Guitarist Joe Trohman is taking a break from Fall Out Boy to deal with his psychological well being.
“Without divulging all the details, I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years,” Trohman mentioned in an announcement shared Wednesday evening on Fall Out Boy’s Twitter account. “So, to avoid fading away and never returning, I will be taking a break from work which regrettably includes stepping away from Fall Out Boy for a spell.”
The assertion got here lower than a day after Fall Out Boy introduced their new album, So Much (for) Stardust, which is ready to be launched on March 24. The band, which includes lead singer Patrick Stump, bassist Peter Wentz, and drummer Andy Hurley, launched the primary single for the album, “Love From the Other Side,” on Wednesday.
Trohman mentioned the timing of his departure in gentle of the brand new album made his determination to step away much more tough. He added that the brand new album fills him “with great pride (the sin I am most proud of)” and thanked his bandmates and household for understanding and respecting his hiatus.
“In the meantime, I must recover, which means putting myself and my mental health first,” Trohman mentioned. “Smell you sooner than later.”
Trohman referenced a lyric from Neil Young’s 1979 music “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)” to elucidate his hope that the break is short-term and essential to keep away from burnout.