“The future of Fall Out Boy starts now.”
Sensational and iconic pop-punk band Fall Out Boy officially announced the end of its four year hiatus on February 4, 2013, with anticipation and refreshing enthusiasm for the future.

The statement was marked by a new single, the disclosure of an upcoming album, and the publication of 35 international tour dates throughout the summer.

The single “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light ‘Em Up)” was also released with an accompanying video, featuring hip-hop artist and rapper 2 Chainz. Shot in the band’s hometown of Chicago, the video coincides with the 10th anniversary of the group’s first full-length album Take This To Your Grave (2003) and occurs four years after the release of any new music.

At the time of publication, Light ‘Em Up is ranked third on iTunes’ Top Songs chart. The new album, titled Save Rock and Roll, will be available worldwide on April 16.

“‘Save Rock and Roll’ is a personal statement for the band as much as anything else,” bassist and primary lyricist Pete Wentz said on his personal Tumblr. “At the end of the day, rock and roll saved us. […] It doesn’t sound like the other Fall Out Boy albums, but it sounds like Fall Out Boy in 2013.”

During the hiatus, band members Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz focused more on their respective side projects–Stump with his solo R&B EP Truant Wave (2011) followed by his album of the same genre Soul Punk and Wentz with his electro-pop duo Black Cards.

Lead guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley joined a heavy metal supergroup called The Damned Things. Trohman followed this endeavor with With Knives, another band that went on a break shortly before Fall Out Boy’s comeback, while Hurley took to his new hardcore punk band Enabler.

“I think we all needed a break,” Wentz said regarding their hiatus on his tumblr. “We toured non-stop for seven years all over the world. We needed to figure ourselves out in being creative and our personal lives. We never thought it would end up being as big of a deal as it was.”

Both Wentz and Trohman expressed their positive sentiments about the album via social media accounts, revealing their shared belief that Save Rock and Roll is the best record the band has ever made.

Their comeback has been greeted with a largely positive response; since their return four days ago, they have played three sold out shows and recorded several interviews.

“I am ecstatic about the reunion,” Savi Joshi (10) said. “I remember in 2009 when they went on hiatus, and I was devastated because I wouldn’t be able to see them live, but now I can!”

The band has also been commended for its promptness in delivery of new material.

“I thought they were really awesome when they came back,” Leslie Chan (12) said. “They released dates for their shows and put out a new song […] It wasn’t just a statement and making their fans wait for months.”

Fall Out Boy will perform as part of its Save Rock & Roll Tour on June 16 at Fox Theater in Oakland. Ticket sales for the shows began on February 8, and the album can be pre-ordered on their official website, http://falloutboyrock.com.