Overview
- Joe Trohman announced via social media on July 7 that he will step away from Fall Out Boy for the remainder of 2025 to undergo surgery on his right hand.
- He cited ongoing issues that could lead to permanent damage without medical intervention and emphasized that he is on track for a full recovery.
- Fall Out Boy has confirmed it will honor all previously scheduled tour dates, though it has not identified who will fill Trohman’s guitar role.
- This marks Trohman’s second hiatus since January 2023, when he paused to focus on his mental health before rejoining the band in May that year.
- The guitarist, a founding member since 2001, is expected to resume touring with the group in early 2026 following rehabilitation.