Tom DeLonge on Blink-182's 'Awkward' Reunion, Travis Barker's Plane Crash and the Fun and Games of Angels and Airwaves

Since the beginning of his music career, Tom DeLonge has maintained eternal youth and rebellion through his punk powerhouse Blink-182. But when the band collapsed and announced an indefinite hiatus in 2005, the guitarist was left searching for a brand-new avenue -- a bigger picture. Angels and Airwaves have been DeLonge's main focus for several years. While the band has grown to considerable heights, DeLonge has slowly changed his adolescent ways and adopted a more philosophic lifestyle, writing about the universe and its infinite mysteries.

But now Blink -- the band that made him, the band that launched three budding rock stars from the MTV generation -- have returned. Without much thought, DeLonge has thrown himself back into the mix, but this time with a much more responsible and stoic demeanor that is featured on their newest full-length, 'Neighborhoods.'

At the same time, Angels and Airwaves released their much-anticipated 'Love Pt. 2' and an accompanying sci-fi film. DeLonge has accomplished more in one year than most rockers do in a decade. Spinner recently spoke to the singer about his battle with anxiety, Blink-182's awkward reunion and the why the 36-year-old still likes to "get drunk and break things."
- Spinner.com
12th February 2012 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share

Angels & Airwaves: 'iTunes Allowed Us To Create Graphic Novels'

Tom DeLonge is calling from his cellphone. He’s in the car and on his way to the airport to embark on yet another Blink-182 tour. He’s just finished recording the fourth Angels & Airwaves album — Love: Part Two — and back in August the group put out Angels & Airwaves Presents Love Live, a film five years in the making. Beyond all of that, he is CEO of his own business and has developed software that not only runs all of the Angels & Airwaves website content but has now been adopted by Pearl Jam and the White Stripes. Oh, and don’t forget Neighborhoods, the first Blink-182 release to be recorded since the self-titled album back in 2003.

He is a man who wears many hats and though the pressure must be mighty, he obviously digs the energy. His writing and contributions to Neighborhoods has infused the trio with a sense of progressiveness only hinted at on earlier albums and the regal scope of his songwriting on Love: Part Two — triumphant songs that loop and soar in dizzying melodic crescendos — makes the fourth Angels & Airwaves album a cinematic orgy for the ears.

When we start our conversation, I mention how cool the new album is and Tom asks, "Which one? The blink album or the Angels record?" And that tells you everything you need to know.
Click here to read the full interview on Ultimate-Guitar.com.
28th November 2011 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share

Tom DeLonge on 7th April Modcam

  • He talked about how hard it was working with the labels on the first two records.
  • More than half way done with blink and AVA records.
  • Movie is in 5.1 THX
  • LOVE Part 2 is a full new album with "real songs".
  • There will be a three disc set of movie, LOVE and LOVE Part 2.
  • He thinks LOVE Part 2 is better than the first LOVE album.
  • All three will be released Nov. 11
  • There will be a few diff box set versions.
  • Strange Times is totally awesome, but still a secret that will help with the whole experience.
  • Blink album will come out around summer, before tour.
  • LOVE will be in select theatres during that time.
  • AVA will tour the following spring.
- TheAvaMovement.com
8th April 2011 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share

Tom DeLonge on March 2011 issue of RockSound

One of the busiest dudes in rock, Tom DeLonge is currently finishing work on a full feature film and an Angels & Airwaves double Album. But despite all the distractions there's also the little matter of a Blink-182 album to complete, and the guitarist tells ROCK SOUND how the band are sounding better than ever. Click here to read the full article about Tom DeLonge on RockSound.
20th February 2011 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share

Tom DeLonge on March 2011 issue of Kerrang! Magazine

Tom DeLonge on March 2011 issue of Kerrang! Magazine
Black Veil Brides - is Andy Six the new god of rock?

Newcomers Black Veil Brides have one aim and one aim only: to become the biggest band in the world. In this week's Kerrang! cover story, frontman Andy Six reveals how he will stop at nothing to make that ambition a reality...

Plus: Win! Be a roadie for All Time Low for the day!

Also in this week's issue: We go Access All Areas at Panic! At The Disco's UK comeback show, Slipknot's Shawn 'Clown' Crahan reveals the band's future plans, we unveil the line-up for this year's Slam Dunk festival, we go behind the scenes of Young Guns' new video, and we pay tribute to Thin Lizzy guitar legend Gary Moore who sadly passed away last weekend.

And: Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong gets personal, DevilDriver's Dez Fafara tackles his demons, we go Inside The Mind Of Escape The Fate's Craig Mabbitt, Taking Dawn on why 2011 will be their year, Periphery on why the nerds are taking over, Angels & Airwaves / Blink 182 frontman Tom DeLonge reveals his serious side, and A Day To Remember take on the K! Quiz.

Plus: Live reviews of Feeder, Murderdolls and Black Veil Brides, Kylesa, and Good Charlotte, Four Year Strong, Framing Hanley and The Wonder Years on the Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2011. And new albums from Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, Less Than Jake, Deicide, The Defiled and more rated and reviewed.

And: free posters of Stone Sour, The Pretty Reckless, Rob Zombie, Weezer and Architects.
- Kerrang.com

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18th February 2011 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share

Boomer is back: episodio 1

While Blink 182 fans gear up for the band's new album and tour in 2011, someone special is getting ready for the big year in his own way.

YES! It's true! Tom DeLonge's Boomer is back! Watch Boomer's new webisode below, presented by DeLonge's Macbeth footwear.
- Fuse Blog
1st February 2011 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share

Hot damn! Boomer is back!

Hot damn! Boomer is back!
The rumors are true baby, Boomer is back and he is getting in shape for the new Blink 182 album and tour. Stay tuned to Macbeth.com for updates from Boomer and friends. Coming February 1, 2011- mark that calendar girl...
- Macbeth.com
24th December 2010 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share

Tom DeLonge interview at I-Day Festival 2010

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11th September 2010 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share

Talk to Tom at I-Day Festival 2010

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30th July 2010 - Comments - News about Tom DeLonge - Bookmark and Share