"We got new songs that we are playing for the first time in Perth..."
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Blink-182 frontman and bassist Mark Hoppus has left a massive hint about the band’s setlist for their highly anticipated Australian tour, which finally begins in Perth tomorrow (8 February).
Arriving at Perth airport yesterday, Hoppus was a good sport, taking photos with fans and even talking to journalists. Speaking with 9 News Perth yesterday, Hoppus teased about their Australian tour setlist (via Perth Now):
We got new songs that we are playing for the first time in Perth. The first live performances of these songs will be in your city and a lot of bad words probably.
When asked about what he wants to do while in Perth, he responded, “I want to go see those quokkas.”
Blink-182’s Australian tour begins with a two-night stint (8 and 9 February) in Perth with special guests Rise Against.
In October, the band released their ninth album, One More Time…. At their most recent headline tour date – at AO Arena, Manchester, England, they played just four songs from their latest LP: the title track, Dance With Me, Edging and More Than You Know.
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Over on Instagram, fans are predicting (and likely hoping) to hear the live debuts of new songs Turpentine and Anthem Pt 3 – maybe Anthem, Anthem Pt 2 and Anthem Pt 3 in a row? Other songs mentioned were Fell In Love and Bad News. You can watch Hoppus talking to 9 News Perth below.
In other blink-182 news, drummer Travis Barker made a whole lot of 30+ fans cry yesterday when he posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Feels like I’m going back in time. I haven’t been to Australia in 19 years because of my fear of flying after my accident. I’m back”.
Feels like I’m going back in time. I haven’t been to Australia in 19 years because of my fear of flying after my accident. I’m back 💪
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) February 5, 2024
One More Time… was the band’s first album starring their most famous line-up – Hoppus, Barker and Tom DeLonge – in twelve years.
Last June, the trio added a fifth and final Melbourne show to meet demand for their Australian tour, taking the run up to a whopping 15 dates. It’s their first Australian tour since 2013.
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