Tom Delonge has left Blink 182. You can see a statement from the band below. Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio will be replacing Tom at the upcoming Musink Music and Tattoo Festival. Bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker will continue to honor all upcoming Blink 182 commitments. In addition, Skiba will also be performing with Alkaline Trio on their upcoming tour as well as writing music with them.
Matt Skiba of the Alkaline Trio will join Blink-182 in replacement of Tom DeLonge at the 8th annual Musink Music and Tattoo Festival. “We were all set to play this festival and record a new album and Tom kept putting it off without reason. A week before we were scheduled to go in to the studio we got an email from his manager explaining that he didn’t want to participate in any Blink-182 projects indefinitely, but would rather work on his other non-musical endeavors.” Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus plan to honor all Blink-182 commitments including the Musink Festival and are excited to have singer/guitarist Matt Skiba join them for this project. “No hard feelings, but the show must go on for our fans.” Additionally, Skiba will continue to make new music and tour with the Alkaline Trio.
