Tom DeLonge has responded to reports that he quit pop punk band Blink 182 to focus on alien hunting with the US government. He took to Facebook to say, "Quitting the band to search for UFOs? Hahhaha WTF is wrong with you media".
He goes on to reiterate that, despite contrary widespread reports, he "never did quit, remember?". He also claims to be in touch with drummer for the band Travis Barker about his return.
In April, DeLonge released a book call Sekret Machines Book 1: Chasing Shadows based on material coming from sources "within the military and intelligence community" along with DeLonge's own fictional sci-fi narrative.
While DeLonge remains adamant that he did not quit Blink 182 he is keen to reinforce that he is in fact working with the US government in the search for extra terrestrials. "But - Am I currently working with people in the Government? YES. Including leadership from DOD [Department Of Defence], Intelligence and Executive Branch? YES. Just wait for the documentary before considering ridiculous headlines".

Blink 182 parted ways with DeLonge in 2015 and subsequently enlisted Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba in his place. The band are preparing the release their seventh studio album, California on July 1.