Guitarist/vocalist Fred Mascherino announced his departure from Taking Back Sunday today to focus on his solo venture, The Color Fred. Mascherino took the place of original guitarist/vocalist John Nolan after his break from the group. No word on a replacement as of yet, though vocalist Adam Lazarra did mention that the band is writing for their next full-length. Mascherino will be releasing The Color Fred's debut full-length, Bend to Break, on October 30th via Equal Vision Records. To read more on the split with Taking Back Sunday, head here.