Blink 182's Tom DeLonge confirmed that the pop-punk band is indeed working on a new record. Writing on Instagram, "Rehearsals start today...And yes there will be a new album #SorryForTheWait #Blink".
The guitarist also shared via Instagram a hand-drawn flyer for their very first show, which was at their hometown San Diego, CA when they were simply known as "Blink" until they discovered another group with the same name, to then they later added "182"
Drummer Travis Barker, 38, also shared a photo of himself behind the drums, adding the hashtags #RehearsalLife #Blink #EuropeanTour #NobodyCaresGoHarder
In an interview, trio expressed that they wanted to release the album as soon as this summer, but schedules conflicted along the way, the band split from their longtime record label Interscope, not to mention that all 3 members are living in different cities.
The band also added that the rehearsals are for their upcoming live dates include The Reading And Leeds Festivals, which also will be headlined by The Artic Monkeys, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Paramore. They are also set to perform at O2 Academy Brixton in London on August 6. Only then the band will focus on making the new record, the group's follow up to 2011's Neighborhoods.
When asked if they were going to transfer to another big label, bassist Mark Hoppus responded with: "I don't know. We're keeping our options open. We're meeting with some labels."
Although no official release date has been announced, or whether the "All The Small Things" rockers will sign onto a new label, this is still good news for their fans around the world patiently waiting for their new music.
Blink 182's latest release was the "Dogs Eating Dogs" EP in December 2012. Independently released after their split form Interscope Records in 2011.
