18 April 2011
Tom Crowther
Blink 182 have confirmed that their entire European tour has been put on hold as their album has taken longer than expected.
A statement on the bands official website read:
It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce our planned 2011 European Summer tour has been rescheduled. When we booked the tour last year, we were confident that we would have the new album out before the Summer. Turns out we were mistaken as the album is taking longer than we thought and won't be out till later this year. We hoped we would have some new songs to play rather than do another 'greatest hits tour' which you all saw last Summer. As much as we know our fans would be cool with that, we feel that we owe you guys something new when you spend your money to come see us. Frankly, it's what needs to continue for us to remain vital. The three of us are working very hard to do what we set out to do when were-formed...get a new blink-182 album recorded. Apologies to all of our fans who have bought tickets and were looking forward to the Summer shows but we'll be back soon with the rescheduled dates in Summer 2012, have a new album out and be able to play new songs for you all. Thanks for all of the continued support and understanding. The rescheduled dates are on our website (www.blink182.com) and are listed below.
The band continued on stating they will not be performing their slots at T in the Park or Oxegen festivals, although they have added further dates for 2012 in Ireland and Scotland. Speculation is already spreading as to the bands replacements at the festivals, with Biffy Clyro a strong possibility at the festival or My Chemical Romance being mooted to move higher up the bill.
Who do you think should replace the band at the festivals in the summer? Have your say below.
