Reunion at Grammys

After five years apart, the band appeared on stage together as presenters at the February 2009 Grammy Awards to announce their reunion. The trio embarked on a successful reunion tour of North America from July to October 2009, with a European trek following from August to September 2010. Barker, suffering from a fear of flying after his accident, travelled via bus domestically and in Canada, and by an ocean liner for overseas dates. The recording process for Neighborhoods (2011), the band’s sixth studio album, was stalled by its studio autonomy, tours, managers, and personal projects. DeLonge recorded at his studio in San Diego while Hoppus and Barker recorded in Los Angeles—an extension of their strained communication. The self-produced album—their first without Jerry Finn since Dude Ranch —was released in September 2011 and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 ; its singles, ” Up All Night ” and ” After Midnight “, only attracted modest chart success. Pop-punk music was in a period of diminished commercial relevance, and label Interscope —now their home after a series of corporate mergers —was reportedly disappointed with album sales.