Is there bother brewing between Blink-182‘s Tom DeLonge and his longtime alternative Matt Skiba?
As you understand, final yr Blink frontman Mark Hoppus revealed to the world he had been recognized with most cancers. On the time, the unhappy information introduced the band’s unique lineup — Mark, Tom, and drummer Travis Barker — again collectively. They have been even in a position to restore their longstanding feud and grow to be mates once more — the very feud that introduced alongside Matt as Tom’s alternative in after he left the rock band in 2014.
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The guitarist performed just a few dwell exhibits with Hoppus and Barker in 2014 earlier than formally becoming a member of the lineup and hitting the highway with them in 2015. He would go on to document two albums with the group and be part of them on tour earlier than Covid hit in 2020. Now, as of Tuesday, it’s been introduced DeLonge is rejoining the punk rockers on the highway for a world tour in 2023 — with out Skiba.
If you happen to’re a Blink fan, then you understand simply how opinionated some followers have been over the 46-year-old’s presence within the band — and it’s normally a coin flip on whether or not he’s favorable or not (though most followers have put aside their variations to thank the guitarist for his years of exhausting work). However no matter opinions, the much-anticipated return of Tom obtained everybody questioning the place this leaves Matt. Notably, the Alkaline Trio rocker mentioned to followers earlier this yr in July when requested about his membership within the band:
“Your guess is pretty much as good as mine.”
Ouch!
And along with his silence since Tuesday’s large reveal — effectively, it’s simply not wanting like issues are cool between them, is it?
On Thursday, nonetheless, Tom posted a letter to Instagram thanking Matt “personally” for his work within the band. The caption of the put up learn:
“I despatched this to Matt personally, nevertheless it’s necessary for the world to know that I honor him. Thanks, @matttskiba.”
The precise letter, which was posted within the picture, showcased the message the Angels & Airwaves vocalist had despatched his alternative the place he praised the guitarist for all the time being “type”:
“Tom DeLonge right here. I needed to take a minute and say thanks for all that you’ve got accomplished to maintain the band thriving in my absence. I feel you’re enormously gifted (I nonetheless love and take heed to your band to today). You’ve gotten all the time been so type to me, not solely within the press, but additionally to others. I actually observed.”
Persevering with, he talked about “difficult” feelings between himself and the opposite members. He additionally provides Skiba credit score for preserving the band round throughout his absence:
“Feelings between the three of us in blink have all the time been difficult, however Mark’s most cancers actually put issues in perspective. However to be trustworthy, the band wouldn’t even be right here immediately if it weren’t on your means to leap in and save the day. So from my coronary heart to yours, thanks for being a member of our band.”
See the complete put up (under):
It undoubtedly looks as if a real gesture on the Field Automotive Racer alum’s half — however is it pointless? The Heavens former member has been fully radio silent for the reason that large comeback was introduced. And along with his tongue-in-cheek remark pre-reunion about not understanding his standings with the band, it undoubtedly looks as if there is perhaps some unhealthy blood. We actually hope not, although…
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