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Exclusive! Blink 182 support act revealed

Kerrang! can exclusively reveal that You Me At Six will be supporting Blink 182 on their 2011 UK arena tour.

"We are unbelievably excited to announce that we are supporting
Blink 182 on their arena tour next year," You Me At Six drummer Dan Flint tells Kerrang!. "This fulfills all of our childhood dreams! GET YOUR TICKETS IMMEDIATELY!"

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday (November 26) at 9AM, however Kerrang!'s sister website www.aloud.com will be hosting a special presale tomorrow (Thursday, November 25) from 9:30AM.

The full list of dates is as follows:

July
08 Manchester, MEN Arena
12 Newcastle, Arena
13 Nottingham, Arena
15 Birmingham, LG Arena
18 London, O2 Arena

Check out You Me At Six interviewing Blink 182 frontman / bassist Mark Hoppus for the Kerrang! Podcast below:


Posted by Dan at 05:30PM | November 24, 2010

Can't believe this! Still can't justify £40+ to go though! D:

Posted by :O | November 24, 2010 5:32 PM | Reply to this

ASDFGHJKL;'

Posted by Sammie | November 24, 2010 5:35 PM | Reply to this

got my tickets this morning. Even more stoked to go now xD

Posted by sarah | November 24, 2010 5:37 PM | Reply to this

When they had the likes of Fall out boy and Weezer on their US Tour, this is a bit shit.

Posted by Erin | November 24, 2010 5:38 PM | Reply to this

Not being able to afford it doesn't seem so bad now.

Posted by Dolan | November 24, 2010 5:40 PM | Reply to this

omg omg omg omg omg! Cant w8 for this gonnna be 1 of the best days in my life :d

Posted by Matty Gordon | November 24, 2010 5:44 PM | Reply to this

youmeatsix are a pop band, they are no more punk than the jonas brothers or justin biber. they have no place being even associated with genuine pop punk bands, nevermind touring with them. the support should be new found glory and weezer.

Posted by tom delonge | November 24, 2010 6:35 PM | Reply to this

let down

Posted by aaron | November 24, 2010 6:48 PM | Reply to this

Got my tickets this morning hoping for decent support like it was 7 year ago...but this is total bullshit

Posted by NOT VERY HAPPY | November 24, 2010 6:56 PM | Reply to this

You me at shit?!
Fuck off -__-

Posted by Lowayyz | November 24, 2010 7:57 PM | Reply to this

You me at shit?!
Fuck off -__-

Posted by Lowayyz | November 24, 2010 7:58 PM | Reply to this

YOU ME AT SIX are the best band in the world. all you guys bitching can just go jump of a bridge :) :) :) :) :) FRANSEXY <3 IS BUFFTINGZ and 'LOWAYYZ' WTF who spells their name like that DICKHEAD ) :) :) :) :) :) you me a shit????? more like plaCRAPo :) :) :) :) :)

Posted by Jordan Richardson | November 24, 2010 8:05 PM | Reply to this

People should be more open minded. It's true, You Me At Six is a pop(/rock) band and not pop-punk, but in my opinion it's cool that bands with different music styles play together. (and to be honest...in this case the difference isn't so big) Besides...this happens not rarely and I'm glad about that.

Posted by Franzi | November 24, 2010 8:21 PM | Reply to this

Omg you so funny :) :) :) :)

Jump off a bridge.

Posted by Aiden | November 24, 2010 8:22 PM | Reply to this

YM@6 and blink (Y)

if you like either of the bands please fill in my survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RCXBVGJ

cheers guys

Posted by Jack | November 24, 2010 8:38 PM | Reply to this

awwwwwh thanks i do make alot of ppl laugh. and i do try my best. :) :) :) :) :)
well i hope you have a nice time at blink well that is if you can afford a ticket because you seem like low class scum much love <3

Posted by jordan | November 24, 2010 8:42 PM | Reply to this

I'm so dissapointed its unreal....

Posted by Liam | November 24, 2010 8:52 PM | Reply to this

Oh Fuck me. You me at shite. What is it with everyone and this fucking shite band? Blink 182 are an amazing band. Take an amazing support. Not some shiity band that emo girls jerk off to. Jesus.

Posted by Apropermusicfan | November 24, 2010 8:54 PM | Reply to this

dammit, i wanted to go this show aswell. blink usarlly have good support bands!

ah, well i guess if theres a 3rd band it might be ok, i'll go and a shite or grab a beer while ym@6 are playing like i did at reading.

Posted by ryan | November 24, 2010 9:27 PM | Reply to this

I'll be interested to see where YM@6 are in 10 years...Bands like Blink will last forever but I for one can forget YM@6 pretty quickly...

Posted by lucy | November 24, 2010 9:31 PM | Reply to this

Disappointed, to be honest... really not a fan and compared to what the US got as their support. =/

However, bought the tickets for blink-182, not the support act - and there'll be a bar.

Posted by Becky | November 24, 2010 10:08 PM | Reply to this

Should have been sugarcult like the last time they toured the UK!

Posted by Chris74 | November 24, 2010 10:16 PM | Reply to this

Not bad, would of expected better though!

Posted by dan17 | November 24, 2010 10:54 PM | Reply to this

bit disappointed tbh, wanted taking back sunday to support, they're an amazing band and good friends with blink + have a new album around spring next year so itd make sense, haters can hate but they're better then you me at six!

ahh well, still be a good gig, anyone know how to get the pre sale tickets tomorrow?

Posted by Brad | November 24, 2010 10:56 PM | Reply to this

meh. i really like you me at six's studio stuff - but to tell the truth Josh cant pull it off live. They were shite when i saw em; just hope they dont put a downer on blink's performance!

Posted by rhys | November 24, 2010 11:12 PM | Reply to this

fuck off youmeatshit,
you are not worthy to support blink.

Posted by your mum. | November 24, 2010 11:31 PM | Reply to this

why the hell is everyone crying about the support, who gives a shit we're seeing blink!!! with new material!! wipe the the tears form your dicks and man up!

Posted by himynameisdan | November 24, 2010 11:49 PM | Reply to this

THERE NOT PUNK THE SEXPISTOLS ARE PUNK NOT THESE THICK CUNTS

Posted by MICHAEL | November 24, 2010 11:52 PM | Reply to this

I forgot your all TWAT HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH EMO SCUM

Posted by MICHAEL | November 24, 2010 11:54 PM | Reply to this

I forgot your all TWATS HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH EMO SCUM

Posted by MICHAEL | November 24, 2010 11:55 PM | Reply to this

I forgot your all TWATS HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH EMO SCUM

Posted by MICHAEL | November 24, 2010 11:55 PM | Reply to this

Any proper Blink fans will hate this.

Posted by Patrick | November 25, 2010 12:30 AM | Reply to this

@MICHAEL the sex pistols were manufactured like a boy band, and when was the last time you saw mark hoppus or josh franceschi advertising butter?

Posted by ryan | November 25, 2010 12:34 AM | Reply to this

'any proper blink fans will hate this' how the fuck have you worked that one out. i like you me at six and does that make me not a proper fan. just because people listen to other genres doesnt make them not a 'proper' fan you absolute douche

Posted by brad | November 25, 2010 1:10 AM | Reply to this

'any proper blink fans will hate this' how the fuck have you worked that one out. i like you me at six and does that make me not a proper fan. just because people listen to other genres doesnt make them not a 'proper' fan you absolute douche

Posted by brad | November 25, 2010 1:10 AM | Reply to this

I'm quite happy about this tbh. I like You Me At Six, they are very good live. Can't wait to see Blink :) And for those who are getting pissy about this, chances are they won't be the only support.

Posted by dani | November 25, 2010 1:32 AM | Reply to this

Clearly this support is aimed at newer Blink fans than those who were around first time round.

At £40 a pop I imagine the people pleased with this had a bit of help from Mum and Dad to buy their tickets

I saw YouMeAtSix at Reading and they were by far the worst band of the day (closely followed by Paramore - Hayley's voice is no where near powerful enough for that big a stage)

If Weezer were supporting like in the states I would definately look into getting tickets despite the price. But this takes the piss a bit.

Posted by Adam | November 25, 2010 2:15 AM | Reply to this

this is shit news

i want decent pop punk to support Blink
Its disgraceful!!!

im still going though!

Posted by Matt | November 25, 2010 8:47 AM | Reply to this

Ewwwwwww

Posted by Beth | November 25, 2010 8:50 AM | Reply to this

will you lot chill the fuck out, no-one cares what you think, loooosserrrsss

Posted by Gavin | November 25, 2010 10:04 AM | Reply to this

I'm glad that You Me At Six are aupporting. Will be a good show.

Posted by 182 | November 25, 2010 10:10 AM | Reply to this

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TNWJ2PL

Posted by jemma | November 25, 2010 10:10 AM | Reply to this

please boo as loud as you can whem YMAS hit the stage.... i hate them! such a band choice of support band! they are a pop band.... just another McFly, Busted, The Saturdays!

Posted by harry | November 25, 2010 10:18 AM | Reply to this

ymas supporting is terrible news.

Posted by hara | November 25, 2010 10:37 AM | Reply to this

Shit tour.

Posted by Jordan | November 25, 2010 10:37 AM | Reply to this

You Me At Six? erm... no. Just no. Looks like I'll be arriving later than usual at the venue

Posted by fudgeeeee | November 25, 2010 11:24 AM | Reply to this

lets just hope theres another support band like motion city soundtrack or someone cool like that

Posted by Gavin | November 25, 2010 11:56 AM | Reply to this

I agree with Adam above (especially your Reading comments!), youmeatshit are awful live, complete pop-pap. In comparison to the support Blink 182 had in the states (WEEZER! I'd happily pay to see them again anyway. Even Fall Out Ball are tolerable to a degree) this is a crap support announcement. Hopefully someone else will be above youmeatsix.

Posted by joejoe | November 25, 2010 12:28 PM | Reply to this

YMAS are experimenting with a new sound atm. Their new material is darker than the previous stuff as Josh has tweeted plenty of times as well as the rest of the band, don't judge.
They're good performers and they're liked by a pretty large amount of people.


Anyway, can't wait. Nottingham!!

Posted by layna | November 25, 2010 1:21 PM | Reply to this

ym@6 ant that bad ive seen them live and they arnt as bad as people make them out to be lookin ford to the gig XD

Posted by damien | November 25, 2010 1:50 PM | Reply to this

you me at six are too soppy, they are not worthy support for these guys, i was hoping it would of been someone like new found glory. i like the suggestion of motion city soundtrack from gavin though :)

Posted by scott | November 25, 2010 3:45 PM | Reply to this

OH MY GOD, two of my most favourite band ever and i can't afford it :'(

Posted by Ellie | November 25, 2010 4:25 PM | Reply to this

no fucking glasgow date, so annoyed. You me at six are okay, i like their first album.

Posted by edward | November 25, 2010 4:39 PM | Reply to this

its not like there isnt going to be another support act

Posted by George | November 25, 2010 5:06 PM | Reply to this

@brad

When did I ever say that listening to other genres didn't make you a proper blink fan? Look, when blink first started the whole point was that they took the piss out of bands like YM@6. Look at the video for "All the small things", THAT's what YM@6 are! They're a pretentious little boy-band, and blink used to hate bands that took themselves too seriously.

That's how I worked that one out. Care to argue back?

Posted by Patrick | November 25, 2010 5:45 PM | Reply to this

WHY DOES EVERY SINGLE BAND FORGET ABOUT CARDIFF?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Posted by abcdefghijklmnop1234567890 | November 25, 2010 6:23 PM | Reply to this

i LOVE Blink-182 and im hopefully going to see them in london :) But i wish You Me At Six wasnt supporting them. i mean i dont mind them but to me that is quite a let down =/

Posted by Jodie | November 25, 2010 6:25 PM | Reply to this

They're the MAIN support so you might as well get over it. You bought the tickets for Blink, not for the support act. They're just there to fill in the waiting time for the main event. Not a massive You Me At Six fan but I think it's great they're supporting them because it clearly means a lot to them, they're huge fans of Blink 182 themselves! I think it's really exciting for a band to support a band they idolise. And you moaning isn't going to change anything. So MAN UP.

And see you in London :)

Posted by Jessie | November 25, 2010 6:44 PM | Reply to this

Firstly, i never usually get involved with interviews online because its pathetic, but all you guys getting so worked up about YMA6 supporting blink are pathetic, and sad for posting your hatred towards them on this blog, if you hate them bottle them if u hate them that much, or go take a shit or grab a beer during their as someone posted before, fair enough if you don't like their music if you've given it a chance before. But judging by the stupidity and ignorance of alot of your comments i reckon alot of you have only heard a few tracks 'finders keepers' and underdog because theyre the most commericial, and its yes its poppy but if you've actually heard their other stuff its not all the same theyre a unique rock band, and a few of their tracks are quiete poppy but thats what im trying to justify. im trying to say they deserve it just as much as any other band. Otherwise blink wouldnt have chosen them.
and 'patrick' ur a fucking dumbass son! 'any proper blink fans will hate this' haha ur a fucking fool. just because a fan likes blink, doesnt mean they dont like other genres/artists. and if ur trying to justify this by saying blink hated bands like yma6 back in the day. alot of people love limp bizkit, and slipknot (corey taylor in particular) HATES fred durst. doesnt stop me from like limp bizkit. i conclude by saying get off ur fucking computer and stop hiding behind that keyboard of urs and go bottle yma6 if u hate them that much, u'd get thousands of yma6 fans that r going to the blink tour kicking the fuck out of u. for every1 that hates that band, theres another person that loves them. dickhead.

Posted by Matt Lamb | November 25, 2010 7:28 PM | Reply to this

Well said Matt Lamb. Enough said.

Posted by Adam | November 25, 2010 7:33 PM | Reply to this

JORDAN
WHY DONT YOU TAKE A STEP BACK, AND LITERALLY FUCK YOUR OWN FACE

Posted by SIR HENRY DAWES | November 25, 2010 8:19 PM | Reply to this

YES Matt Lamb well said. Even though im rotting in my grave that was a fucking good shout.

Posted by Adolf Hitler | November 25, 2010 8:22 PM | Reply to this

good shout from matt, theres no need for anymore abuse on this blog, if u dont like them , then dont watch them. blink 182 till i die!

Posted by carol ann duffy | November 25, 2010 8:24 PM | Reply to this

Well...has nobody thought that Blink may have had a say in the support... So they're fans of you me at six...

I've sat through hundreds, if not thousands, of shitty, shitty support bands, but I don't care!
For one, they're not who i've paid to see. If you expect to see loads of bands you like, go to a festival!
And second, are you a little scared you might like what you hear?! I've taken my sis to see these guys a few times and they're actually really good live...in my opinion.

Finally, does bitching help? Will blink look at this and say 'oh, people want weezer and FFAF, let's book them instead'. No.
You can't change it, so enjoy it!

Posted by K | November 25, 2010 8:25 PM | Reply to this

Matt Lamb must be a proper fuckin yma6 fan, no ones gunna say nuffin against his comment. dickheads. say summin!

ps. FOLLOW DE REVOLUTION

Posted by Fidel Castro | November 25, 2010 8:27 PM | Reply to this

Its sad that a lot of people are so narrow minded! Live and let live!! Lifes too short for the bitchin guys. Try and expand your musical tastes - you might just find something else you like - we don't just have to like one genre of music.

Posted by Em | November 25, 2010 9:43 PM | Reply to this

I went to see them in Glasgow in August. It was amazing and after the 8 year wait, it made it even better and breath taking !!

Posted by Mark Anderson | November 25, 2010 10:47 PM | Reply to this

Again, Matt, I never said liking other genres/bands was a problem. And yes, I understand that there are a lot of 14 year old girls that like Blink, so there'll be a lot of YM@6 fans at the gig to "kick the fuck out of me" was it?

And so what if Corey Taylor hates Fred Durst? Correct me if I'm mistaken, but are Limp Bizkit supporting Slipknot on a tour any time soon? Or have they ever? You're argument's invalid mate, it makes no sense.

At any rate, I'll be going to the bar during their set, as I don't really fancy watching a semi-talented band play boring music.

Posted by Patrick | November 25, 2010 11:06 PM | Reply to this

@patrick

no you didnt but you are saying 'proper blink fans will hate this'
i like ymas. does that make me not a proper fan just because i like another band?

Posted by brad | November 26, 2010 12:25 AM | Reply to this

Wow now, when i started liking blink back in the day (1998) i had shit for liking them, people saying look 14 year olds like Blink! Its the same shit for every generation of band! People saying 14 year olds like you me at six, you were a 14 year old liking Blink at some point, who by the way really sold out on their last album, they were the most mainstream band in the world at one point so lets not pretend there really cool and under ground again!

Posted by Blink fan | November 26, 2010 12:38 AM | Reply to this

Both are shit, they deserve each other. Blink 182 is past it

Posted by Kayle | November 26, 2010 12:39 AM | Reply to this

I hereby apologise for saying "proper" blink fans will hate this. That was actually a stupid thing to say and I do realise that.

@Blink fan, I was 10 when I got into Blink, but in no way are they the same as YM@6! Blink made some brilliant albums and songs that will still be played in years to come, can you really say that any of the newish ym@6 stuff is as memorable? Yes, they're not as good as they were but the songs that they made are still brilliant. Save it for the bedroom remains the only ym@6 song I can listen to anymore. And I used to go watch them whenever they played in Leeds! Haha. I was honestly a fan, but they've changed massively.

Posted by Patrick | November 26, 2010 1:17 AM | Reply to this

"people should be more open minded",

a lot of people are, including myself...just because you don't like a generic pop band doesn't mean you don't want to bare the sight of anything other than blink 182.

Blink i am disappointed, pleast at least bring some bands over the atlantic with you...you me at six i have already had to sit through before and it was horrible.

Posted by Tiff | November 26, 2010 4:07 AM | Reply to this

personally, im pretty happy about the support. and its not even about the support anyway? if you actually love blink then you'll go anyway? im a big fan of blink and yeah, im getting tickets. but i'd still go even if i didn't like the support...

Posted by sam | November 26, 2010 8:56 AM | Reply to this

I have absolutely no piggin idea who you me at six are so i couldn't care less im heading birmingham to see blink 182 after a lovely trip to glasgow earlier this year :D ADVENTURES FOR 2011 :D

Posted by Lucky | November 26, 2010 10:25 AM | Reply to this

"Oh shit...we need a support band quickly. Better call you me and your dick at six"

God I hate them. Dial-a-support if I ever saw one.

Makes that £40 burn a little bit more.

Posted by Emily | November 26, 2010 10:58 AM | Reply to this

I agree that its kinda cool different genre bands support each other, like B.O.B supporting paramore. Fair enough they did a duet or whatever together but they didn't have to support paramore and they were really good live.

Posted by Eloise | November 26, 2010 1:15 PM | Reply to this

Um, YM@6 and Blink are the same genre.

So Im confused to why there is so much hating here.

Posted by Colin | November 26, 2010 2:14 PM | Reply to this

Um, YM@6 and Blink are the same genre.

So Im confused to why there is so much hating here.

Posted by Colin | November 26, 2010 2:15 PM | Reply to this

I am very disapointed that you me at six are supporting. I know Im not alone in this either - except for all the young girls and feminine guys who are either too young or ignorant to realise ym@6 are a watered down, tail end band to a once exciting scene associated around the era of blink's last album.

Musically they are not ballsy or fun, just tacky and weak... and it's sad that popular rock has sunk to this.

p.s Kerrang I hope you print some of these disaproving comments..but I BET you won't.

Posted by dave | November 26, 2010 3:30 PM | Reply to this

I am very disapointed that you me at six are supporting. I know Im not alone in this either - except for all the young girls and feminine guys who are either too young or ignorant to realise ym@6 are a watered down, tail end band to a once exciting scene associated around the era of blink's last album.

Musically they are not ballsy or fun, just tacky and weak... and it's sad that popular rock has sunk to this.

p.s Kerrang I hope you print some of these disaproving comments..but I BET you won't.

Posted by dave | November 26, 2010 3:32 PM | Reply to this

is you me @ shit the only band supporting thats wank glad ive got a seat to sit on when they come on

Posted by ed friday | November 29, 2010 4:33 PM | Reply to this

by the time the Blink 182 gig rolls around in.. 225 days (yes, I've been keeping a countdown) I will have seen YMAS 5 times since I first got into them nearly 3 years ago. You know, before TOYC around WKWIMTBA. Oh, 11 days until the 4th time I'll've seen them.
I honestly cannot wait for Blink. 2 of my favourite bands on one tour. The last time I was this excited for a gig was probably when I found out that YMAS were supporting FOB, and I ran around the house screaming for my two most favourite bands to tour together. Yes, I said it. FOB is my favourite band. Hate me if you want, but I don't care.
Anyway, my point is that if you are saying that YMAS are unfit to support Blink 182, then you are clearly very sad. You need to realise that music does NOT consist of one genre. And people are allowed to like any music they want to - INCLUDING the respective bands. Hence Blink personally asking YMAS to support them. I was dubious when I heard B.O.B was supporting Paramore, but I enjoyed his set; he was a talented performer. As has been said by Matt Lamb, if you don't like YMAS, don't watch it. Or better yet, don't go to the gig at all if you have that sort of attitude towards music. In my opinion, YMAS are very talented, considering their age etc (Josh has only just turned 20). It takes some bands years to get to where they are now. How many other bands of their age write their own songs and music and get to where they are? (Coincidentally, so do McFly.) But no. Stereotype them all you want. They actually do it for themselves, and the enjoyment. and not to please you. so, if you have something against bands doing what THEY want and enjoy, please fuck off, and never buy another album again. thanks.

Posted by Kat | December 1, 2010 11:38 AM | Reply to this

I saw You me @ six tonight and they were fuckin awesome !!! cant wait for when they support Blink next year will be awesome!

Posted by Lisa | December 7, 2010 11:50 PM | Reply to this

I saw You me @ six tonight and they were fuckin awesome !!! cant wait for when they support Blink next year will be awesome!

Posted by Lisa | December 7, 2010 11:51 PM | Reply to this

I saw You me @ six tonight and they were fuckin awesome !!! cant wait for when they support Blink next year will be awesome!

Posted by Lisa | December 7, 2010 11:52 PM | Reply to this

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143517595710355

Anyone who thinks you me at six deserve to be boo'd please join.

Posted by Rebecca | February 25, 2011 10:18 PM | Reply to this

why cant four year strong still suppourt? :(

Posted by Nikky | October 28, 2011 1:32 PM | Reply to this

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