The identical day Fall Out Boy introduced their upcoming eighth album, founding guitarist Joe Trohman posted a word to social media saying he’s taking a break from the band.
“With out divulging all the main points, I need to disclose that my psychological well being has quickly deteriorated over the previous a number of years,” Trohman wrote in a message posted to Fall Out Boy’s Instagram web page. “So, to keep away from fading away and by no means returning, I can be taking a break from work which regrettably consists of stepping away from Fall Out Boy for a spell.”
Trohman has been with the band since its early 2000s formation within the suburbs of Chicago, alongside singer Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz and drummer Andy Hurley.
Earlier Wednesday, Fall Out Boy introduced their eighth studio album, So A lot (For) Stardust, out March 24, and launched the LP’s first single, “Love From the Different Aspect.” Trohman performs on the brand new album however seems to be stepping away forward of promotion across the venture, together with a efficiency scheduled for Wednesday night time on Jimmy Kimmel Stay!
“It pains me to make this determination, particularly once we are releasing a brand new album that fills me with nice delight (the sin I’m most pleased with),” Trohman’s word continued. “So, the query stays: Will I return to the fold? Completely, one-hundred p.c. Within the meantime, I need to recuperate which suggests placing myself and my psychological well being first.”
Trohman thanked his bandmates and household for “understanding and respecting this tough, however essential, determination.”
Learn Troman’s full word under:
Neil Younger as soon as howled that it’s higher to burn out than to fade away. However I can let you know unequivocally that burning out is dreadful. With out divulging all the main points, I need to disclose that my psychological well being has quickly deteriorated over the previous a number of years. So, to keep away from fading away and by no means returning, I can be taking a break from work which regrettably consists of stepping away from Fall Out Boy for a spell.
It pains me to make this determination, particularly once we are releasing a brand new album that fills me with nice delight (the sin I’m most pleased with). So, the query stays: Will I return to the fold? Completely, one-hundred p.c. Within the meantime, I need to recuperate which suggests placing myself and my psychological well being first. Thanks to everybody, together with my bandmates and household, for understanding and respecting this tough, however essential, determination.
Odor you ahead of later,
Joe Trohman
