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12 August 2024
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Green Day Announce 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Of ‘American Idiot’

Green Day are set to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their seminal album American Idiot with a special deluxe edition, slated for release on October 25. This anniversary edition promises to be a treasure trove for fans, featuring a wealth of unreleased material, including demos, b-sides, and live recordings from their iconic performance at New York’s Irving Plaza.

One of the highlights of the release is a brand-new documentary, titled 20 Years of American Idiot, offering an in-depth look at the album’s creation and its enduring impact on the music scene and beyond.

In addition to the digital release, Green Day are offering limited edition super deluxe box sets on both vinyl and CD, complete with an accompanying Blu-ray of the documentary. Fans can secure their copy by preordering through the band’s official website.

Currently, the band is performing the album in full on their Saviors stadium world tour, much to the delight of fans across the globe.

As a teaser for what’s to come, three tracks from the deluxe edition are already available for streaming: the demo Holiday/Blvd. of Broken Dreams, the b-side Favorite Son, and a live version of Minority.

Check out those tracks below:

The tracklisting for the American Idiot deluxe edition looks as follows:

CD 1 / LP 1 & 2 (original album)

  1. American Idiot
  2. Jesus of Suburbia
  3. Jesus of Suburbia
  4. City of the Damned
  5. I Don’t Care
  6. Dearly Beloved
  7. Tales of Another Broken Home
  8. Holiday
  9. Boulevard of Broken Dreams
  10. Are We the Waiting
  11. St. Jimmy
  12. Give Me Novacaine
  13. She’s A Rebel
  14. Extraordinary Girl
  15. Letterbomb
  16. Wake Me Up When September Ends
  17. Homecoming
  18. The Death of St. Jimmy
  19. East 12th St.
  20. Nobody Likes You
  21. Rock and Roll Girlfriend
  22. We’re Coming Home Again
  23. Whatsername

CD 2 / LP 3 & 4 (B-Sides & Bonus Tracks – previously released)

  1. American Idiot (Live)
  2. Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
  3. Jesus of Suburbia
  4. City of the Damned
  5. I Don’t Care
  6. Dearly Beloved
  7. Tales of Another Broken Home
  8. Holiday (Live)
  9. Are We the Waiting (Live)
  10. St. Jimmy (Live)
  11. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live)
  12. Favorite Son
  13. Shoplifter
  14. Governator
  15. Too Much Too Soon
  16. Are the Waiting (VH1-Storytellers)
  17. St. Jimmy (VH1-Storytellers)
  18. Give Me Novacaine (VH1-Storytellers)
  19. Homecoming (VH1-Storytellers)

CD 3 / LP 5 & 6 (Demos)

  1. American Idiot
  2. American Idiot (Alt. Version)
  3. Jesus of Suburbia
  4. Holiday/Blvd. Of Broken Dreams
  5. Are We We Are/St. Jimmy Opera
  6. Novacaine
  7. She’s A Rebel
  8. Radio Baghdad
  9. Cluster Bomb
  10. Wake Me Up When September Ends
  11. Homecoming (Nobody Likes You)
  12. Everyone’s Breaking Down
  13. Just Another Year
  14. Lowlife
  15. What’s Her Name

CD 4 / LP 7 & 8 (Live Irving Plaza, NYC, Sept 21 ’04)

  1. American Idiot (Live)
  2. Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
  3. Holiday (Live)
  4. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live)
  5. Are We the Waiting (Live)
  6. St. Jimmy (Live)
  7. Give Me Novacaine (Live)
  8. She’s A Rebel (Live)
  9. Extraordinary Girl (Live)
  10. Letterbomb (Live)
  11. Wake Me Up When September Ends (Live)
  12. Homecoming (Live)
  13. Whatsername (Live)
  14. Minority (Live)
  15. We Are The Champions (Live)

Blu-Ray 1

  1. Heart Like A Hand Grenade

Blu-Ray 2

  1. 20 Years of American Idiot (New Documentary)

BBC Live

  1. St. Jimmy (Live)
  2. Give Me Novacaine (Live)
  3. She’s A Rebel (Live)
  4. Welcome To Paradise (Live)
  5. Wake Me Up When September Ends (Live)
  6. Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
  7. American Idiot (Live in Studio)
  8. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Live in Studio)
6 August 2024
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Green Day Delight Fans In New York With Special ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Tribute

Last night at Citi Field, Green Day delivered an unforgettable performance that left fans buzzing, not just for their high-energy hits, but for a unique and unexpected tribute to Marvel’s latest blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine.

During their set, as the band transitioned into the iconic ballad Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life), frontman Billie Joe Armstrong took center stage with an acoustic guitar. But the real surprise came when bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool reappeared on stage, decked out in full superhero attire as Deadpool and Wolverine.

The crowd erupted in cheers as the duo, fully embracing their Marvel personas, playfully threw drumsticks into the audience, adding a layer of fun to the touching performance. The choice of song was particularly fitting, as Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) is featured over the end credits of the blockbuster film, creating a perfect crossover moment between the worlds of rock and superhero cinema.

Check out some footage of the moment below and let us know what you think!

24 July 2024
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Billie Joe Armstrong Covers Jesse Malin’s ‘Black Haired Girl’ For Benefit Album

Billie Joe Armstrong, the iconic frontman of Green Day, has released a cover of Jesse Malin’s Black Haired Girl for the tribute and benefit album Silver Patron Saints: The Songs Of Jesse Malin. This album, set for release on September 20th, features a star-studded lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, Frank Turner, Rancid, and many more.

The project aims to raise funds for Jesse Malin’s Sweet Relief artist fund, established following a rare spinal stroke Jesse suffered last year. This fund provides financial support to musicians in need, a cause that has rallied numerous artists to contribute their talents.

“Jesse is a dear friend to me,” Billie Joe shared. “I love his songwriting. He is all heart, and his passion is endless. We send each other YouTube videos – mostly old Ramones clips and New York Dolls. Every time I’m in New York he goes out of his way to make me, my friends, and my family feel at home. He’s always down for a laugh or a shoulder to cry on. Jesse, we love you and we’d do anything for you.”

Jesse Malin expressed his admiration for Armstrong’s rendition, saying, “When I heard Billie Joe was doing ‘Black Haired Girl,’ I was so blown away. He took it to another level, a lot of attitude, a lot of power, a lot of style, like everything that he does.”

The release of Silver Patron Saints is highly anticipated, promising a blend of heartfelt performances and a strong sense of community support within the music industry. Fans of both Armstrong and Malin can look forward to a collection that not only celebrates Malin’s songwriting but also contributes to a meaningful cause.

The full Silver Patron Saints: The Songs Of Jesse Malin tracklist:

1. Prisoners of Paradise (feat. Bleachers)
2. Oh Sheena (feat. Counting Crows)
3. She Don’t Love Me Now (feat. Bruce Springsteen)
4. Black Haired Girl (feat. Billie Joe Armstrong)
5. Brooklyn (feat. Dinosaur Jr.)
6. About You (feat. Frank Turner)
7. Turn Up the Mains (feat. Alison Mosshart, Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Steven Van Zandt, Mike Watt & Joey C.)
8. Room 13 (feat. Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello)
9. Don’t Let Them Take You Down (Beautiful Day) (feat. The Wallflowers)
10. The Way We Used to Roll (feat. Spoon)
11. Shane (feat. Rocky O’Riordan)
12. In the Modern World (feat. Butch Walker)
13. High Lonesome (feat. Susanna Hoffs)
14. Greener Pastures (feat. Graham Parker)
15. Meet Me At The End of the World (feat. Alejandro Escovedo)
16. Death Star (feat. The Hold Steady)
17. Riding on the Subway (feat. Tommy Stinson and Ruby Stinson)
18. St. Mark’s Sunset (feat. The Walker Roaders)
19. Dead On (feat. Ian Hunter)
20. Almost Grown (feat. Danny Clinch and Christopher Thorn with Daniel Donato’s Cosmic
Country)
21. Shining Down (feat. Aaron Lee Tasjan)
22. When You’re Young (feat. Low Cut Connie)
23. All The Way From Moscow (feat. Willie Nile)
24. No Way Out (feat. Rancid)
25. You Know It’s Dark When Atheists Start to Pray (feat. Gogol Bordello)
26. God Is Dead (feat. Agnostic Front)
27. Frankie (feat. Murphy’s Law)

6 June 2024
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Green Day & Dickies Launch ‘Dookie’ 30th Anniversary Collection

Green Day have partnered with Dickies to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Dookie with a special clothing collection. The collection includes a t-shirt, hoodie, work jacket, and coveralls, inspired by their Basket Case music video.

Green Day shared their excitement:

“We’ve all rocked Dickies as long as we can remember, so teaming up with them to honour 30 years of ‘Dookie’ is pretty rad!”

Troy Kerr, Dickies’ marketing director, said:

“We are so excited to work with a band as legendary as Green Day as they celebrate ‘Dookie’’s 30th anniversary and their upcoming world tour.

“As a workwear brand organically adopted by so many, the partnership was a natural fit, aligning with our values and allowing us to develop a collection that celebrates both the band and the hard-working crew behind the scenes.”

The Green Day x Dickies collection is available now on Green Day’s webstore and will be in Urban Outfitters starting June 14th.

Green Day are currently on their Saviors tour, celebrating 30 years of Dookie and 20 years of American Idiot.

14 March 2024
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Green Day To Play Shows In South Africa For First Time Ever

Green Day have announced they will perform in South Africa for the first time in January 2025. They will play in Johannesburg at the FNB Stadium on January 19th, and in Cape Town at the DHL Stadium on January 23th. Joining them will be The Offspring, and a local band from South Africa named Fokofpolisiekar.

But before that, Green Day are going on a big tour in 2024 called The Saviors Tour. They will play songs from their old albums Dookie and American Idiot from start to finish, and also play some new songs from their latest album called Saviors.

Mike Dirnt, who plays bass guitar in the band, talked to Kerrang! about how excited they are. “We’re excited. I’m excited about the fact that people are excited about Dookie and American Idiot’s anniversaries. I mean, the fact that we’re launching a new record at the same time as those albums having their anniversaries is a strange anomaly, but also really awesome. And it gives us an opportunity to put together one hell of a show. We can deviate from it – we can do whatever we want to do – but, man, there’s a lot of friggin’ fun songs to play!”

So, Green Day fans have a lot to look forward to with concerts all around the world in 2024 and the band’s first-ever shows in South Africa in 2025.

Check out the announcement below and let us know if you will be going there!

17 January 2024
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Green Day Surprise New Yorkers With Impromptu Subway Station Set

Last night, Green Day took their show underground, surprising New Yorkers with an unexpected acoustic set at the 47th–50th Streets – Rockefeller Center subway station. The rock legends, known for their spontaneous performances, were joined by Jimmy Fallon, who hopped in with a tambourine for an impromptu collaboration.

The surprise gig kicked off with the band in clever disguises, playing a cover of Bad Company‘s Feel Like Makin’ Love. As the crowd caught on, Green Day revealed themselves and treated commuters to hits like Basket Case, new single Look Ma, No Brains!, a cover of KISS’ Rock And Roll All Nite, Dilemma, and American Idiot.

Jimmy Fallon, no stranger to musical antics on The Tonight Show, added his tambourine skills to the mix, elevating the excitement. Fans captured the moment on their phones, and there’s hope for official videos from The Tonight Show soon.

This surprise subway station set follows Green Day‘s trend of popping up in unexpected places, like a tiny London pub last year. The timing aligns with the upcoming release of their album Saviors, set to drop this Friday, January 19th. As Green Day continues to surprise fans worldwide, this subway station gig is sure to go down as one of their most memorable moments.

Check out some fan-shot footage below and let us know what you think!