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“No More Hiatus – I’m Back to Perform with My Band,” Says Mike Patton in Stunning Announcement
In a surprising and emotional revelation that has sent shockwaves through the rock and metal world, Mike Patton has announced that he is officially ending his hiatus and returning to perform with Faith No More, the band that helped define alternative metal in the ’90s.
The statement came during a brief but powerful appearance on a live podcast stream hosted by Ipecac Recordings, where Patton calmly declared, “No more hiding, no more waiting – I’m back to perform with my band. It’s time.”
Fans have been uncertain about Faith No More’s future since Patton withdrew from touring in 2021 due to severe mental health struggles, including agoraphobia and depression. This unexpected return marks the first public confirmation that he is not only recovering but ready to reconnect with bandmates Mike Bordin, Billy Gould, Roddy Bottum, and Jon Hudson.
“I needed time to heal. I lost myself during the pandemic – and for a while, I wasn’t sure I’d ever return,” Patton said. “But this band, this music – it’s my lifeline.”
Sources close to the group confirm that rehearsals have already begun in a private Los Angeles studio, and rumors of a limited 2025 North American tour are gaining traction. Faith No More’s drummer Mike Bordin, who recently expressed disappointment over the hiatus, shared a cryptic photo of the band in rehearsal shortly after Patton’s announcement, captioned simply: “We’re back.”
Fans across the globe are reacting with elation, flooding social media with the hashtag #PattonReturns.
While no official tour dates have been released yet, insiders hint at a possible summer festival appearance to mark the band’s official comeback.
This may very well be the moment fans have been hoping for since the silence began.
