Fans Give Blink-182 Flak For Cover Art Of Newly Announced Album

Blink-182 shook things up in their loyal fan base after unveiling their latest album's cover art.

The iconic punk-pop band is back in the limelight after an eagerly anticipated absence over a decade since their last musical endeavor. While fans eagerly count the days until the album's release and delight in seeing them perform live, they have not held back in sharing their unfiltered opinions on the album cover.

On their official Instagram page, the rock band uploaded a video montage of the products for their upcoming album, "One More Time…" As a lively drum pattern played, multicolored record players, cassettes, and merchandise like shirts could be seen.

The graphic on each was a smiling emoji surrounded by another circle and arrows pointing outwards. The artwork was drawn in black and featured two "Xs" for eyes, with the band's name written at the bottom of the second circle. 

Accompanying the post was the caption, "ONE MORE TIME… out October 20th. Limited Edition Vinyl, CD, Cassette and Box Sets now available to pre-order in the official store. Get your copy while supplies last." 

Upon the highly anticipated unveiling, some diehard fans, who had held their breath for so long, were underwhelmed. Most of them criticized it for its perceived simplicity and lack of originality.

"So you decided to use the same cover art from the selftted and the greatest hits for the new album? I hope this is a joke," one upset user commented. Another, with a mix of enthusiasm and concern, wrote, "This can't be the real cover. Other than that, let's do this one more time!!!!!!! 😍😍😍." 

A third expressed their disappointment, stating, "This can't be the album cover! Come on, guys," they also mentioned hoping for something new while calling it a "lazy Untitled version…" Even though this admirer was in awe of the band, they made sure to be honest with them by writing, "I love you guys but this artwork is awful." 

On the other hand, this person raised a separate issue concerning the merchandise, asking, "What about the shirt I ordered with the vinyls I preorder last year? I never got it and it's not on here. Is that still coming?" 

Although Blink-182's fans were having the time of their lives on the tour, there was a moment that might have ruined all the fun. This happened when lead drummer Travis Barker was forced to fly back home from their UK and Ireland set.

The emergency was his wife Kourtney Kardashian's "life-threatening emergency surgery" for their unborn baby. However, after the brief hiatus, NME reported that the rockstar rejoined them on September 8, coinciding with the band's first performance in Antwerp, Belgium. 

Before the show, Barker shared a video on Instagram captioned "1st day of tour." The clip featured him strolling towards fans, clutching a pair of drumsticks. With a smile, he handed the sticks to an ecstatic devotee.

The 47-year-old treated his followers to a series of snapshots of the city and himself on his Instagram Story. Among them was a pre-show selfie. 

It is essential to know why the "Give the Drummer Some" artist was able to leave his tour to be with his sweetheart in her time of distress without thinking twice. 

Fans will recall that after the disastrous plane crash of 2008, the father-of-two, apart from the physical toll, grappled with lingering mental trauma, leading him to steer clear of planes for over a decade. 

Yet, with the healing balm of his marriage to the reality TV star, the songwriter found the strength to conquer his longstanding fear of flying. Reflecting on his journey since the incident, the "Meet The Barkers" alum took to Instagram's latest Threads platform to attribute his progress to Kourtney's unwavering support. 

In the touching message, the "Enema of the State" artist shared, "Just flew for the 30th time since my plane crash. Wouldn't be able to tour or enjoy life again the way I do without the healing love of my amazing wife. I love you, @kourtneykardash." 

The heartfelt note sparked an outpouring of positivity from fans. Many celebrated his milestone, praising the transformative influence of his union with "The Kardashians" star. 

One delighted fan noted, "Thanks to Kourtney, now you can fulfill the dreams of millions in South America. Can't wait till 2024," while a second echoed the sentiment, marveling at the power of love. 

Another admirer chimed, "Amazing, Travis, so happy for you! Love really does work wonderful miracles." At the same time, this netizen praised Barker's bravery, writing, "Good shit, Travis. Way to overcome those mental and physical hurdles."