Jimmy Fallon has dedicated this entire week to the re-issued Rolling Stones album Exile On Main Street and has a different band covering a tune from the album each night.  Monday night saw Green Day cover “Rip This Joint” and they do a pretty solid job.  Should be interesting to see who else performs… continue reading...

Seems like there has been a really long build up to this album, no?  I’ve given 21st Century Breakdown one full listen and my first impressions are lukewarm.  A number of songs immediately caught my ear, and bunch kind of floated by without much interest. I’m not ready to write it off as a failure just yet, I think it needs at least 2 more full listens until I can make my decision and I have a feeling I’ll be more positive after a more thorough absorption. continue reading...

April 20, 2009 — Burbank, CA — Reprise Records’ Grammy®Award winning rock band Green Day have announced that they will hit the road for their first proper tour of the United States and Canada in more than three years beginning July 3rd in Seattle, WA. The first leg of the tour will cross North America through the summer and finish up with two shows in Los Angeles on August 26th. continue reading...

“Know Your Enemy,” the first single from Green Day’s upcoming eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown, is available now. After teasing fans with a snippet of the track, the full version has finally hit iTunes for the world to hear. continue reading...

Green Day have just released a behind-the-scenes look at their new video for “Know Your Enemy.” The clip, while short, gives a glimpse into what’s in store for fans in the forthcoming video. The Matthew Cullen (Weezer) directed video was shot in Los Angeles and will make its premiere on April 24^th via 250+ MTV on-air and online outlets worldwide. continue reading...

From NME.com:

Billie Joe Armstrong has hinted that their forthcoming new Butch Vig-produced album could take a “power pop” direction. continue reading...