TheTransplants.com posted the following up on the official website a fews days ago:
"All european and other future tour dates have been cancelled. Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase. More details to come soon."
MTV.com have posted an article up confirming it is due to Tim being "exhausted" and not because of breakup rumors, or possible "indefinate hiatus" rumors, circulating on the internet.
You can read the full article > HERE <
The article also confirms "Crash and Burn" as their next single, not "What I Can't Describe."
One last thing from the article is an interesting line which has Transplants manager Eric Hellman quoted as saying "Travis and Rob are super supportive of everyone they work with. Neither one would wish pain or problems on anyone." Seems a little ironic in comparing to the interview Travis did with French music magazine "Rock Mag" (Our Full News Story > HERE <) and what he allegedly had to say about Tom.
Anyway, maybe this will mean Travis uses the time off for Plus 44?
We will have to wait and see.
Also up at TheTransplants.com is a competition where you could "Win an Xbox, Games, Music & more from Transplants!
GameRiot has your chance to win an Xbox, video game prize pack, and music from Transplants! Enter Now!"
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Plus 44 now have there own Myspace. Rob Abeyta Jones, who works for Geffen Records, manages the official Blink 182 myspace, is also running the Plus 44 Myspace.
Currently there is no music but "music will be up when the ball gets rolling." There is however two audio's of Mark and Travis each talking about Plus 44.
Interesting to note that the Travis audio (if you havent heard it before) is Travis on The Edge 1039 and he says the following:
The Edge: Blink 182 broke up, but you?re still working with Mark Hoppus on your side project [Plus 44]...
Travis: Yeah, he?s my boy, I love Mark. He obviously doesn?t need time off right now, you know? He wants to work. Myself, Mark Hoppus, my homegirl Carol Heller we have a project that?s so fun and amazing right now.
That alludes to Tom being the only one who wants time off...
There are a few indicators that Blink will indeed be back under the About section, and the FAQ's (Frequently Asked Question's) section of the Blink Myspace.
CLICK > HERE
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The > Official Atticus Website < has replaced Blink 182 with Mark Hoppus, under the Support section of the website. There are several kickass exclusive Mark pics as well. This is his bio:
"Hmmmm....this is a little awkward. I don't know if you know this but.. Mark is kind of a big deal. People know him. He's very important. He has many leather bound books and his apartment smells of rich mahogany. After touring the world, selling millions of records and raising a family you'd think any sane man would want to take a break, however Mark Hoppus shows no signs of slowing down. The international sensation is now writing songs with Travis Barker in their new band, Plus 44. He also owns a clothing company with his friends, produces bands and is on his way to becoming a big time movie producer. Having spent hundreds of hours writing and recording with the rest of Blink 182, making a transition to producer came naturally. His first endeavor at the helm was with midwest indie rockers Motion City Soundtrack, whose record "Commit This To Memory" was released this past summer. When asked what is the best part of being in a band, Mark will tell you... "the creative process of taking a song from an idea or a thought to a recorded finished product is one of the most amazing things to witness"."
The > Official Atticus Myspace < explained the reason why under their blog "Clearing up..."
It reads the following:
"Current mood: artistic
Hey gang wanted to clear up any rumors that might have surfaced in the past few days in regards to taking Blink 182 off the Atticus site. We thought that while the band is on hiatus we'd keep things fresh and let you know what else Mark is working on, so stop by and see his brand new profile along with our new family member Lydia...."
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Greatest Hits Album Confirmed
There were rumors and suggestions that a Best Of/Greatest Hits as well as Urethra Chronicles 3/New DVD were NOT going to happen even though management had stated both for future release. Well the Greatest Hits album has been confirmed.
Rob Abeyta Jones who works for Geffen Records (has been a tour manager for Blink), runs both the official Blink 182 and Plus 44 Myspace's.
Here's the latest blog on the Blink side:
"good news
I've been asked to contribute some of my artwork for Blink 182's best of/greatest hits album!
Im stoked for this one!
Much love, Rob"
CLICK > HERE < to go straight to the blog for confirmation.
Expect to see the Meet The Barkers theme song "Another Girl, Another Planet" (cover of band 'The Only Ones') as a bonus track.
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Tom DeLonge/Macbeth and 'Keep a Breast' Kick Off Celebrity Art Auction to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
Keep A Breast Foundation and Macbeth Athletics announced they will be joining forces in October to host a unique online auction featuring plaster forms of the female torso painted by top musicians and artists to fund breast cancer education and outreach programs for teens and young adults.
Lending their artistic talents to decorate the casts are the Foo Fighters, DJ Greyboy, Tom DeLonge, members of No Doubt, Alkaline Trio, Taking Back Sunday, Newfound Glory, Switchfoot, and Aaron from Guru Tattoo.
"Like millions of others, I have been plagued by the devastating effects of cancer hitting not one, but multiple members of my family," said Tom DeLonge, founder of Macbeth Athletics. "Keep A Breast creates events that are not only inspiring and beautiful, they provide a call to action for the millions of teens and young adults are searching for a cause to support."
Full Article > HERE <
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Heres some good news, Blink 182's "I Miss You" has been nominated for Song Of The Year at the San Diego Music Awards. Unfortunately public voting is not allowed in this category, it will be voted on by members of the San Diego Music Academy. Blink 182 have had huge success before at the SDMA. To go with their endless nominations, they have won:
- Best Punk Band (1999, 2000)
- Best Punk Album (Blink 182 [2004], Take Off Your Pants And Jacket [2001], Enema Of The State [2000])
- Best Alternative Album (Dude Ranch 1997)
- Album Of the Year (Enema Of The State 1999)
- Group Of The Year (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
For anyone in San Diego, the show is on September 12th 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) at Humphreys by the bay (2241 Shelter Island Drive).
Ticketing information is > HERE <
Results will also be available September 12th.
