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Green Day Welcome Oakland Children's Hospital VIPs for Berkeley Show

Chad Childers — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:00:44 +0000

Green Day are one of the more generous rock bands when it comes to their fans, and during a recent show in Berkeley, Calif., they invited some very special VIPs from the Children's Hospital of Oakland.

Green Day Fan Creates Virtual Lego 'She' Video

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:19:49 +0000

It's not uncommon these days for bands to occasionally turn their video making over to fans, usually as some sort of competition. But Green Day just had one of their classic tracks turned into a visually interesting piece through the use of virtual Legos and it came about unsolicited from the group.

Green Day's 'Broadway Idiot' Documentary + Concert Performance Highlight Big Day at SXSW

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:15:45 +0000

Friday (March 15) was a big day for Green Day at South by Southwest, as the band had two films screening and they made a welcome return to the concert stage at the Moody Theater. While 'Cuatro,' the documentary about the creation of their album trilogy, has appeared at other festivals, South by Southwest was the premiere of 'Broadway Idiot,' their film about the creation of their 'American Idiot' stage production.

Green Day Return to Stage for First Time Since Billie Joe Armstrong's Rehab Stint

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:20:15 +0000

Back in September, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong had an onstage meltdown during Green Day's set at the iHeartRadio concert in Las Vegas. Soon after, he entered rehab to battle alcohol and prescription drug addiction, forcing the band to cancel their remaining 2012 dates and to postpone their winter 2013 gigs.

Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, System of a Down + More to Play 2013 Reading + Leeds Festivals

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:18:08 +0000

The legendary 2013 Reading and Leeds festivals have just announced their headlining acts. Being held simultaneously from August 23-25, bands confirmed for the fests include Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, System of a Down, Deftones and more.

Green Day's Mike Dirnt on Billie Joe Armstrong: 'I Gotta Support My Boy'

Chad Childers — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:34:35 +0000

Green Day are starting to get back on track after their fall of 2012 and early 2013 were derailed by frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's stint in rehab. Armstrong's troubles came to a head as their heavy promotional schedule took them to Las Vegas for a show last fall in which the frontman went on a guitar-smashing rant onstage. With the band preparing their return to touring, bassist Mike Dirnt addressed the past issues and their current state with Rolling Stone.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Gives His First Post-Rehab Interview to Rolling Stone

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:08:16 +0000

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is about to re-enter the music world with a spring tour and an appearance at Austin's South by Southwest on the schedule next month, but the rocker, fresh from a rehab stint, is now speaking about the issues that forced him to seek treatment and leave the touring life last fall.

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 Unleash 'X-Kid' Video, Unveil 2013 European Tour Dates

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:29:55 +0000

The latter portion of 2012 has found the members of Green Day mostly off the grid while singer Billie Joe Armstrong completes his rehab. But the band is taking the first steps in regaining their footing, beginning with a new music video and their first announced dates of 2013.

Green Day Streaming '¡Tre!' In Its Entirety

Chad Bowar — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:12:32 +0000

The final installment of Green Day‘s trilogy doesn’t hit stores for another week, but fans can get a sneak preview now. ‘¡Tré!’ is currently streaming by clicking below. The album will be released on Dec. 11. ‘¡Tré!’ was originally scheduled to be released in January of next year, but after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong entered [...]

Green Day To Offer Advance Look at New Documentary '¡Quatro!'

Chad Childers — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 06:10:25 +0000

Green Day have already given us ‘¡Uno!’ and ‘¡Dos!,’ with ‘¡Tre!’ on the horizon, and now comes word that they’ll follow the album trilogy with ‘¡Quatro!,’ a new documentary. Fans will get an advance look at what’s to come with a highlights special that will air in the coming weeks. VH1 will get first shot [...]

Green Day Display 'Stray Heart' in Latest Video

Chad Childers — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:00:16 +0000

Green Day being down a rehabbing member hasn't kept them from releasing new music and even creating music videos. Rather than the band starring in the clip for their latest single, 'Stray Heart,' they've served up a concept video in which the stars are a guy with a gaping hole and his extremely mobile heart.

Green Day Streaming '¡Dos!' Online

T-Rav — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:48:44 +0000

While you won’t catch Green Day on tour for the rest of 2012, the band still has another album to release this year. Part of their trio of back-to-back-to-back album releases, the band is now set to release ’¡Dos!’ on November 13th. However just today the band posted the entire album online for you to enjoy [...]

Metallica Jam Green Day's 'American Idiot' Live at 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:00:58 +0000

Over the weekend, Metallica headlined the 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans after original headliners Green Day were forced to back out. Due to Billie Joe Armstrong's recent trip to rehab, Metallica stepped in on short notice, but took a moment to pay tribute to their friends in Green Day by performing a part of 'American Idiot' onstage (as seen in the video below).

Green Day, Shinedown, Van Halen, Linkin Park + More Nominated for People's Choice Awards

Chad Childers — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:16:41 +0000

The People's Choice Awards will return in January, and a number of top rock acts are in competition to take home honors for Favorite Band. Green Day, Shinedown, Van Halen, Linkin Park and the Black Keys are among those vying for the honor.

Green Day Producer: Billie Joe Armstrong Could Be in Rehab for a While

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:55:06 +0000

Last month after an onstage breakdown during the iHeartRadio music festival in Las Vegas, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong checked into rehab for substance abuse. Now, Warner Bros. Records Chairman and producer Rob Cavallo is opening up about the potentially long road ahead for Armstrong and the band.

Green Day's Mike Dirnt: We Had to Put Billie Joe Armstrong's Life in Front of Everything

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:55:41 +0000

In one of the more surprising moments of the year, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong recently entered rehab for substance abuse problems, and now Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt has just addressed the issue in greater detail. After slinging curses at the iHeart Radio festival organizers, Armstrong smashed his guitar and left the stage. At [...]

Green Day vs. MicLordz & Sauce Funky – Rocktagon

T-Rav — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:05:12 +0000

After a landslide victory last night, MicLordz & Sauce Funky returns to meet Green Day in the Rocktagon. You know the deal, listen to the songs and cast your vote. Then find out who wins tonight during the Rocktagon. Green Day - "Let Yourself Go" The latest release off the band's newest album [...]

Places Douchebag Celebs Can Go, Other Than Rehab

T-Rav — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 02:56:28 +0000

Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong entered rehab this weekend. After an incident in which he was screaming at show techs, smashing a guitar, and throwing a tantrum that would make my toddler niece jealous. Why does it always seem that celebrities always run to rehab when they royally screw up? Lindsay Lohan gets [...]

Green Day Deliver Marathon Set During Energetic New York City Club Show

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:17:34 +0000

Green Day stormed into New York City's Irving Plaza for an intimate club show on Saturday night (Sept. 15) in celebration of their upcoming release '¡Uno!' and their involvement with Nokia's new music streaming service. And the fans lucky enough to be in attendance were treated to a two-and-a-half-hour marathon set that spanned the band's entire career.