by Andrew Trendell Staff | Photos by Danny Payne

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Fall Out Boy: 'It's better to make mistakes than follow a script'

We talk to FOB about American Beauty/American Psycho, evolution + what they think of their fans

 

"It almost feels like we should name an album 'Fall Out Boy' was great until they put this one out," laughs Pete Wentz, looking over some fans' reaction over their ever-evolving sound. "They were my favourite and I hate them now!" 

Watch our video interview with Fall Out Boy above

And the band's chameleon nature as they made their genre defying journey through the realm of rock from Take This To Your Grave to American Beauty/American Psycho is what has helped them evolve into the arena-crushing tour-de-force they are today - because the essence of the band remains unchanged. 

"The most important thing is that you cared the whole time," Patrick Stump tells Gigwise. "I think that's what our fans expect - I hope that's what they expect. 

"I think it's cool to make mistakes and mis-steps and make records that people don't necessarily get - because that meant you tried and you weren't just following the script. You watch a lot of bands do that and it's almost as sad as the the little guy in the little bar band being like 'yeah, fuck Axl Rose!'"

Watch our full interview with Fall Out Boy above

MORE: Read our review of the band's Leeds Arena show here

Meanwhile, the band also recently announced details of a pop-up store in London this week.

Check out Fall Out Boy's remaining UK tour dates below and click here for tickets and more information.

Fri October 9 2015 - MANCHESTER Arena
Sat October 10 2015 - BOURNEMOUTH BIC
Sun October 11 2015 - LONDON SSE Arena Wembley
Mon October 12 2015 - LONDON SSE Arena Wembley

Below: Awesome exclusive photos of Fall Out Boy live in Leeds


Andrew Trendell

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