Fall Out Boy Unveils Biggest 2027 Global Tour and New Single 'Aces'

Fall Out Boy is making headlines with exciting news for their fans: they've announced the most ambitious tour of their career for 2027, which will take them around the globe, and they've also released a new single called 'Aces'. This revelation comes as the band celebrates 25 years together, marking a significant milestone in their history, according to an interview with Rolling Stone.

An Epic Tour on the Horizon

The tour, aptly named 'The Twilight of the Punks Tour', will visit 36 cities across various countries. The European and UK leg is set to kick off on May 17 at Prague's O2 Arena. For North America, the tour will feature 21 dates, starting on July 13 in Arlington, Texas, and wrapping up on August 26 in Portland, Oregon.

Among the standout U.S. destinations, Fall Out Boy will play Chicago's Soldier Field on July 24, marking their first-ever show at their hometown stadium. Pete Wentz, the band's bassist and lyricist, shared the significance of this moment with Rolling Stone: "Will Fall Out Boy ever get to play Soldier Field again? I don’t know. Hopefully, but also, maybe not. So maybe we should do something that will be added to Soldier Field’s Wikipedia."

For most of the North American dates, the band will be joined by The Offspring, Good Charlotte, and The Story So Far as special guests. If you're looking to grab tickets, artist pre-sales begin on Wednesday, November 11, with general on-sale starting on Thursday, November 12.

Despite the tour's title, 'The Twilight of the Punks', Wentz clarified that it is not a farewell tour. "This is not a farewell tour," he stated. He explained that while he always believes each project should be important, "this is not it. This is not what I’m saying at all." The band aims for every release and tour to feel meaningful, not just a routine obligation.

'Aces': A Return to Form

The new single, 'Aces', showcases a sound that goes back to the band's live rock roots, a direction they started exploring with their 2023 album So Much (For) Stardust. The track features Joe Trohman's distinctive guitar riff and Andy Hurley's powerful drumming. Trohman, who recovered from nerve damage surgery in his hand, was able to record for the single and will be present at all shows, as confirmed to Rolling Stone.

Patrick Stump, the vocalist, even used old guitar amplifiers he hadn't played since around 2008 for this song, aiming for that particular sound from their early years. The song's lyrics, with lines like "Keep the fire alive," reflect the idea of persevering through challenging times, including midlife references that Wentz, who turned 47 in June, acknowledges as intentional.

This exploration of the past and the evolution of their sound is a constant thread in the band's journey, much like other groups that revisit their origins or explore new paths, similar to recent announcements about the 'Crossroads' sequel, which brings back iconic figures.

Is a New Album on the Horizon?

Despite the new single and tour, there's no full album planned for now. Patrick Stump mentioned that he isn't currently working on an album, though they are always writing. Wentz added that while he feels "there has to be something more to complete the picture," he's unsure if it's just an album; he even floated the idea of a Fall Out Boy musical. What's important to them is that each project offers "a slightly skewed perspective."

Thinking Big, the Fall Out Boy Way

For Wentz, this tour is an opportunity to go "as big as possible." He recalled his childhood memories of events like the movie 'Terminator 2' or the Guns N' Roses–Metallica stadium tour, wanting this experience for fans to have the same magnitude. "This is our chance to do the biggest version of the whole thing, and in a pure Fall Out Boy way, throw everything we have into it," he explained. His vision is to create a production that "looks like the musical" or "the inside of your brain" in a stadium.

While Wentz focuses on stage conceptualization, Stump prefers to concentrate on his role as a singer. "That’s who Pete is," Stump said about Wentz's approach to staging. "It’s almost his biggest expression." Stump, for his part, feels comfortable being "just some schmuck that sings" and looks for opportunities to be authentic and have fun on stage.

Why it matters

The announcement of this major tour and a new single shows that Fall Out Boy, at 25 years old, remains energetic and ambitious. They are not just celebrating their legacy but also seeking to redefine their sound and offer an unforgettable experience to their fans, reaffirming their place in rock music with a blend of nostalgia and a fresh vision for the future.