Emo centerpiece My Chemical Romance have been touring The Black Parade for the past 15 months. The anniversary show centers around a fictional dictatorship called DRAAG, allegorically alluding to recognizable places. <\/p>\n
On October 22nd, 2026, My Chemical Romance added a staged shootout starring cheerleaders in familiar costumes \u2014 and immediately sparked controversy. But not because of the firearm props. Instead, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders served the band with a cease-and-desist, arguing that the dancers’ costumes were too similar to the team’s branding.<\/p>\n
The California Post obtained the legal documents, which described the performance as “degrading.” Social media speculation was used as evidence, with screenshots suggesting fans had a difficult time determining whether or not the actual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were on stage. The dancers joined the band during a few songs, before gunning each other down. <\/p>\n
The documents stated: <\/p>\n
“Silver Star does not ask Defendants to change their setlist, narrative, politics, choreography, or even their decision to put gun-toting performers on stage. Silver Star asks only that those performers not wear the DCC Uniform while doing it.” <\/p>\n
However, the petition reveals that the band may not be intimidated by legal threats. Attendees report that frontman Gerard Way said, “Thank you, Dallas,” even though the performance was in Los Angeles. It is worth considering that Way often speaks in riddles and rhymes. Therefore, further confirmation is needed to verify this transcription.<\/p>\n