LISTEN: Fall Out Boy stream their new album

It was February 4 when Illinois pop punk outfit Fall Out Boy announced that their two year hiatus had come to an end, with new material and touring on the horizon. Today, Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz and co have decided to release their new baby into the world.

Ambitiously titled Save Rock And Roll – which proves their knowing sense of humour is still intact – you can stream the Soundcloud below.

In a statement, the band have this to say about their fifth studio offering:

"this album is one that is particularly close to us. we recorded it in secret from the music industry, critics, and even our fans. an artists first record sounds the way it does because it is often made without expectations. this is not our first record. but because of the way we went about making this one in the shadows it is with out a doubt the first record in a new chapter of fall out boy. we made this music for ourselves and no one else at the end of the day. this is meant be played loud, with the windows down on summer nights. four friends with our backs to each other fighting in the darkness against anything and everything that is out there.

"we bowed our heads, took a knee and plugged back in. from the first strings to the last shouts- this is us. these incantations are meant to conjure realness, to unlock whatever the rock and roll is inside each of you- in each of us. put on your headphones, turn it up- this is what we have spent the last year and a half making. most importantly, thank you for wishing or waiting- because with out you, the most important piece, this record would never have been made. so we figured you have waited long enough… with out further ado, please listen closely."

Save Rock And Roll gets its official release on April 16. A Save Rock And Roll tour will roll out this summer. US and UK dates are confirmed but we have yet to hear if the emo standard-bearers will be stopping off in Ireland. As ever, stay with hotpress.com for updates.