Grayscale began teasing new music in July 2023.
On July 19, 2023, the band posted an update on their Patreon announcing their disbandment and the intention to refund fans who were subscribed. Following this announcement, their website was taken down, and the band’s social media accounts were deleted. The band was on tour in Europe at the time…
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On June 28, 2023, the band released an updated version of Billy Joel ‘s 1989 single ” We Didn’t Start the Fire “, featuring lyrics updated to include events from 1989 to 2023.
which began on June 21, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago
On June 15, the band announced Atom Willard (who had previously served as a touring replacement in 2001) as their new drummer.
On 14 June 2023, “Race the Night” was released as the first single from their upcoming album of the same name. The album was released in September 2023. “Like a God” and “Usual Places” were released as follow up singles.
On June 8, 2023, Grant announced his departure from the band after 22 years, citing mental health reasons and a desire to pursue music production and graphic design.
On June 5, 2023, it was announced that the band would be featured on Taylor Swift ‘s re-recorded album, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) , on the song ” Electric Touch “.
On May 29, 2023, Trohman confirmed in an Instagram post that he had returned to the band.
Just under a year later, The Academy is… travelled to England to play three shows, a solo date at The Dome in London on 26 May 2023, as well as two consecutive dates at Slam Dunk Festival in Hatfield and Leeds respectively on 27 and 28 May.