Sunday, January 31st, 2010

'21 Guns' Featuring 'American Idiot' Musical Cast Video Premiere
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Green Day to Perform "21 Guns" Live with the Broadway Cast of American Idiot at the Grammy Awards This Sunday

Video for New Version of 's Platinum Single "21 Guns" - Featuring the Cast of Hit Musical American Idiot - Premieres Exclusively on AOL Music on February 1st

Brand-New "21 Guns" EP Now Available

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The video for the new version of Green Day's platinum single "21 Guns," now available from all digital service providers, will premiere on AOL Music on February 1st.

Both the song and video feature the members of Green Day, singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool, recording in the studio with the cast of American Idiot - the critically acclaimed stage version of Green Day's chart-topping 2004 album that completed a record-breaking three-month run at The Berkeley Repertory Theatre and is now moving to Broadway where it opens on April 20th. The video was shot by Doug Hamilton, who lensed all the behind-the-scenes documentary-style footage for the theatrical production.

"21 Guns," originally featured on the band's gold album 21st Century Breakdown, has been newly arranged by Tom Kitt, who is credited with the show's arrangements and musical supervision. The new version was recorded at Green Day's studio in Oakland, CA and produced by Armstrong. Prominently featured on the track are American Idiot cast members John Gallagher, Jr., who won a Tony Award in 2007 for Spring Awakening, Matt Kaplan, Michael Esper, Rebecca Naomi Jones (Passing Strange), Christina Sajous, and Mary Faber. Though the bulk of the songs in the musical are taken from American Idiot, four songs from 21st Century Breakdown, including "21 Guns," are featured in the show.

A brand-new three-song 21 Guns EP, featuring the original version, the new version with the American Idiot cast, and a live version recorded in Japan, is now available for purchase on iTunes.

The digital version of the original "21 Guns" has sold more than one million downloads, while the video won three 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in September, including "Best Rock Video." The band took home their second American Music Award for "Favorite Alternative Music Artist" in November. In addition, Green Day have been nominated for three 2010 Grammy® Awards, including two for "21 Guns ("Best Rock Song" and "Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals") and one for 21st Century Breakdown, which was nominated for "Best Rock Album." The band will perform "21 Guns" live with the Broadway cast of American Idiot at the Grammy Awards ceremony, which will air on CBS on Sunday, January 31st at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

After an incredible three month record breaking run at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, American Idiot is coming to Broadway. It's the show that Billie Joe called incredible and contagious. And Tre Cool referred to as dangerous, sexy and fucking amazing.

Under the direction of Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), the show features every song from American Idiot plus great new material from Green Days latest, 21st Century Breakdown. The result is a live, musical experience that's edgy, soulful and exhilarating.

We wanted you to be the first to know that beginning tomorrow at 10:00am EST, advance access to tickets is available with your American Express card by clicking here for performances starting March 24, 2010. Tickets won't be available to the general public until February 14.

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2010

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In response to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last week, Adeline Records has posted a bunch of rare and hard to find merchandise on eBay, including items from The Living End, Foxboro Hot Tubs, The Frustrators and Broadway Calls. Other items include limited edition concert posters, handbills, Adeline Street merch, even Rock Band 2!

100% of proceeds from these auctions will go directly to the American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders, so please take a look and bid what you can! Click: HERE.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

GreenDay.com posted new photos from Bangkok, check them out: here:

GreenDay.com just posted new photos from Thailand and Singapore check 'em out: here:

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe is Mike Dirnt's restaurant in Northern California. More info here

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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

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Press Release:

OPENING NIGHT IS APRIL 20, 2010 AT THE ST. JAMES THEATRE Producers Tom Hulce and Ira Pittelman announced today that following the record-breaking and critically acclaimed engagement at Berkeley Rep, the production will begin previews on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44 Street). The Broadway cast will be announced shortly.

Based on the Reprise Records Grammy® Award-winning album of the same name, AMERICAN IDIOT features the music of Green Day and the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The show is directed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), who also collaborated with Armstrong on the book, and choreographed by Olivier Award-winning Steven Hoggett (Blackwatch). The Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) is the music supervisor, orchestrator and music arranger. In addition, Kitt also provided string arrangements for Green Day's latest album 21st Century Breakdown.

"Experiencing American Idiot on stage in Berkeley was incredible," says Billie Joe Armstrong. "We have really enjoyed working with Michael, Steven, Tom and the cast. The energy and chemistry of the group is contagious. Michael Mayer was able to bring life to the characters of American Idiot and Tom Kitt's musical arrangements are breathtaking. We're so proud that the show is coming to Broadway!"

Michael Mayer comments, "Green Day's iconic album is one of the most brutally honest, eloquent, and poetically theatrical responses to the post 9/11 world that I have encountered. I hear in these amazing songs the frustration and anger and dreams of a lost generation of Americans. Collaborating with Billie Joe and the band has been a mind-blowing thrill from day one."

AMERICAN IDIOT follows working-class characters from the suburbs to the city to the Middle East, as they seek redemption in a world filled with frustration - an exhilarating journey borne along by Green Day's electrifying songs. This high-octane show includes every song from the album, as well as several new songs from 21st Century Breakdown. Green Day won two Grammys ®- Best Rock Album and Record of the Year - for its multi-platinum American Idiot, which sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. Now the band brings this explosive album to the stage with the director of Spring Awakening, which won eight Tony Awards in 2007.

The cast of AMERICAN IDIOT collaborated with Green Day to record a new version of the hit single "21 Guns." Produced by the band's singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, the track was released by Reprise Records on December 22, 2009 for purchase through all digital retailers. "21 Guns" is the second single from Green Day's gold album 21st Century Breakdown. The digital version of the track has gone platinum, selling more than one million downloads, earned 2010 Grammy® Nominations for "Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals" and "Best Rock Song", while the video won three 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in September, including "Best Rock Video."

The limited engagement of AMERICAN IDIOT at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre began previews on September 4, 2009, opened on September 16, 2009, extended twice and played its final performance on Sunday, November 15, 2009. AMERICAN IDIOT's record breaking run brought in the biggest advance sale in the Theatre's 41-year history, the biggest day at the box office, 17 of the top 20 days ever and due to ticket demand had to announce the first extension before it had played its first performance.

"American Idiot is that rare and tricky creature, a true rock opera," says Charles Isherwood of The New York Times. "Directed with polish and precision by Michael Mayer, American Idiot has its own voice: bitter and melancholy, attuned to an era more doubting than hopeful. Perhaps most strongly - and promisingly? - the show's story of young men on a confused search for themselves during a time of changing social mores and foreign wars recalls Hair, the musical about the make-love-not-war generation. (Both musicals also do most of their storytelling in song.) Mournful as it is about the prospects of 21st-century Americans, the show possesses a stimulating energy and a vision of wasted youth that holds us in its grip."

The show features scenic design by Tony-nominee Christine Jones (Spring Awakening), costume design by Baryshnikov fellow Andrea Lauer (The Butcher of Baraboo), lighting design by two-time Tony-winner Kevin Adams (Hair), Sound design by Obie Award-winner Brian Ronan (Cabaret), as well as video design by Darrel Maloney.

AMERICAN IDIOT will be produced on Broadway in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Friday, January 1st, 2010

Green Day's 21 Guns Performance on New Years Eve! Happy Twenty Ten!

Thursday, December 31th, 2009

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

MCD by arrangement with X-ray present Green Day in concert at Marlay Park, Dublin on 23 June 2010

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

SECOND MELBOURNE CONCERT POSTPONED TO TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY 16 DEC) DUE TO ILLNESS

The Frontier Touring Company regret to advise that a sudden illness has struck down Green Day lead singer Billie-Joe Armstrong (food poisoning is suspected). Although Billie-Joe was determined to perform tonight it became apparent at 4.30pm today that he would be unable to take to the stage - particularly in light of the lengthy 2.5-3 hour show the band traditionally perform.

Tonight's concert will be rescheduled to tomorrow night - Wednesday 16 December. All tickets remain valid and as allocated and do not need to be exchanged.

If a patron is unable to attend tomorrow night they are advised to seek a refund immediately from their original point of purchase.

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

During last nights Video Game Awards it was announced that the team that brought us The Beatles: Rock Band will be bringing Green Day: Rock Band to us next year. Unlike The Beatles: Rock Band, all Green Day tracks from the standalone disc will be exportable to Rock Band and Rock Band 2. Similar to The Beatles edition Greenday: Rock Band will feature the entire band and their likeness and also have art and venues critical to their career.

Friday, December 11th, 2009

All info and ticket reservations:

www.rockwerchter.be

www.proximusgoformusic.be

Green Day Named Top Artists Of The Decade By Rolling Stone Readers @ MTV: here

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Friday, December 4th, 2009

The new issue of Big Cheese is a bumper double issue and features Green Day on the cover, amongst 2009's other biggest bands. They're doing a pre-order special offer for 3 free CDs, Big Cheese stickers and a Green Day/Paramore postermag absolutely free!

PRE-ORDER NOW AND RECEIVE THREE FREE CDS, BIG CHEESE STICKERS AND A POSTERMAG ABSOLUTELY FREE!

WWW.BIGCHEESEMAGAZINE.COM News from Adeline Records:

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Green Day With the 'American Idiot' Cast, '21 Guns' -- Song Premiere @ Spinner: here

Press Release:

BAND SWEEP THE ROCK CATEGORY WITH NODS FOR "BEST ROCK ALBUM," "BEST ROCK SONG," AND "BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS"

December 3rd, 2009 - Burbank, CA - Reprise Records' artists Green Day were nominated for three 2010 Grammy Awards today, including two for their single "21 Guns ("Best Rock Song" and "Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals") and for their gold-certified album 21st Century Breakdown, which was nominated for "Best Rock Album."

Over the course of their 22-year career, Green Day have been nominated for 15 Grammy Awards, and have won three: Rock Album of the Year for their blockbuster 2004 album American Idiot, Record of the Year for the American Idiot single "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," and Best Alternative Music Performance for their Diamond-certified 1993 album Dookie.

Green Day is 2009's No. 1 artist at both Alternative and all Rock radio formats combined, including spins of current and recurrent catalog songs, according to Mediabase's Year to Date charts.

As of November 30th, Green Day has earned 195,905 spins at Alternative radio and 1,376,385 spins at all Rock formats combined. The top five Green Day tracks spun at Rock radio in 2009 are two singles from the 21st Century Breakdown: "Know Your Enemy" (75,907 spins) and "21 Guns," (51,666 spins), followed by "When I Come Around" (34,495 spins), "Brain Stew" (33,702 spins), and "Longview" (28,914 spins).

Green Day have also been nominated for a 2010 People's Choice Award for "Favorite Rock Band." In September, the band, which is singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool, took home three 2009 MTV Video Music Awards for "21" Guns," winning all three categories in which the clip was nominated: "Best Rock Video," "Best Cinematography," and "Best Direction." On November 5th, Green Day performed at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin. The band was nominated for three awards, "Best Live Act," "Best Group," and "Best Rock," and took home the award for "Best Rock." They also won an American Music Award in November for Favorite Alternative Rock Music Artist.

The Grammy Awards will be handed out at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 31st, 2010. Tune in to the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards telecast, which airs that night on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

21 Guns - Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

21 Guns - Best Rock Song

Best Rock Album - 21st Century Breakdown

From GreenDay.com:

BURBANK, Calif. - (Business Wire) Multi-platinum rock band Green Day globally premiere a brand-new version of their platinum-selling single -21 Guns- on http://www.spinner.com/aolmusic on Thursday, December 3rd. The song will ship to all radio formats on Friday, December 4th. This new version of the track features the band performing with the cast of American Idiot - the critically acclaimed stage version of Green Day's chart-topping 2004 album that just completed a record-breaking three-month run at The Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Newly arranged by Tom Kitt, who is credited with the show's arrangements and musical supervision, recorded at Green Day's studio in Oakland, CA, and produced by singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong. It will be available for purchase from all digital service providers on December 22nd.

Prominently featured on the track are American Idiot cast members John Gallagher, Jr., who won a Tony Award in 2007 for Spring Awakening, Matt Kaplan, Michael Esper, Rebecca Naomi Jones (Passing Strange), Christina Sajous, and Mary Faber. Though the bulk of the songs in the musical are taken from American Idiot, four songs from the band's current gold album 21st Century Breakdown, including -21 Guns,- are featured in the show.

-We wanted to record '21 Guns' because it represents a pivotal moment in the show when the lead character, sung by John Gallagher, Jr., realizes he needs to get his stuff together,- says Armstrong, who collaborated on the story for American Idiot with Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening). -After the show wrapped, we headed straight to Oakland with the cast to record, and they sung the hell out of it. I couldn't be happier. It's great to have something out there for people to hear who didn't get to see the show.-

Green Day, which also includes bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tre Cool, had cameras rolling in the studio while they recorded the track and plan to release an accompanying video. More details on that will follow shortly.

-21 Guns- is the second single from Green Day's gold album 21st Century Breakdown. The digital version of the track has sold more than one million downloads, while the video won three 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in September, including -Best Rock Video.- The band recently completed a sold-out European tour and took home their second American Music Award for -Favorite Alternative Music Artist- in November. They will perform on NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly on December 31st. The band is currently on tour in Australia and New Zealand.

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Grammy 2010 Preview @ Billboard: here

Vote for Green Day as your song of the decade on AbsoluteRadio.co.uk: HERE.

Vote for Green Day as song of the decade on Xfm.co.uk: HERE.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Green Day, which is singer guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool, also won three 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in September, including "Best Rock Video," for the video for their platinum single "21 Guns," which the band performed on the AMA telecast last night.

"21 Guns" is the second single from the band's eighth studio album 21st Century Breakdown, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, as well as on the Rock, Active Rock, and Alternative charts. 21st Century Breakdown, which Rolling Stone has called "a rock opera in which the rock always comes first," also topped the charts in 24 countries including the UK, Canada, and Japan.

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Friday, November 20th, 2009

On sale NOW at Seatwave.com

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GREEN DAY TO RECORD NEW VERSION OF HIT SINGLE "21 GUNS" WITH CAST OF HIT MUSICAL AMERICAN IDIOT

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN LATE NOVEMBER

DIGITAL SINGLE FOR "21 GUNS" ALBUM VERSION CERTIFIED PLATINUM

November 19, 2009 - Burbank, CA - Multi-platinum rock band Green Day are in the studio this week recording a new version of their hit single "21 Guns" with the cast of American Idiot - the critically acclaimed stage version of the band's 2004 album that has been playing at Berkeley Rep since early September. The band's singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong is producing the track, which will impact radio at the end of November and be made available for purchase through all digital retailers.

Green Day, which also includes bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tre Cool, are shooting a video for "21 Guns" with the American Idiot cast. American Idiot premiered at Berkeley Rep on September 4th and was extended through to November 15th due to record-breaking sales and unprecedented demand for seats. Called "the hottest fall theatre ticket," by the San Jose Mercury News, American Idiot brought Green Day's blockbuster album to life in a show staged by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), who collaborated with Armstrong on the story.

"21 Guns" is the second single from Green Day's gold album 21st Century Breakdown. The digital version of the track has gone platinum, selling more than one million downloads, while the video won three 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in September, including "Best Rock Video." The band recently completed a sold out European Tour and will next appear on the American Music Awards on November 22nd, followed by NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly on December 31st.

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Vote Green Day best live act ever at NME: here.

Vote Green Day for best art vinyl: here

Green Day Down Under @ Brisbane Times: here.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Green Day fans,
NBC and 1iota.com are looking for thousands of diehard Green Day fans to be a part of a special live Green Day Mini-Concert taking place at the plaza at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles, CA on November 23rd. We will be performing several songs that night!

This is an "invite only" event. Tickets are FREE. If you want to request your FREE Green Day tickets, visit www.1iota.com. We are expecting thousands in attendance that night so act quickly and request your FREE tickets today!

***make sure you enter "OAKLAND" in the comments box during your ticket request***

Here is the direct link for the ticket page: http://www.1iota.com/events,4462,Green-Day-at-Nokia-Plaza.ht

Vote Green Day for People' Choice Favorite Rock Band!

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Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Green Day, Shakira, Mary J. Blige To Perform At American Music Awards @ MTV: here!

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Green Day
LG Arena, Birmingham
By Charlotte Barnes

A performance by Green Day is not just a concert, it's a theatrical masterpiece.

Filled with costume changes, pyrotechnics and crowd-pleasing interactions, Billie Joe Armstrong and the boys really know how to put on a show.

Opening with the latest album's self-titled hit, 21st Century Breakdown, the explosive beginning was merely the start of things to come.

Sporting a new bleached hairstyle, Billie Joe soon got the blood pumping with a stream of powerhouse tunes from the new album before taking the crowd effortlessly into an extensive back catalogue of mega hits, such as Basket Case and Brain Stew.

Playing up to the audience is a joy for these performers their interaction and on-stage capers are a big part of the appeal. As the punk rock trio experimented with feather boas, police costumes and drag outfits, audience members were soon in on the act, as one lucky man was invited to sing Longview live on stage to the envy of everyone watching.

There was also a nod to the venue's location, with the band belting out Black Sabbath's Paranoid. Other well chosen covers included Teenage Kicks by The Undertones, AC/DC's Highway to Hell and, ahem, Lulu's Shout, which shouldn't have worked but most certainly did.

Billie Joe clearly relishes his role of frontman, getting the capacity crowd whipped up into a frenzy by a simple prop or snippet of a much-loved guitar riff.

The band's obvious musical virtuosity is never overshadowed by high jinks, as Billie Joe's solo encore proved, with lighters, cameras and mobile phones thrust into the air to stirring renditions of Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) and the suitably poignant When September Ends.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Stay tuned!!!!!! the band has stolen the login for this twitter account! it is now the OFFICIAL Green day Twitter account! Join here: www.twitter.com/greenday

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Openings: Green Day - "The Art of Rock" @ StolenSpace @ Arrested Motion: here.

Help Green Day become an official nominee for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2010. Fans now have the power to determine the nominees for the annual awards show. Visit PeoplesChoice.com and ensure Green Day makes the cut to be a nominee! The top five nominees in each category will be revealed at the People's Choice Awards annual press conference on November 10, 2009. Only those announced on November 10th have the chance to win a People's Choice Award on January 6th, 2010.

Check out this fan video inspired by Green Day's East Jesus Nowhere:

Road To Nowhere - Set to "East Jesus Nowhere" by Green Day from On Point on Vimeo.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

The brand new "21st Century Breakdown" video just debuted on Myspace: HERE

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

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GreenDay.com added new photos from Glasgow: here

Video Premiere: Green Day's '21st Century Breakdown' @ Aceshowbiz: here.

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Look for the video to be on iTunes tomorrow!

GreenDay.com just posted new photos from Saturday's gig in Belgium: here.

Weekly Ink: Got Tattooed With Green Day @ SF Weekly: here.

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Congratulations to Green Day, "21 Guns" has been certified gold by the RIAA in digital sales.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Southeast Asia Tour Dates added:

1-12-2010 Bangkok, Thailand - Impact Arena (On sale November 7th)
1-14-2010 Singapore - Singapore Indoor Stadium (On sale October 15th)
1-16-2010 Hong Kong, China - AWE Arena (On sale October 15th)
1-18-2010 Seoul, Korea - Olympic Gym #1 (On sale October 26th)

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

GreenDay.com just posted new photos from Cologne, Berlin, and Hamburg: here!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

GreenDay.com just posted new photos from Toulouse and Paris, France: here!

Check out the artwork for the East Jesus Nowhere single:

Monday October 5th, 2009

All winners are determined via online voting, starting today.

Green Day is nominated for the "Best Performing Woodie". Fans can go here to vote!

Friday October 2nd, 2009