Blink 182 begin rehearsals

Blink 182 have begun rehearsals for their reformation tour.

According to a blog post by singer/bassist Mark Hoppus the band - complted by singer/guitarist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker - are itching to get out on the road again.

''Good day today," wrote Hoppus. "Started tracking the new Motion City Soundtrack record, and then four hours of Blink 182 rehearsal.

"It was the first time the three of us have played our instruments together in the same room in a long time," he continued. "We still have sooo many songs to rehearse. Barely even scratched the surface today, and it was so much fun. Can't wait to get this tour all put together!''