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

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:15:45 +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's Billie Joe Armstrong Writing Music for Yale's Shakespearian Theater Production

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:42:42 +0000

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has definitely been bitten by the theater bug. The musician first saw success with the adaptation of Green Day's 'American Idiot' for the stage and now he's turned his attention to writing songs for another theatrical 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 To Play Three Warm-Up Shows Prior to South by Southwest Gig

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:00:40 +0000

Green Day just pushed up their return to the road, adding three new dates that will serve as warm-up shows for their recently announced North American stage return at South by Southwest in Austin. Earlier this week, the band revealed that they would play a set March 15 at Austin’s Moody Theater, coinciding with two [...]

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 to Screen '¡Quatro!' Documentary at 2013 Aspen X Games

Chad Childers — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:00:48 +0000

Green Day fans got their first taste of the band's '¡Quatro!' documentary late last year when VH1, MTV2 and Palladia aired a highlights special featuring clips from the film. Now fans will get to see '¡Quatro!' in its entirety when it screens at the upcoming X Games competition being held in Aspen Jan. 26.

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's Billie Joe Armstrong Appears in Deleted 'This Is 40' Movie Scene

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:59 +0000

Although the spot was cut from the final version of the film during the editing process, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong played a cameo role as himself in the latest Judd Apatow film, ‘This is 40.’ While the clip doesn't appear on the big screen, fans can now check out the lost footage online, seen below.

Green Day Streaming '¡Tre!' In Its Entirety

Chad Bowar — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:07:24 +0000

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