review of the Arlington concert. 'The setting is cheerless, filled with fire, murder and brutality. A 'Great Immortal Dictator' rules over Draag, portrayed in video clips as a John Waters-type with a pencil mustache and a black cowboy hat, seated on a throne, looking disapproving.' Can't make it this weekend? After Saturday's show, the emo heroes are slated to headline Philadelphia's Citizen Bank on Friday, Aug. 15, Toronto's Rogers Centre on Friday, Aug. 22 and Boston's Fenway Park on Sunday, Sept. 7. They'll wrap their jaunt in mid-September with an appearance at Atlanta's star-studded Shaky Knees Festival, which features fellow household name headliners Blink-182, Deftones and Weird Al. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about My Chemical Romance's MetLife concert and tour below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. My Chemical Romance MetLife tickets A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at MetLife Stadium can be found here: MetLife Stadium sections Ticket prices start at 300-level $260 (including fees) 200-level $332 (including fees) 100-level $351 (including fees) Suites $424 (including fees) Floor seats $568 (including fees) Floor pit $1,290 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. My Chemical Romance tour schedule Post-MetLife show, here's where My Chemical Romance will head next (along with their interesting, left-of-center special guests). Shaky Knees Festival 2025 A week after tour wraps, My Chemical Romance will close their 2025 run with a headlining spot at Atlanta's Shaky Knees Festival, which runs Sept. 19-21 at the city's Piedmont Park. In addition to the big names mentioned above, Sublime, The Black Keys, Vampire Weekend, Lucy Dacus, 4 Non Blondes and many more exciting acts are also slated to appear at the three-day extravaganza. Sound like the fest for you? If so, you can grab single and multi-day Shaky Knees Festival passes here. My Chemical Romance set list As noted above, MCR typically busts out 25 songs at these stadium concerts. For a closer look at what that consists of, take a look below. The Black Parade 01.) 'The End.' 02.) 'Dead!' 03.) 'This Is How I Disappear' 04.) 'The Sharpest Lives' 05.) 'Welcome to the Black Parade' 06.) 'I Don't Love You' 07.) 'House of Wolves' 08.) 'Cancer' 09.) 'Mama' 10.) 'Sleep' 11.) 'Teenagers' 12.) 'Disenchanted' 13.) 'Famous Last Words' 14.) 'The End.' (Reprise) B-Stage 15.) 'From A to B' (Clarice Jensen song) (performed by Clarice Jensen) 16.) 'Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)' 17.) 'Our Lady of Sorrows' 18.) 'Planetary (GO!)' 19.) 'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)' 20.) 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings' (The Smashing Pumpkins cover) 21.) 'The World Is Ugly' 22.) 'Thank You for the Venom' 23.) 'Kill All Your Friends' 24.) 'Helena' 25.) 'War Beneath the Rain' The above comes from the group's Aug. 2 concert at Arlington, TX's Globe Life Stadium, as reported by Set List FM. Death Cab For Cutie Ben Gibbard's beloved indie outfit is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album 'Plans' (which spawned the sublime singles 'Soul Meets Body' and 'I Will Follow You into the Dark' among others) these next few weeks. To ring in the occasion, they'll be playing a few concerts in support of the classic record. For a closer look, here's where they'll be from now up until Aug. 12: Thursday The New Brunswick natives are known for their uncompromising post-hardcore sound and classic tracks like 'Understanding In A Car Crash,' 'War All The Time' and 'Standing On The Edge of Summer.' In addition to the MetLife show, they'll also be in Allentown, PA on Aug. 6 and then serve as support for Silverstein at Brooklyn's Paramount on Saturday, Dec. 20. Huge artists on tour in 2025 If you like your jeans skinny and still shop at Hot Topic, here are just five more acts you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Blink-182 • Twenty One Pilots • The Used • Coheed and Cambria with Taking Back Sunday • Dropkick Murphys with Bad Religion Still here? In that case, make sure to check out next year's When We Were Young Festival (with Blink-182 and Panic! At The Disco) as well as the recently-revived Warped Tour. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
