As long as “Alien’s Exist,” Tom DeLonge of blink-182 will have a guitar in his hand. The iconic guitarist is putting his signature Starcaster® in the hands of fans, thanks to Fender. The signature release marks his second with the brand and costs $1,199.99. The Starcaster comes in four different colorways: Shoreline Gold, Olympic White, Surf Green, and Shell Pink. DeLonge first premiered the Squier® Starcaster® in 2022, and as an experienced musician in a pop-punk band, he’s got to amp up some of the features of his instrument. “I made some changes to the original Starcaster®; I’ve streamlined the… Read more »
blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has us all on the edge of our seats! He has listed the drum kit featured in the “EDGING” music video for auction on Trophy.com. With its iconic red-and-white-striped DW design, this kit has already garnered a staggering bid of $32,000 and will remain open for bidding until April 22, 2024, at 3 PM. The description of the kit reads, “Experience the rhythm and power of Travis Barker’s iconic drum set, most recently showcased in the Blink-182 “EDGING” music video. This meticulously crafted set features a dynamic array of components designed to deliver unparalleled sound quality… Read more »
Following back-to-back shows on April 2 and 3 in Mexico City, blink-182 has unfortunately been forced to cancel their final two Mexico dates today, April 5, and tomorrow, April 6, due to an illness in the camp. In a statement sent to fans, the band’s camp shared, “Sadly, blink-182 shows, April 5 and 6 at Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, have been canceled due to illness.” The statement continues, informing ticket-holding fans that refunds will be processed back to the point-of-purchase card for tickets purchased online. Ticket holders who purchased their tickets through ticket offices or Ticketmaster Centers… Read more »
Today marked a major milestone for blink-182. The trio’s world-famous “All The Small Things” just crossed the mark for one billion streams on Spotify. As of publication, this is their only song to reach this many streams. Additionally, “I Miss You” from 2003’s self-titled record is a close second, with just under 729 million streams. This Enema Of The State, Jerry Finn-produced single boasts myriad musical triumphs. After its September 28, 1999 release, it almost immediately charted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Alternative Airplay, and later peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 6. Of course, this timeless hit… Read more »
It’s a historic day for emos. After all, January 8 marks the anniversary of twenty one pilots‘ Vessel arrived in 2013 with hits such as “Car Radio” and “House Of Gold,” and it’s also the day that Olivia Rodrigo released “drivers license,” the debut single from her pop, alt-rock record Sour. Of course, January 8 is also the day that blink-182 made their Saturday Night Live debut back in 2000. The unstoppable Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Tom DeLonge appeared as the musical guests alongside host Jamie Foxx for the show’s 25th season. Iconic cast members of the season included… Read more »
blink-182 is still keeping us on our toes and dropping new surprises for fans following the October release of their ninth studio album ONE MORE TIME…. Today, the trio shared a new live music video for the track “ANTHEM PART 3.” If you remember blink’s Denny’s meme moment, they played this song for a crowd at the diner, as well. Filmed across the span of multiple tour dates, the live performance video sees concertgoers crowd-surfing, fans in Enema Of The State nurse costumes, and even Mark Hoppus flipping off a car and Tom DeLonge poking Travis Barker‘s butt. Classic. Check… Read more »
blink-182‘s Travis Barker and wife Kourtney Kardashian Barker are officially new parents. According to exclusive sources for People, the couple welcomed their first child together––a baby boy. Additionally, according to multiple outlets, the Barkers have named their son Rocky Thirteen. According to an interview with Complex, the name honors Rocky George of Suicidal Tendencies as well as the protagonist of “the greatest boxing movie of all time.” Rocky is Barker‘s fourth child behind Alabama, Landon, and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya. Additionally, Kardashian Barker has three children, Mason, Penelope, and Reign, with ex Scott Disick. Earlier in the year during… Read more »
In less than a month, blink-182 has hit it big with ONE MORE TIME… as the new album hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. According to Billboard, the LP started at “125,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Oct. 26.” When sharing the news, blink-182 posted, “Thank you all for making this happen,” on Twitter/X. This marks the trio’s third No. 1 charting album alongside California (their 2016 record with Matt Skiba, sans Tom DeLonge) and 2001’s Take Off Your Pants and Jacket. This may not come as a surprise as “EDGING,” the… Read more »
Do the members of blink-182 ever sleep? After releasing their killer new record ONE MORE TIME…, the trio decided that 17 tracks weren’t cutting it. Exclusive to the digital edition of the album, blink-182 just added “SEE YOU” and “CUT ME OFF” to the tracklisting, both showing off the legacy act’s commitment to keeping pop-punk alive and thriving. “SEE YOU” is a heartbreak banger about the push and pull of young love. It romanticizes the highs and lows of a passionate relationship and the things you’ll do to keep the flame from burning out. Melancholy lyrics juxtapose the song’s distorted… Read more »
Fresh off of an electrifying weekend at When We Were Young Fest, where the iconic blink-182 delivered not one but two mesmerizing headline performances, the anticipation continues to mount. In the wake of their highly-anticipated album release, ONE MORE TIME…, which marks the first collective effort of Mark, Tom, and Travis back in action as a trio since 2011’s Neighborhoods, Travis Barker has tantalizingly hinted at a forthcoming encore to the album. In a tweet posted in the early hours of Wednesday, October 25, Barker shared, “Wouldn’t it be cool if the album had 2 more songs.” The album, an… Read more »
