April 19th, 2011 
James Shotwell Mark Hoppus has issued a statement commenting on Blink-182’s decision to postpone their upcoming European tour until 2012. You can read Mark’s thoughts below. Here’s hoping this album is worth all the heartache it has caused fans (we’re confident it will).
“Hi. Mark here. I have been reading all of your comments, both here and on my twitter, and to those of you who’re frustrated, angry, let down, and incredulous, I feel you. I feel the same way. I’ve had a while to process everything and I’m still bummed. This was not an easy decision for us at all. One of the hardest things we’ve had to do. Ever. It sucks. The point is we didn’t want to rush and put out an inferior record. We also didn’t want to become a band who relies on their past success and just plays the same songs every tour, even though we’ll always play the older stuff as well. blink-182 NEEDS to make new music. For you, and for us. I did a long interview with Kerrang! about the postponement of the tour, and hopefully that helps explain everything a little better. I think it comes out on Wednesday. To those who’ve tried to be supportive and understanding, I thank you. For real. This needs to be the best album we’ve ever recorded, and we’re working hard towards that goal. blink-182 for life.”
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Not good enough. If you meant a word of this you would have considered all these options BEFORE scheduling a tour. I have booked time off work to accompany my daughter to Newcastle for this show which was to be her post exam treat after a very tough couple of years healthwise. Do you intend to keep our money for a year and use the interest to pursue your “creativity”? Sorry, I lived with a muscian for 3 years and you are all a bunch of self important poseurs.