Trohman said that the band will continue with the rest of their shows for the year
Fall Out Boy will be performing the rest of their shows for the year without founding guitarist Joe Trohman, who will be taking time off to undergo surgery for his hand.
The band member announced the news on Monday in a statement shared to social media. “After years of managing ongoing issues with my righthand, it’s become clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent damage. Unfortunately, this means I’ll have to take the rest of the year off from playing with the band,” wrote Trohman. “The silver lining is that I’m on track for a full recovery. The band will still be playing all scheduled shows. I’m looking forward to recovering so I can get back out there with the guys. Thanks so much for the love and support.”
Trohman last took a break from the band in 2023 to focus on his mental health. “Without divulging all the details, I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years,” Trohman said in a message on Fall Out Boy’s official Instagram at the time. “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.”
He returned in May that year to join bandmates Pete Wentz, Patrick Stump, and Andy Hurly.
Fall Out Boy is set to perform at a string of festivals this summer including Calgary’s Cowboys Music Festival on July 8 , the Minnesota Yacht Club fest on July 19 and the Oceans Calling in Ocean City, Maryland, on Sept. 28. The group is also slated to appear at Summer Sonic in Japan in August before heading to Brazil for a trio of shows.
