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Billie Joe Armstrong Talks Substance Abuse, Vegas Meltdown With Rolling Stone

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:46:13 +0000

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong went to rehab smack dab in the middle of the band's release schedule for its trio of albums '¡Uno!,' '¡Dos!' and '¡Tré!' You know it must have been bad for him to have pulled out of promoting and supporting the trilogy. Turns it was bad. Really bad.

Green Day v Digital Summer – 99X CockFight

Puff — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:22:07 +0000

Digital Summer are just two wins shy of the Rock Cock Hall of Fame and a spot in our regular rotation. However, standing in their way tonight is legendary pop punk trio, Green Day. Check out both tunes and tell us who wins it. Get your votes in after the jump!

Green Day Announce Return to the Stage With 2013 North American Tour Dates

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:03:00 +0000

It was soon after Green Day began to launch into their '¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tré!' tour in September when frontman Billie Joe Armstrong suddenly entered rehab for unspecified substance abuse. After an uncertain three months, Green Day have announced their triumphant return with a string of 2013 North American tour dates.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Appears in Deleted 'This Is 40' Movie Scene

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:59 +0000

Although the spot was cut from the final version of the film during the editing process, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong played a cameo role as himself in the latest Judd Apatow film, ‘This is 40.’ While the clip doesn't appear on the big screen, fans can now check out the lost footage online, seen below.

Metallica to Replace Green Day at Voodoo Music + Art Experience

Dave Lifton — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:00:49 +0000

When a superstar band is forced to cancel a festival appearance, they can only be replaced with another major act. That's exactly what Metallica is doing, filling in for Green Day as headliners at the Voodoo Music + Art Experience in New Orleans on Saturday, October 27.

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

Chad Childers — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:46:06 +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 Announce 2012-2013 North American Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:50:17 +0000

We were pretty sure Green Day would back up their upcoming album trilogy with an extensive world tour -- and now we have an idea of just how extensive that tour will be, with the band announcing an extensive run of dates that will keep them on the road at least through June 2013.

Billie Joe Armstrong Hospitalized, Green Day Cancel Italy Performance

Gina Vespa — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:00:38 +0000

Green Day were forced to cancel their scheduled concert in Bologna, Italy yesterday (Sept. 2) when frontman Billie Joe Armstrong became ill and was hospitalized. Details on Armstrong’s illness have not been made public, but fellow band members Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool released a brief video (shown below) announcing the cancellation to fans. As [...]

Green Day v Fear Factory – 99X CockFight

Puff — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:37:31 +0000

Fear Factory took down Fozzy last night to become our new champion. So, tonight, they faceoff against Green Day. Who wins this battles – Green Day or Fear Factory – is all up to you. Get your votes in after the jump. green day – oh love fear factory – recharger 99X Cockfight: Who Takes [...]

Do These Tunes Sound Like Green Day Songs?

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:00:50 +0000

Ever turn on the radio, hear a new song and swear that you’ve heard it before? So have the fine people over at indie rock site Diffuser.fm. With inconceivable amount of music written each year, there are bound to be songs that will sound exactly something else, whether intentional or not. Diffuser.fm decided to make a compilation of songs that sound the same, with Green Day as their subject of choice.

Green Day Reveal 'Oh Love' Cover Art and Preview

Dave Kim — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:00:52 +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.

Original Green Day Debut Record Pressing Fetches $1,300 on eBay

Scott Shetler — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:00:31 +0000

A rare test pressing of Green Day‘s 1990 debut album ’39/Smooth’ sold on eBay last week for $1,336.99. The record proved to be a popular item on the online auction site, where it garnered 21 bids over the course of a week.

Green Day Reveal '¡Uno!' Track Listing

Tree Riddle — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:00:17 +0000

Green Day have revealed the track list for ‘¡Uno! – the first of the band’s forthcoming trilogy of new albums. Green Day began talking about a new album before they had even finished touring behind their 2009 concept disc ’21st Century Breakdown.’ At one point frontman Billie Joe Armstrong tweeted that they had about 30 songs [...]

Voodoo Music Experience Announces 2012 Lineup [VIDEOS]

gonzo — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:31:04 +0000

New Orleans’ Voodoo Music Experience has revealed the rest of its 2012 lineup. Along with previously-confirmed heavyweights like Green Day, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Skrillex, and Justice, the festival’s 14th go-around promises Jack White, The Avett Brothers, Silversun Pickups, Kaskade, Gary Clark Jr., Bootsy Collins, Dave Stewart, and Thomas Dolby.

Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Closing Jam Features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slash + More

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:05:19 +0000

It’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tradition to have a jam session with inductees new and old at the end of the ceremony. This year was no different: After the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ own three-song set late Saturday night, frontman Anthony Kiedis encouraged others to join them onstage.

Green Day Releases Inside-The-Studio Videos

Dave Lifton — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:50:29 +0000

Ever since Valentine’s Day, Green Day have been holed up in the studio recording the follow-up to 2009′s ’21st Century Breakdown.’ Throughout this time, they’ve taken some time to give their fans a behind-the-scenes look at the new work by