Drumeo’s “For the First Time” collection is getting so common that it’s attracting acts from all around the leisure world. The newest installment options efficiency artists Blue Man Group taking over the My Chemical Romance traditional “Welcome to the Black Parade.”

As we’ve seen in previous editions of “For the First Time,” a drummer is challenged to play alongside to a music after listening to it for the primary time. Earlier episodes have featured Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith crushing a Thirty Seconds to Mars music and teenage sensation Nandi Bushell taking over a Twisted Sister traditional.

Blue Man Group have been round in numerous incarnations for greater than 35 years, and presently have ongoing exhibits in New York Metropolis, Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas (decide up tickets right here). The troupe was so impressed with the “For the First Time” collection that they contacted Drumeo and requested to participate within the problem.

Drumeo flew all the way down to New York Metropolis, the place they challenged the three “Blue Males” and their musical director Josh Matthews to play My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade.” At first, they listened to the music minus the drum monitor, with Matthews taking notes. In the meantime, the Blue Males goofed round and did the foolish issues they’re recognized for throughout their theatrical performances.

When it got here to really enjoying the music, Blue Man Group utilized an array of their percussive props and devices, together with PVC tubes, barrel drums, and extra, as Matthews performed a standard drum package. The result’s an epic and grand rendition of the emo anthem.

Watch Blue Man Group tackle MCR’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” within the Drumeo video beneath.