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Green Day fan recounts hanging up on Billie Joe thinking it was a prank
The wholesome video Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong made for a fan 23 years ago has resurfaced thanks to the internet. According to Reddit user u/jmsmnn, when his wife was 15, she was a fan of the band and sent letters and art to Armstrong often. The frontman attempted to call her to say […]
9 YUNGBLUD collabs we would love to see actually happen
From Travis Barker to Imagine Dragon frontman Dan Reynolds, YUNGBLUD has quickly accumulated an impressive list of collaborators. With the “Tongue Tied” collab with blackbear and Marshmello dropping yesterday, we can’t help but dream up a few more iconic collabs. Check out our list of 9 YUNGBLUD collabs we’d love to see below! Read more: […]
Green Day side-project the Coverups announce show with the Interrupters
Between their upcoming album Father of All… and the Hella Mega tour, one would assume Green Day’s schedule would be packed as humanly possible, but the trio has always been far more than human. In January 2018, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt were joined by touring guitarist Jason White, tour manager Bill Schneider and […]
Fender teams up with Green Day, FOB, Weezer for signed guitar giveaway
We already know about Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer coming together for the Hella Mega Tour. But, did you know you could win a Fender guitar signed by all the members of the three bands? Five guitars are available and it’s super easy to enter. Read about the details below. Read More: Frankie Palmeri […]
Green Day fans spot familiar face in ‘American Horror Story: 1984’
If you’ve been keeping up with the current ninth season of American Horror Story, then you’re fully engrossed in the slasher-inspired plot. While we fully knew it was taking us to 1984, we didn’t anticipate heading back to 2004 with this unexpected Green Day crossover. Actor Lou Taylor Pucci first captivated us as St. Jimmy […]
Billie Joe Armstrong, Billie Eilish on art, sanity, kicking people in the head
In the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, Green Day vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong sits down with Billie Eilish for a special “Musicians on Musicians” issue. Getting the rare chance to interview each other, Eilish expresses her love of Green Day while Armstrong shares his admiration for the 17-year-old artist’s music. Read more: Gerard Way talks “safety” of […]
Green Day respond to Shakira's "Basket Case" cover with praise
Over the weekend, pop star Shakira put her own spin on a classic Green Day track by covering the band’s hit, “Basket Case.” Now, the band have responded with nothing but praise. Check it out below! Read more: Violent New Breed (ex-Escape The Fate) unleash themselves in “Crazy” video Two days ago, Shakira posted a short […]
Green Day track “American Idiot” gets reimagined in style of blink-182
One YouTuber has recreated the iconic Green Day track “American Idiot” to make it sound like blink-182 were performing it. YouTuber SugarpillCovers, who makes many crossovers including a version of twenty one pilots in the style of blink-182, posted the amazing mashup. Read more: ‘Umbrella Academy’ gets first spinoff with Hazel, Cha Cha Christmas comic […]
Green Day dance through the decades in new “Father Of All...” video
We’re all very stoked about Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer performing together on their Hella Mega tour, but before then, we’re getting some new music and accompanying videos. Last week, Green Day’s “Father Of All…” dropped, which Billie Joe Armstrong compares to “a unicorn falling out of the sky,” and now we’re getting visuals for the new […]
Green Day song is like “a unicorn falling out of the sky,” Billie Joe says
We’re still on cloud nine after Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer announced their Hella Mega tour. As we impatiently await this massive stadium tour in 2020, we at least have new music to hype us up and hold us over. One of those tracks is Green Day’s “Father Of All…” which Billie Joe […]
Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer tease Hella Mega tour
UPDATE: SEPT. 10, 2019, 12:10 P.M. ET This is a Hella Mega day! New music, albums and a massive tour announcement from Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer. Check out the full list of dates here. ORIGINAL STORY: SEPT. 9, 10:52 A.M. ET Over the weekend, Green Day vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong sent fans […]
Billie Joe Armstrong van up for auction again after accidental purchase
One man accidentally bought the van that once belonged to Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, because those things apparently happen. New Zealand man Graham van de Laar was on an auction site when he mistakenly clicked “Place bid” on a 1961 Chevrolet Greenbrier, according to Stuff. Read more: ‘IT: Chapter Two” teaser shows gory […]
SWMRS know everything’s on fire, and they’re here to ease the flame
It’s 10:30 a.m. on a Thursday morning, Cole Becker has just woken up next to his brother and SWMRS bandmate Max at their sister’s New York apartment and he is on one. “We breed this violence, and it’s so American, and it’s super-fucked,” the frontman begins, leaning into a screed that’s half dispassionate analysis and […]
Green Day tease fans with unusual rehearsal pics after denying new song
Green Day appear to be teasing something after the band members each poster a cryptic photo of a bull’s head. Recently, the band broke our hearts when they shut down rumors that a new song was coming. Read more: Nirvana to release beloved ’90s live album on vinyl and streaming To backtrack, recently, on the […]
Green Day clarify there’s “no single anytime soon” after new music rumor
The music world was ecstatic yesterday following the news of a possible fresh Green Day track, but now that doesn’t seem to be the case. Yesterday on the Kerrang! Radio show “Breakfast with Sophie K.,” an announcement was made that a new song from the band is coming next week. Read more: Pierce The Veil guitarist Tony […]
Green Day reportedly releasing new song next week
It sounds like Green Day fans are finally getting to hear new music very soon, and we can’t contain our excitement. On the Kerrang! Radio show “Breakfast with Sophie K.,” the big announcement was made that a new song from the band is coming next week. Read more: Corey Taylor says denying Holocaust, slavery is […]
Top 8 videos capturing Britpunk beginnings in all its snarling glory
Britpunk was born out of a movement. However, England no more invented punk rock in 1976 than McDonald’s invented the hamburger. Punk was an idea airborne worldwide across 1975. Local freaks who’d bought Stooges and New York Dolls records formed bands in their image, unaware anyone else shared their disgust with the day’s dominant culture. […]
blink-182, Fall Out Boy or Green Day lyrics: Can you tell the difference?
blink-182, Fall Out Boy and Green Day are staples in the alternative scene and beyond. Between the three of them, they’ve put on some pop-punk classics, but can you figure out who sang what? Test your knowledge below. Once you’re done, hop over here to see how Sleep On It did so you can compare […]
Billie Joe Armstrong plays Green Day songs at intimate the Longshot gig
The Longshot, a side-project with Billie Joe Armstrong, are on the road, and apparently feeling nostalgic because they’re covering Green Day songs at the shows. The band’s tour is very intimate. The setlist featured songs from their Love Is For Losers album, as well as several surprises. Read more: Las Rageous music festival adds onsite […]
Billie Joe Armstrong unveils intimate The Longshot tour dates
Green Day vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong‘s side project, the Longshot, have announced five U.S. headlining shows after teasing fans earlier this week. Check out where the Longshot are playing, below! Read more: The Driver Era bring you into their world where freedom is job one Two days ago, the band took to Instagram to share a […]
