Third Eye Blind drummer Brad Hargreaves talks to Paul Cashmere of Noise11 about the band’s long-awaited return to Australia, three decades of alternative rock hits and plans for new music as Third Eye Blind prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut album.
Third Eye Blind last toured Australia in 2011, having first visited in 1997. Brad looks back on that original Australian trip, remembers the days of record company showcases and discusses joining the band in 1995 after several drummers had already passed through the lineup.
The conversation also explores the songs that have defined Third Eye Blind’s career. Brad discusses performing Semi-Charmed Life, Jumper, How’s It Going To Be, Graduate and Motorcycle Drive By, explaining how familiar songs continue to evolve after thousands of performances.
There is plenty of discussion about the band’s recent Halloween shows, including their rock covers medley featuring Metallica, Black Sabbath, The Cranberries, Blue Öyster Cult, Alice In Chains, The Ramones and White Zombie. Brad reveals why he enjoys playing Alice In Chains’ Man In The Box and explains the musical approach Third Eye Blind took when recording David Bowie’s Heroes.
Brad also provides an update on new Third Eye Blind material. With Stephen Jenkins finding inspiration to complete lyrics and songs, the band is looking towards releasing new music in 2027, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of their self-titled 1997 debut.
The interview also uncovers a little-known connection with Fountains Of Wayne dating back to a tiny German venue in 1997, discusses the band’s forthcoming Australian performances alongside Weezer and Fountains Of Wayne, and investigates the history of the deeper cut Horror Show.
Watch Brad Hargreaves discuss Third Eye Blind’s Australian return, their greatest songs, the band’s history and what comes next.
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