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Revisit 'Nimrod': the moment Green Day ripped up their own rulebook

Technically, my first exposure to punk was through Green Day’s Dookie. At the time, I was young—probably too young. As kids so often do, I followed a friend’s older brother to check out his collection of older brother music. Dookie immediately jumped out from the pack. To be honest, what actually captivated me most was […]

Billie Joe Armstrong thought fans would hate this classic Green Day song

In 1997, Green Day debuted their legendary album Nimrod. As a turning point for the band, the album remains one of the most popular amongst critics and fans. However, Billie Joe Armstrong has now revealed that he was nervous to release one particular song on that album. In a new interview, Armstrong says he thought […]

10 of the most dynamic supergroups to grace the scene

Famous director David Lynch once said, “Negativity is the enemy of creativity.” If that’s the case, then as a musician you have to be pretty positive to start not only one band, but others simultaneously. Sometimes these bands bring together other notable artists to form a “supergroup.” These side projects are new avenues for artists […]

The Top 10 Best Fat Wreck Chords Albums Of All Time

Fat Wreck Chords is turning 25, and they’re hitting the road to celebrate with Fat Tour: Fat Wrecked for 25 Years, starting August 6 in Toronto. The roster will feature Fat Wreck bands both classic and newly discovered, including NOFX, Lagwagon and Masked Intruder. To celebrate, we decided to take on the foolish task of […]

Good Riddance premiere “Running On Fumes” lyric video

Watch the lyric video for Good Riddance’s “Running On Fumes,” taken from their latest album, Peace In Our Time, which is out now on Fat Wreck Chords.  Catch the band at Groezrock this weekend. Below, vocalist Russ Rankin talks about each track from the album: 1. Disputatio – This song is about sticking to your guns […]

Cock Sparrer, Descendents, NOFX, Masked Intruder to play 2014 Punk Rock Bowling Festival

The 16th annual Punk Rock Bowling festival, set to take place May 23-26 in Las Vegas, will feature headliners Cock Sparrer, Descendents, and NOFX as well as Face To Face, The Adicts, Masked Intruder and many more. Three-day festival and VIP passes, ranging $110 to $275, go onsale next Saturday February 1 at 1 p.m. PST via the official Punk Rock […]

"The subject has been volatile and divisive for years”–Good Riddance’s Russ Rankin on health care

In this week's AltPress Op-Ed, Good Riddance vocalist Russ Rankin (pictured right) shares his thoughts on the health care debate in the U.S. The subject of health care in the United States has been volatile and divisive for years, culminating in October’s government shutdown promulgated by republicans in the House of Representatives, in opposition to the […]

The Flatliners, A Wilhelm Scream, Good Riddance and more announced for Australian Hits & Pits Fest

The lineup for the 2013 Austalian Hits & Pits Festival has been announced to include:  Mad Caddies Good Riddance A Wilhelm Scream Voodoo Glow Skulls The Flatliners Diesel Boy (Acoustic set) One Dollar Short (Acoustic Set) Jamie Hay Jen Buxton Totally Unicorn Paper Arms The 6-date, touring mini-festival will take the following route through Australia: […]

Russ Rankin (Good Riddance) streams new solo song, "American Amnesia"

Good Riddance/Only Crime frontman Russ Rankin has launched a stream of “American Amnesia,” the first song from his debut solo album Farewell Catalonia. It's due out Aug. 7 via Paper + Plastick. Check it out below.

Good Riddance, From Ashes Rise, Negative Approach added to The Fest 11

Several more bands have been added to this year's Fest 11 in Gainesville, Florida. New additions include Good Riddance, Negative Approach, From Ashes Rise, The Bomb, Sonic Avenues, Captain We're Sinking, City of Ships, Dukes of Hillsborough, Snakehealers, Billy & Joe and Party Drag. The Fest happens October 26-28. Tickets are available here. The full lineup […]

NXNE confirms Bad Religion, Of Montreal, Ceremony, Rival Schools, Good Riddance

Several bands have been announced for this year's NXNE conference, happening June 11-17 in Toronto. Check out the full list below. Bad Religion, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, Matthew Good, Of Montreal, No Use For A Name, Purity Ring, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Death Grips, The Men, Bleached, Good Riddance, METZ, Ceremony, Plants & Animals, The Death […]

Good Riddance announce first reunion shows

We broke the new of Good Riddance's reunion yesterday, and now the band has announced their first reunion shows. They'll be performing at festivals in Belgium and Spain; dates below. 04/29/12 Meerhout, Belgium Groezrock Festival 08/02/12 Viveiro, Spain Resurrections Festival 08/03/12 Viveiro, Spain Resurrections Festival More shows are expected to be announced soon.

Exclusive: Good Riddance to reunite; frontman Russ Rankin talks about the band's plans

Santa Cruz, California punk legends GOOD RIDDANCE will be reuniting this year, Altpress.com can exclusively confirm. The band was originally together from 1986-2007, releasing seven full-lengths via Fat Wreck Chords. No new music is expected from the band at this point, but frontman Russ Rankin hasn't completely ruled it out (as you'll read below). The […]

#179 - Alkaline Trio

Alkaline Trio Finch Yeah Yeah Yeahs Deftones Simple Plan Boy Sets Fire Marilyn Manson Hot Hot Heat #179 – March 2010 ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP ALKALINE TRIO Are they the Future Of Rock? Are they ruthless careerists? Are they professional alcoholics? Even after spending quality time with Matt Skiba & Co., “Heavy […]