“Neil Younger as soon as howled that it’s higher to burn out than to vanish. However I can let you know unequivocally that burnout is horrible. With out divulging all the small print, I have to disclose that my psychological well being has deteriorated quickly lately. So, to keep away from fading away and by no means coming again, I am taking a break from work which sadly contains getting away from Fall Out Boy for a interval.
It pains me to make this resolution, particularly once we are releasing a brand new album that fills me with satisfaction (the sin of which I’m most proud). So the query stays: Will I return to the fold? Completely, 100%. Within the meantime, I’ve to get effectively, which suggests placing myself and my psychological well being first. Thanks all, together with my bandmates and household, for understanding and respecting this tough however needed resolution.
scent you sooner reasonably than later,
Joe Trohman”