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Green Day debuted a new song at an intimate live show in Las Vegas last night (October 19) – check out footage and the full setlist below.The Billie Joe Armstrong-led trio took to the stage at the 1,000-capacity Fremont Country Club venue as a warm-up for their headline sets at this weekend’s When We Were Young festival.To begin the gig, Green Day performed their classic 1994 album ‘Dookie’ in its entirety. It came after the band released a huge 30th anniversary reissue of the Grammy-winning record last month.Armstrong and co.

Travis Barker has opened up about Blink-182‘s strained relationship, saying that it was “always heavy on my heart”.The iconic pop-punk band – comprised of Barker, Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus – opened up about their reunion and their upcoming LP ‘One More Time…‘ in a new interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1.They discussed working together for the first time since 2011 and how it affected each member significantly. Here, Barker revealed that the thing he missed most was their “friendship” and how that is what he considered the most important thing between the trio.“It was always heavy on my heart that our friendship wasn’t mended.

Simple Plan have shared a new version of their song ‘Iconic’ featuring TikTok star Jax – you can listen to it below.The original rendition of the track features on the Canadian pop-punk band’s sixth and latest studio album, 2022’s ‘Harder Than It Looks’.Now, the group have teamed up with US singer-songwriter, former American Idol contestant and TikToker Jax for a collaborative take on the tune.In a statement, Simple Plan frontman Pierre Bouvier praised the artist – who has almost 14million followers on TikTok – for “forging her own path, breaking rules and doing things her own way”.He added: “It’s been cool to watch her use her platform in such a positive and inspiring way. We couldn’t be happier to be friends and have her on this song.”Jax added: “I was so, so, so excited when Simple Plan asked me to be part of ‘Iconic’! Pierre brought me up to his home and we had such a fun time cutting my verse and then having dinner with his beautiful family!”She continued: “I grew up listening to them and was trying my best not to fangirl.

Blink-182‘s latest tour announcement has led to speculation that the trio will headline next year’s Reading & Leeds festivals.Yesterday (October 18) the pop-punk trio confirmed the new dates for their postponed live shows in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin, which formed part of their 2023 UK and Ireland tour.They are scheduled to perform at Belfast’s SSE Arena on August 26, followed by Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham on August 27 and the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on two nights, August 29 and 30.The brief run of concerts falls on the week after Reading & Leeds 2024 is due to take place, between Wednesday August 21 and Sunday August 25. Blink-182 currently don’t have any other gigs planned for that month, suggesting a return to R&L could be on the cards.Fans on social media have picked up on the potential significance of Blink’s Ireland dates, with one writing: “That’s them nailed on for Reading next year then.” Another X/Twitter user wrote: “So we’re all in agreement that Blink are playing Reading and Leeds[?]”Someone else commented: “Blink-182 are almost definitely playing Reading and Leeds and I will absolutely be there.” Elsewhere, a fan said the group “must be” one of the twin-site festival’s headliners next summer.

Green Day have announced a last-minute intimate show in Las Vegas – find all the details below.The Billie Joe Armstrong-led trio are due to play at the 1,000-capacity Fremont Country Club venue tonight (October 19) as a warm-up for their headline set at this weekend’s When We Were Young festival.Support will come from Ultra Q whose members include frontman Armstrong’s son Jakob.Tickets to the 21+ gig are set to go on sale at 10am PT today, and will be limited to two per customer. You’ll be able to buy yours here.

Blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus has revealed the struggles he faced with getting back into music following chemotherapy treatment for cancer.Speaking to Zane Lowe for Apple Music ahead of the release of Blink-182’s upcoming album ‘One More Time…’, Hoppus spoke of his now-squashed bad blood with Tom DeLonge, who he told Lowe there was “not a chance” that he would share a stage with again.“I didn’t know that Blink would ever get back together or that I would ever share a stage with Tom. And I told management, I told Travis [Barker], I told everybody, I’m like, ‘I’m not setting foot on stage again with that dude.

Blink-182 have announced rescheduled dates for shows in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin after they were forced to cancel the trio of performances last month.The band have now announced that they will be returning to the UK and Ireland in August 2024.Blink will perform at Belfast’s SSE Arena on August 26, followed by Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham on August 27 and the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on two nights, August 29 and 30.The pop-punk band announced that they had to cancel the shows in September due to drummer Travis Barker needing to attend to “an urgent family matter”.Upon his exit, he shared photos from Glasgow airport’s prayer room and reports emerged that Kourtney Kardashian, who is pregnant with their first child together, had gone to hospital.Barker later revealed that she underwent “life-threatening emergency surgery” for their unborn baby. Shows continued again from Antwerp in Belgium on September 8.Find the full list of reschedule dates below and purchase any remaining tickets here.AUGUST26 – Belfast, SSE Arena27 – Dublin, Royal Hospital Kilmainham29 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro30 – Glasgow, OVO HydroNotably, the dates follow close after Reading & Leeds Festival 2024, which takes place from August 21 to 25.Blink-182’s 2023 world tour was announced in October last year along with the promise of new music from the original line-up – Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Barker – for the first time in a decade.The band’s new album, ‘One More Time…’, is due for release on October 20 via Colombia Records.

Yungblud has collaborated with Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon on his new track ‘Happier’.The new single marks the second collaboration from the pair following Bring Me The Horizon’s 2020 single ‘Obey’, and arrives ahead of Yungblud’s stint with the band on their upcoming Asia tour.“Broken, I’m not broken, I’m not broken / I’m just a little depressed,” the pair sing together on the purging track. “I’m just scared to belong here / Scared to be happier.”Speaking about the track in a press statement, Yungblud – real name Dominic Harrison – said: “I have almost been conditioned by myself my whole life to be in pain. When I’m in pain I work better.

Travis Barker endured playing drums with Blink-182 in Manchester recently with bloody knuckles and fingers.The drummer posted a photo on his Instagram Stories, which has since disappeared, following a UK show on Blink’s reunion tour. Blink-182 performed in Manchester on Sunday (October 15) and Monday (October 16).In the image seen by Billboard are close-up cuts and scabs across his fingers and knuckles.

Blink-182 have shared another new single – listen to ‘Fell In Love’ below.The romantic and energetic song finds a Mark Hoppus reflecting on the “lonely” nights he experienced before meeting his partner, and how the pair were destined to cross paths “at a party”.“Do you remember the night when you came over?/ Playing songs, laying over my shoulder/ We made out ’til the sun came up/ Do you remember the time, remember the time we fell in love?” he sings in the chorus.Arriving today (October 13), the track is accompanied by an official lyric video – you can watch it here:‘Fell In Love’ is the fourth single to be taken from Blink-182’s highly-anticipated new album ‘One More Time…’, which is due to arrive next Friday (October 20) via Colombia (pre-order here). Fans have already heard ‘Edging’, ‘More Than You Know’ and the record’s title track.The LP will mark the first time the classic Blink line-up – comprising Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker – have released a new full-length project together since 2011’s ‘Neighborhoods’.DeLonge quit the band in 2015 to focus on extraterrestrial research and his other group, Angels & Airwaves.

Green Day have announced that they will be reopening their Reverb shop as a way to sell almost 100 bits of used gear from their career.The online store is set to open on Wednesday, October 18. Fans can currently view what is going to be up for sale by visiting the site.

Hayley Williams has revealed US talk show host Jimmy Fallon was an unlikely inspiration behind Paramore‘s music.It comes as Paramore released their remix album ‘Re: This Is Why’ today (October 6), which honours artists who have either influenced the members or who the band have gone on to inspire. In a new appearance on The Tonight Show discussing the album, host Jimmy Fallon asked the frontwoman about her early influences.Alongside Deftones, Failure, and The Cure, she unveiled one more surprising influence: Jimmy Fallon himself.Williams, who met future Paramore members Zac and Josh Farro – the latter of which has since left the band – at a homeschooling supplemental programme in Tennessee, said Fallon’s 2003 comedy song ‘Idiot Boyfriend’ “took over our homeschool”.“[It was a] huge hit with the Paramore crew!” she joked.Fallon then asked Williams if he was the influence for Paramore, and she confirmed: “Yes! 100 per cent!”Williams explained that she discovered Fallon’s deep cut on MTV, which would play every morning that the Paramore band members would meet up: “Your song played more than John Mayer at the same time”, she said.The rock musician went on to praise the ‘Idiot Boyfriend’ music video as “iconic”, which features a fresh-faced Zooey Deschanel.

Paramore have shared a previously unreleased track called ‘Sanity’ – you can listen to it below.The song appears on the Hayley Williams-fronted band’s new “almost remix” album, ‘Re: This Is Why’, which arrived today (October 6).Earlier this week, fans traced ‘Sanity’ back to an article Williams wrote for Paper in 2018 after its title was leaked on Genius.The singer has since confirmed that the track dates back to Paramore’s ‘After Laughter’ era, and said it “didn’t quite make it onto [2023’s ‘This Is Why’]” either. “It’s been hanging around for a long time, and so we wanted to finally give it a home,” Williams explained (via Line Of Best Fit).“Sanity, why must you make a fool of me/ You’ve been a friend to me, now I think we’re enemies, yeah, yeah,” the frontwoman sings in the first verse.

Paramore have announced the artists that will be featured on their “almost remix” album, ‘Re: This Is Why’.The band have been teasing a release to coincide with the first anniversary of the album’s title track since last week. They confirmed the release of a companion piece to ‘This Is Why’, featuring remixes, reimaginings and rewritten tracks, as well as collaborations. It will land on Friday (October 6).They have now released the tracklist along with every collaborator that will be featured on ‘Re: This Is Why’.

Travis Barker has revealed that he recently had an episode of trigeminal neuralgia, as well as a COVID infection and root canal treatment.The Blink-182 drummer has been plagued by health issues in the last few weeks, joking to fans that it means he “can pretty much handle anything god throws at me”.He wrote on Twitter/X on Friday (September 29): “Last week I had covid, an episode of trigeminal neuralgia, and a root canal. Which means I can pretty much handle anything god throws at me.”Trigeminal neuralgia is described by the NHS as being “severely” painful.

Paramore have teased that something new is landing this Thursday (September 28).Yesterday (September 25) the band shared a screen-recording of text being written in Apple’s Notes app, which began with: “Re. This Is Why.”The note then proceeded to list three apparent dates – “9.28” (September 28), “10.2” (October 2) and “10.6” (October 6) – with the following three phrases listed against those dates respectively: “This Is Why”, “Why Is This?, “Is This Why?”.Fans were quick to speculate what the note might mean.

Blink-182 have released ‘One More Time’ and ‘More Than You Know’, two brand new tracks from their long-awaited new album. Check out both below.Released today (September 21), the new tracks mark the latest singles to be taken from the pop-punk trio’s highly-anticipated new album, ‘One More Time…’, and add to the current whirlwind of announcements the members have been making over the past week.The first of the newly released singles is the title track of the upcoming LP, which Mark Hoppus previously teased on social media as being “the Mount Rushmore of Blink-182 songs”.One of the more heartfelt and reflective tracks of their extensive discography, ‘One More Time’ sees the members look back at the emotional journey they’ve been through since forming the band.

Mark Hoppus has teased Blink-182’s upcoming new single ‘One More Time’, calling it one of the band’s best songs yet.As announced earlier this week, the trio are due to release the title track from their ninth studio album of the same name at 3pm BST today (September 21).The song, which follows last year’s ‘Edging’, was previously teased via a cryptic website and a series of promotional posters.Taking to TikTok yesterday, Hoppus responded to a fan who asked what he thought was “the Mount Rushmore of Blink-182 songs”.“Lightning round – let’s go,” he said, before naming ‘Feeling This’, ‘Dammit’ and ‘What’s My Age Again?’.To complete the list, Hoppus chose the forthcoming ‘One More Time’ – a snippet of which soundtracks the 13-second clip. Tune in here:@Mark answers your questions.

Travis Barker has shared a tribute to his three late friends on the 15th anniversary of a plane crash they were in together.The Blink-182 drummer has spoken at length on numerous occasions about the mental and physical impact of being in a plane crash in 2008, which killed his assistant, Chris Baker, and security guard, Charles “Che” Still, along with both pilots.His friend, Adam ‘DJ AM’ Goldstein survived the crash but died one year later due to an overdose.The group were flying in a private plane from Columbia, South Carolina, to Los Angeles on September 19 when the aircraft experienced an emergency during takeoff. An investigation later found that the tires burst which prompted the pilot to abort the flight, resulting in the plane skidding across the runaway and becoming engulfed in flames.Posting to his Instagram Story for the anniversary, Barker wrote “Rest In Peace” with a dove emoji, followed by the names: “Lil Chris, Che, DJAM”.

Tom DeLonge has revealed that he was considering ditching music entirely until he discovered that former Blink-182 bandmate Mark Hoppus had been diagnosed with cancer.The update was shared yesterday (September 18) and acted as a nearly four-minute long teaser for the new chat the band have had with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe. The discussion marked the announcement of their new album ‘One More Time…’.Lowe’s interview with the band will see the trio catch up on what has happened since singer/guitarist DeLonge rejoined the group last year, and open up about “topics they have never shared before”.Although the full video has yet to be released, the teaser provided fans with some new insight into the members.

Blink-182 have announced the release date for their highly-anticipated new album ‘One More Time…’The record will mark the first time the classic line-up – consisting of vocalist and bassist, Mark Hoppus, guitarist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker – have released a new album together since 2011’s ‘Neighborhoods‘, following on from last year’s single ‘Edging‘.To announce the album, the trio released a trailer featuring clips from their upcoming interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and archival clips from the band’s extensive career. The trailer also teased three new tracks from the album such as ‘Anthem Part 3’, ‘You Don’t Know What You’ve Got’ and the title track ‘One More Time’ – which is set for release on Thursday September 21.In the trailer, the band open up about Hoppus’ lymphoma cancer diagnosis and explain that it is what inspired DeLonge to rejoin the band.

The Offspring were joined by members of Sum 41 and Simple Plan on stage to perform ‘Why Don’t You Get a Job?’.All three bands were on the road together for The Offspring’s ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ tour, which recently wrapped up earlier this month. During the second to last show on September 2 at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York.The Offspring were joined by Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 and Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan during the 13th song of the night.

Blink-182 have confirmed the date on which they will be releasing new music.The legendary pop-punk trio have been heavily teasing new music this month, starting by sharing a link to a mystery website and posters. The posters contain the Blink-182 logo as well as the phrase ‘One more time…’, which could be the title of the new album or a single.Meanwhile, on the website, various classic songs played out before a brief snippet of new material eventually played out.

Travis Barker personally gifted a fan with his drumsticks on the opening day of Blink-182‘s 2023 European tour – check out the video below.The trio kicked off their current run of shows in Antwerp, Belgium last Friday (September 8) after teasing new music with a series of cryptic posters and a website.Ahead of taking to the stage at the Sportpaleis Antwerpen arena, Barker made his way to the queue of fans waiting outside to surprise one concertgoer. The person in question had made a cardboard sign that read: “Can I have a drumstick?”Footage posted on Barker’s official TikTok profile sees the musician walk out of the venue before handing over a pair of drumsticks to the fan.

Travis Barker returned to Blink-182‘s European tour last night (September 8) after he was forced to fly home from the band’s UK and Ireland tour.The drummer returned for the band’s first show back in Antwerp in Belgium days after his wife Kourtney Kardashian underwent “life-threatening emergency surgery” for their unborn baby.Ahead of the show, Barker took to Instagram to post a video of himself, captioned: “1st day of tour,” which showed him walking to greet fans with a pair of drumsticks.He then handed his sticks to a delighted fan. You can view footage below.A post shared by travisbarker (@travisbarker)Barker also posted a host of pictures of the city and himself to his Instagram Story, which included a selfie of him before he headed to the stage.Footage of the drummer performing was also posted by fans from the gig to social media as the band performed tracks from their back catalogue.At one point, Barker performed on a raised platform while he played drums on ‘Bored To Death’.

Blink-182 have continued to tease new music this evening (September 7) with a new post featuring a cryptic digital clock.The pop-punk trio started teasing new music with a mystery website and a series of posters earlier this week.On the website, various classic songs played out before a brief snippet of new material eventually played out.Now, the band have shared a cryptic digital clock which flashes the time 12:00 and switches between AM and PM on their social media channels. It also plays the same snippets of music that first appeared on their website earlier.⏰ pic.twitter.com/t9LVuuXMdv— blink-182 (@blink182) September 7, 2023A series of promotional posters recently popped up in numerous locations.

Blink-182 have begun teasing new music with a mystery website and a series of posters.The pop-punk trio marked the return of Tom DeLonge last year by releasing the single ‘Edging’, and confirming that their ninth studio album was in the works. DeLonge previously teased that the record could be the group’s “best album” and their “most progressive”.Late last month, the singer/guitarist said that the record was “only weeks (days) away”, adding: “We are finally here.”Now, a series of promotional posters have popped up in numerous locations.

Travis Barker has appeared in his son’s TikTok video, shortly after he cancelled three shows due to an “urgent family matter”.Blink-182 announced that they would be postponing all three of their scheduled tour dates for this month, and the drummer would be rushing home to attend to an undisclosed family emergency.The incident affected shows scheduled for Belfast, Dublin and Glasgow, with the latter set to take place just hours before the trio made the announcement. “Due to an urgent family matter, Travis has had to return home to the States,” the update on their X/Twitter page read.

Metro Station would have been “more successful” if his family weren’t famous.The 34-year-old is the brother of Miley Cyrus and the son of Billy Ray Cyrus. While Miley was one of the most famous child actors, playing the main role in the Disney Channel hit show Hannah Montana, he started a band called Metro Station with Mason Russo.Their third single ‘Shake It’ became a global hit and charted in the Top 10 of 11 countries around the world.

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker shared images from the prayer room at Glasgow airport hours after cancelling their UK and Ireland shows last weekend.The band announced on Friday (September 1) that they were cancelling a number of their upcoming shows due to “an urgent family matter” that meant Barker had to return home to the United States.Blink were due to perform in Glasgow that day, which has now been postponed along with their Belfast and Dublin shows.Due to an urgent family matter, Travis has had to return home to the States. The Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin shows are being postponed.

Blink-182 have announced that they are cancelling a number of their upcoming shows in the UK and Ireland due to “an urgent family matter”.The run of UK tour dates was due to kick off today (September 1) with a show in Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, and see them later play in Belfast and Dublin next week (September 4 -5). However, according to a new update on the band’s X/Twitter page, all upcoming September tour dates will now be rescheduled as drummer Travis Barker has been forced to return home.“Due to an urgent family matter, Travis has had to return home to the States,” the post read.

Blink-182‘s next album could be arriving soon according to Tom DeLonge.DeLonge revealed today (August 26) that the pop-punk act’s upcoming album is “only weeks (days) away”, as are music videos to accompany the record. However, a firm release date nor further information surrounding the album has been revealed.“@blink182 music video(s) and album are only weeks (days) away.

Taking Back Sunday played a surprise gig at a house garden in Long Island, New York this past weekend. Check out the video below.The house show took place in Lindenhurst, Long Island on Sunday, August 13.

Paramore have cancelled the remaining shows on their 2023 North American tour due to illness.The band recently postponed four live gigs after frontwoman Hayley Williams fell ill during a performance in Houston, Texas. She later revealed that she was suffering from a lung infection.Williams and co.

Paramore at a recent show. Check out footage of him singing the chorus of ‘Misery Business’ below.The athlete – who plays for the Golden State Warriors – delighted fans in San Francisco last night (August 7) when he made an appearance on stage with Hayley Williams and co.The moment took place during the rendition of their 2007 hit, ‘Misery Business’, in which the pop-punk front woman usually chooses a lucky audience member to join her on stage for the track.

Meet Me @ The Altar have covered ‘Take Me Away’ from the soundtrack of Freaky Friday.The song is set to appear, alongside recent original song ‘Give It Up’, on the deluxe version of their debut album ‘Past // Present // Future’, which will land on September 29 via Fueled By Ramen.The song is performed in Freaky Friday by the fictional band Pink Slip, which protagonist Anna (Lindsay Lohan) is a part of.“Aside from it just being an absolutely iconic moment in pop culture, ‘Take Me Away’, Pink Slip, and Freaky Friday as a whole had a lot of influence over us growing up,” the band said in a press release. “It’s everything we love all meshed into one – female representation in punk music, and on screen! Being able to pay homage to such an endless well of inspiration to us was really gratifying.