My Chemical Romance’s ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’ Reaches New Milestone In UK

In a heartwarming nod to the unyielding passion of their global fanbase, My Chemical Romance have received yet another accolade for one of their most defining works. The band’s sophomore album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, was officially certified 2x Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) this week, marking a significant milestone more than two decades after its initial release.

Released on June 8, 2004, via Reprise Records, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge arrived as a seismic shift for the then-up-and-coming New Jersey rock outfit. Following the raw, punk-infused energy of their debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love (2002), the album refined MCR’s sound into the theatrical, concept-driven emo-punk masterpiece that would catapult them to stardom.

But what exactly does a 2x Platinum certification entail in the UK context? Administered by the BPI, these awards honour the commercial achievements of music releases based on combined sales and streaming equivalents (a metric updated in recent years to reflect modern consumption habits). In the UK, albums earn:

A big congratulations to My Chemical Romance and the fans! To celebrate, stream the iconic Helena music video right below.