Hey Blink! Let the Real Bands Play!

Already in 2009, we’ve heard about a few band reunions that have their old fans cheering. Stone Temple Pilots have buried the hatchet with Scott Weiland - a move which I commend and support. They would put on a great show for sure, keep an eye out for one in your area. Limp Bizkit is even getting back together. Now I’m not stoked, but I don’t hate it. Faith No More is also reuniting, this is awesome. If you don’t know who they are, check out this video from a classic song. If your head isn't nodding by the end of the song, then you’re either deaf or without a pulse.



However, one group is getting back together that the world could really do without. Blink 182. Ugh, these guys pissed me off ten years ago and they’re likely to do the same now. Their fan base will again consist of junior high wannabe punk rockers, and people in their early to mid-twenties that can’t really let go of their glory days (you know who you are, get off the computer and go help your mom with the yardwork). If we’re lucky, they’ll tour for a year playing their old TRL hits then go their separate ways. Keep your fingers crossed. Note: I do have a conscience, so I didn’t even get into Travis Barker’s airplane accident - I wouldn’t wish that upon anybody.

Now a reunion that I want, nay, need to see. With Weiland back with STP, Velvet Revolver is left without a lead singer. Rumors are swirling about his replacement - Rolling Stone has reported that Phil Anselmo, former lead singer for Pantera, is a leading candidate. Other names on the list include Chris Cornell and Trent Reznor. However, with Slash as the lead guitarist, you can be sure this band will melt your face off no matter who is providing the vocals.

A final note: If you wear a Blink 182 t-shirt to the concert of any other band in this post, you can be sure that you will be walking to your mom’s car in tears after the show.

-Butch "Air Guitar" Cassidy