Mark Hoppus Says Violent Soho Are Getting Back Together

“I wasn’t joking by the way, they really are getting back together,” Hoppus told the crowd, as per Blunt Mag. The appearance marked the first time Boerdam and Tidswell had shared a stage since Violent Soho’s final show on September 10, 2022 at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane — nearly four years ago. Wall of Sound Neither band member addressed the crowd following the performance, and Violent Soho have not yet issued a public statement confirming a reunion.

The timing carries obvious significance. This month marks the tenth anniversary of WACO , Violent Soho’s landmark fourth album. Released in March 2016, the record debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and dominated triple j’s Hottest 100, with all six singles making the countdown. Tracks like “Viceroy,” “Like Soda” and “Blanket” helped define Violent Soho as one of the most important Australian rock bands of the decade.

A limited edition vinyl pressing of the album was also announced this week. “When we made WACO we weren’t thinking about anniversaries or legacy, we were just trying to capture where the...