Matt Skiba -2024 NEW INTERVIEW -Alkaline Trio Deep Dive - Love for Blink-182- Least Fav Trio Album

Ted Stryker welcomes the awesome Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio to Tuna on Toast! Matt and Stryker talk about the band's new album, 'Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs' and how he chose that title. Matt details his childhood and his Mom and Dad's experience in the Vietnam War. He also tells a story of going to see Social Distortion as a kid, along with early punk shows that influenced him. Matt shares his thoughts on songwriting and his surprising influences -- from Ani DiFranco to Elton John. Matt discusses his time in Blink-182 and how working with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker influenced the new Alkaline Trio album. Matt also shares his reaction to Blink's new music! Matt Skiba tells Stryker about his first photoshoot with Blink-182, and explains why it's the only thing he’d change about his time in the band. Matt talks about the late great Jerry Finn and his favorite Warped Tour memories. Alkaline Trio's new album was recorded at Dave Grohl’s 606 Studio. Matt discusses the experience, and explains how Alkaline Trio knew Josh Freese was in Foo Fighters before everyone else. Matt also talks about the Alkaline Trio album he CAN'T listen to. Matt Skiba is such a cool and talented guy. I'm super grateful he was so open and talkative! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow us on social media, and thank you for supporting the show!

[@shiivagroove]

Shout out to Stryker for all the great interviews in 2021, 2022, & 2023; already starting off 2024 strong 🔥🔥

[@josephl8998]

“I didn’t want to prove him wrong, I just wanted to make him proud”…as a father that quote goes a long way. Much props to his parents for their service and raising such a solid human.

[@Mkbevington]

That line struck me too.

[@andredmtr]

Matt is always the sweetest, kindest person, hard to believe that’s the same guy who writes and sings about mutilation, pyromania, hell and the devil, etc.

[@DexterMorganRIP]

we all have a dark side

[@AtomizedSound]

I mean the saying never judge a book by its cover strikes true

[@StringsOfBrian]

Makes him EVEN sweeter! Hahaha

[@ericjohnson1180]

The Blink records with Matt are great..

[@davidhanni208]

Good mourning WAS AMAZING !!!!! All on black is top 5 trio song ever!

[@user-oz9qx7qb3d]

Agree. Got a tattoo of a cross with a 4 leaf clover on it

[@pjd182]

Matt is definitely a huge reason why they got a Grammy nod. They should have won it for sure. Blink and Alkaline should be in the rock and roll hall of fame.

[@technoretarded8029]

Yes sir

[@mmmmmmmhmmmm]

you do realize that blink has had grammy noms before skiba right?

[@amalgamated6448]

They will be when the time comes

[@pjd182]

@@mmmmmmmhmmmm When was that?

@@mmmmmmmhmmmm nope, that was the first nom

[@emartinezr]

Man just saw Alkaline 3 a couple of days ago, and they were fantastic. Matt and also Dan, but mostly Matt i think, was so taken by the whole thing. They've been on tour with this new album for a little bit already, but it somehow felt like it was his first time. He was genuinely grateful for everyone there, listening, singing, jumping around, and generally being there for them and their songs.

[@analogsignal]

Good Mourning is my absolutely favorite trio record BECAUSE of his voice!

[@MineNoTouchy]

Same! Haha

[@voidofthought]

Seriously, I know Matt was struggling but the raspy vocals on that album are iconic. I love it so much lol

[@amalgamated6448]

Same. I became a fan just before the Good Mourning album run. Saw them for the first time at Warped Tour ‘03. Cemented my fandom.

[@TheBlinkguy]

what a freaking legend... Thanks Matt for AK3, for saving blink 182 and for your music legacy. Great musician, better person.

[@CREA9TURE]

Alkaline Trio is one of those bands that never Does any drastic changes and That’s Why they still are one of the greatest bands ever! Every album is different but still has the Trio vibe. Made me so happy to hear that Derek recorded drums on the new album. Matt has alway been an insperation when it comes to making music. Met him in Norway in 2014. Hopefully they’ll come back. Good Mourning is one of their best albums for sure.

[@Beddrummer-1999]

Matts voice is incredible on Good Mourning haha !

[@johnmccaffrey7021]

my favourite AT record

[@Beddrummer-1999]

@@johnmccaffrey7021 Mine Too !

[@michaelnottas3727]

One of the greatest records. Trios work

[@GregGallagher]

I absolutely adore Matt Skiba! Such a great interview with him, thank you for doing this. I loved his contributions to Blink so much and I’ve been a fan of his work with Trio for 20 years now (I’m 34) He’s such a great artist and person, and I can’t wait for the new album! ❤💀

[@DexterMorganRIP]

20+ years as well. AFI changed but they still musically write great music. Trio is amazing, im thankful to say im from mchenry, not currently live , but thats the cool thing.... i saw before in 2004 so many pins and trio art walking the halls in school. Learned a lot from t shirts, but blink was mainstream, while trio has it. they havent changed their sound, because over the course of the years to now. we came to this amazing material we have now. and ty

[@ryanglobe416]

Facts! Matt made blink-182 a better band and helped them create two of their best albums.

[@GregGallagher]

@@DexterMorganRIP that’s so cool! You’re from the same town! Ever see them at any of the old venues like Fireside or the Metro?

[@repoman84]

Matt is an absolute treasure! Can't wait for the new record.

[@philhurley8907]

I fucking love this dude. He's just a genuine interesting polite human being.

[@JukinPunny]

Matt's so sweet and humble, he's just great. Excellent talk!!!

[@PatrickBoberg]

You hit all the bases great interview. Love how open Matt is. I remember their online studio clips from recording Good Mourning and the update about Matt's shredded voice. So glad he overcame that.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you!

[@durawins]

I kinda loved matts voice on good mourning

[@comebackkid531]

Awesome interview guys. I’m an old head Blink and Alkaline Trio fan since the 90’s. To have Tom back in Blink followed by Alkaline Trio dropping back to back bangers is the healing we needed after some tough years. Can’t wait to hear the full album.

[@lilspliffster88]

When they say Matt don’t miss,,,, Goddammit he don’t miss…From early Alkaline Trio to the boys new stuff to his time with Blink…this man proved why he needs to be in the RockNroll Hall of Fame Twice.. one for his time with Blink and one time for his career with Alkaline Trio…he legitimately shaped the sound of early 2000s pop punk and Emo……This man is national treasure

[@comebackkid531]

@@lilspliffster88 Fuckin A

[@TonimeiDavis]

Same! Imagine if they toured together 🥵

[@Kwisatz_HaderachXIII]

Old head

[@mrdawizard2045]

I met Matt in Rochester NY back in 05 or 06. Worked at a local college radio station and was able to get a short interview with Alkaline Trio. Matt is a very awesome person.

[@daaaaabearss]

yeah I got to share some drinks with him at a bar about a decade ago here in LA and he was super nice

[@rigoquintero8317]

I love Matt's apartments looks like one of us apartment. No need to floss.

[@jamierobards2443]

This is the best Matt Skiba interview I think I’ve ever seen. Been a Trio fan since the late nineties and saw them at the Fireside in 98 & 99 🖤💀

[@robomalo]

My old band played with Alkaline Trio on the Maybe I’ll Catch Fire tour. Skiba came up to compliment us after our set and I’ve always regretted not talking to him more. Legit nice guy.

[@LNC2009]

I discovered blink 182 during the Skiba era Nine is definitely one of the best Blink records of any era Thank you Stryker for this awesome interview!

[@Britpopsoul]

It really isn’t.

[@boxcarkid82]

That's a terrible take.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Thanks for listening

[@andredmtr]

Lifelong blink-182 fan here and I think NINE is an absolutely banger, love that record!

[@kiwiangeldust6912]

​@@BritpopsoulYou're clearly delusional. It is

[@nitinbhojraj7308]

This was a phenomenal interview. Alkaline Trio has been my favorite band for 25 years now and I always love Skiba interviews, as he is always respectful and forthcoming with interviewers. Stryker asked great questions and struck a fine balance between Alk3's past, present, and future. It's also wonderful to hear how close Skiba is with his mom.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you so much!

[@redcomet0079]

Crimson is my favorite Alkaline Trio album. I’m thankful to Skiba for his time in blink. Contributions on Nine like songs on “No Heart to Speak Of” & “Hungover You” are amazing

[@justinTime077]

Weird to hear someone praise that generic and lukewarm album. I like alkaline trio fine but I also don’t think Mark would have had Tom back if things were totally kicking ass without him. Blink wasn’t remotely the same without Tom. One More Time is all the proof you need.

[@redcomet0079]

@@justinTime077 cool story bro

[@KarlstadDrums]

@@justinTime077 Generic? Crimson is a masterpiece, easily some of the best of the trios songs like Time to waste, Burn, Sadie and Back to hell. Don't see why it's weird since it is one of the most praised albums by the trio.

[@KBottaro96]

⁠@@KarlstadDrums I think they mean Nine is generic in this case, Crimson is definitely not (and one of their best for sure).

[@KarlstadDrums]

@@KBottaro96 Oh yeah that makes sense now that you say it. I thought it was such a weird thing to call Crimson generic and lukewarm haha. It is indeed a masterpiece

[@mtmcapital]

Matt Skiba is beyond talented and underrated singer, songwriter, and guitar player. The vocal harmonies, drums, and bass guitar with Dan are all amazing too. Alkaline Trio are one of the greatest punk rock bands of all time! 🎸🎤🥁 🤘🔥

[@wolflarsen3447]

Good mourning is by far my favourite Trio album, crazy Matt couldn't listen to it so long!

[@lilspliffster88]

Matt skiba was a legend before Blink and he will be legend forever….Every emo/PopPunk kid had a healthy serving of Matt and the boys in alkaline trio from the early 2000’s… so when he joined blink it was like a super group…some of blinks most touching songs in the last few year have been Matt’s work ..he unlocked something in mark and Travis.. blinks music didn’t sound like blink and it didn’t sound like alkaline trio it was something new and beautiful yet dark and haunting.. poppy and punky and serious at the same time…I prayed so hard that he was gonna be able to share the stage with Tom that would’ve made my life.. Tom and Matt on the stage wouldve been amazing ….but I understand why he didn’t this new album with alkaline Trio is so good the man is on the move… he also is a fantastic person to his fans…. So thank you Matt from one out cast skater pop punk kid who had no one accept a small group of friends..your records in the early 2000s saved me from thank you.. I owe you a hug n warm embrace for making music that gave me purpose and made me part of a tribe.. and thank you for your work with blink it showed me you can still create art even if your out of genre some what.. thank you ❤

[@christianperez7846]

I love Matt so much. Haven’t had the privilege of meeting him. But I see ALK at least once a year. His story is so important for me to understand. I know we all feel this because we came to hear him. I always loved his vulnerability. It’s the only way he could’ve spoke his mind and heart on every song. If I could time travel, I’d go back to 1997 Chicago and hang out with those guys. ALK3❤

[@1993Erod]

Matt is such a rad dude. Loved him in blink and have always loved alkaline.

[@Mr_Ashley]

Never realised what a sweet heart Matt is, sounds like he had a proper upbringing, respect to his parents 🤘

[@DexterMorganRIP]

go mchenry suburban kid life.... my hometown area

[@scottmcewan]

Man what an awesome guy. Alkaline Trio have been consistently awesome for so long now

[@IAMBrenner]

Great episode!! Skiba is the best!! Longtime fan of the trio since I first heard “From Here to Infirmary” in 2001!

[@jordanheimer774]

Matt and Dan are the best. I miss Derek, but I'm excited for Atom. Can't wait for the new album. And the tour...🎉🎉

[@user-xu1rn9dx1j]

Matt Skiba is just a great guy. I am a big blink fan since nearly 20 years. And I am happy that Tom is back. But how awesome was his participation, when he was part of blink. I loved both albums and especially NINE is an absolute masterpiece that was kind of my soundtrack of 2019. Thank you Matt!

[@ryanglobe416]

Same here! Nine was in my car for over a year. It’s yet to be taken out of rotation. Such an amazing album with some beautiful songs!

[@AlexAndra-mc7np]

Matt you are a light to so many. I would not be who I am today if I didn’t grow up with Alkaline Trio. Can’t wait to see you in Chicago in March!

[@iggyplayedguitar982]

Great interview! I had no idea this show existed, but am so happy to see that it does. I grew up listening to KROQ and punk in the 90s, including early Alkaline Trio. A bunch of other musicians I grew up listening to have been interviewed here too, so I have some catching up to do!

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you so much for finding the show!! Hope you enjoy it

[@davidbucky7634]

Happy for Matt i loved blink with him but Alkaline Trio has been my favt band since i was 16 and im 35

[@user-si1vd7il5v]

Good mourning is one of my favorite albums. He sells himself short. His voice is so different than anyone else’s. My all time fave!!

[@critie]

Matt Skiba, my man, i got to see you live a few years back. You sir were amazing with blink as well. Ill never forget it. I love Tom as well but i think you smashed it out of the park my man

[@michaelkaczmarek5353]

We asked and you delivered! What a fantastic interview. Thanks Matt and Stryker, so fucking excited for the whole album to drop 🤗

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@lesliemartin3]

I have loved Alkaline since my 20th birthday and the first time I met Matt it was in Florida in early 2008. He was the nicest person and we talked a lot. It was so cool meeting my hero and finding him to be such an amazing dude. I unfortunately met other musicians that were not so nice and I'll always treasure the memories with the band.

[@AduderReviews]

Strange because Good Mourning is my favourite album of theirs. I love the shredded vocals. And so many good songs.

[@thecitrineghost]

What a great interview. Just when you think Matt gets lost answering the question, he brings it back. Love those kinds of detailed answers. Thanks for posting.

[@alwaysevolving281]

Gonna listen to This Addiction now. Thanks Matt! Underrated album, btw. Especially those bonus tracks

[@curtisbush5728]

What a stellar human being! I discovered his band in 99 cause I was a fan of Asian man records, was kind of a ska punk kid. And every ad Mike park bought had them at the top of the list that year, also thought goddamnit was a great name. So I picked it up, listened to it and my life changed! I'm not a fan of every release theyve done since from here to infirmary, but I respect their decisions as a powerhouse punk band! They've become a pillar of the scene, synonymous with acts like NOFX, 7 seconds, bad religion, descendents, etc. Congrats Matt! You deserve it!!!!

[@SalveASMR]

Such a cool guy. He and the band always releases consistent banger after banger. Pound for pound.

[@angermanagementstudios]

Matt’s been in two wonderful bands and is still going strong. Absolute respect to him.

[@reidthompson29]

I have always loved alkaline trio Matt is a super rad guy awesome musician great job guys with blood,hair and eyeballs 🤘👍

[@FamousAtticusJS]

Love Skiba!! Great interview! Looking forward to the new Trio record & tour!

[@danpeezie]

Man oh man would I have loved to be able to just sit in that room with Grohl and the Trio...my 2 all time favorites!

[@noteasybeingweezy]

I would listen to a Matt Skiba podcast. It's just so fascinating to listen to his stories.

[@KimmiTURNIP]

Excited for this new album the songs released have been on repeat, even the 6 year old knows all the lyrics.

[@millsy1236]

My 8 year old is exactly the same 😂

[@chelseawhite1707]

He is such a great storyteller. and his voice is so calming. I love Matt Skiba and I love the new album I cannot wait to see them in MARCH!

[@StzaJack]

First time watching your channel, such an easy decision to subscribe. I'm used to watching awful interviewers who only ask clickbait questions or to get soundbites, your questions come from the heart and you can really see the respect you have for Matt here. Can't wait to watch more.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

best compliment ever. thank you so much!

[@jordanheimer774]

Can't wait to see the Trio.... PHX AZ in Feb. Favorite band of ALL TIME!!!

[@SamHoustonSF]

Such a great interview! Matt is a great guy. So glad he's doing well

[@ShastinaHenderson]

I can't wait to see the new album live. Skiba is always so genuine and kind.

[@Tech215Studios]

I met him one night when they opened for face to face in 98, just chillin’ on the corner of 10th and Arch outside the trocadero in Philly. Very fucking cool guy.

[@millsy1236]

Awesome interview. Matt is a complete babe. Really excited for this new album. Come back to UK soon xx

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

he is a total babe!

[@rachelvasquez1971]

Yass

[@VegetaAlex]

Sprry for your loss Matt. He got emotional talking about it 🥺

[@NESADDICT]

Awe man Matt Skiba! Great person for an interview! I really got into them around the good mourning album.

[@Luu371]

My thing with Blood hair and eyeballs is that i fell in love instantly with that song, and got so happy that these dudes are back

[@arizavala5297]

Nice, always great when there’s content were we get to hear Matt.

[@JamesC183]

Really great interview, appreciate Matt sharing these insights, so fascinating to an avid trio fan, cannot wait to see them in London 🇬🇧 this summer!

[@xsiafiredex]

This was a FANTASTIC interview!:) It’s so nice to see a friendship go past the typical questioning. Love the good vibes and candid conversation amongst you both:) What a great way to spend an hour:)

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate that!

[@jaerancilio3950]

This beautiful creature! Interviews like this are one of the reasons they'll always be my favorite.

[@TheFoldMusic]

"First thought, best thought." 💯

[@tanneradams6216]

Matt seems like such a genuine person and the album is great. Great! I can’t wait to see them in SF in March!

[@pavloskritikos8256]

You should be happy and proud for this album Matt is awesome. Thank Trio is back

[@KBottaro96]

Great interview! I know Matt went through it during the Good Mourning era so I get where he’s coming from, but I would pick that album among my three to introduce someone to Alk3. Looking so forward to Blood, Hair and Eyeballs and finally seeing them live in March after 20+ years of fandom! 🖤💀🤘

[@hysteria347]

Amazing episode. Love Matt 🖤

[@johnw8102]

Great interview! Loved your insightful questions, especially how his upbringing affected him, I always wondered that about him given his parents being Vietnam vets.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you!!!

[@outdoordinsmore]

Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs is already one of my favorite albums from any band, ever. Incredible stuff. Thank you Stryker for giving us this content!!

[@johnfrith7884]

HELL YES I just bought the 3 available songs on the upcoming record can’t wait for the rest of it Alkaline Trio music is special to me I made a connection with your music first time I ever heard you guys THANKS MATT y’all ALWAYS make great music

[@Alexhannam100]

Good Mourning is such a good album, in my top 3 if not favourite Allkaline album. Great interview 👍🏻

[@andresaries2850]

Matt God Bless and you and both your parents! (yes Both!) Total respect Dude!!

[@LoLinForU]

Gotta say, for being late 40’s Matt sure does look great

[@hannahmitchell87]

What a legend! (His Mom sounds pretty cool too) I've been lucky enough to see him several times with Alk3 & once with Blink. So glad to hear he's still matey with Mark & Travis. I was harbouring bad feelings towards them for a while cause I thought they'd done Matt dirty by not telling him he was out. He was a pure asset to them & California is one of Blink's best imo. Really great interview, with such relaxed vibes, thanks!

[@MrSharkman05]

Not going lie when he come into blink I was like no way bro who is this dawg, few months later I was like hey this guy is alright. I’m actually devastated he left blink I come to absolutely love him, and I wish they kept him and had 4 members of blink. I hope he come back time to time. I feel crushed he left. 😢

[@EJOVLTW]

What an amazing interview. AT3 has been my favorite band for quite some time but I had no idea about his parents and all that. As a veteran myself and the son of a Vietnam veteran, I feel like the music speaks to me now more than ever.

[@mattperreault3518]

Great interview! Great folks!

[@bryantlipetri504]

As someone from Rochester who enjoys Bug Jar i am screaming. Love this guy man!

[@T.billig]

Amazingly relaxed interview. New to your channel. Cheers mate. Also viewed your sum 41 and Tom interview. Subscribed. The bands seem to really have fun with you and you with them, good feels. Keep it up!

[@AfterTheApocalypse26]

I was lucky enough to catch the Alk3/Bad Religion tour and it was so killer

[@chris8669]

I still have my fingers crossed that the Blink album he was working on eventually gets released. Even if it means it is finished with songs with Tom DeFlake.

[@brianmclendon1647]

Love Matt and Alkaline Trio, Hell yes!!!

[@Crawfinator]

Hell yeah brother! can't wait to get through this episode today 🔥💪

[@nathanbaldwin5782]

Stryker, you are definitely one of the best interviewers out there right now. Thank you for your work. Loved this video

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Wow, thank you so much! I'm super grateful for the opportunity to chat with so many bands/artists we all love.

[@GarnerKnutson]

What a great interview chock full of great questions & answers! Thank you both for all your contributions in the music world! Side note: It was sad to hear Matt's least fave record was Good Mourning (it's my favorite AK3 record!)! ♥

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thanks for the nice words!!

[@Kelchanning]

Love Matt skiba. Talented, genuine guy. ❤

[@deedeepilgrim6658]

Nice interview, great questions. Matt has to be one of the sweetest human beings ever

[@jmiller1717]

Those new songs are 100% legit and rock. Great work Matt and band.

[@skaistda]

Wow, what a great interview. Such cool insights into Matt, his process, and his band. I love him so much.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

THANK YOU!

[@JellyGoat666]

In Skiba We Trust

[@ryanphillips4700]

i miss the days when bands would meet with fans after the shows...I saw ALK3 the first time in 1998 at the Cat's Cradle in Carboro, NC; they opened for Face to Face who I was there to see. First song ALK3 played, I was hooked. favorite effing band. Just got my tickets for HoB Orlando on 2 March

[@L1NCHP1N]

A great interview with great questions! My first time here but will def be back for more.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Thank you so much!

[@MichaelABruce-ew8zs]

I always look for NEW A T been my band for a LOOOOOOG time. can't wait for its release.

[@chrisgreenspon5610]

I had no idea Stryker was such a good interviewer. I grew up on KROQ, until I was about 12 or 13, and then started drifting away from the radio (I work in radio now). So I don't remember too clearly his mic skills from his heyday in the 90's, though we loved him in my house. What I do remember was KROQ getting worse and worse as the 2000's wore on, and jocks getting to talk less and less. This is really cool to see a radio vet like him, in his element, doing exactly what he wants.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@aidencook774]

SKEEBZ! What a genuine and kind dude

[@mwpunk]

Skiba🖤