Matt Skiba

Matt Skiba
Skiba performing at Warped Tour in 2010
Skiba performing at Warped Tour in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Thomas Skiba
Born (1976-02-24) February 24, 1976 (age 48)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
OriginMcHenry, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1992–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly of

Matthew Thomas Skiba (born February 24, 1976) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the co-lead vocalist and guitarist of the punk rock band Alkaline Trio, and served as the co-lead vocalist and guitarist of Blink-182 from 2015 to 2022.[1] Skiba's lyrical content commonly involves dark romantic themes.

Alkaline Trio formed in 1996 with Skiba as the frontman. Since then, the band has released nine full-length albums over two decades. Skiba also recorded albums with side projects including Heavens and the Hell, as well as two full-length solo albums with his backing band, the Sekrets.

Following Tom DeLonge's second departure from Blink-182 in early 2015, Skiba was brought on to fill in for three shows before becoming an official member later that year. He recorded two albums with the band, California (2016) and Nine (2019), before DeLonge returned in 2022.

  1. ^ Major, Nick (February 17, 2016). ""It's my favorite group of songs we've made in a long time"—Travis Barker on new Blink-182". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 9, 2016.

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