Boston Marathon Explosion: Fall Out Boy Promises All Proceeds From Boston Concert To Bombing Victims, Families

In a heartfelt message on their website, Fall Out Boy (whose comeback effort Save Rock and Roll debuted today) have promised to donate all proceeds from ticket sales at their Boston arena show to victims of the Boston Marathon bombing and their families.

The band said that normally the day of an album release would be "a day of celebration" but instead they were taking the time to send "our thoughts and prayers to the victims."

They announce the plan to donate all proceeds from their Boston show to victims of the explosions that happened near the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday before ending with "We are Americans. This affects us all."

Check out the full text below:

"as you guys all know we've been beyond excited for today to come and normally this would be a day of celebration with the release of our new album. in light of the events in Boston yesterday we'd like to send our thoughts and prayers to the victims and everyone affected. we'll be donating the proceeds from our upcoming boston show from the fall tour at Tsongas arena to the victims. hopefully these songs will make some people feel better today. We are Americans, this affects us all."

Fall Out Boy is scheduled to play the House of Blues in Boston on May 26. Their latest album Save Rock and Roll (which features guest appearances by Courtney Love and Sir Elton John) is in stores today.