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Green Day's 'Broadway Idiot' Documentary + Concert Performance Highlight Big Day at SXSW

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:59:45 +0000

Friday (March 15) was a big day for Green Day at South by Southwest, as the band had two films screening and they made a welcome return to the concert stage at the Moody Theater. While 'Cuatro,' the documentary about the creation of their album trilogy, has appeared at other festivals, South by Southwest was the premiere of 'Broadway Idiot,' their film about the creation of their 'American Idiot' stage production.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Writing Music for Yale's Shakespearian Theater Production

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:42:42 +0000

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has definitely been bitten by the theater bug. The musician first saw success with the adaptation of Green Day's 'American Idiot' for the stage and now he's turned his attention to writing songs for another theatrical production.

Green Day's Mike Dirnt Mourns the Death of His Birth Mother

Chad Childers — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:31:28 +0000

We all come from somewhere in life and Green Day's Mike Dirnt is offering a tribute to Carol Alba Rowland, his birth mother, after her recent death. The musician spoke about the loss of Rowland and offered a few photos in an Instagram posting.

Billie Joe Armstrong's Deleted 'This Is 40′ Scene Surfaces Online

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:18:38 +0000

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day played himself in a super fun cameo in 'This Is 40,' the latest Judd Apatow coming-of-middle-age film starring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann. Sadly, the hilarious scene landed on the cutting-room floor. You can still watch it, though, as it's turned up online.

Green Day Unleash 'X-Kid' Video, Unveil 2013 European Tour Dates

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:29:55 +0000

The latter portion of 2012 has found the members of Green Day mostly off the grid while singer Billie Joe Armstrong completes his rehab. But the band is taking the first steps in regaining their footing, beginning with a new music video and their first announced dates of 2013.

Shaffee's 420 Hit Of The Day — "Geek Stink Breath" by Green Day

Shaffee — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:54:37 +0000

The 420 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE. 12/19/12 420 [...]

Rocktagon- Adelitas Way VS Green Day

Jackie — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:53:39 +0000

Adelitas Way won over the weekend with their new song “Alive” Tonight they will be facing Green Day! Listen to both songs and vote in the poll below! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon begins!

Green Day Announce '¡Quatro!' Documentary

Joe Robinson — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:21:06 +0000

What comes after ’¡Uno!,’ ‘¡Dos!’ and ‘¡Tre!?’ ’¡Quatro!,’ of course, although Green Day won’t be following their new trilogy of albums with a fourth record. ‘¡Quatro!’ announced today, will not be another album, but rather a documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look into the making-of ‘¡Uno!,’ ‘¡Dos!’ and ‘¡Tre!’ ¡Quatro!’ “pulls back the curtain and takes fans inside the world [...]

New Green Day Video For "Stray Heart"

Shaffee — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:11:56 +0000

Green Day have released a video for their song "Stray Heart" from their new album, “¡Dos!”, which will be out on November 13th.

Enjoy...

Metallica Jam Green Day's 'American Idiot' Live at 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:00:58 +0000

Over the weekend, Metallica headlined the 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans after original headliners Green Day were forced to back out. Due to Billie Joe Armstrong's recent trip to rehab, Metallica stepped in on short notice, but took a moment to pay tribute to their friends in Green Day by performing a part of 'American Idiot' onstage (as seen in the video below).

Metallica Replace Green Day as Headliners of 2012 Voodoo Music Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 19:56:59 +0000

After pop-punk legends Green Day chose to withdraw as headliners of the 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans due to frontman Billie Joe Armstrong entering rehab for substance abuse, the band's replacement has just been named. The replacement headliners just happen to be the most commercially successful metal band in history, Metallica.

New Green Day Video

Shaffee — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:33:06 +0000

Green Day have released a music video for the song “Troublemaker” off their new album. It features the band in the studio and performing on stage. Enjoy…

Rocktagon- Soundgarden VS Green Day

Jackie — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:38:47 +0000

12 Stones won again! I know, they didn’t win by much but they did win. So why is Soundgarden in again today? WELL after looking at 12 Stones stats I see they have won 2 straight weeks, that means I am going to put them in my retired category. After I get a bunch of [...]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Seeking Treatment for Substance Abuse

Chad Childers — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:00:06 +0000

Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong is seeking treatment for substance abuse following his meltdown onstage at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas.

Green Day to Release 'Oh Love' and Older Hits for 'Rock Band'

Dave Lifton — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:19:12 +0000

The Gaming Vault is reporting that 'Oh Love,' the first single from Green Day's upcoming album ’¡Uno!,’ will be available for download for the games 'Rock Band 3' and 'Rock Band Blitz' on Sept. 25, the same day ¡Uno!' is released nationwide.

Green Day Smash Guitars After Shortened Set at iHeartRadio Festival

Dave Kim — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:42:25 +0000

Some longtime fans of Green Day have criticized the band for straying away from their rebellious punk roots. Those who think Green Day have gone soft better take a look at the following video, as the trio expressed their displeasure for having their set cut short at this weekend's iHeartRadio Festival.

Green Day Unleash New Song 'Kill the DJ'

Chad Childers — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:26:07 +0000

Green Day struck gold with ‘Oh, Love,’ the lead single off their ‘¡Uno!’ album, but how would they do with their follow-up? The band just let go of their song ‘Kill the DJ,’ which is a more upbeat track with a somewhat sinister feel.

New Green Day Song – Does It Rock Or Not [VIDEO]

JT — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:45:15 +0000

“Oh Love” is the first single to be released off the upcoming Green Day release “Uno”. Gone is the fast paced punkish sort of Green Day flavor you’re accustomed to, replaced with a sort of 60′s-ish trippy kind of poppy flavored anthem. Give it a go and let us know your thoughts. Does the new [...]

Green Day Reveal 'Oh Love' Cover Art and Preview

Dave Kim — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:35:52 +0000

Green Day are keeping the new material coming, as the punk veterans have unveiled the artwork for their new song, ‘Oh Love.’ It’s the first single from their new album ‘¡Uno!,’ the first in a trilogy of releases, that is on the way this fall. Fans will also be able to get their hands on not one, but two new documentaries from Green Day.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Nearly Filled in for Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose at Rock Hall of Fame Show

Drake Baer — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:12:54 +0000

We knew that when Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong introduced Guns N’ Roses at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction last April, the crowd booed at the mention of Axl Rose. We didn’t know that Armstrong almost filled in for Rose during a retrofitted GNR set that night.