It was a night of hometown pride and rock nostalgia as My Chemical Romance took over MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on August 9, 2025, for their ‘Long Live the Black Parade’ tour. In the finale, Gerard Way treated fans to a cover of Bon Jovi’s iconic anthem ‘Livin’ on a Prayer.’

"I'm proud to be from New Jersey. Being from the east coast of Jersey, I learned how to survive… You need Jersey bones to survive. And in saying that, we're gonna play you guys what may be the New Jersey state anthem,” MCR frontman said, explaining how the cover was a nod to one of New Jersey’s most celebrated rock legends.

To make the night even more meaningful, Mayor Michael Melham presented MCR with the first-ever ‘Key to the City of Belleville,’ their hometown.

The ‘Long Live the Black Parade’ tour will continue until 2026, with stops including the Philippines.