JAKARTA - Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman announced he was stepping down from band activities for the remainder of 2025. The reason is, he must take steps to overcome problems in his hands.
The announcement was stated jointly by Trohman and Fall Out Boy through uploads on the official Instagram account.
The 40-year-old guitarist said the band's break was necessary as surgery measures needed to be taken to deal with ongoing issues in his right hand. He didn't want the damage to be permanent.
"Hi everyone, after years of dealing with ongoing problems with my right hand, it's clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent damage," said Joe Trohman, citing an upload caption, Wednesday, July 9.
"Unfortunately, this means I have to take a year-long leave from playing with the band. The good side is that I am on the right track for full recovery," he continued.
The good news is that the 40-year-old guitarist stated that the tour conducted by Fall Out Boy will continue according to the set schedule.
"I want to recover soon so I can return to my activities with my friends. Thank you very much for your support and love," he said.
For information, this is the second time Trohman has resigned from Fall Out Boy for a while. In January 2023, he decided to rest indefinitely to focus on his mental health.
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At that time, he said, 'Neil Young once said that it's better to be tired than to disappear. However, I can tell you firmly that fatigue is terrible. In order not to disappear and never come back, I put myself first and my mental health.'
It didn't last long, Trohman returned to his activities with the band in May 2023.
On the other hand, Fall Out Boy has not confirmed who will fill the guitarist position during Trohman's absence. The brand has a hectic schedule, including the Cowboy's Music Festival at the Calgary (8 July), the Minnesota Yacht Club festival at St. Paul (19 July), Summer Sonic in Japan (16-17 August), and three shows in Brazil.
Fall Out Boy will close their summer festival at Ocean's Calling Festival, Ocean City, Maryland, on September 28.
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