Just saw the news, sadly Travis Barker from Blink-182 has pulled out of all Australian concerts due to his irrational fear of flying. Apparently he tried to sort out travel by boat but nothing was able to suit the schedule. Such a shame really, going to see these guys on Friday and not to have Travis there (which is one of my favourite drummers) will feel weird.

Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion, Tenacious D) has stepped in according to the article on ever-so-loved news.com.

Geez, does nobody remember The A-Team?

Well it is kind of irrational. The odds of being in a plane crash are really low so the odds of being in two must be ridiculous.

That's not to say it isn't completely understandable though. If I was in a plane crash as serious as his I doubt I'd even be able to look at a plane anymore.

Arent certain phobias treated by slowly exposing the person to that very phobia? Unfortunate incident of course but not flying for the rest of your life?

If only his plane was on a treadmill, then it never would have even taken off, let alone crashed.

Hey guys, if there was a giant fan behind a plane that was pushing air at the same speed the plane was recording as moving forward and the plane was on a treadmil which was also moving backwards the same speed the plane thought it was moving forwards would it be able to take off?

The answer is the plane would maybe move because of the thrust of the wind and the thrust of the engines, but the (or lack of) wind under the wings wouldn't create that lift effect so it could be driven to the location assuming there's a path there but not flown... i think, i never did physics but basic laws apply right?

Short answer: yes, with an if. Long answer: no, with a but.

I hear Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion, Tenacious D) will step in

Ho hoh Spook!

I was really only interested in seeing Blink because of Travis.

I wonder who'll they get to drum in his place?

Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion, Tenacious D) is stepping in apparently, so I guess its somewhat okay.

While I completely understand his reasoning behind pulling out, he said himself he'd come to Australia for the soundwave tour even if it meant him being knocked out for the flight.... That's just what annoyed me slightly.

Have read on a facebook page that heaps of people are posting heaps of harsh comments on travis's and blink 182 twitter pages.

Wacks Brookerman

If I had to guess I reckon Brooks Wackerman (Bad Religion, Tenacious D) would replace Travis.

I've read it was the guy from Bad religion and Tenacious D.