Fall Out Boy Member Steps Away From Band To Undergo Surgery

Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman is temporarily stepping away from the band to undergo surgery on his hand. The guitarist shared the news in a social media post.

“After years of managing ongoing issues with my right hand, it’s become clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent damage,” he wrote. “Unfortunately, this means I’ll have to take the rest of the year off from playing with the band,”

“The silver lining is that I’m on track for a full recovery. The band will still be playing all scheduled shows,” he assured fans. “I’m looking forward to recovering so I can get back out there with the guys. Thanks so much for the love and support.”

This isn't the first time Trohman has taken a temporary leave of absence from the band. In 2023, the founding member revealed he was taking a break to focus on his mental health. "I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years. 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 said at the time.

Fall Out Boy have a handful of shows scheduled this year in the US, Japan and Brazil, including a headlining set at the Oceans Calling festival. They have yet to announce Trohman's replacement for those shows.

See Trohman's full statement below.