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Green Day have announced that their next single ‘Dilemma’ will be released this week – check out the post below.Following on from recent tracks ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ and ‘Look Ma, No Brains!’, the song will serve as the third preview of the trio’s 14th studio album ‘Saviors’ (out January 19).Taking to social media this week, Billie Joe Armstrong and co. confirmed that ‘Dilemma’ will arrive tomorrow (December 7).

Green Day have explained why they briefly took a step back from political songwriting and recalled why they have gone back to their roots with their forthcoming new album.The discussion came in light of the band announcing their upcoming 14th studio album, ‘Saviors’ – an LP which they have described as one that “bridges the gap” between ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’.In promoting the forthcoming release, the trio – formed of Billie-Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – recalled how the songs see them return to their political roots, which they took a step back from in recent years.Discussing the lead single ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ as the one that marked their return to politically-motivated songwriting, Armstrong recalled how the track was originally written during the sessions for their last album, ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’, but put on ice until the members felt ready to take more of a political stance.“For ‘Father Of All…’ we didn’t want to go political because it was so obvious. It was such low-hanging fruit because we had just terrible politics and terrible division in the United States,” he told 102.1 The Edge.

Green Day have said that their upcoming album ‘Saviors’ will be one that “bridges the gap” between fan-favourites ‘American Idiot’ and ‘Dookie’.Billie-Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt first announced their 14th LP – which is the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’ – last month. It is set to arrive on January 19, 2024 via Reprise/Warner.Now, the pop-punk trio have opened up about what fans can expect from the album in a new interview, and revealed that they see the LP as in line with some of their most famous past releases.“I think that this record is sort of the best of everything that Green Day has,” Armstrong told 102.1 The Edge when asked if the band ever considered ‘Saviors’ as a “part two” of ‘American Idiot’.“[It’s] the 30 years of experience that we have, kind of come together.

Green Day have unveiled the tracklist for their forthcoming album ‘Saviors’.The legendary rock trio announced their 14th studio LP – the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’ – last month. It is set to be released on January 19, 2024 via Reprise/Warner and has so far been preceded by the singles ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ and ‘Look Ma, No Brains!’ Now, with two months to go till the album drops, Green Day has revealed the names of all the songs that will be on the new album, which are as follows:SIDE A1. ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’2. ‘Look Ma, No Brains!’3. ‘Bobby Sox’4. ‘One Eyed Bastard’5. ‘Dilemma’6. ‘1981’7. ‘Goodnight Adeline’ SIDE B8. ‘Coma City’9. ‘Corvette Summer’10. ‘Suzie Chapstick’11. ‘Strange Days Are Here to Stay’12. ‘Living In The ’20s’13. ‘Father To A Son’14. ‘Saviors’15. ‘Fancy Sauce’Would ya look at that

Green Day have announced the cancellation of their Electric Ballroom gig tonight (November 10).The pop-punk band unveiled the news of their surprise gig just five days ago, and went on to play an intimate pub gig in Covent Garden yesterday. However, the band took to social media to explain that they wouldn’t be making an appearance at Electric Ballroom tonight.“London, unfortunately tonight’s show has been canceled due to an unexpected illness,” the band wrote on X/Twitter. “We’re truly bummed about this and apologize for any inconvenience caused.“Ticket refunds will be processed automatically next week.

Green Day rocked up to The Marquis pub in London last night (November 9) to perform a surprise intimate gig, which they livestreamed on their Instagram – watch the acoustic set below.The pop-punk trio took to Instagram earlier in the day to tease the gig, with drummer Tré Cool saying in a video message: “Right now, Green Day’s in London, looking to have us some fun then. If I were the fans, I wouldn’t make plans.

Green Day performed a rendition of ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’ with a fan on guitar during an intimate gig in Paris this weekend – check out footage below.The band announced a surprise show in the French capital last week, which took place at the Bataclan Theatre on Saturday (November 4).The pop-punk trio – Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt – performed a host of hits including ‘American Idiot’, ‘Holiday’ and ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’, along with new track ‘Look Ma, No Brains’.When it came to ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’, Armstrong invited a fan to play acoustic guitar. The frontman sang the track with his arm draped around the fan, encouraging him to sing parts of the song into the microphone.Check out footage of the moment below.The Paris performance comes ahead of surprise intimate shows in London and Milan this month.The band have also announced a 2024 global ‘Saviors’ stadium tour which will include a huge London show.The upcoming tour will see Green Day play stadiums across the US, UK and Europe in support of their forthcoming new album ‘Saviors‘ (out January 19) while also celebrating 30 years of their classic 1994 album ‘Dookie’ and 20 years of 2004’s ‘American Idiot’.The UK and Ireland leg will start on June 21 at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford, with further dates in Glasgow, Dublin and a massive Wembley Stadium date in London on June 29.

Green Day have today (November 5) unveiled details of a surprise, intimate London gig.The pop-punk trio – comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – will play London’s Electric Ballroom on November 10.Fans need to request tickets here before 10am on November 6. A two-ticket limit will be imposed on all fans.The band will also perform a similarly intimate gig in Milan on November 7.

Green Day have caught fans off guard by announcing a surprise show in Paris, set to take place later this week. Find out how to get tickets below.The pop-punk trio – comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – announced the news on their social media pages this morning (October 30), confirming that they will be headed across the pond for a one-off show later this week.Set to take place on Saturday (October 4), the gig will be held at the Bataclan Theatre and is seemingly set to see the band perform a variety of fan favourites, as well as some of their recently shared new material.“SURPRISE! We decided to hop on a plane and play a show in Paris.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 10, Episode 6 of “The Masked Singer,” “Harry Potter Night,” which aired Oct. 25 on Fox. The timing couldn’t have been better: With Halloween approaching, it was a spooky “Harry Potter”-themed episode of “The Masked Singer” this week, so it was only appropriate that “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey would be the next celebrity to be unmasked in Season 10. Posey was revealed to be Hawk, after this week performing “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” by The Police.

Green Day‘s upcoming new album ‘Saviors’ features a photograph that was taken during the Troubles in Belfast.The Billie Joe Armstrong-led trio announced their 14th full-length record yesterday (October 24) and shared the single ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’, which they’d debuted at an intimate show in Las Vegas last week.The cover includes a black-and-white image of a young boy holding a rock and standing in front of a fire in the middle of a road. Green Day’s band name appears in a pink logo above the picture, with the album title featured below it.As BBC News reports, the photo in question was shot during a 1978 riot on the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Green Day have shared details of a new album ‘Saviors’, and dropped a new single titled ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’. Check it out below.Announced today (October 24), the forthcoming album will mark the 14th studio LP by the pop-punk trio, and their first full-length release since 2020’s ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’.

Green Day have debuted a new song titled ‘Look Ma, No Brains’ during their set at When We Were Young 2023.

Green Day is going on tour!

Green Day have announced news of a US stadium tour with Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid, set for 2024.The pop-punk trio – comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt – announced the news last night (October 19), as they played an intimate live show in Las Vegas.Taking place in the 1,000-capacity Fremont Country Club, the gig was held as a warm-up for their headline sets at this weekend’s When We Were Young festival, and saw the members announce plans to hit the road in 2024.According to the band, the tour will take place next summer and see them join forces with Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas. Currently, no exact dates have been announced and it is not clear when tickets will be available.A fan who attended the show last night also shared a promotional flyer for the upcoming tour dates, which teases that the tour is set to make its way over to the UK and Europe at a later date.

Green Day debuted a new song at an intimate live show in Las Vegas last night (October 19) – check out footage and the full setlist below.The Billie Joe Armstrong-led trio took to the stage at the 1,000-capacity Fremont Country Club venue as a warm-up for their headline sets at this weekend’s When We Were Young festival.To begin the gig, Green Day performed their classic 1994 album ‘Dookie’ in its entirety. It came after the band released a huge 30th anniversary reissue of the Grammy-winning record last month.Armstrong and co.

Green Day have announced a last-minute intimate show in Las Vegas – find all the details below.The Billie Joe Armstrong-led trio are due to play at the 1,000-capacity Fremont Country Club venue tonight (October 19) as a warm-up for their headline set at this weekend’s When We Were Young festival.Support will come from Ultra Q whose members include frontman Armstrong’s son Jakob.Tickets to the 21+ gig are set to go on sale at 10am PT today, and will be limited to two per customer. You’ll be able to buy yours here.

Lauren Mayberry and Matthew Koma recently delivered a collaborative live cover of ‘That Thing You Do’ by Adam Schlesinger – watch the footage below.The performance took place towards the end of the Chvrches frontwoman’s solo show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday night (September 17). Mayberry played at the venue on two consecutive evenings last weekend as part of her current North American tour.Singer-songwriter/producer Koma (Winnetka Bowling League) worked with Mayberry on her new music.

Green Day have debuted a new song titled ‘1981’ during their set at the festival d’été de Québec in Canada.The new track comes after Green Day – comprised of frontman and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Durnt and drummer Tré Cool – parted ways with their label, Reprise Records after their contract expired.Fans quickly realised that the song was featured in one of the 1972 teasers posted by Armstrong back in 2022. The band have been hinting at new music for the past three years.In December 2021, they shared a clip of themselves recording music at London’s RAK Studios, set to what could be a new song.

Green Day fans.First, the bad news — there is no official Green Day tour in 2023 (as of now).Sorry about that.However, the good news is that the legendary band will be headlining at three major festivals from July through October this year.To kick off their string of summer dates, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will lend their talents to Milwaukee, WI’s Harley Davidson Homecoming on July 14-15.After that, Billie Joe Armstrong and co. head north to perform at Quebec’s annual 11-day Festival d’ete de Quebec on the fest’s last day, July 16.Finally, the punk heroes will wrap their brief 2023 run with back-to-back performances at Las Vegas’ When We Were Young Festival on Oct.

Johnny Depp was seen getting visibly emotional as his new film Jeanne du Barry received a seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday (16 May). The French-language film directed by Maïwenn was controversially chosen to open the festival this year.

Green Day‘s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong joined covers band Borderline Toxic in London last night (May 13).The frontman jumped on stage to sing his band’s classic hit ‘Basket Case’ in Slim Jim’s Liquor Store in Islington. Originally released in 1994 as the third single from Green Day’s game changing ‘Dookie’ record.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has collaborated with Gibson to recreate one of his beloved guitars.Named the Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior, the new guitar is a replica of the punk icon’s own 1950s Les Paul model, which he is commonly seen sporting on stage.“The single cut 50’s Les Paul Junior has been the root of my guitar tone for over 20 years,” he said. “Ever since I bought ‘Floyd’, my 1956 Sunburst Junior, in the early 2000’s I have been addicted.

Maisie Peters has taken on Green Day’s iconic pop-punk anthem ‘Basket Case’ for Triple J’s Like A Version.Originally released in 1994 as the third single from Green Day’s game changing ‘Dookie’ record, Maisie Peters confidently added a dreamy pop twist to the angsty song.“I wanted to do something slightly unexpected and Green Day were one of the first bands I discovered when I was 12. I loved that song, I loved ‘21 Guns’ [from 2009’s ‘21st Century Breakdown’] and ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’ [from 2004’s ‘American Idiot].

SWMRS‘ recent statement on the allegations of sexual misconduct made against the band’s former drummer, Joey Armstrong.In a statement shared on Instagram back in July 2020, Night – singer of LA band The Regrettes – detailed her experiences with Armstrong (son of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong) during a one-year relationship that began in mid-2017.Night said in the original message that the relationship began when she was 16, and ended “right before my 18th birthday”. Armstrong was 22-years-old during that period.“Every time we took a step sexually it was because he wanted to and made it clear by either putting my hand on his crotch, shaming me for saying I wasn’t comfortable, gaslighting me or ignoring me when I didn’t my consent,” part of Night’s post read.Earlier today, SWMRS’ Cole and Max Becker posted a video in which the former read out “an open letter to our fans”.

SWMRS have issued a statement regarding the accusations of sexual misconduct levied against their former drummer Joey Armstrong.In a statement shared on Instagram in July 2020, Lydia Night – singer of LA band The Regrettes – detailed her experiences with Armstrong (son of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong) during a one-year relationship that began in mid-2017.Night said in the message that the relationship began when she was 16, and ended “right before my 18th birthday”. Armstrong was 22-years-old during that period.“Every time we took a step sexually it was because he wanted to and made it clear by either putting my hand on his crotch, shaming me for saying I wasn’t comfortable, gaslighting me or ignoring me when I didn’t my consent,” part of Night’s post read.She explained that she’d taken the decision to make the claims publicly after SWMRS “released an unbelievably hypocritical statement on social media”, adding: “This band’s delusional positioning of themselves as woke feminists is not only triggering for me as a victim, but is complete bullshit and needs to be called out.”A post shared by lyd (@lydianight)Elsewhere in Night’s statement, she wrote that it has taken her “years to finally understand that I am a victim of abuse”.

Michele Amabile Angermiller Not long into her headlining set on the first day of the fourth annual Sea Hear Now festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Stevie Nicks had a question for the thousands stretched across the beach. “Is this the world of Bruce Springsteen?” she asked to enthusiastic cheers. “OK, we’re driving through, and there’s a street sign and I asked that same question and nobody really answered, at least like you guys just did.” Springsteen is certainly a part of the tapestry of the town, and was well-represented in photographer/festival organizer Danny Clinch’s art tent. But the city has an ever-evolving musical scene, and the beachside setting was its own draw on a weekend of warm, beautiful days and picturesque nights, with an ocean breeze enveloping Nicks and her flowing scarves, creating an ambience — or as she described it, a “fairytale” — only Mother Nature can provide. A red crescent moon peeking through the overhead clouds added to the mystique on the final weekend of summer and beginning of the fall season, or as Nicks — in a nod to her fans donning witch hats and Stevie-attire on the sand — framed it: “it’s almost Halloween.”

Green Day invited a 10-year-old fan on-stage to perform with them during their recent headline show at Outside Lands festival.The rock trio topped the bill at the three-day San Francisco event last Saturday (August 6), delivering a career-spanning 22-track set on the Lands End main stage.At one point in the gig, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong singled out a young crowd member called Montgomery – who the singer nicknamed Monty – and asked him to join Green Day for a special performance.“Do you really know how to play?” Armstrong questioned Montgomery. “Alright, kid – get your ass up here!”Today (August 11), Green Day shared footage of the moment on social media.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito wrote the opinion that led to SCOTUS recently overturning Roe v. Wade, a controversial move that has sent shockwaves throughout the world.

Lily Allen has come out to speak her piece on the abortion discussion. And she did it like only she can.

Winner of Drag Race UK Lawrence Chaney will appear on Celebrity Gogglebox this week and fans are buzzing about the news.

R. Kelly will serve 30 years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually abusing women, boys and girls for decades.

We’ve obviously seen a LOT of strong emotional reactions to the terrifying Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v. Wade. But this may be the most decisive — if true.

Kendrick Lamar delivered a showstopping performance at this year’s Glastonbury.

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong told a crowd at the London stop of the band’s current Hella Mega Tour that he is “renouncing” his US citizenship, following the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade.“Fuck America.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is leaving the country.