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Fall Out Boy still feel like the "underdogs" in the music industry.
The 'Thanks For The Memories' hitmakers - Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley - are currently battling Mark Ronson's 'Uptown Special' for the UK number 1 album spot with their sixth record 'American Beauty/American Psycho' but Pete admits there was a time when they didn't think they'd ever perform together again.
He said: "It means a great deal to us.
"There was a point when I thought we'd never play or make music again. Then we re-emerged and it's cool we have a place in music again."
Patrick added: "But we still feel like underdogs, even after all this time, and that will never change. Every time we achieve something there is a new peak and valley scenario. And whatever point we are at we are always the least likely people to be in that situation."
The rockers also revealed that in the early years of their career they were worried about making music that didn't conform to the ideas of specific genres, but now they're older they're only interested in doing what works for them.
Patrick told The Sun newspaper: "When you are younger, you are scared of how people react. Now we know who we are ... Now we have the reward of doing something we are excited about, rather than operating in fear. We are just not scared anymore. You just have to be who you are."

Paloma Faith will surprise her fans with a special show.
The 33-year-old singer is set to take to the stage at the BRIT Awards in London next month, and will also treat some of her biggest fans to a 'Priceless Surprise' courtesy of MasterCard, which has once again teamed up with the annual ceremony.
She said: "I am over the moon to be nominated for the British Female Solo Artist category and delighted to be teaming up with MasterCard for the 2015 BRITs. It's amazing to get a chance to say thanks to some of the fans that have supported me in a big way. I look forward to revealing more details very soon, all I can say now is that it involves a never before heard track."
The 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' singer is set to organise a host of surprises for her fans, enabling MasterCard cardholders the unique opportunity to get closer to the star like never before, including an intimate show.
As well as the singer-songwriter, indie rockers Kaiser Chiefs and two other acts yet to be announced will treat their fans as part of the campaign.
MasterCard is in its 17th year of sponsoring The BRIT Awards, which will be broadcast on ITV1 on February 25. Fans can visit PricelessSurprises.co.uk to be the first to find out about Paloma's secret gig later this year, and other Priceless Surprises with their favourite artists.

Take That have urged One Direction to "stay as a unit".
The band - which features Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald - originally started as a five-piece, although Robbie Williams quit in 1995, with Jason Orange also leaving the band last year.
Offering advice to the band, Gary said: "I think they should stay as a unit."
The 44-year-old singer elaborated on his point, saying it is vital the group's members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson talk about their problems so there are no secret feuds.
He explained: "When somebody has a problem in the band, it's always something not to be ignored and to always discuss it by themselves as a five, not even necessarily with management.
"Just be themselves and get to know each other - I'm sure they know each other very well, but we don't know what happens behind closed doors ... we don't know who gets on and who doesn't get on."
However, the 'These Days' hitmakers are convinced there is nothing to worry about as the youngsters are strong as a band, despite rumours they are to split.
Gary told MTV News: "I guess they're all great friends and it's about talking to each other
"I've spent quite a bit of time with all of them really - they are all great fun.
"The one thing I always think about with them is they are enjoying it and that's right, enjoy it while it's here - you don't know what the future is for any of us."

Ellie Goulding is "shocked" Jessie J hasn't been nominated for a BRIT Award.
The 'Burn' singer admitted she expected to see the 26-year-old star up for at least one award at the celebration of British musical talent - which will take place at London's O2 Arena on February 25 - because her "incredible" voice is one of the best in the world.
She said: "I was surprised by that because she's an incredible pop star.
"It sounds weird saying that, but she is. She nails it and she still has one of the most incredible voices in the world. So that shocked me. But I don't know how the voting works!"
The 'Burnin' Up' hitmaker - who released her third studio album, 'Sweet Talker', last year - was snubbed across all categories, missing out on the British Female category to Ella Henderson, FKA twigs, Jessie Ware, Lily Allen and Paloma Faith and also being ignored on the Mastercard British Album shortlist which includes no female acts.
The flamboyant singer rose to fame thanks to the BRITs Critics' Choice Award which she won in 2011, and has since been nominated for British Breakthrough Artist in 2012, British Single in 2012 and 2013, and British Female Solo Artist in 2012 and 2014.
Meanwhile, Ellie, 28, picked up the 2014 award for British Female Solo Artist, but is pleased she was not eligible for the award this year as she has found the ceremony to be too stressful in previous years.
She explained to Capital FM radio station: "I knew that I wasn't eligible for anything this year and that was actually such a relief," she added. "It's nice to not have to worry. If I do go it means I get to go and chill out and see my friends!"

John Newman and Calvin Harris are writing songs for Rihanna's album.
The 24-year-old 'Love Me Again' singer - who released his debut album, 'Tribute', in 2013 - revealed he has been in the studio with the DJ to work on music for the Bajan beauty's upcoming record, which has been tentatively titled 'R8'.
He said: "We started to look at tracks to put together for Rihanna."
Calvin previously collaborated with the pop princess on the 2011 smash hit 'We Found Love', although he recently revealed a track he wrote with R&B singer Tinashe for her new LP was rejected.
He said: "No, I'm not on the Rihanna album.
"I did a few things for it but they don't get back to you, there are a lot of people involved. ... It's okay because I'm working on my stuff and it's going fine."
However, John admitted he is once again teaming up with the 31-year-old producer for his own music, following the success of their number one collaboration 'Blame', which was released last year.
He told music magazine Billboard: "Then we have booked some time to work on my album.
"It feels like a Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars kind of thing, where I work with somebody for a long time. I've had more time to think and pull it all together on this record. And hopefully, I'll have more of a presence in America."

Paul Patton will testify in court for Robin Thicke.
The 'Déjà Vu' actress is set to give evidence in a plagiarism case brought against her estranged husband - from whom she filed for divorce in October last year - after he was accused of copying his 2013 hit track 'Blurred Lines' and a number of other songs from the late singer Marvin Gaye, reports gossip site TMZ.
The charges have been brought against him by Marvin's son, Marvin Gaye III, and allege the 37-year-old singer stole the track and a number of others, including his 2011 song 'Love After War', which he is believed to have written with his former spouse.
The brunette beauty - who is listed as a witness in the case - will be called in to testify if the case goes to trial to defend Robin over claims 'Love After War' rips off Gaye's 'After The Dance'.
Paula - who has a four-year-old son, Julian, with Robin - split from the singer in February last year after nine years of marriage amid rumours he cheated on her.
However, the pair's split is now said to have been "harmonious" after Robin joined Paula for a Christmas Eve party over the festive period and looked to be having a great time as he posed for pictures which were later posted online by her cousin.

The Black Eyed Peas may release an album without Fergie.
The 'I Gotta Feeling' hitmakers are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, having formed in 1995, but the 39-year-old vocalist - who is part of the band along with will.i.am, Taboo and apl.de.ap - has revealed they may honour the milestone without her because she didn't actually join until 2003.
When asked if they have discussed plans for their 20th year, she said: "Not really. I was just in the studio last week and I saw Taboo there, and I heard something will was doing and it was great. But maybe the guys are doing something? I haven't been in the group for 20 years, so it's more their anniversary of being together for 20 years. So maybe they're putting out an album themselves."
The group have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2011, but will.i.am, 39, previously announced the band would reform for their anniversary despite Fergie saying she is focusing on her solo album which is also due to be released this year, and has not spoken with her bandmates about future material.
She told entertainment news website Digital Spy: "Well I just saw Taboo at the studio for a few minutes, but I'm working on my stuff and I only have a certain amount of hours I can be in the studio because I have Axl. So I'm just very focussed on finishing my album right now."
The Black Eyed Peas' last single was their 2011 hit 'Don't Stop the Party', while Fergie has teased material from her second solo album with the single 'L.A. Love (La La)' which was released in September.

Madonna is "profoundly grateful" that a man suspected of leaking her upcoming album has been arrested.
The 56-year-old singer was left infuriated in December when tracks from 'Rebel Heart' appeared online but a 39-year-old Israeli has now been arrested in Tel Aviv by the Lahav 433 crime-fighting agency for "breaking into" her computer and the 'Hung Up' hitmaker has expressed her relief at the news.
She wrote on Facebook: "I am profoundly grateful to the FBI, the Israeli Police investigators and anyone else who helped lead to the arrest of this hacker. I deeply appreciate my fans who have provided us with pertinent information and continue to do so regarding leaks of my music. Like any citizen, I have the right to privacy.
"This invasion into my life -- creatively, professionally, and personally remains a deeply devastating and hurtful experience, as it must be for all artists who are victims of this type of crime."
It seems Madonna wasn't the only star targetted by the hacker.
A statement from Lahav 433 said: "[The suspect] broke into the personal computers of several international artists over the past few months and stole promotional final-cut singles which have yet to be released and traded them online for a fee...
"In light of the findings of the investigation, the unit collaborated closely with the FBI, with suspicion of even more break-ins to computers owned by unknown international artists, stealing and selling their works."
Soon after the leaked tracks surfaced online, Madonna branded the hacking "artistic rape" and a form of terrorism".
In a controversial Instagram post which was later deleted, she wrote: "This is artistic rape!! These are early leaked demo's half of which wont even make it on my album the other half have changed and evolved. This is a form of terrorism. Wtf!!!! Why do people want to destroy artistic process??? Why steal? Why not give me the opportunity to finish and give you my very best? (sic)"

Take That want to write a James Bond theme.
The musical trio - featuring Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald - are currently promoting their new song 'Get Ready For It', which they recorded for the upcoming film 'Kingsman: The Secret Service', and have confessed they are keen to be involved with the music for the 24th spy film, 'Spectre', as well.
Howard said: "I would love to write a Bond theme!"
The movie - which is scheduled to be released in November - will see Daniel Craig reprise his role as James Bond, and although details of the cast have been confirmed, the makers have remained tight-lipped over who will feature on the much-anticipated soundtrack.
Earlier this week, Mark Ronson admitted any involvement in the project is "every little boy's dream", while Lana Del Rey and Sam Smith have also been suggested as serious possibilities.
Ed Sheeran previously tipped Sam for the film's single, with 44-year-old Gary also backing the 'Stay With Me' hitmaker after discovering he is the bookmakers' favourite to record the theme.
He said: "He'd be brilliant. Get him in!"
Acts to have sung title tracks for previous James Bond movies include Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney and Madonna, with Adele winning Academy, Golden Globe, Grammy and BRIT awards for 'Skyfall', which she sang for the 2012 movie.
As well as hoping to be involved in the 007 project, Gary - who released his seventh studio album with the band last year - added he hopes there will be more film opportunities in the pipeline for the group in the future.
He told entertainment news website Digital Spy: "I think movies in general is a very exciting area for us."