Joe Trohman, the lead guitarist of the famous band Fall Out Boy, has announced that he will leave the band for a while. Trohman shared a message with fans and revealed he was taking a break to focus on his “rapidly declining” mental health. He has already started withdrawing from the group’s events, such as their recent performance at the Alter Ego Festival in Los Angeles.
The guitarist made the announcement on the same day the band announced their eighth studio album, which will be released on March 24. They have released the first single from the upcoming album, titled “Love From The Other Side,” and an accompanying video. In his announcement, Trohman stated that his leave was temporary and that he would return when he was ready.
Trohman thanked his bandmates, family and fans for respecting his difficult decision and being supportive.
Read on to learn more.
Joe Trohman Announces He’s Temporarily Leaving Fall Out Boy
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In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Trohman announced that he is temporarily leaving “Fall Out Boy” for mental health reasons. He wrote, “Without revealing all the details, I must disclose that my mental health has deteriorated rapidly over the past few years.” Trohman is one of the founding members of the group, along with Pete Wentz, and they have been performing since 2001.
His message continued, “So, to avoid fading and not coming back, I’m going to take a break from work which unfortunately includes stepping out of Fall Out Boy for a spell.” Trohman had already pulled out of group events before his Instagram announcement. He was absent from their recent performance at the Alter Ego Festival in Los Angeles.
Fall Out Boy Just Announced Their Eighth Album
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On the same day Trohman made his announcement, “Fall Out Boy” announced their eighth studio album in another Instagram post. The album, titled “So Much (for) Stardust,” is scheduled for release on March 24 of this year.
They also announced the release of the album’s first single, “Love From The Other Side,” which has an accompanying video. The release of “So Much (for) Stardust” marks the group’s first album since the release of “Mania” in 2018.
Excitement about new singles and upcoming albums is evident from the comments section. Fans shared their excitement in the comments and praised the new song. One comment read, “I’m so sorry (not) for the person I will be on March 24th and also now.” Another read, “This is the best thing you’ve put out in over a decade, and I’m crying. Welcome back bois.”
Joe Trohman Will Return For Fall Out Boy In The Future
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Trohman’s message regarding his absence also reassured fans that it was a temporary situation and that he plans to “one hundred percent” return to the band when he feels better and is ready. He wrote, “It pains me to make this decision, especially when we release a new album that I’m proud of (the sin I’m most proud of).”
Trohman ended the post with, “In the meantime, I must recover which means putting myself and my mental health first. Thank you to everyone, including my bandmates and family, for understanding and respecting this difficult but necessary decision. Smell you sooner rather than later.
Fans Support Artist’s Decision To Exit
In the comments section of Trohman’s post, hundreds of fans poured in messages of love and support for the guitarist and his bandmates. They encouraged him to take time off and get well. One message read, “Take the time you need Joe! We will wait for you, as long as it takes! Love you so much and wish you good health.”
A very emotional comment read, “One of the things about this fandom is (mostly) the willingness to respect and prioritize mental health. You (Joe) and your bandmates have always been open about the struggles you’ve had and have helped us, your audience, embrace the struggles ourselves and lend a helping hand.”
The comment further stated, “Many other fans have said how you have changed, or even saved their lives. The least we can do is repay the kindness, support, and love that you continuously and selflessly give us. We love you, Joe.”
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