A longtime drummer for a popular rock band has left the group after 24 years.

Mark O’Connell said on Instagram Tuesday that he is no longer with Taking Back Sunday.

After thanking fans for their love and support during his time with the band, O’Connell shared that his departure from Taking Back Sunday “wasn’t entirely my own.”

“Over the past few years, I’ve focused on my family and personal growth, including committing to my sobriety,” the drummer wrote. “Unfortunately, during this time, I didn’t always feel the support I needed from those I thought of as brothers, and creative differences made it hard to move forward together.”

O’Connell added that he plans on releasing new music soon “both as a solo artist and with some old friends.”

“I’ve poured my heart into this project, and I can’t wait to share it with you. This is a new chapter for me — one of passion, creativity, and hope,“ he wrote. ”I hope you’ll join me on this journey as we continue to be part of each other’s stories.”

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