‘The Black Parade’ Hits No. 1 After 20 Years as ‘Thriller’ Makes Annual Halloween Surge

My Chemical Romance and Michael Jackson are making notable moves on the music charts dated November 7, 2026, with two releases from earlier decades attracting renewed attention. My Chemical Romance’s 2006 album The Black Parade has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time. The milestone follows the album’s 20th anniversary deluxe reissue, bringing the rock band back to the top of the album rankings two decades after its original release. Meanwhile, Michael Jackson’s Halloween classic Thriller has returned to the Hot 100 at No. 20. The song’s seasonal popularity continues to generate listening activity around Halloween, helping the 1980s hit find a new audience each year. Other chart highlights include Ella Langley, whose Choosin’ Texas holds the No. 1 position on the Hot 100. Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem remains among the top albums, while Dominic Fike’s Babydoll maintains its presence on the singles chart. The latest rankings reflect a mix of anniversary releases, seas