Blink-182 cancel Mexico exhibits on account of sickness

Blink-182 have been compelled to cancel three exhibits in Mexico this week following the sickness of the band’s bassist, Mark Hoppus.

The trio, additionally comprising of Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar) and Travis Barker (drums) had already cancelled one present earlier than the 2 remaining dates have been additionally pulled.

“Pricey followers, sadly, Blink-182 exhibits on April 5 and 6 at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico Metropolis have been cancelled on account of sickness,” mentioned promoter Ocesa in a press release on Friday (April 5).

Whereas Hoppus wrote on his Discord account: “We don’t take cancelling evenly. We all know folks booked flights, accommodations, made plans, obtained babysitters…We had a number of prolonged discussions all morning inside the band, with promoters, managers. We tried shifting the date, tried each attainable resolution, however that is the fact. We respect your understanding and assist.” 

He continued: “For me and my sickness, I’ve seen a Health care provider right here and talked to my physician again dwelling. I’m on a number of drugs and have been in mattress the previous three days besides to go to the present, and yesterday I hoped it was simply allergic reactions… Noticed docs, was advised I had an acute an infection in my throat and extreme bronchitis. Acquired on meds instantly with the sort assist of the native promoters and have been on therapy,” added the bassist, who fought a battle with most cancers in 2021.

Promoter Ocesa mentioned in a press release yesterday (April 5) that refunds shall be issued to ticket-holders of the cancelled exhibits. Those that purchased on-line would obtain an automatica refund whereas those that bought by way of field workplace or Ticketmaster centres must request a refund beginning Monday (April 8) on the place of buy.

Their final deliberate tour of Mexico and South America was beforehand hit with points  after Barker injured his finger. 

Información importante sobre los conciertos de hoy y mañana de blink-182 en el Palacio de los Deportes.⚠️ pic.twitter.com/pVyOWAxKGj

— Ocesa Whole (@ocesa_total) April 5, 2024

The band are additionally due within the UK for a summer time tour, having rescheduled after Barker cancelled over an “pressing household matter”. The band will moreover headline Studying & Leeds pageant this yr alongside Liam Gallagher, Lana Del Rey, Fred Once more.., Gerry Cinnamon and Catfish & The Bottlemen. See dates beneath and get your tickets right here:

AUGUST
26 – Belfast, SSE Enviornment
27 – Dublin, Royal Hospital Kilmainham
29 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
30 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro

The band launched their newest file ‘One Extra Time…’ final yr, which NME gave three stars. “In direction of the top of the album, DeLonge asks a query many listeners could have of their minds as they hit play – ‘2023, who the fuck are we?’”

“They aren’t all that far-off from who they’ve all the time been – three mates eager to make some noise and have a riot of a time doing it. Though they’re not precisely revolutionising pop punk, this was possible by no means the objective. Chances are high, the followers simply need the outdated Blink again anyway, and in 2023, they’re simply as enjoyable as ever.”

In different information, DeLonge is reportedly releasing a sci-fi novel on June 11.