Mark Hoppus: Blink 182 Album Will Be Released ‘A Few Weeks’ After Completion

Blink 182 bassist Mark Hoppus has started a Tumblr to answer fans’ questions, and provide updates on the new album.

In one of his more recent posts he’s claiming the record will be released ‘a few weeks’ after it’s completed, which - given we know it’s due to be delivered to their label on 31st July - would imply they’re now aiming for a late August / early September release.

‘Bass and drums on the album are done,’ he says, ‘as are most of the guitars. And lead vocals. We’re finishing the recording with percussion, some more background vocals, keys, and random fixes here and there. These will all be done in California. But the finish line is approaching.

We’ve chosen an album title, started working on artwork, moving into mixing, and getting ready for tour rehearsals. The single is due to be delivered to the label in a week, and soon after that it will be released. The full album is due in a month, and will be released a few weeks later. It’s all coming together!’

So yes, a little later that originally planned, but it sounds as though it’s nearly there and they’re planning on a rather speedy turn around once it’s done.

You can catch the band on a massive UK headline tour next June, but in the meantime we’ve a few snaps from their visit last autumn here.