Blink-182: 'We're Stoked To Be Headlining Reading & Leeds'
Mark Hoppus tells fans to 'prepare for the fury'
Blink-182 says they’re “stoked” to be headlining the Reading and Leeds Festivals next August.
The Californian trio were unveiled as the first Main Stage bill toppers last night alongside fellow first wave announcements Jake Bugg, Disclosure, Metronomy, Of Mice & Men, Wilkinson and I Am Legion.
Enthusing about their only UK shows of 2014, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus said: "I’m stoked to play Reading & Leeds 2014. It’s our fourth time playing the festivals, and we’re very honoured.
“The new year will see us in the studio preparing new music, getting ready to rock the fine people of the UK. Prepare for the fury."
Blink-182’s headline slot will coincide with the release of their seventh studio album, which is tentatively set for release next summer.
Commenting on the big announcement, Reading & Leeds head honcho Melvin Benn enthused: “2013 was a year of exciting additions for Reading & Leeds Festivals, making them bigger and better than ever.
“With extra stages and genres at both sites, there was a new diversity for all our fans to enjoy.
“However the core essence of the festival hasn’t changed and I think the line-up for next year will most certainly reflect that.
“I know our fans will be delighted to welcome back our first headliners, Blink-182, with what promises to be an amazing show, as well as the brilliant Jake Bugg stepping up to the Main Stage.
“I can’t wait to reveal the rest of our incredible line-up, so watch this space!”
Reading & Leeds Festivals take place at Little John's Farm, Reading and Bramham Park, Leeds from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th August 2014.
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