Fall Out Boy lead guitarist Joe Trohman stated he's taking a break from the band to place his "psychological well being first."
On Wednesday, Trohman, 38, stated in a social media submit on Fall Out Boy's official web page that his 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 will likely be taking a break from work which regrettably contains stepping away from Fall Out Boy for a spell," he stated.
Trohman, who shaped Fall Out Boy over 20 years in the past with singer Pete Wentz, famous he'll step away because the band releases their new album, "So A lot (For) Stardust" in March. It is their first studio album since 2018.
Nonetheless, Trohman stated he'll "one-hundred %" return to the band after his restoration.
"Within the meantime, I need to recuperate which suggests placing myself and my psychological well being first," he stated. "Thanks to everybody, together with my bandmates and household, for understanding and respecting this troublesome, however mandatory, resolution."
Final 12 months Trohman launched his memoir, "None of this Rocks," which chronicles his struggles with despair and substance abuse. Following his guide launch, he opened as much as Individuals journal about his psychological well being journey and being a father to 2 younger daughters.
"I am a mentally ailing individual. And I grew up with a mentally ailing mother or father, and I need issues to be so significantly better for them," he stated. "So I hope someday in the event that they determine to learn this guide, they do not really feel embarrassed by it. And that possibly it is doable it allowed them to get to know me in a method that possibly they may have by no means gotten to know me simply by being round me with me and speaking."