Let’s be real — not everyone going to My Chemical Romance’s KL show on April 30, 2026 is a full-blown emo lifer. Some of you are tagging along with friends. Some just want to say you were there. And hey, no shame in that.
But if you’re walking into Bukit Jalil without knowing at least a few of MCR’s biggest songs, you might find yourself standing in a crowd of grown adults screaming about revenge and eyeliner while you clap politely in confusion.
Here’s a quick 10-song cheat sheet — the absolute essentials — so you can belt out a chorus or two and maybe even feel something™.
1. Welcome to the Black Parade
The national anthem of emo kids. That piano intro? Iconic. The dramatic tempo shift? Legendary. Even if you don’t know the lyrics now, you will by the end of the night. Trust.
2. I’m Not Okay (I Promise)
If teen angst had a theme song, it’d be this one. Loud, messy, and painfully relatable — it’s the rally cry for anyone who’s ever fake-smiled through a mental breakdown.
3. Famous Last Words
Surprisingly hopeful for a band that wears this much black. “I am not afraid to keep on living” hits like a punch to the gut — in the best way.
4. Teenagers
Catchy, rebellious, and low-key hilarious. This one’s perfect if you like chanting rude lyrics in unison with 80,000 strangers.
5. Helena
This song walks the fine line between funeral ballad and dance break. Expect synchronized crowd headbanging during the chorus. It’s practically tradition.
6. Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
Don’t let the title fool you — this one slaps. Pure chaotic energy from their post-Black Parade era. If MCR ever had a superhero phase, this was it.
7. The Ghost of You
MCR’s soft side. Sad, cinematic, and guaranteed to make at least one person in your group cry. Possibly you.
8. Mama
An unhinged cabaret-meets-military-march fever dream featuring Liza Minnelli (yes, that Liza). Weird? Absolutely. Crowd favourite? Without question.
9. Dead!
Short, fast, and unapologetically dramatic. This one’s for jumping, yelling, and emotionally collapsing in under three minutes.
10. Disenchanted
A slow burn that builds into full emotional devastation. Think of it as the end credits to your own emo coming-of-age film.
BONUS TIP: Make a Playlist and Play It Loud
You don’t need to know MCR’s full discography. But if you blast this list on loop while driving, cleaning, or spiralling about your life choices, you’ll walk into that stadium ready to feel everything all at once. And honestly, that’s what the Black Parade is all about.