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Mark O’Connell Announces Departure From Taking Back Sunday

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  1. Melody Bot Jan 8, 2025
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    Mark O’Connell has officially announced his departure from Taking Back Sunday.

    After nearly 25 years as the drummer of Taking Back Sunday, I want to confirm that I am no longer with the band. It’s taken me some time to address this. Thank you for your patience as I’ve reflected on how to share my story. First, I want to thank the fans – your love and support have meant everything to me. You’ve been the heartbeat of TBS, and a huge part of my life for nearly a quarter of a century. I owe it all to you. My departure wasn’t an easy decision, and it wasn’t entirely my own. Over the past few years, I’ve focused on my family and personal growth, including committing to my sobriety. Unfortunately, during this time, I didn’t always feel the support I needed from those I thought of as brothers, and creative differences made it hard to move forward together. Speaking of, I’m excited to share that I’ll be releasing new music soon – both as a solo artist and with some old friends. [

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  2. MusicFan_3f9b2deb Jan 8, 2025
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    Alright, who's got the back story or gossip?
     
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  3. cricketandclover Jan 8, 2025
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    Things have changed.

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  4. MidDave Jan 8, 2025
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    @paythetab only tips 10% at restaurants. #scandal
     
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  6. earthlight Jan 8, 2025
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    Best of luck to him
     
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  7. paythetab Jan 8, 2025
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    lol, riiiight. I always generously support my hard-working servers!
     
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  8. sellit91803 Jan 8, 2025
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    I know the tea and I ain't talking
     
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  9. sellit91803 Jan 8, 2025
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    stuck in my head
     
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  10. Anansi Jan 8, 2025
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    Rejoins Eddie. Vinnie Accardi as front man, not both men for obvious reasons. :(

    Brand New Sunday is born.
     
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  11. Sean Murphy Jan 8, 2025
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  12. babydanger Jan 8, 2025
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    hi mark
     
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  13. Sean Murphy Jan 8, 2025
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  15. Ska Senanake Jan 8, 2025
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    Love the drama
     
  16. WadeCastle Jan 8, 2025
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    Taking Back 411
     
  17. Ryan Jan 9, 2025
    Ryan

    Might be Spider-Man...

    Over/under Mark, Eddie, Fred and Matt start a thing ?
     
  18. Orla Jan 10, 2025
    Orla

    little old lady Prestigious

    I wouldn’t be surprised if Mark and Eddie collaborate in some form in the future, and can’t imagine Mark and Fred playing together again. I can see Rubano laying down bass on a song for either Fred or Fazzi’s own projects, but not much beyond that
     
  19. babydanger Jan 10, 2025
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    I'm pretty sure Mark and Eddie hinted at collaborating together (they both have recently made comments about "making music with an old friend") and while I never say never when it comes to this band, I would have a hard time imagining Mark ever getting past his grudge when it comes to Fred long enough to even be in the same room with him.
     
  20. screwflanders Jan 10, 2025
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    Move over Kendrick we have a new king of diss tracks.