My Chemical Romance Cover Bon Jovi, Receive Belleville Key in New Jersey

My Chemical Romance celebrated their New Jersey roots during their Long Live The Black Parade tour stop at MetLife Stadium by covering Bon Jovi's iconic 'Livin’ on a Prayer,' often regarded as the unofficial state anthem. Frontman Gerard Way invited the audience to sing along, humorously noting the song's challenging high vocals. The band was also honored with the first-ever key to the city of Belleville, their hometown, presented onstage by Mayor Michael Melham, who praised their global influence and local significance. In response, the band playfully gifted the mayor with symbolic items from the fictional land of Draag, a setting from their album 'The Black Parade.' The event featured theatrical performances and a setlist mixing their classic album with fan favorites, alongside opening acts including Thursday and Death Cab For Cutie. This New Jersey show highlighted both the band's deep local connections and their ongoing impact on rock music.