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Billie Joe Armstrong is selling pieces of Green Day history

[Photo by: Green Day/YouTube] Ever wanted to pick up that amp used to record the unmistakable intro to “American Idiot”? Well, now’s your chance. Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is teaming up with Reverb.com to sell guitars, amps and more that the band used on tour and in the studio. Read more: Kat Von D […]

Kat Von D announces launch date, formula for Green Day “Basket Case” liner

[Photo by: Kat Von D Beauty/Instagram] Beauty lovers and Green Day fans have been anxiously awaiting the release of their epic Kat Von D collaboration, the properly titled “Basket Case” liner, and we now have all the details regarding the liner's formula, packaging and release date. *swoon* Read more: 10 guys from the scene who pull off guyliner like a GD pro […]

Guy tries to impersonate Brendon Urie, Billie Joe Armstrong, Oli Sykes, more—watch

[Photo by: Black Gryph0n/YouTube] In one of the more interesting videos we've seen today, one guy covered songs from 23 different vocalists, ranging from Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to Ed Sheeran. Not only does he impersonate the voices, though. He also switches outfits for each voice he takes on, and it's an interesting combination that […]

Billie Joe Armstrong performs "Ordinary World" on 'The Tonight Show'—watch

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong gave an incredible performance of “Ordinary World” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch his impressive performance below! Read more: 11 reasons why a Green Day show is like no other  This catchy track comes from Revolution Radio, Green Day's most recent album release that debuted at No. 1 around […]

Billie Joe Armstrong releases strong statement in light of Charlottesville tragedy

In light of recent events in Charlottesville, many bands are using their platforms to speak out against hate and violence. Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day has joined them by writing a heartfelt post after a show in Omaha yesterday. Read more: Thousands marched in solidarity with Charlottesville this weekend—take a look Armstrong wrote this […]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong throws it back with a childhood studio pic

[Photo credit: Frank Maddocks] Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is going way back with his latest Instagram post—all the way back to when he was a budding 5-year-old musician! Check out Billie Joe's totally nostalgic studio pic down below. Read more: See Brendon Urie, Gerard Way and more of your fave musicians' high school pics […]

See Brendon Urie, Gerard Way and more of your fave musicians' high school pics

[Photo by: Note To Scene Podcast/Facebook] A few days ago, it was a video of rapper Post Malone covering Asking Alexandria in his high school metalcore band. And now? High school pics of your fave musicians have surfaced, all thanks to the Note To Scene Podcast. From Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie to Paramore's […]

Alkaline Trio/Blink-182's Matt Skiba names motorcycle after Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong

Take a tour through Matt Skiba's Instagram, and you'll find dogs, art, music, glimpses of tour and motorcycles. Recently, the Blink-182 and Alkaline Trio member added a new piece to his motorcycle collection: a red ride named after a fellow prominent member of the scene, (via Green Day Authority). Read more: Alkaline Trio/Blink-182’s Matt Skiba interviews […]

Billie Joe Armstrong's isolated vocals from "21 Guns" will give you chills

Green Day's hit from their 2009 record 21st Century Breakdown, “21 Guns” with frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's vocals isolated will actually give you chills, (via GDA). Read more: Hear Gerard Way’s vocals isolated from My Chemical Romance’s “Helena” Readying for a massive North American, summer tour, Green Day released their newest record, Revolution Radio, last […]

Billie Joe Armstrong on Donald Trump's first week: "It's an all out assault on our civil liberties"

Billie Joe Armstrong has never been one to sit idle in times of political uncertainty. Case in point: The Green Day singer has now expressed his sheer distaste of the presidential agenda set forth in Donald Trump's first week of office. His Instagram message touches on everything from “these reckless decisions” to “his intention is […]

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s youngest son debuts new songs—listen

Jakob Danger, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s youngest son, has premiered new songs on his Soundcloud. This is the first new music since Danger’s debut EP, which released in late 2015 after he signed a deal to Burger Records. Read more: Green Day producing ‘Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk’ documentary Danger—which […]

Watch Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong perform with sons and SWMRS at charity show

A man who wears many hats, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong—unsurprisingly—has an incredibly talented family. Last night (Dec. 19), his son Joey's band SWMRS hosted a charity show at 1-2-3-4 GO! Records. Requiring at least a $20 dollar donation at the door, the show benefited victims of Oakland's Ghost Ship fire, which claimed the […]

Billie Joe Armstrong's perfect response to election: "Treat each other with respect, kindness, love"

Many musicians have offered up their—mostly heartbroken but hopeful—responses to yesterday's U.S. election results, which saw Donald Trump as the chosen 45th president-elect. However, there was one person the music world was waiting to hear from: Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, a continuously outspoken punk rock figure who has never shied away from sharing […]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong wrote and performed new original songs for his movie—listen

After you're done watching Ordinary World for the tenth time, take a break and listen to original songs Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong wrote and performed for the movie (via Green Day Authority). Ordinary World released on Oct. 14 and features Armstrong in his first lead movie role as Perry, an aging punk rocker forced to face a mid-life […]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong shares why he won't write any songs about Donald Trump

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has not shied away from his negative opinion of Donald Trump and it continued in an interview he recently did with Q. Armstrong told the magazine that there is not a single song about Donald Trump on their new album, Revolution Radio, which recently debuted No. 1 on the Billboard […]

Green Day's 'American Idiot' movie has "green light" from HBO

After rumors that Tom Hanks was producing it in 2011, and then rumors again in 2014 that it was confirmed to be written by playwright Rolin Jones, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has confirmed Green Day's famed record American Idiot is being made into a movie by HBO. Not only that, but Armstrong will lend his acting talents to the […]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong explains why he wants "to destroy the phrase 'pop-punk'"

In December of 2015, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong took to Twitter, announcing his “mission” for 2016: “destroy the phrase ‘pop-punk’ forever.” Fast forward almost a year, Green Day have a new album on the way, and Armstrong has clarified the tweet. Read more: Green Day change “Holiday” lyrics; bash Donald Trump, “all politicians”—watch According […]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to appear in episode of Comedy Central's 'Drunk History'

[Photo credit: Greenday.com] Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day isn't only making his lead role debut in the film Ordinary World, he is also making an appearance on the Comedy Central show Drunk History. Read more: Green Day release new song, “Still Breathing” He'll be playing the role of Charlie Chaplin in the episode titled “Legends”—which […]

Watch Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong in first lead movie role

A man of many talents, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day is making his lead role debut in the upcoming flick Ordinary World. We now have a first look at Armstrong acting in the movie—watch the Ordinary World trailer below, and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Green Day play house show […]

Movie starring Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong gets release date and title change

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has never shied away from the acting scene. From guest appearances on Nurse Jackie to roles in This Is 40 and Like Sunday, Like Rain to a stint in American Idiot on Broadway, the frontman has displayed his many awesome talents over the years. October 14 marks an important day in Armstrong's career: the release of his first […]
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