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Seriously, can we rename or do something with this thread? I don’t want to be reminded about the goddamn election results every time I log on here. I’m depressed enough as it is.

Yeah I really, really hate the autotune. Billie doesn't need that, I don't get it. Saw them in Atlanta in August and have watched several fan recorded videos from this summer, he sounded great. Grrrrr. Does he necessarily have to approve it though? Green Day's management company oversees the YouTube channel, at least according to Google. Hi btw, I am new here!! Been a fan for a loooong time. Like, remember hearing Longview on the radio when it was brand new, long time. 🙂

Update: The files with the name "1995 - New Age Punks" were now identified as being part of the story "Punk" and "New Age Punks" in the Magazine Music Life from May 1995, so the file names were changed accordingly. Today I received the parcel from Japan I mentioned earlier containing 11 magazines, 10 of those featured Green Day (partially on the cover) and I just scanned them all. So if you're interested in cool photos and interesting ads, stay tuned. There will be updates in the next weeks. I try to only update when I have uploaded a bulk of images. Just added: WARNING Tour Booklet (this is quite large and a little tricky to scan and edit, took me quite some time, but I uploaded it all for you ) -> "Green Day Warning Tour Booklet" in the folder 2000-2008

Article on Download festival including some comments by the band (see highlighted print):- Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn to headline Download Festival Story by BANG Showbiz Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn will headline the 2025 Download Festival. The annual rock and metal festival will return to Donington Park in Leicestershire for its 22nd outing on 13-15 June, with all three acts booked to top the bill performing in the headline slots for the first time. Joining the bands on the bill are a number of other huge names, including Weezer, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Jimmy Eat World, Within Temptation, Eagles Of Death Metal, The Darkness, Poppy, Loathe, Spiritbox, Meshuggah, Steel Panther, Lorna Shore, Airbourne, Jerry Cantrell, Cradle Of Filth, Alien Ant Farm, CKY, McFly, Don Broco, Mallory Knox, The Ghost Inside, Turbonegro, Sylosis, Whitechapel, Fit For An Autopsy, Lorna Shore, Kittie, and Jinjer. Download Festival’s Andy Copping said in a statement: “Following on from last year’s sold out 21st edition, Download’s legacy not only includes the incredible artists who have performed at the hallowed grounds over the years, but also our unrivalled community, safe and warm atmosphere, and fantastic afterhours entertainment at District X, with something for truly everyone.” General tickets will go on sale this Thursday (14.11.24) at 9am from www.downloadfestival.co.uk. Green Day will be hoping the festival gives fans the chance to check out some new music, as they previously told of their despair at people relying on TikTok algorithms to be introduced to other artists. Mike Dirnt told The Sun newspaper: “Social media is great for kids but if you’re finding your music via algorithms then that’s just lazy. “I like to organically find new things. All I can say is just clear your search history to find new [stuff].” Billie Joe Armstrong added: “I was told that 'Brain Stew' was a sudden popular thing on TikTok with a lot of hip-hop kids dancing to it. And that’s cool. “But I don’t have the patience to use it. It’s just like, eurgh. It’s cool for other people but we’re old- school man.” And the trio worry such algorithms are fuelling the rise of misinformation online. Billie Joe said: "With all the algorithms that people live on, there’s so much false information, and there’s people diagnosing themselves with Asperger’s off TikTok. That’s absurd to me."

On this day 7 years ago (14 November 2017), Green Day played in Lima, Peru on the Revolution Radio Tour. More photos: 27 years ago (14 November 1997), Green Day played the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA on the Nimrod Tour. "Green Day, three guys from Berkeley, Calif., who have sold more albums than any punk band in history, aren't making millions off their originality. It's their energy, attitude and hooks, plus rock-solid musicianship, that have propelled them to the top of the heap. And in Friday's show at the Electric Factory, they had enough of all four to burn. The trio ignored most songs on its new album, Nimrod (Reprise), that vary from the punk genre. Except for the Stray Cat strut of Hitchin' A Ride and the show's closer, a solo acoustic Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life), from frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, this was a punk concert that could have been ripped right out of the late '70s. As at past shows, the restive bass riffs of Mike Dirnt and hyperspeed drumming of Tre Cool blasted the energy level through the roof, while Armstrong's four-chord rhythm guitar supplied the mighty hooks. Armstrong is a consummate showman, just as skilled at entertaining as Frank Sinatra or Neil Diamond. Though the comparison isn't an obvious one to make, all three know their audience's fantasies and act as a mirror for them. In Armstrong's case, however, the fantasy is of finding a place where misfits are accepted, even celebrated. It makes sense, then, that Armstrong both insulted and praised his audience, 'blessed' them with bottled water like a punk priest, introduced himself with a smirk as Paco Techsquala, and alluded to being a loser in funny, off-the-cuff comments full of expletives. Fans were both guessing what he'd do next, and feeling like his co-conspirators." — The Inquirer 29 years ago (14 November 1995), Green Day played the Convention Hall and Civic Center in Philadelphia, PA. 30 years ago (14 November 1994), Green Day played Mabel's in Champaign, IL on the Dookie Tour.

This title makes me question the priorities of people.

Billie once mentioned in an interview—before Hella Mega, I think—that they want to tour “more effectively” in the future. Whatever that means. Maybe it suggests playing fewer solo shows and moving away from the idea of an exhausting arena tour. Does anyone know the interview I’m talking about?

I presume Pinhead Gunpowder posts go in here? "How about some tunes on the jukebox? " From Billie's Instagram story a few days ago Henry Ruggieri posted some throwback pics

Bobby Sox playing at the Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs game 🥰🥰

I have!

They were the opening act to my first Green Day show 🥹

Love the video. Whoever you are wherever you're from, friendship is special coz your special.

Well, I can actually say that missing yesterday wasn't my fault. Anyway, 7 years ago yesterday (12 November 2017), Green Day played in Santiago, Chile on the Revolution Radio Tour. More photos: 15 years ago (12 November 2009), Green Day played in Turin, Italy on the 21st Century Breakdown Tour. Another photo: 19 years ago (12 November 2005), Green Day played 16 songs at the Fuse TV Studio in NYC. That photo was everywhere back then. I've got a "blend" from Piczo somewhere on my external hard drive. More photos: 20 years ago (12 November 2004), Green Day played the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO on the American Idiot Tour. 27 years ago (12 November 1997), Green Day played the Roseland Ballroom in NYC on the Nimrod Tour. 29 years ago (12 November 1995), Green Day played the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY on the Insomniac Tour. More photos: 33 years ago (12 November 1991), Green Day played Klub ACK in Białystok, Poland. "I was on tour with the Mr. T Experience in Poland, not long after the communist government had fallen, and as we pulled into Bialystok, the last town before the Russian border, I thought, 'This has got to be the first time an American punk rock band has played in this part of the world.' Then I saw the huge 'Green Day' spray-painted across the town's water tower. They'd been there, done that, months before us." — Larry Livermore 35 years ago (12 November 1989), Green Day played at Eggplant's house in Pinole, CA. "Green Day played my 16th birthday party. About four songs into it, Billie's mom called. He didn’t do his chores. So he had to get a ride back to his house so he could feed the dogs. 'Cause his mom would whup his ass. She was a redheaded firecracker. Billie's dad passed away when he was ten, so mom, as a waitress - she had to deal with all these kids. Billie's the last of six, so she had her ass-whuppin' tactics down. He had to get a ride home, feed the dogs, come back, and then they finished their set." — James Washburn ------------------------------ On this day 12 years ago (13 November 2012), ¡Dos! was released. AKA one of Green Day's best albums! 20 years ago (13 November 2004), Green Day played the E Center in West Valley City, UT on the American Idiot Tour. 23 years ago (13 November 2001), International Superhits and International Supervideos were released. 27 years ago (13 November 1997), Green Day played the Memorial Auditorium in Worcester, MA on the Nimrod Tour. "After a poor set by Superdrag, Green Day took the stage by running and doing a few cartwheels. Billie Joe sported The Queers bumper sticker on the back of his black T-shirt. The band wasted no time in launching into their opener, Going To Pasalacqua. The sound was, to say the least, awesome. The 3,800-seat hall was only about half full, but the band seemed to pounce on its intimacy. Billie Joe spoke freely with the crowd, recalling the melee that took place when they played the Hatch Shell in Boston in 1994. Prior to The Grouch, Billie dedicated the song to all his 18 year old fans who grew up on Dookie - accepting the blame for their presumably fucked-up lives. The set went on to include such hits as: Chump/Longview, Welcome To Paradise, Hitchin' A Ride, She, F.O.D., Basket Case, Geek Stink Breath, and Brain Stew/Jaded. They didn't play J.A.R. or Walking Contradiction, but their playing of so many radio hits clearly showed their love for the music, regardless of its commercial status. The show was as if the band and the crowd were having a big party. Billie Joe donned a necktie thrown on stage prior to Welcome to Paradise, and during Ivy's Knowledge, Armstrong allowed a kid from the audience play his guitar. The mostly hardcore Green Day audience appreciated spirted renditions of 2,000 Light Years Away, and One of My Lies. Newer tracks such as Nice Guys Finish Last, Scattered, and Uptight seamlessly fit into the bands professional set. Billie Joe announced the traditional set closer Paper Lanterns before ripping into a frenzy. As usual, he slowed the tempo down to include an extended interlude with maximum foolishness. He put his guitar down to climb the amps and spray water on the crowd; he got the crowd to clap in unison with an Elmo doll, and he sang the Mickey Mouse theme song. Throughout the night, Tre would toss his drum sticks up in the air behind his back at every chance he got. At one point, he picked up a large handful, hit his snare once, and threw them everywhere. The band returned to loud applause as they launched into their encore, Prosthetic Head. This new track sounded dynamite, with its soft-loud-soft-loud dynamics and ascending vocal harmonies memorizing the crowd. Next came When I Come Around, complete with vocal support from the audience. As the song ended, Billie Joe thrashed on his G5 chord while Mike and Tre demolished the stage. Everything, save for BJ's mic stand, had to go. The carnage was so serious that Tre Cool ended up limping off stage. Billie Joe finally rested his guitar against the amp, and exited the stage to resonating feedback and tremendous cheers. He returned a minute later to perform Good Riddance - the touching solo number which brought out all the lighters. He placed his mike stand on top of his front monitor amp, and, standing as close to the crowd as possible (about four feet away), opened up his heart. When it was over, he said nothing, but his face had this sincere look of, 'Well, wasn't that perfect?' In the end, the whole night was perfect. Green Day might have lost its Top 40 status, but neither the band nor its fans seem to care. In fact, if Green Day continues to put on such complete shows as last Thursday's, their best days may very well still be ahead of them." — (a fan called) Mike 29 years ago (13 November 1995), Green Day played the Civic Center in Springfield, MA. "Inside the Springfield Civic Center Monday night, oblivious to the season's first snow outside, Green Day hit the stage running, tearing through its speedy songs at an even speedier-than-usual pace. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, when he wasn't riffing relentlessly on his powder blue guitar and shouting into the microphone, shaking his head like a film off its sprockets, was leaping into the air. Bassist Mike Dirnt, keeping the same breakneck pace, kicked backward at the same time, occasionally doubling over or exploding into flying kicks. Drummer Tre Cool was a bit more anchored to his drum set, yet his arms flailed the underpinning beat. The difference between this fall's Green Day appearance and last fall's is that they have another hit album and twice as many familiar tunes for the young crowd, which twitched and rippled in delight en masse when they came up. Armitage Shanks and Brat opened the set, just as they open the new album, Insomniac. Four songs in was the current single, Geek Stink Breath, whose lurid tooth-extraction video is currently grossing out viewers ('At least we hope so,' said Dirnt). And sprinkled throughout were the hits from their 8-million selling breakthrough, Dookie. Welcome to Paradise was the first of them, by way of introduction. Later came Longview in the same segue from Chump that occurs on the album; Basket Case followed by She; and in an encore that began with drummer Cool on guitar doing a messed-up country song, the finale, When I Come Around, whose loping beat is just about the slowest thing the band does. It was a set that lasted less than an hour, but it was a model of concentration. They still played nearly 20 songs. Things got craziest during one of their oldest songs, 2,000 Light Years Away, during which Armstrong donned a mask and quoted The Crazy World of Arthur Brown before imploring the crowd to 'lead a nice, clean, straight life and start listening to Hootie & The Blowfish.' Not a chance. Local malls have nothing on Green Day; Armstrong's crimson-dyed hair and Cool's bright green seemed to anticipate the Christmas season. The band's intensity and focus seems sharpened by nightly performances and a new inspiration - families back home. And it comes in sharp relief on the comparatively simple stage set - so small it was tough to see all three members from around the huge banks of speakers flanking it. Unless you were right up front, of course. And those up there, in the first all- general admission arena show in the region in years, were too busy moshing (or protecting themselves from moshing) to take much note. Green Day's punk ethos includes not only spartan staging, but bringing along favorite bands from their old record label, Lookout, to open. This year, it's the Riverdales, a trio who have taken up the Ramones' traditions, down to the countdowns, before that classic punk band even retires." — Courant 30 years ago (13 November 1994), Green Day played in Madison, WI on the Dookie Tour. 33 years ago (13 November 1991), Green Day played in Prague, Czechia which was still Czechoslovakia at the time. There are no photos I can find from any of these shows, by the way – I haven't just forgotten to include them

Ugh I still haven't recovered from amount of spam and pointless theories in the 1972 thread..

Okay, first, let’s put our politics aside and agree on one thing, We’re all Green Day fans here and we know how Billie feels about Trump!!! I’m sure Billie is sitting down writing some new songs as we speak!!! The album can go 1 of 2 ways, an angry album about his hatred of Trump, or an honest album about himself coming to terms with the realization that we’re actually much better off with Trump in charge, and being afraid to admit that!!! Also, do you guys see the next album coming out in 2028 or sooner?

Green Day website updated to show they’re playing Welcome to Rockville in May 2025. Not out of the question they do a festival run in the US next year now

Probably because it’s an off year where they not touring a new album. They’ll probably do greatest hits sets in between their own tours and recording the next one

Copied comments the band made within aa general article I posted updating the Download festival in case you missed it:- Green Day will be hoping the festival gives fans the chance to check out some new music, as they previously told of their despair at people relying on TikTok algorithms to be introduced to other artists. Mike Dirnt told The Sun newspaper: “Social media is great for kids but if you’re finding your music via algorithms then that’s just lazy. “I like to organically find new things. All I can say is just clear your search history to find new [stuff].” Billie Joe Armstrong added: “I was told that 'Brain Stew' was a sudden popular thing on TikTok with a lot of hip-hop kids dancing to it. And that’s cool. “But I don’t have the patience to use it. It’s just like, eurgh. It’s cool for other people but we’re old- school man.” And the trio worry such algorithms are fuelling the rise of misinformation online. Billie Joe said: "With all the algorithms that people live on, there’s so much false information, and there’s people diagnosing themselves with Asperger’s off TikTok. That’s absurd to me."

Looks like it. Either that or something like Hella Mega

Are we only getting festivals from now on?☹️

On Green Day’s Instagram story now

Got to admire your enthusiasm although I don't get it. It will be the closest the band have played to where I live in 19 years and is just a shitty festival. Why would it be any different to any other festival?

Good, I really like blonde. And I think it makes him appear younger somehow… Edit: Yes, found that other video. Blonde!😍

I haven't noticed Tre either 😅 But I've just watched another video from another angle and a closer look and it's definitely still blonde

Linkin park Green day Olivia Rodrigo Sam fender Huge headline slate for Werchter

I don’t think it’s dyed black, I think he just has it scraped all back under the hat and the darker bits are just his roots

I'm wondering if it's really dark or if it's just the lighting / shadow of the hat that makes it look like that 🤔 I love the blonde too, by the way (never thought I'd ever say that 😅)

Same here.😊 You're a good hype man (sorry don't know your gender, no offence intended!) for this!😆 I really don't want to go to this, but I will for the day, otherwise I won't get to see GD next year and that's a thought I can't handle.🥹 I've been to other big festivals like Reading, and stadium shows, but something about the scale of Download is so off-putting to me. Oh well, it might for some unknown reason end up being one of my favourite GD shows. Here's hopping! Now, I've just got to hope I can get a bloody day ticket when they are eventually released!😬🤞

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What is this “store” you speak of? 😂😂 no record shops for miles around. 😭😭

Billboard chart update- Alternative Airplay: stays at 8 Rock & Alternative Airplay: 6 (up from 7) Mainstream Rock Airplay: 12 (down from 11)

Just released on GD website

I‘ m really grateful for the few solo shows, especially the ones in Vienna. But I can imagine that playing a festival is relatively „carefree“ for a band as it needs less organizing. The stage is already there, someone else is responsible for selling the tickets, organizing security etc. On the other hand, isn’t it more gratifying to play for your real fans…?

YESSSSS!!!! I can't imagine that they wouldn't.

On this day 15 years ago (11 November 2009), Last Night On Earth: Live In Tokyo was released. Green Day also played in Bologna, Italy 15 years ago today. More photos: 19 years ago (11 November 2005), Green Day played Wake Me Up When September Ends on Late Night With Conan O'Brien. More photos: 27 years ago (11 November 1997), Green Day played in an alley behind an HMV shop in NYC. Later that day, Billie Joe played Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) on Late Night With Conan O'Brien. More photos: 29 years ago (11 November 1995), Green Day played the Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA on the Insomniac Tour. "Regarding Geoff Gehman's review of the Green Day concert at Stabler Arena, he obviously wasn't at the same show I was. Green Day was very original, inventive and quite entertaining. Every song the band played sounded clear, quite different from the band's other material, and was eagerly welcomed by the sold-out crowd. I worked this show as part of the stage crew, and lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong took the time to talk to us 'roadies' and even signed autographs, while 99 percent of other performers are whisked away to their limos or tour buses and don't even acknowledge the people who make the shows happen." — John Anders The bad review mentioned is on the GDA page. He REALLY didn't like that show. 33 years ago (11 November 1991), Green Day played Klub Modus in Bydgoszcz, Poland. They were also interviewed backstage. More photos and a poster: 34 years ago (11 November 1990), Green Day played in Eggplant's back yard in Pinole, CA.

Nah, that would be too much of a hassle for me since I have too many time consuming hobbies, but I have seen a lot of stuff in your collection I don't have - I'm very jealous

Do you have an Instagram for your collection? This is mine if you're interested https://www.instagram.com/greendaycollection?igsh=MXRvemxhajk2N2F1Nw==

Well, I was faster than expected with the rest of my older scans and just uploaded: HYPE! (1994) Rock Hard (Fall 1994) 2 Bravo Posters (1995) Bravo (1995/02 or 03) [2x] Bravo (1995/03 or 04) Bravo (1995/08/17) OOR (1995) Bravo (Spring/Summer 1995) Bravo (Fall 1995) Bravo (1995/11/23) German Ad (Summer 1995) Access All Areas (1996) Bravo (1996/01) Bravo (1996/02/16) Visions (1997/11) Japan 1998 Tour Flyer Unknown Magazine (1998) Hard Rock & Metal Hammer (2000/09 or 10) Access All Areas (2000/10) Visions (2000/10) Gitarre & Bass (2000/11) Rolling Stone Germany (2000/11) Guitar World [Poster] (2000/12) Visions (2001) Hard Rock & Metal Hammer (2001/11) Hard Rock & Metal Hammer (2001/12) In total we're at 499 uploaded pictures. Hope that's not too much for y'all. Enjoy!

Today I got some things I found in my GD picture archive I scanned years ago and just put it away for myself: Some Japanese promo stickers, some album promo stickers, postcards and a few patches I rarely see on ebay. There are some scans of album ads and some pages of songbooks! I also added some scans of vinyl bootlegs. To make it easier on everyone I included the file list for those here: Just added: Rennbahn Express (1995/10) Rennbahn Express (1996/02) Bravo (August or September 1997) Q (Fall 2001) Guitar Breakers (2004/11) Unknown Magazine (1995) [Mad Life Crisis] Another Unknown Magazine (1995) [''Unpretty''] Still another unknown magazine (1994) [Leeds] Still more to come as I promised and there are quite a few more Japanese mags featuring GD coming next week, so stay tuned if you're interested

Well, not one of those “Album can come any day now” threads. Just that this election has given Billie so much to write about!!!

So basically you're opening a new album speculation thread?

When you are having dinner with a group of people, most of which you've never met before, and before the end of the night you've hyped up the girl sitting next to you, whom you just met, so much about this Green Day tour that she pulls out her phone to see if there are any affordable tickets left for an upcoming Green Day show 😅