Things weren't exactly friendly between Josh and the remaining members of the group when he first left. Posting a blog that explained his decision, he confessed that things had become too "manufactured" and he was tired of taking a backseat to lead singer Hayley Williams because the label wanted to push her image front and center (according to NME).

It's taken some time, but Josh and Hayley are finally on speaking terms again, according to Farro. Opening up to NME, Josh discussed his departure from the band and the riff it caused.