Where is your Fall Out Boy tonight? The answer may surprise you.
When Fall Out Boy released their third album, From Under The Cork Tree, the band stepped out from the underground into the MTV-filled spotlight. Since then, the band has put out two better-received albums and its fan base has continued to grow. It seemed like nothing could stand in the group's way – except for itself.
In November of last year, the boys announced that the band would be going on an indefinite hiatus. Everyone believed the world had seen the last of the infamous group.
Since going on an indefinite hiatus, lead singer Patrick Stump began working on his solo project. Production began in January and the album is expected to hit shelves sometime later this year.
However, despite the hype generated by this announcement, fans have since turned against the idea. Stump debuted his work on March 19 at the SXSW festival in Austin. Immediately following the show, Stump realized he needed Fall Out Boy if he wanted to continue in the music industry.
Former guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley formed the heavy metal act The Damned Things alongside Every Time I Die front man Keith Buckley, Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano from Anthrax and bassist David Karon.
As for Pete Wentz, he's resigned himself to family life for the time being with his wife, Ashley Simpson, and his son, Bronx.
It appears, however, that these newfound projects are not enough for the former "Fall Out Boys." On Tuesday, the band announced that it plans to reunite within the next couple of months and have its latest album out by the end of summer.
The band has stated that it believes its latest records have taken a turn for the worse. In an effort to appease their long-standing and loyal fans, the members have decided to go back to their roots and strive for the sound they so eloquently captured on Take This To Your Grave.
The title of the album is going to be The Empty Relief. Rumored to be appearing on the album are several guest vocals, including Ke$ha, Justin Timberlake and Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit.
In order to promote the release, the band is set to begin a headlining tour in September and plans to continue for eight-straight months. The first stop for the newly reunited group is the Town Ballroom in downtown Buffalo.
Whether or not this reunion is a good idea remains to be seen. But with promises of several guest vocals and a return to their original sound, Fall Out Boy is sure to spread some hype.
Be sure to keep you eyes and ears open over the next couple months for the group's latest work, 'cause sugar, they're going down swinging.
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