Matt Skiba Responds To His Departure From Blink 182

Matt Skiba issued a response to Blink 182 bringing back Tom DeLonge and his departure from the group.
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[@RockFeed]

Do you want blink 182 to continue as a three-piece or would you want Skiba to perform live with them still?

[@titanfighter12]

Bring Skiba in for a two guitar album or have him on the whole tour or have him just for a song Anyway for him to be involved, especially if the relationship is still good between everybody...huge Alkaline Trio fan and his contribution to Blink grew on me :)

[@krystenbeesley8319]

I think the trio should just stick to the trio. I think there's something calling to Matt that we are not aware of yet

[@titanfighter12]

@@krystenbeesley8319 something calling?

[@davidbucky7634]

Skiba would be cool if they keep him but skiba is amazing at whatever he does so if he just does alkaline stuff or other stuff or helps with the blink stuff ill support and love him hes classy asf

[@davidbucky7634]

What would be amazing is an Alkaline Blink tour where matt could join in on a few of his blink songs blink could cover help me 😅 alkaline could cover well anything cuz they are alkaline so that would be my dream scenario but im just happy all around for everyone involved really i do like alkaine more then blink if that wasnt obvious lol

[@stevenkambach]

This is the classiest band member change in history.

[@Jimmy2shoes2shoes]

Word

[@SewnForSolitude]

I mean not telling Matt for months was a pretty trash move, but sure...super classy.

[@doctajuice]

Killswitch engage going from Jesse to Howard and then back to Jesse is definitely the winner

[@Yamas258]

Most definitely. I don’t see why they can do a tour/album with all of them. They would probably sound even better, knowing Matt covers some of Tom’s deficiencies, and vice versa

[@ColinAverill]

Sevendust addition/departure of Sonny was pretty smooth, too.

[@i_Gotcha_]

Matt Skiba is the real MVP for holding it down.

[@ericshaw77083]

if only he sounded good singing the songs..good thing he gone

[@terrorizedmars8922]

He sucked

[@nogrecords]

@@ericshaw77083 you're crazy bro. Matt sounded GREAT!, on his songs. He didn't sound that great doing Tom's songs, but his register is very different than Tom's. Just like, it'd be funny to hear Tom try to sing Matt's songs

[@i_Gotcha_]

@@nogrecords right. People thinking he’s gonna duplicate what Tom did went with the wrong expectation. With Matt it’s just different songs that you can’t compare to the original with Tom.

[@TheSteel101]

@@ericshaw77083 I mean Tom can’t sing live either so I guess he fit well

[@Jeff_HellensBridge]

I wish they would have kept him on and just made it a 4 piece. Two guitars in blink would sound rad.

[@ppprime98K]

They secretly already do since the Enema's, they have a lot of multitracking recording that is missing on live, like they use prerecorded tracks but isn't the same as someone playing the extra guitars.

[@pnut3844able]

Ehhhhhh, only if one of them played rhythm. Even then it would sound weird

[@BorkBrand]

Sounds like a Blink 182 song.

[@projectvzero]

I feel like matt is that good step parent who does there best to be there for us. While tom is that cool parent who comes back now and then just to leave us again with empty promises.

[@Cognitoman]

😂

[@JohnADuerk]

Good analogy!

[@jessicaschoonmaker2073]

Wait he left us again ?

[@tayamaral6039]

@@jessicaschoonmaker2073 he will

[@KeithCasey973]

A fan who can think for themselves. Finally

[@Matt92Machine]

Wouldn't expect anything less from Matt but a classy response. It's pretty sad all the Blink fans who have treated him like sh!t while he was in the band. he did a great job. Obviously he knew Tom would be back sooner or later.

[@adrain182]

I didn’t particularly enjoy the music they made with Matt but I appreciate him taking the spot so the band didn’t completely disband also bear down

[@montsergirl]

I agree. And I LOVE Tom so much but this all felt ignorant towards Matt imo. I hope he doesn’t feel that way but thankfully he’s talented and can move forward and yay for Blink to be back again!

[@Matt92Machine]

​@@montsergirl I am also a big fan of Alkaline Trio. He can now focus all of his energy on that, so it's good for both bands. Matt did as good of a job as anyone could do being thrust into the situation of being Tom's stand in.

[@Matt92Machine]

​@mysticstrider Yes, I think they have new material in the works as well.

[@bretknight3813]

I go back to the Dude Ranch days and I have absolutely loved having Matt in the band. Shame that people can't look beyond their nostalgia...

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Glad to see everyone's in good spirits with no hard feelings towards one another.I wish all of them the best for the future.Rock on guys.

[@privatejets9992]

MATT should tell blink to go to hell here

[@frankzebzda86]

What a classic act. These situations always have the potential to become dramatic, nice seeing people understand and have no I'll feelings.

[@briank1263]

My best friend Josh was alkaline trios tour manager for a while. He sadly passed away about 10 years ago. It was surreal seeing them at the funeral. Great dudes. RIP Josh, miss ya brother.

[@nickynoodles88]

Matt contributed to two incredible Blink albums and I’ll be forever thankful to him for that. You’ll be missed Matt!

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

NINE is honestly one of their best albums ever

[@cheezychicken6243]

@@IDiggPattyMayonnaise fr though

[@eclipsedeathcore]

nahh

[@redheadsg1]

One was good, the other was atrocious (*cough* NINE *cough* *cough*).

[@cheezychicken6243]

​@@redheadsg1 Idk what you mean, Nine was really good.

[@thisguyinmichigan3647]

I think the least blink could have done was take Alkaline Trio out on a major arena tour with them. I’m curious to see what they do about the last two albums live. Will Tom sing Matt’s parts or will we ever hear those songs live again?

[@heythere6983]

Yes that would have been classy. Let them make good money as a thank you.

[@andrade2129]

WE WILL NEVER HEAR THOSE AWFUL SONGS AGAIN! THX

[@candeezymarie9827]

I don't think Tom will sing Matts songs.

[@tbolt720]

Sad to never hear San Diego or No Heart To Soeak of again. Loved those songs.

[@Ryslarks]

@@tbolt720 San Diego is about Tom so that would be weird af

[@oscarfernando804]

I feel bad for Matt because he did a beautiful job when Tom left the band. I think he deserves Blink doing a tour with his band or at least a video (Blink 182 Ft. Matt) as a thank you.

[@ricoantipuesto8584]

blink 182 ft matt skiba that's right

[@NESADDICT]

Matt Skiba wow what a class act! Mad respect!

[@nick_7716]

Matt Skiba really deserves a ton of credit for saving Blink-182 by keeping them relevant over the past few years. Say what you want about "NINE," but "California" was WAY better than anyone expected, just full of classic SoCal bangers, I absolutely loved it and it's one of my favorite albums to date. He was great with them live too, I saw them in Jax and I'll take Matt's performance then over whatever the hell Tom was doing with his vocals near the end of the "Neighborhoods" era. DeLonge is an OG and it's good to have him back, but I really wish they would of continued as a four-piece so it would be less awkward playing songs from the last two records (plus two guitars would be rad). I hope the "California" era isn't ever forgotten. Thank you Mr. Skiba 👏🏼🎸

[@DragonDonut64]

I’d be surprised if they sang Bored to Death with Tom back in the band

[@phildimopoulos6010]

Last 2 albums were balls who’s kidding who. Over-produced garbage, barely classic SoCal. I’m not trying to be all pretentious either, I actually liked Neighbourhoods. But the songwriting without Tom is just so basic, then add in John Feldmann producing and it’s just.. no.

[@RichL4899]

The worst albums blink ever put out lmao

[@jameswallace5235]

@@RichL4899 False. That would be Neighbourhoods LMAO

[@RichL4899]

@@jameswallace5235 neighborhoods wasthe last good album blink ever put out, a great album too. what is wrong with you kids? Nine and California are terrible lmao its all a bunch of mainstream sounding pop music. Goes to show how much you know about music and your terrible taste. Now that skibba is gone the knew album with automatically be better than nine and California as well

[@mariogaol7575]

Matt's powerful vocal in the albums wont be forgotten

[@miniharez]

skiba had a good paycheck from blink, made a kick ass album with mark and travis. Helped kept blink relevant by recently touring under the name, and now he can go back to focus on his own band now. no one lost here❤️

[@sidvicious332]

One album? Lol They wrote almost 50 songs together!

[@miniharez]

@@sidvicious332 nothing is ever good enough huh? you couldn’t tell by the tone of the post what i was trying to say😆

[@drested1793]

What’s his original band?

[@BadArchitecture]

@@drested1793 alkaline trio

[@laravelisbullschitt3281]

@@drested1793 hope you’re joking

[@moonchyld1475]

Matt has always been a beautiful person.❤️

[@18dvine]

Matt was the hero we needed

[@ultraparanoia]

I was very, very skeptical about a Blink album without Tom, but I truly enjoyed "California" and I'm glad Matt stepped in and saved the day. A true class act from beginning to end.

[@krystenbeesley8319]

Thank you for reporting and keeping me updated on the best and newest going-ons that matter to me. 🙌🙏🙌

[@RockFeed]

Thank you for watching. Truly appreciate it!!!!!

[@michellepesquera6368]

I want a collab with Matt and Blink 182 one day!! That would be epic

[@dsxa918]

I'd rather they kept Matt damn

[@Aspirador_de_Almeida]

@@dsxa918 Only you in the whole world

[@Tinnsfr]

@@Aspirador_de_Almeida no, just Alkaline fans.

[@rat_king2801]

we had that the last 5 years 🤷‍♂️😄

[@Drewkungfoo]

@@dsxa918 ME SAME but as a 4-Piece

[@Jhavoc7]

I just listened to California in full & damn it's a solid album. I have to check out nine now but Matt skiba did A great job

[@brianrodriguez6897]

You've been missing out

[@leefchapman]

Nine is incredible.

[@sv822]

nine is a masterpiece

[@chiefbrownfart]

This all went about as good as it possibly could, super professional guys all around.

[@djahjeband7249]

Skiba did an amazing job in Blink 182..but having Tom come back and the old lineup making new music again is just amazing!

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

*middle lineup* It's not the old lineup lol Their original drummer made it an actual skate punk band

[@Mike-vp1uw]

Yeah, I just hope that they continue expanding on the sound they rediscovered in "Edging." I hated Neighborhoods and I never followed Tom in AVA, it is not my style whatsoever. I don't need exact replicas of their earlier records to be happy, but would love less AVA-style influence in their next album.

[@royjameson2097]

@@eatassonthefirstdate TRUTH this band is like a boy band that got put together in a way, I don't know why people don't see it

[@royjameson2097]

Skiba sacrificed his own band and name by being in Blink, as a long time Alkaline Trio fan I don't look at Skiba the same at all, it started back when he did Heavens which was a cool lil side project, but then he did Matt Skiba and the SeKrets which was with Wes Borland, Alkaline albums seemed to be regurgitated chord structures with similar lyrics My shame is true was good for a couple dimes but that's about it... Hope he starts writing again

[@titanfighter12]

I hope he shows up for a song along the way, or maybe a feature down the road Love that it's all love though, that's awesome

[@jordanthompson6349]

Thanks Matt! Your time was short lived with the band, but your contributions and the music you helped put out with blink was great!

[@dangerouslycheesy2709]

3 months later... Matt Skiba is joining Blink 182 after Tom quits again

[@peterkrebitzka3475]

hey ,..actually ,, it ain't all that far fetched

[@chrisramirez1671]

I’m going to miss Matt.

[@Drewkungfoo]

same brother it truly hurts, I want him and Tom to ALWAYS be together in Blink IF that were to happen, fingers crossed

[@sultaa86]

His Heart belongs to Alkaline Trio.

[@chrisramirez1671]

@@Drewkungfoo Tom and Matt are both class so I’m happy this was a smooth transition

[@yuuyjaaj6721]

Both of them are the voices inside my yead

[@BrianYochem]

I'll never forget how nice Matt was signing autographs at the warped tour back in the day. The line was so long and he just came out before he even played to hang out with fans and a huge line just formed out of nowhere and he stayed forever saying Hi and signing concert tickets. Nice guy.

[@jonnycreighton9318]

😊 😊 😊. You m

[@jonnycreighton9318]

I’m just

[@lukasgestrine]

Bottom line is he made two great albums with Blink, toured the world and kept Blink relevant.

[@royjameson2097]

They made 2 albums with Alkaline 182?

[@NewGoldStandard]

It's cool to see two guys handle things nicely. I really hope it was chill and that Matt's happy to see their new successes.

[@thenoisyneighbour]

Wish he was atleast a touring member. He held it down for us fans.

[@EeyoreNeedsProzac]

I'm not the biggest Blink fan but it's refreshing to see musicians acting with so much love and respect for each other during this changeover.

[@Valeo1993]

That's how you took it?

[@EeyoreNeedsProzac]

@@Valeo1993 why, are we meant to see it another way?

[@Valeo1993]

@@EeyoreNeedsProzac yeah it was all p.r. and a giant dig in Matt's face

[@sv822]

nope

[@Xeroforte]

​@@Valeo1993Sure, kid. Everything is drama and face spitting. Typical Kardashian fan shit.

[@firesideconfessions7454]

He handled that like a true star.

[@sandwichsupernova]

Thank you Matt for keeping the band alive! His albums were great. I really wish they could keep him on and stay a 4-piece with vocal harmonies, but I'm glad it seems to be an amicable situation.

[@sam_elvsen]

The California album is the 2nd best of Blink!! Great job Matty!!!! Awesome stuff bro. My best choice is neighborhoods still ❤

[@RandomActsofAnimation]

I hope the new album has a couple of songs with MARK, TOM, and MATT on the vocals. It would sound amazing!

[@rossmusic25]

Well in the new song they’re both trading off vocals so yeah most likely

[@nate-ds9tg]

@@rossmusic25 That's Tom and Mark, not Tom and Matt.

[@rossmusic25]

@@nate-ds9tg oh no yeah right I’m sorry. I’m tired, I’ve been at work like all day lol. Yeah no I meant Tom and Mark. They have vocal trade-offs on the new song that came out so I’m assuming there’s gonna be more songs like that on the album where they do that.

[@RandomActsofAnimation]

Lol you guys I know who is singing on the new song lol Tom and Mark obviously. I was saying a blink song with Tom, Matt, and Mark on vocals...

[@rossmusic25]

@@RandomActsofAnimation Yeah I doubt that’s gonna happen

[@robjarrett7026]

I refused to listen to the two albums without Tom because i couldnt bring myself to accept the change. But i've started listening to them and there's some really awesome songs on them. Especially No Heart To Speak Of. Matt really did some great stuff in Blink.

[@Haganracing]

Matt Skiba - thank you for keeping blink going and the music you made with Mark & Travis!!

[@WizardSquares]

I’m so excited that I got my pre sale tickets, I can’t wait to see them back together again!

[@AlexGAlexG]

This is lovely ❤

[@protestthisyouloser1093]

Josh klinghoffer said “don’t say a word. I know exactly how you feel”

[@slapbass8723]

Klinghoffer getting replaced with frusciante was annoying both albums with Klinghoffer sounded like rhcp was going back to its root little by little by having much more punkier type of music with amazing funkier bass lines the last album they have just done last year was really bad for rhcp it wasn't as good as the getaway and everything before it and that really sucks

[@godaberi]

@@slapbass8723 what did you think of the new one that released earlier this week

[@TheGingerBeef]

Good stuff, this is heartwarming!

[@RAMENAMIS]

THANKS!

[@cliffordbunton8788]

Tom coming back to Blink-182 is awesome but it killed my dream of the band being 4 members. Hopefully they'll reunite with Matt someday for more music, and if they do they better not title the song or songs as "featuring Matt Skiba" because that would destroy all the respect that Tom gave to Matt with the letter he wrote/posted...

[@tothesky8799]

I don't know... I still think it's pretty damn ignorant of Mark and Travis for remaining publicly silent in regards to Skiba's departure. As mentioned in this video, Skiba was unaware of what was going on with the band as recently as July, and by the sound of Skiba's response to Tom coming back, something tells me that they never settled/discussed this with Skiba behind closed doors, which is shady as hell in my opinion.

[@aganyohan]

Funfact: Tom Delonge full name is Thomas Matthew Delonge, while Matt Skiba full name is Matthew Thomas Skiba.

[@jayteesgear]

Rockfeed- this is great content dude. I think Rock needs this comradery right now. Who knows maybe I’ll even give the Pantera thing a break lol. Much love to all that work hard playing and making music 🎸🇺🇸

[@Livingonaprayer1726]

I've just seen My Chemical Romance and the pre-sale tickets were outrageously expensive. It was great, but I hate it when the tickets are that pricey. Not fair to young kids who don't have a job.

[@emare_6665]

I saw MCR too and the presale tickets were half what blink tickets cost! It’s crazy the “cheap seats” are 350$+ for blink,MCR was like 120$

[@brianjohnson8616]

They should keep Matt in the band but I’m sure they wouldn’t want to split the loot. Tom ran out of money so he’s back to refill the bank account so he can go chase aliens.

[@spencergodspeed9394]

Class act, Matt. You have a new fan here.

[@artso1990]

THANK YOU MATT SKIBA!

[@cwennem]

Ticket prices are crazy

[@slapbass8723]

Hopefully they're cheaper for the general sale

[@AtomizedSound]

Those ticket prices are crazy and I get times are tough and everything is high right now, but dang..not what I expected. It’s sad, I wanted to see them on this tour but maybe next go around I can.

[@allslitup]

What was the deal with the pre-sale tickets they alluded to at the start of the video? were they too high too low or something?

[@mygrains5013]

Matt was an excellent addition to blink, his vocals seriously fit blinks sound I think.

[@sjc091]

California is such a good album given the circumstances. I truly love the entire track listing. Skiba can be proud of that one.

[@peterkrebitzka3475]

skiba needs to tell this band to go to hell

[@shad3128]

Matt was the definition of a pinch hitter who stepped up under pressure and delivered big, big time. Loved him in alkaline trio, loved his time with blink, and blessings for his future projects man

[@twenty1stpilot]

I'm sure Matt knew from day 1 that Tom would eventually come back and accepted his fate. He's in another great successful band so I'm sure he knows Blink isn't his band and is just thankful to be a part of them. I was reluctant at first but i grew to accept and respect matt more for keeping blink in the running, thank you Matt and welcome back my boi Tom! ❤

[@alk34eva1]

Good for Blink and good for Matt. This had to happen eventually.

[@phxrsx]

How much are the tickets?

[@derekrequiem4359]

It'd be cool if Matt was a guest sometime during the tour 🤘

[@peterevans2779]

Hi what will happen to A&A.???

[@johnsingleton3122]

What were the prices?

[@chriscrooks8617]

I’m happy they are back together as the band I grow up listening to as a young kid. Got to say thanks to Matt for helping Blink continue there music an keeping them going during the time Tom was gone. Now what’s got me is I wanted to finally get to see the band in Boston next year. But it will once again be delayed due to prices of ticket that are not even floor seat they are $300 for one ticket up higher than floor . Dream was crushed when I seen this on the website. Hope one day I’ll be able to see you live-Blink Rules

[@futureboy3058]

I was a big fan of Alkaline Trio and blink back in the day! Awesome guys

[@boxenrider7981]

Jesus this is frustrating. I cannot find these last two in this first castle. And I can't find any actual descriptive guides on how to do it.

[@svenbtb]

Nice to hear that there's no bad blood, really happy about this!

[@spookymulder945]

I'm a casual fan so I'm not up to date on blink news. So what's up with the prices? They charging an insane amount?

[@rhymetimeuk]

What a class act from Matt!

[@MrTabasham1990]

I hope they occasionally feature Matt on some songs just for some extra dynamics.

[@kristiannelson1851]

Straight class from Matt right there!!! I saw Blink with Matt and he was awesome!

[@BEAR8419]

I hope Matt makes a couple surprise appearances on tour

[@BROperatorTIME]

They're truly staying together for the kids.

[@wtbwrites1806]

About time. So glad to have the poet of blink back

[@saidoterodiseno]

It would be nice having Matt as a touring member TBH

[@levysarahe]

Skiba is a punk rock legend. All legends!

[@ThePurpleSheep]

I LOVE Matt. California is by far one of my favourite albums ever and his contribution in it is so important. I had the chance to see him with blink in concert and it was great! Matt will always be a blink member to me :)

[@bendyamin86]

California Deluxe is under appreciated... Purists hate it but I love it.

[@sugaralan]

Thank you Matt, class act ❤

[@Starkill3r306]

I hope we still get songs that sound like the nine album, I don’t want that to go away.

[@choprox01]

thanks Matt for all you did

[@chrisglazener3613]

So glad to see both sides getting along or at least appearing to during this transition. I like both Matt & Tom and am happy to see there isn't any tension between them or Mark & Travis either. Hopefully Matt got some sort of buy out or settlement as well. He deserves it.

[@blvrryfce]

I would love to see Matt Skiba perform with them again as a touring member or even a guest member.

[@alexanderarmstrong5306]

Glad to see that Matt isn't Sour about Tom Coming back and very happy for them instead of being mad about him coming back Matt seems to be a very awesome person

[@BATMAN7666]

We ❤️ our Skiba in Chicago

[@WhenCornAttacks]

lol you made the thumbnail look like he was being interviewed even though he just made a post about it

[@NoUseForAName0626]

I thought it was super awesome that Mark and Travis thought of Skiba when they were looking for someone to play in Blink. (Im assuming it was Mark and Travis idea to ask Matt) lol.. I like Blink but I like Alkaline Trio more than Blink.. It's awesome that after so many years and different projects Tom is back playing with Mark and Travis!! I'm also super pumped that Matt is back full time with Alkaline Trio and I can't wait for new music from those guys!! What a unbelievable experience and opportunity for Matt to play with Blink but me personally I think Matt's style fits so much better in A.T.. Hopefully A.T. will gain a ton of new fans who may not know about them because of Matt's time Playing with Blink 182. Also it's so awesome the respect shown from both Tom and Matt.. 🤘

[@CommonSwense]

I’d like to hear some Blink tracks with Skiba and Delonge! (Hoppus and Barker included of course!)

[@israelmoreno3620]

we desever this as blink fans

[@johncrigger4694]

Just subscribed. The prices are definitely disheartening, but I've yet to see them with Tom. I always thought I was a Mark guy when I was actually a Tom guy. If I can just hear Tom sing dumpweed live, I'll be happy.

[@mildred714]

Why’s he look like kinda Weekend at Bernie’sish in the thumbnail. What did they do to him?

[@benjithefox1278]

Thank god that didn't end in a bad note. I'm glad because I love Alkaline Trio and Blink-182. I'm sure maybe someday they'll collaborate all together.

[@tieslicer9125]

I think its time for Blink to play as a 4 Member Group! He's a good soul and an album with all those influences would be very interesting

[@naveedmanjra1508]

I am going to miss Matt Skiba with all my heart is because he did a beautiful job when Tom left the band. I think he deserves a tour with blink -182 or a tour with his band Blink - 182 and feat Alkaline trio and matt skiba has shown respect class act. You will be missed Matt Skiba.

[@splats6164]

So is Matt Skiba leaving blink or just leaving for now. Also is this a reunion tour blink is doing or has Tom officially joined back. Also won't the new album that's coming out have Matt in it. They have been working on it for some time

[@YTJRBC2]

Man I would have loved a four man blink 182. Matt gave a very interesting and different flavor to the band.

[@Blindtechnician]

Hopefully we still get more alkaline trio material. All of these people have been incredibly classy and you can tell that they’re all friends. It’s really good to see.

[@dannygeorge3819]

I wish it could be a 4 matts voice was so good

[@JoshIdstein]

Matt Skiba's a damn classy man. Alkaline Trio was one of my first introductions to pop punk and punk rock, as was blink, so it's great seeing them end on such good terms.

[@haneswara]

It will be nice if they bring Matt Skiba in their touring. He's the one who keeps Blink alive, and he does amazing job when Tom is leaving. He deserves huge appreciate from the fans.

[@bjornjoseph]

Ticket prices are scary right now. I'd wait until next year to check back