"I think I had to get sick to take a look at myself"
Band expected to play Ohio gig this weekend
Two acts toured with Blink-182 across Australia in 2000
The Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman was suffering from severe stomach pains
It's their first record since 2011's 'I'm With You'
It's called 'Dark Necessities' and it's dropping this Thursday (May 5)
The pair decided not to face each other on the skins this time around
Flea recently played a bass-only version of 'The Star Spangled Banner' at an historic basketball match
Kanye West also attended the basketball game
Band are mixing their follow-up to 2011's 'I'm With You'