Blink 182 given July deadline to complete new album

Blink-182 have been given a deadline of July 31 by their record company to finish their long awaited new album.

Last month the San Diego trio were forced to postpone their summer UK arena tour to complete work on the follow-up their 2003 self-titled album.

"When we booked the tour last year, we were confident that we would have the new album out before the summer," they said in a statement on April 18. "Turns out we were mistaken as the album is taking longer than we thought and won't be out till later this year."

Speaking to US magazine Rolling Stone, drummer Travis Barker said Blink will "use every single day" until the deadline to make sure the album is finished.

Singer/guitarist Tom DeLonge added that Blink have become increasingly inspired over the past few weeks, and have written a whole bunch of new songs for the record.

"We thought we were closing in on the end, and literally a week ago we pumped out a whole set of stuff that I think will be some of the best on the album," said DeLonge. "Recording is never really finished. You slide or limp into home base."


Posted by Dan at 12:18PM | May 26, 2011

so after all that about moving the uk tour, and then them touring america instead (regardless of whether they'd already booked it) they will now finish the album this year. wow, cheers for that

Posted by craig | May 26, 2011 12:25 PM | Reply to this

hmm so you cancel your UK tour for the album then announce a US tour and now say the album could be done soon? bullshit

Posted by child | May 26, 2011 12:26 PM | Reply to this

hmm so you cancel your UK tour for the album then announce a US tour and now say the album could be done soon? bullshit

Posted by child | May 26, 2011 12:27 PM | Reply to this

I really look forward to the new stuff, hope it's not disappointing after such a long wait!
still pissed that they postponed tour by a year, hope it doesnt happen again!

Posted by Steph | May 26, 2011 12:30 PM | Reply to this

The people above have said it for me. Thanks Blink

Posted by Katie | May 26, 2011 12:32 PM | Reply to this

You should be grateful that you're even getting another blink album...idiots!

Posted by Scott | May 26, 2011 12:38 PM | Reply to this

You should be grateful that you're even getting another blink album at all...idiots!

Posted by Scott | May 26, 2011 12:38 PM | Reply to this

@Scott

I think the point of the fans frustration has gone over your head.

Posted by JIM | May 26, 2011 12:47 PM | Reply to this

Least you guys will see them sooner than later. I haven't heard anything about an Australian tour yet.

Posted by Michael | May 26, 2011 12:51 PM | Reply to this

Yeah guys b greatful, us Kiwis havnt seen Blink 182 in our country for 10 years

Posted by Jim Hannah | May 26, 2011 12:57 PM | Reply to this

Yeah guys b greatful, us Kiwis havnt seen Blink 182 in our country for 10 years

Posted by Jim Hannah | May 26, 2011 12:57 PM | Reply to this

@JIM
I'm as frustrated as much as anyone, but let's just be grateful that we are gonna get a new album. It's not like they've not been over since reforming, nor are they cancelling altogether, so let's stop being so effing impatient and look forward to an awesome new album and show. I don't usually post on comment boards but this just peed me off!

Posted by Scott | May 26, 2011 1:30 PM | Reply to this

@Scott
I think its quite obvious the 11 month postponement itself is justification for frustration, on top of that the immediate US tour, with much better support/joint headliner IMO, then to find out that the album HAS to be out just after the UK tour would have ended. You have to think, with all the side project distractions, would a little more commitment to the Blink album have managed to bring the release forward a month? They should not have booked the UK tour, followed by a 40 date US tour (which they apparantly booked at the same time) if they were'nt sure they'd finish the album, particularly if the album release was so important to the tour! I think fans are more than justified to air thier feelings at being let down, as the mess could easily have been avoided. Yes look forward to the new album, but its taken 2 years and its cost us the chance of seeing them for another year!

Posted by JIM | May 26, 2011 3:46 PM | Reply to this

Is it any wonder they've been writing some of the best stuff in the last few weeks now that they're actually all in the same studio. Genius!

Posted by Chris | May 26, 2011 3:58 PM | Reply to this

It had just better be a fucking good album is all we're saying,. If it isnt, im gonna be even more pissed. Ive lost so much respect for these guys.

Posted by Nicky. | May 26, 2011 4:28 PM | Reply to this

Stop bitching, they booked the Honda Civic Tour at the same time as the U.K tour as they were c onfident they'd have it finished by then, but then they turns out they couldn't yet could make it before the n.a tour.

Posted by Benji | May 26, 2011 4:52 PM | Reply to this

science u posponed your tour i have sent back my tickets and am no longer a fan, like im gonna weight a whole year to see you!!!

Posted by Emily | May 26, 2011 5:03 PM | Reply to this

science u posponed your tour i have sent back my tickets and am no longer a fan, like im gonna weight a whole year to see you!!!

Posted by Emily | May 26, 2011 5:04 PM | Reply to this

you said in february 2009 thered be an album out in the summer, sick of all your deadlines that never happen.
since they postponed the tour this summer, then decided to go off to america and do one, ive really lost respect for blink. i love their music, always will, but they are just letting me down too often.

Posted by georgi | May 26, 2011 5:38 PM | Reply to this

to be fair tom and travis shouldnt be fucking around with their side projects if they wanted to get this album done!

Posted by Benji | May 26, 2011 5:54 PM | Reply to this

HA. HA HA HA.

Their own fault really.

Posted by Jamie | May 26, 2011 8:06 PM | Reply to this

Are you fucking kidding me? They cancel the UK tour, then decide to go on tour with MCR for the Honda Civic Tour, then come out with saying that the album with be done before the UK tour was meant to be. If they were serious about the album, they would concertrate on that only. Not doing side projects and all that bullshit. This album has taken them years to make. They havent got an excuse for this. They are going to loose fans and it is all because they cant keep their word.

Posted by Sarah | May 26, 2011 11:03 PM | Reply to this

I don't think they've written anything yet...

Posted by Patrick | May 27, 2011 12:41 AM | Reply to this

This was so disapointing but fuck it they will be back in a year. No that long ya gimps. Stop dissin one a the best bands that have ever been

Posted by Steven | May 27, 2011 9:24 PM | Reply to this

Better late than never eh? Been waiting for this album for AGES and i cant wait to hear it :p xox

Posted by caroline | May 28, 2011 12:53 PM | Reply to this

I can not say anything after seeing this fu*king news

Posted by darma | May 29, 2011 10:46 AM | Reply to this

It can't be that hard to finish this bastarding album, what, a repatative, crappy, drum track, with 3 chordes, and a vocalist who sounds like a gay, 14 year-old sex fiend?

Fucking dirty like fringed faggot scene fuckers, I hate you all.

It was written in the will of The Rev that this band should split up, the betrayed him and stayed together, just like the drummer betrayed the will of God, by surviving that plane crash, I wish he had fucking died, just like all of you should.

Posted by The Man Who Ruined Christmas At The Homeless Shelter | May 29, 2011 6:30 PM | Reply to this

It can't be that hard to finish this bastarding album, what, a repatative, crappy, drum track, with 3 chordes, and a vocalist who sounds like a gay, 14 year-old sex fiend?

Fucking dirty like fringed faggot scene fuckers, I hate you all.

It was written in the will of The Rev that this band should split up, the betrayed him and stayed together, just like the drummer betrayed the will of God, by surviving that plane crash, I wish he had fucking died, just like all of you should.

Posted by The Man Who Ruined Christmas At The Homeless Shelter | May 29, 2011 6:30 PM | Reply to this

It can't be that hard to finish this bastarding album, what, a repatative, crappy, drum track, with 3 chordes, and a vocalist who sounds like a gay, 14 year-old sex fiend?

Fucking dirty like fringed faggot scene fuckers, I hate you all.

It was written in the will of The Rev that this band should split up, the betrayed him and stayed together, just like the drummer betrayed the will of God, by surviving that plane crash, I wish he had fucking died, just like all of you should.

Posted by The Man Who Ruined Christmas At The Homeless Shelter | May 29, 2011 6:30 PM | Reply to this

It can't be that hard to finish this bastarding album, what, a repatative, crappy, drum track, with 3 chordes, and a vocalist who sounds like a gay, 14 year-old sex fiend?

Fucking dirty like fringed faggot scene fuckers, I hate you all.

It was written in the will of The Rev that this band should split up, the betrayed him and stayed together, just like the drummer betrayed the will of God, by surviving that plane crash, I wish he had fucking died, just like all of you should.

Posted by The Man Who Ruined Christmas At The Homeless Shelter | May 29, 2011 6:30 PM | Reply to this

It can't be that hard to finish this bastarding album, what, a repatative, crappy, drum track, with 3 chordes, and a vocalist who sounds like a gay, 14 year-old sex fiend?

Fucking dirty like fringed faggot scene fuckers, I hate you all.

It was written in the will of The Rev that this band should split up, the betrayed him and stayed together, just like the drummer betrayed the will of God, by surviving that plane crash, I wish he had fucking died, just like all of you should.

Posted by The Man Who Ruined Christmas At The Homeless Shelter | May 29, 2011 6:30 PM | Reply to this

It can't be that hard to finish this bastarding album, what, a repatative, crappy, drum track, with 3 chordes, and a vocalist who sounds like a gay, 14 year-old sex fiend?

Fucking dirty like fringed faggot scene fuckers, I hate you all.

It was written in the will of The Rev that this band should split up, the betrayed him and stayed together, just like the drummer betrayed the will of God, by surviving that plane crash, I wish he had fucking died, just like all of you should.

Posted by The Man Who Ruined Christmas At The Homeless Shelter | May 29, 2011 6:30 PM | Reply to this

for the love of gow just hurry up!

Posted by forfuck'ssake | May 29, 2011 9:47 PM | Reply to this

@ The Man Who Ruined Christmas At The Homeless Shelter.
What an ignorant comment. First of all ,the Rev's death was through his own fault due to consuming substantial amounts of drugs. Travis Barker ( blink 182 drummer, if you were too stupid to not know that.) was in a plane crash which was not his fault . Comparing both incidents would be a retarded thing to do. Plus people are entitled to like blink 182, just like you are to a7fold. Plus avenged seven fold are a bunch of retarded hicks kissing george bush's feet so what would you expect? Of course they would betray the rev. Finally , just because you don't like the band, mention the word "fuck" a lot and have bad taste in music does NOT mean you are right! Get off the page if you are unhappy!

Posted by forfuck'ssake | May 29, 2011 9:59 PM | Reply to this

@forfuck'ssake
i dont agree with what the other guy said but wow you sounded so hypocritical then. you said "people are entitled to like blink 182" and about everyone being entitled to their music but then said "avenged seven fold are a bunch of retarded hicks" HYPOCRITE MUCH!!!

anyway to the actual blink thing...what a bunch of sell outs, ive never really liked them but jeez that is just out of order to their uk fans.

Posted by lucy | May 29, 2011 10:38 PM | Reply to this

@forfuck'ssake
i dont agree with what the other guy said but wow you sounded so hypocritical then. you said "people are entitled to like blink 182" and about everyone being entitled to their music but then said "avenged seven fold are a bunch of retarded hicks" HYPOCRITE MUCH!!!

anyway to the actual blink thing...what a bunch of sell outs, ive never really liked them but jeez that is just out of order to their uk fans.

Posted by lucy | May 29, 2011 10:39 PM | Reply to this

thats my birthday 31st july

Posted by Peter Leckie | May 30, 2011 2:51 PM | Reply to this

it's been eight years of waiting. it better be good.

Posted by Adam Claessens | May 30, 2011 8:49 PM | Reply to this

@Sarah You'll find that the the European tour would have begun on June 18th, and the UK tour on July 1st. July 31st is not before when the UK tour or the European tour was originally going to take place. You're talking nonsense.

Posted by Broken | May 30, 2011 8:57 PM | Reply to this

Okay, so people are whining about the album being pushed back and about blink postponing the tour for a year, yeah the whole idea of pushing the tour back for a year then signing up for The Honda Civic Ball is a bit ridiclious, but you all need a bit more paitent, we've all waited throughout the 8 year hiatus with no signs of them returning, now they have - just be paitent.

Good things come to those who wait.

Posted by Conor | June 21, 2011 4:11 PM | Reply to this
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