Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman has announced he will step away from the band for the remainder of 2025 as he undergoes surgery on his right hand to avoid permanent damage.
In a statement shared on social media Monday (July 7), Trohman explained his decision to take medical leave after years of managing ongoing issues.
“Hey everyone, 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.”
Trohman assured fans the band’s scheduled tour dates will continue as planned. “I’m looking forward to recovering so that I can get back out there with the guys. Thanks so much for the love and support.”
This marks the second time Trohman has temporarily stepped away from Fall Out Boy in recent years. Back in January 2023, he took an indefinite break to focus on his mental health, telling fans at the time: “Neil Young once howled that it’s better to burn out than to fade away. But I can tell you unequivocally that burning out is dreadful. To avoid fading away and never returning, I’m putting myself and my mental health first.” Trohman returned to the band in May 2023 after several months of recovery.
Fall Out Boy has yet to confirm who will fill in on guitar during Trohman’s absence. Their packed schedule includes upcoming performances at Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary (July 8), Minnesota Yacht Club festival in St. Paul (July 19), Summer Sonic in Japan (Aug. 16-17), and three shows in Brazil later that month. Fall Out Boy will wrap up summer festival season at Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Md., on Sept. 28.
Trohman, a founding member of the band since its inception in 2001, is expected to make a full recovery and return to touring in 2026.
