Blink-182 are lastly getting again collectively. On Tuesday (Oct. 11) the pop-punk trio introduced a reunion with former bandmate Tom DeLonge for an upcoming international tour and single.
Whereas becoming a member of After Faculty Radio on Apple Music Hits, the band’s singer/bassist Mark Hoppus shared his pleasure over the information. “Sure, it’s taking place. Blink-182, world tour, new music, new album. Tom’s again. Man, I really feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. That was a burden to hold that secret for thus lengthy,” he shared.
On protecting that secret, Hoppus additionally revealed a candy anecdote from simply days in the past, when he was requested by a fan when a reunion would occur. “I used to be on the Dodgers sport the opposite evening, and a fan got here up. It was a man and his spouse, most likely late twenties, early thirties.” the musician recalled. “We take our image, and he’s like, ‘I really like your band. Grew up in your band.’ He’s like, ‘Dude, is there any manner, any manner in any respect?’ And I’m like, ‘Any manner for what?’ And he’s like, ‘Is there any probability of a Blink-182 reunion tour with Tom again within the band in any respect?’ And he had such hope and desperation in his eyes, and I simply wished to place my hand on his shoulder and say, ‘My pal, simply you wait. Simply wait three, 4 extra days.’”
Hoppus jokingly added, “I ought to have taken his identify and may have simply posted it on Instagram, been like, ‘That is for you Steve. Nice concept.’”
Blink-182’s tour is slated to kick off on March 11 in Tijuana, Mexico on the Imperial GNP competition. They hit North America on Could 4 with a present on the Xcel Vitality Heart in St. Paul, Minnesota, and people dates will run via a July 16 gig in Nashville on the Bridgestone Enviornment after which transfer on to Europe in September and Australia/New Zealand in early 2024.
The group’s new single, “EDGING,” is approaching Friday (Oct. 14), commemorating the trio’s first time within the studio in 10 years.