Taking Back Sunday drummer Mark O’Connell has announced that he has left the band. He was with the band for almost 25 years and played on all eight of the band’s studio albums. He announced his departure in a statement on Instagram which reads in part, ”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 famil...