Mark O’Connell Departs Taking Back Sunday After Nearly 25 Years

The longtime drummer cites personal growth, creative differences, and lack of support as factors in his decision to leave the band.

Mark O’Connell announced his departure from Taking Back Sunday via a social media post, marking the end of his nearly 25-year tenure with the band.
O’Connell stated that his decision to leave was not entirely his own, referencing creative differences and feeling unsupported by his bandmates during his personal journey, including his commitment to sobriety.
He expressed deep gratitude to fans, calling them the 'heartbeat' of the band and a significant part of his life.
O’Connell revealed plans to release new music as a solo artist and collaborate with former colleagues, describing this as a new, hopeful chapter in his career.
Taking Back Sunday, which formed in 1999, will continue as a trio, with no comments yet from the remaining members on O’Connell’s departure.