My Chemical Romance have rolled out a cover of Pulp’s iconic song, “Common People,” and boy did Gerard Way and the band do it justice.
With songs like Pulp’s “Common People,” it’s almost crazy to attempt a cover, because it’s one of those songs that’s just so damn good as is. When I first read the press release that My Chemical Romance had done their own rendition of the beloved track for BBC Radio 1, I immediately hit play. Not only did I walk down the aisle to the original, but I do love MCR and had a feeling Gerard would deliver flawlessly.
The boy slayed, from start to finish. He even delivered on that epic grand finale we all know and love, and so did the band. I REALLY hope they play this song on their upcoming tour because you know Gerard is gonna serve just like Jarvis Cocker, full of playful swagger.
MCR originally recorded the cover in 2010. Now, the song serves as the second bonus track from the band’s forthcoming Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (Deluxe Edition). The new deluxe editions arrive on July 10, 2026 via Reprise Records, and features remastered versions of the album’s original songs, as well as nine bonus tracks, and reimagined artwork.
My Chemical Romance will head on the UK and European leg of their The Black Parade 2026 tour beginning June 30. The band will return to the U.S. in August with five Los Angeles shows at the Hollywood Bowl in October, including a Halloween show. In November, MCR will tour Southeast Asia.
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My Chemical Romance 2026 Tour Dates
Europe
June 30 – Liverpool, UK – Anfield Stadium
July 04 – Glasgow, UK – Bellahouston Park
July 08 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
July 10 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
July 11 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
July 15 – Florence, IT – Visarno Arena
July 18 – Madrid, ES – Iberdrola Music
United States
August 09 – New York, NY – Citi Field
August 13 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
August 18 – Washington, DC – Nationals Park
August 21 – Detroit, MI – Comerica Park
August 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field
August 27 – Denver, CO – Coors Field
August 30 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park
September 06 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field
September 12 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome
October 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
October 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
October 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Southeast Asia
November 7 – Icheon, South Korea – Paradise City Culture Park
November 10 – Singapore, Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
November 11- Singapore, Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
November 14 – Manila, Philippines – Philippine Arena
November 17 – Bangkok, Thailand – Impact Challenger Hall
November 19 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Bukit Jalil National Football Stadium
November 20 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Bukit Jalil National Football Stadium
November 22 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Jakarta International Stadium
Festival Appearances and Non-Black Parade Dates
May 14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
September 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
October 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
October 31 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
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