Blink-182 – new album in the works and Rock am Ring 2027 headline debut
Published on 08/19/2026 at 16:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Blink-182 are pushing their comeback story into a new chapter in 2026. According to drummer Travis Barker, the pop-punk trio are actively working on their tenth studio album this year after the reunion success of One More Time..., while German promoters have locked the band in as first headliner for Rock am Ring and Rock im Park 2027.
New Blink-182 album recording in 2026
The clearest signal of new music came via Barker’s appearance on the New York Times Popcast, where he stated that the group is “working on the blink album this year,” meaning 2026 rather than waiting for 2027. That confirmation has been reported by outlets such as iHeart and Kerrang, which underline that this will be Blink-182’s tenth studio record and the follow-up to their 2023 reunion album One More Time.... The iHeart coverage of Barker’s Popcast interview notes that he explicitly answered a question about timing by saying they are working on the album this year.
Additional reports in the rock press reinforce this timeline. Rock101, for instance, recaps Barker’s quote about “working on the blink album this year,” while Yahoo Entertainment’s music section and Spanish-language Rolling Stone pieces stress that no title, track list or release date has been revealed yet, but work is officially underway in 2026. Taken together, those sources confirm that the band is beyond vague planning and already in the recording phase for a new full-length, positioning the album as the second release since Tom DeLonge rejoined the lineup in time for One More Time.... Yahoo’s album update and a Spanish Rolling Stone news item provide matching details on Barker’s comments.
Rock am Ring and Rock im Park 2027 headline debut
While the studio work is still largely behind closed doors, the festival calendar gives German fans a concrete, dated highlight. Promoters of Rock am Ring and Rock im Park have announced Blink-182 as the first headliner for their twin 2027 editions, marking the band’s long-awaited debut at the Nürburgring and Nuremberg’s Zeppelinfeld. Coverage from Pollstar describes the festival’s tradition of unveiling an upcoming headliner during the current year’s event and states that Blink-182 will finally appear at Rock am Ring for the first time, calling it one of the most requested debut bookings in the history of the festival.
German outlets provide more detail and context. Eventim’s festival report explains that the announcement was made during the 2026 Rock am Ring weekend with fireworks and extensive pyrotechnics, presenting Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker as the first confirmed headliner for both Rock am Ring and Rock im Park 2027. Festivalhopper and local press such as the Zevener Zeitung echo that Blink-182 were revealed on the big screens on the evening of June 5, 2026, immediately after a Papa Roach set, while informing fans that the 2027 festivals will run from June 4 to June 6 at Nürburgring and in Nuremberg. Eventim’s Rock am Ring / Rock im Park announcement confirms Blink-182 as first headliner and lists June 4–6, 2027 as the festival dates.
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How this fits into Blink-182’s body of work
The upcoming album arrives at a point where Blink-182’s catalog already has a documented impact in Germany. Data from Germany’s Official Charts show that their 2023 album One More Time... entered the German album chart on October 27, 2023, peaking at number 2 and staying on the list for several weeks, while earlier releases such as California and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket also reached the top 3 and number 1 respectively. That pattern underlines a long-standing resonance with German listeners, making the combination of a new studio album and a first Rock am Ring / Rock im Park headline slot particularly significant.
Musically, the band’s last full-length, One More Time..., was framed as a reunion record that brought Tom DeLonge back into the group beside Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. It leaned into familiar pop-punk traits—fast tempos, palm-muted guitar riffs and hook-heavy choruses—while also addressing more personal themes tied to health scares and band history. The new album, whose details remain under wraps, will be the second studio project created with this re-established classic lineup, offering a chance to see whether they continue the reflective tone of One More Time... or pivot back toward the more irreverent energy of early records like Enema of the State.
Current career status and next confirmed date
As of August 19, 2026, Blink-182 are an active touring and recording band with their next officially confirmed German live appearance scheduled as a headline set at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park from June 4 to June 6, 2027.
Blink-182 at a glance
- Act: Blink-182
- Genre: Pop-punk / alternative rock
- Origin: Poway, California, USA
- Active since: 1992
- Lineup: Mark Hoppus (bass, vocals), Tom DeLonge (guitar, vocals), Travis Barker (drums)
- Label: Primarily Columbia Records for recent releases
- Key works: Enema of the State (1999), Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), California (2016), One More Time... (2023)
- Current album/single: One More Time..., released October 27, 2023
- Charts / certifications: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket reached number 1 on the Official German Albums Chart, while One More Time... peaked at number 2 in Germany following its 2023 release.
- Next live date: June 4–6, 2027, Rock am Ring / Rock im Park, Nürburgring and Nuremberg, Germany (headline debut).
Frequently asked questions about Blink-182
When is Blink-182’s next confirmed show in Germany?
The next confirmed German appearance for Blink-182 is headlining Rock am Ring and Rock im Park 2027, scheduled for June 4–6, 2027 at Nürburgring and Nuremberg, with the band announced as the first headliner for both festivals.
Is Blink-182 working on a new studio album right now?
Yes. Travis Barker has stated in a New York Times Popcast interview that Blink-182 are working on their next album in 2026, and multiple music outlets have reported that this record will be the band’s tenth studio album following One More Time....
How has Blink-182 performed on the German charts so far?
According to Germany’s Official Charts, Blink-182’s albums have repeatedly entered the German album rankings, with Take Off Your Pants and Jacket reaching number 1 and One More Time... peaking at number 2 after its release in October 2023, highlighting a strong fan base in Germany.
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