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Acclaimed punks Alkaline Trio have been at it for more than two decades and have no plans of stopping anytime soon. “There’s new stuff coming up for sure, and I feel like I’ve been saying that for three to four years because I have,” says bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano, laughing. “I think it’s going to be […]

[Photos by: Jonathan Weiner, Pexels] We wouldn't want to test poisoned food, but we'd be down to try this triad of Alkaline Trio-themed pizzas that are apparently on offer from Vinnie's Pizzeria in New York—just take a look at the Alk3-inspired pizza menu below. Read more: Papa Roach turn pizza meme into merch As posted […]

[Photo by: The Dark Knight/Warner Bros.] Heath Ledger passed away 10 years ago today, and the entertainment world has been paying tribute to the actor. Alkaline Trio and blink-182's Matt Skiba did the same, and with his tribute, reminded the world of his appearance in The Dark Knight. Read more: Alkaline Trio hint at forthcoming new music with […]

Acclaimed punks Alkaline Trio turn 21 this year and are celebrating by releasing a vinyl box set of their 2014 live recording Past Live, as well as hinting at new music. Says bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano, “It feels like the wheels are turning to get things going again.”  READ MORE: Watch A Day To Remember play Alkaline Trio […]

Matt Skiba might be best known for music, but he's an artist across the spectrum. What's cool? His work is set to be featured in Romantic Rock's Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Holiday charity showcase next month. “I’m thrilled to be showing this round of my art with such beautiful friends and some amazing artists,” Skiba […]

Linkin Park's highly anticipated Chester Bennington tribute show is coming up this Friday, Oct. 27. In preparation for the event, which will stream online for free, musical guest Matt Skiba of Blink-182 and Alkaline Trio is prepping for his part in the concert. Check out a vid of Skiba learning an LP song below! Read […]

Blink-182 was originally on the lineup for the disastrous Fyre Festival earlier this summer, but the band had to cancel their headlinging set because it seemed that the festival couldn't meet their production requirements, logistically. However, Matt Skiba has some more interesting things to say about his connection to the festival. Read more: Blink-182’s already talking about […]

In an interview with Music Radar, Matt Skiba opens up about his musical background, writing for California—and what made him want to join Blink-182 in the first place. “The thing that sold me on it was Travis [Barker] and Mark’s [Hoppus] certainty that I was the right fit,” Barker tells the news source. “When they […]

[Photo credit: Clemente Ruiz] Matt Skiba has shared a personalized version of Blink-182's recent “Home Is Such A Lonely Place” video with Kerrang!—watch it below! Read more: Watch Trivium’s Matt Heafy cover Blink-182 As previously reported by AP, the band released the original cut of the heartfelt clip last month, which features home video footage […]

Before the Fyre Festival debacle fell into total chaos, Blink-182, who were set to headline, pulled out of the festival. In a tweet, the band said they were not confident there would be adequate resources to provide fans with a quality performance. Read more: Blink-182 release “6/8,” call it the strangest song they’ve ever recorded—listen […]

Take a tour through Matt Skiba's Instagram, and you'll find dogs, art, music, glimpses of tour and motorcycles. Recently, the Blink-182 and Alkaline Trio member added a new piece to his motorcycle collection: a red ride named after a fellow prominent member of the scene, (via Green Day Authority). Read more: Alkaline Trio/Blink-182’s Matt Skiba interviews […]

[Photo credit: Willie Toledo (Matt Skiba), Dod Morrison (Dave Vanian)] Alkaline Trio founder/Blink-182 guitarist Matt Skiba has one sticker on his car, a logo of original groundbreaking British punk band the Damned. He also has the phrase “Love Song,” the title of a crucial track from said band’s essential third album, Machine Gun Etiquette, tattooed […]

Blink-182 guitarist and Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba has opened up to Ultimate Guitar about his time in Blink-182—and the reaction from both Blink-182 fans and Alkaline Trio fans about his joining the band. “Some people were [like], 'What the hell? What does this mean for Alkaline Trio?' In a very positive way it was, […]

Music is art. Duh. But plenty of musicians are a double threat; on top of their musical achievements, they are also accomplished visual artists. Whether it’s illustration, painting, doodling or comic book drawing, these 12 musicians have some serious artistic talent. 1. Ninja Ninja’s artwork can be seen all through the background of Die Antwoord’s […]

Many musicians sport artwork on their skin, but let’s be honest: Quite a lot of the art doesn’t have much of a story. While it’s fine to have tattoos that are cool for the sake of looking cool (and there are some that are totally killer), it’s also interesting to hear the stories and meanings […]

[Photo credit: Graham Fielder] Matt Skiba joined A Day To Remember onstage in his hometown of Chicago for a special collaboration. ADTR are supporting Blink-182 on their current headlining tour, which made a stop in Chicago last night. During their set, lights lit up the stage with “ADTR” in the classic Alkaline Trio font as […]

British/American punks Sharp/Shock will release their debut album Unlearn Everything this summer on Alkaline Trio’s Heart&Skull Records.  They have teamed up with Alternative Press to premiere the lead single, “Away From The Man,” from the album. You can also find the full track list and album artwork below.  “It is an absolute honor to welcome Sharp/Shock to the Heart&Skull […]

Here’s something to add to the Blink-182 discussion: a video of Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker talking about Alkaline Trio and Matt Skiba in 2004. The clip, which was uploaded to YouTube last September, has only now begun to garner attention due to Blink-182’s recent news of a new song, album and tour.  […]

This morning Tom DeLonge released a new statement regarding his current involvement in Blink-182, after the band's release of a new song and full US tour announcement with Matt Skiba in DeLonge's place earlier this week. This new statement also comes following a recent interview with Rolling Stone, in which DeLonge clarified that he is still […]

Blink-182 have released their first song without Tom DeLonge. Below you can hear Matt Skiba on “Bored To Death.” Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! The band will release their new album, California, July 1. You will be able to pre-order the effort here. Read more: Blink-182 pulled a Green Day and scrapped all […]