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See The Network’s (who swear they aren’t Green Day) new “Trans Am” video
The Network, the group pretending not to be Green Day, are treating fans to plenty of new music this week. The mysterious group have not only dropped their new EP Trans Am, but they have also unveiled a chaotic new video for the title track. As well, it looks like their new EP isn’t the […]
10 things that prove the Network are actually Green Day
Green Day fans have spent way too much time arguing over the Network on the internet. In case you’re unfamiliar with the band, the mysterious group have been thought to be made up of Green Day members since they released their first album, Money Money 2020, in 2003 and signed with Billie Joe Armstrong’s record […]
The Network are back, but some fans still don’t think it’s really Green Day
Back in 2003, the mysterious group The Network signed to Billie Joe Armstrong‘s record label Adeline Records and released their debut album. Since then, Green Day fans have always theorized that the band are actually Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool. Now, it looks like The Network are back with new music nearly 17 years […]
Here’s how Green Day inspired blink-182’s “What’s My Age Again?” riff
It looks like blink-182‘s mega-hit “What’s My Age Again?” could’ve been a lot different if it wasn’t for Green Day. Mark Hoppus has revealed that he wrote the song’s iconic opening riff after trying to learn one of Green Day’s classic songs. Read more: Miley Cyrus’ love for Metallica has inspired a new covers album […]
Billie Joe Armstrong would only give this classic Green Day album a sequel
All of us have at least one Green Day album we wish had a few more songs or even a second album to accompany it. Despite the requests over the past few decades to release music that sounds like their Dookie or American Idiot days, Billie Joe Armstrong says Green Day have no plans to […]
Billie Joe Armstrong’s next album is full of his ‘No Fun Mondays’ covers
Over the past few months, Billie Joe Armstrong has been spending his time in quarantine covering songs as part of his No Fun Mondays series. Now, the Green Day frontman is compiling all of his covers into a new full-length album. Read more: Legendary Van Halen co-founder and guitarist Eddie Van Halen dies at 65 […]
Here’s the story behind Green Day’s most controversial Howard Stern set
In case you didn’t know, Green Day are one of the bands that have performed the most on The Howard Stern Show. Now, Stern is reflecting back on all of Green Day’s performances and why their 2001 appearance was so controversial. Read more: iDKHOW fans may think they’ve seen the video for “New Invention” before […]
8 types of cannabis merch you can buy from your favorite artists
As cannabis continues to become more widely accepted and legalized medically and recreationally across North America, bands are taking advantage of the opportunity for new merch items. Whether it’s branded pipes, grinders, rolling papers, stash jars or even flower, there’s an endless amount of options for artists to explore within the cannabis industry. Check out […]
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 […]
30 Green Day deep cuts you should definitely know by now
2020 marks 30 years since Green Day’s first album, 39/Smooth. While they’ve had plenty of hits and radio favorites over the last few decades, there are plenty of great songs that haven’t seen the mainstream attention that classics such as “Basket Case” and “American Idiot” have. Here are 30 deep cuts to add to your […]
20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay
The 2004 alternative music community turned out to be a pivotal moment in time for scene bands. As the two previous years set the foundation for the genre, it quickly expanded. Musicians started to experiment more on albums with genres outside of emo, punk and pop. It was the year scene music established that it […]
Hear Billie Joe Armstrong cover "Kids in America" for Mike Dirnt's birthday
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has been covering songs for a series he’s calling “No Fun Mondays” and his latest is doubling as a tribute to Mike Dirnt on his birthday. The punk rock legend covered Kim Wilde’s iconic track “Kids In America” while wishing his bandmate a happy birthday tagged with a fun illustration of Dirnt as a […]
Pete Wentz knows as much as you do about the Hella Mega tour’s status
Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy sent shockwaves across the internet when they announced their Hella Mega tour back in September. Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the first leg of the tour was postponed in Asia this past February. Now, Fall Out Boy‘s Pete Wentz is giving an update on the tour’s […]
Past Green Day songs get a modified sound with a freshly mixed EP
Green Day dropped a special little surprise on us this glorious Friday. The trio of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool released an EP of sorts containing new mixes of songs from their 2012 albums ¡UNO! and ¡DOS!. The EP is lovingly called the Otis Big Guitar Mix. The three songs on the record […]
10 full concerts you can watch on YouTube to get the live experience
Whether you’re publicly lamenting or quietly sulking about not being able to attend shows indefinitely, coronavirus is a massive blow to the music industry. With festivals and gigs getting either postponed or canceled all together, fans suddenly have a ton of time to kill at home because they can’t go to the bars or movie […]
Green Day fans really need to hear these 10 records
In case you haven’t heard, Green Day are getting a career overview in the next issue of AltPress. It’s loaded with archival stories and cool AF photos. From their early days driving in a Bookmobile to rocking the planet’s arenas, Green Day remain a force in punk culture. Dookie, Green Day’s scene-changing, major-label debut, was […]
Green Day are punk's greatest band—and we have the magazine to prove it
Green Day didn’t invent punk rock, but they did the most for it. Over the course of 13 studio albums, three live releases, a handful of compilations (and a few incognito things on the side), the NorCal trio made punk a household term. By virtue of their sound, influence, longevity and straight-up attitude, Green Day […]
Green Day music videos ranked in order of greatness
Green Day are a famed punk-rock band who’ve been around for decades—from breaking out on MTV with their 1994 hit album Dookie to the mainstream success of 2004’s American Idiot. The band recently released their 13th full-length, Father Of All Motherfuckers, adding even more visuals to their insane catalog. To celebrate, we’ve ranked every Green Day […]
Green Day’s ‘Father Of All…’ set the rules, you just move to them—review
Let’s cut to the quick: Green Day are the greatest punk band in the world. They’ve almost kept the same members during their near 35-year history. The trio—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool—were always the strongest of all the cultural “gateway drugs.” They have nothing to prove to anybody. This is why their […]
Green Day tap ‘Stranger Things’ star to risk it all in high-flying new video
Green Day just dropped their highly-anticipated new album Father Of All…To coincide with the release, the trio revealed a new music video. The music video is for a song titled “Meet Me On The Roof.” Another exciting bit about the Green Day video is that it stars Gaten Matarazzo from Stranger Things. Check it out below. […]
