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In a recent interview with Alternative Nation, Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba openly discussed what it’s been like replacing singer/guitarist Tom DeLonge in Blink-182. Skiba addressed the possibility of Blink making a new album with him, his “member status” in the band and if there’s any bad blood with DeLonge.

Read a snippet of the interview below.

"AN: When I spoke to Travis last month, he described the process as very positive and even considered writing an album with this new lineup. What are your thoughts on that idea?

Skiba: I think that’s a great idea and it’s something we have discussed. I’m pleasantly surprised to see Travis mention it to you guys. It’s something I would be very excited to do and I’ve known the Blink guys for about fifteen years and we’ve become good friends. Playing songs I haven’t written with Mark and Travis is a blast, so to go in and create music with them would be amazing.

AN: As of now, do you view yourself as a permanent member of the band?

Skiba: I think it’s too soon to know. I’m about to go on an Alkaline Trio tour for a couple months. There’s some time and some things that those guys need to figure out before we can start saying I’m a permanent member. But that is a hope of mine. If we’re discussing recording an album, I think that seals the deal. But, we shall see, only time can tell.

AN: Is there any bad blood between you and Tom DeLonge now?

Skiba: No, I haven’t been in contact with Tom at all, but we have always been friends and had a good relationship. My role as replacing him in these shows is nothing personal. The guys asked me to play with them and I said absolutely and it was nothing to spite of Tom. Every experience I had with Tom was positive while touring with him in the past. So, there is no bad blood between us, or at least not from my end."