Indefinite hiatus announced

Following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami , DeLonge agreed to perform at Music for Relief ‘s Concert for South Asia, a benefit show to aid victims. Further arguments ensued during rehearsals, rooted in the band member’s increasing paranoia and bitterness toward one another. He considered his band-mates’ priorities very different, coming to the conclusion that the trio had simply grown apart as they aged, had families, and achieved fame. The breakdown in communication led to heated exchanges, resulting in his exit from the group. It was announced on February 22, 2005, that Blink-182 would be going on an “indefinite hiatus”. DeLonge would not speak to Barker or Hoppus—whom he once considered his greatest friends—for several years. Despite this, Geffen Records president Jordan Schur reportedly told Barker that “any press you do, make sure you say everything is cool”.