joeysturkeyhead Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think a statement from Billie or even a tweet about the situation will stop everyone worrying Well maybe, but it may be hard for him. A tweet would be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritz Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Posted by MTV http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1694289/billie-joe-armstrong-the-voice-guest-appearance.jhtml It's unclear at the moment how soon we will see Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong performing live on stage again, but as the punk trio's singer seeks help for substance abuse issues he will remain in the public eye on "The Voice." Despite checking into a rehab facility over the weekend following a guitar-smashing, expletive-filled tirade at the iHeart Radio Festival in Las Vegas,Deadline reports that Armstrong will still mentor the singers on Christina Aguilera's team on "The Voice." Armstrong's segments on the hit NBC singing competition were reportedly taped this summer, so they will not be affected by recent events. Ignore if already posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastJesusNimrod21 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Tweet from MTV Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong To Appear On 'The Voice' Despite Rehab Stint http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1694289/billie-joe-armstrong-the-voice-guest-appearance.jhtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritz Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Tweet from MTV Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong To Appear On 'The Voice' Despite Rehab Stint http://www.mtv.com/n...ppearance.jhtml Beat you to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastJesusNimrod21 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Beat you to it Haha sorry I didn't see your post before mine xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wubbzy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Posted by MTV http://www.mtv.com/n...ppearance.jhtml It's unclear at the moment how soon we will see Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong performing live on stage again, but as the punk trio's singer seeks help for substance abuse issues he will remain in the public eye on "The Voice." Despite checking into a rehab facility over the weekend following a guitar-smashing, expletive-filled tirade at the iHeart Radio Festival in Las Vegas,Deadline reports that Armstrong will still mentor the singers on Christina Aguilera's team on "The Voice." Armstrong's segments on the hit NBC singing competition were reportedly taped this summer, so they will not be affected by recent events. Ignore if already posted here. I swear the media is making up 3/4 of this stuff. It's somehow evolved, mind you without anyone saying anything more than 'Billie is getting treatment for substance abuse', into 'Billie was in rehab over the weekend following a rant fuelled breakdown during a live performance'. I hate how the media twists things. 'Seeking treatment for substance abuse' doesn't mean rehab, if the images he's posted on Instagram are anything to go by he's at home. Silly MTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDirnt Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I only have one question. Why is everyone so worries about this? I'm guessing it's only me being ignorant, but I always thought it was like going to a psychologist, but specifically so he/she helps you stop drinking that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollard_11 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Does anyone else feel that this is a publicity stunt by the record company to cover their asses? Hear me out on this: Billie was offended by being told to get off stage in favour of Rihanna or Usher or whatever shite they were cutting Green Day for. He has his little outburst, calling out Justin Bieber and whatever. By offending the Bieber camp and whoever else in such a public setting, the management or record company may have received complaints. With so much riding on the 3 records, they need to sell well, and Billies little outburst could have damaged their reputation in the eyes of the casual listener. So in order to cover their asses and salvage what they can in record release week, they needed to seem to be taking action to show that this is a once off. This leads to the rehab situation. This shows the public that his outburst was down to abuse, not the actual thoughts of the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germanfuzaloo Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 He also has a song...Carpe Diem, Baby. I think it was on Reload Yeah... don't listen to Metallica too much lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastJesusNimrod21 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Just read on twitter that Billie was showing signs that he needed help even before the iHeartFestival... where are people getting this information from? Sorry if someone has already mentioned this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzap Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Just read on twitter that Billie was showing signs that he needed help even before the iHeartFestival... where are people getting this information from? Sorry if someone has already mentioned this It was a source from "inside the Green Day community" (not meaning GDC here.) or something like that. You can find it approx. 5 pages back or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarPunk94 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Does anyone else feel that this is a publicity stunt by the record company to cover their asses? Hear me out on this: Billie was offended by being told to get off stage in favour of Rihanna or Usher or whatever shite they were cutting Green Day for. He has his little outburst, calling out Justin Bieber and whatever. By offending the Bieber camp and whoever else in such a public setting, the management or record company may have received complaints. With so much riding on the 3 records, they need to sell well, and Billies little outburst could have damaged their reputation in the eyes of the casual listener. So in order to cover their asses and salvage what they can in record release week, they needed to seem to be taking action to show that this is a once off. This leads to the rehab situation. This shows the public that his outburst was down to abuse, not the actual thoughts of the band. in some points you could be right...if billie himself doesnt post anything like 'yes, our set wasnt cut off and i decided by myself to seek a treatment' ill still have my doubts about this whole situation...if its rly that personal and serious i hope everything turns to its best..but if this is just sth forced by media/lawyers/label/... it would piss me off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetGirl Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I only have one question. Why is everyone so worries about this? I'm guessing it's only me being ignorant, but I always thought it was like going to a psychologist, but specifically so he/she helps you stop drinking that much. It's because if he needs help, things might be pretty bad. And if they can't help him, things get even worse. We obviously all hope that Billie gets himself sorted out very soon, but it's possible the situation could be very bad. That's why we're worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeysturkeyhead Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Does anyone else feel that this is a publicity stunt by the record company to cover their asses? Hear me out on this: Billie was offended by being told to get off stage in favour of Rihanna or Usher or whatever shite they were cutting Green Day for. He has his little outburst, calling out Justin Bieber and whatever. By offending the Bieber camp and whoever else in such a public setting, the management or record company may have received complaints. With so much riding on the 3 records, they need to sell well, and Billies little outburst could have damaged their reputation in the eyes of the casual listener. So in order to cover their asses and salvage what they can in record release week, they needed to seem to be taking action to show that this is a once off. This leads to the rehab situation. This shows the public that his outburst was down to abuse, not the actual thoughts of the band. Oh of course it's just a publicity stunt. That's just stupid, have you checked the pic Mike posted on instagram looking all sad, Adies tweet, Mike smashing his bass just to be nice to Billie, are you fucking kidding me?! Why the hellwould it be a publicity stunt?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlappy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Does anyone else feel that this is a publicity stunt by the record company to cover their asses? Hear me out on this: Billie was offended by being told to get off stage in favour of Rihanna or Usher or whatever shite they were cutting Green Day for. He has his little outburst, calling out Justin Bieber and whatever. By offending the Bieber camp and whoever else in such a public setting, the management or record company may have received complaints. With so much riding on the 3 records, they need to sell well, and Billies little outburst could have damaged their reputation in the eyes of the casual listener. So in order to cover their asses and salvage what they can in record release week, they needed to seem to be taking action to show that this is a once off. This leads to the rehab situation. This shows the public that his outburst was down to abuse, not the actual thoughts of the band. I think this has popped into all of our minds in one form or another. But to me if it was just a stunt, why would they be cancelling appearances? they could have easily said he went to rehab, he's all better now. The band wouldnt skip a few shows just to make the lie more convincing! besides, we all know billie was really really fucked up at that show, its clear that the outburst was in fact because of abuse. I wish you were right though, but i dont think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaCharlatan&Saints Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 This came outta nowhere. And to anybody who's said it, I doubt this is gonna be a James Hetfield thing where he's gone for 9 months. Honestly, people make a big deal outta doing drugs and stuff, but as long as he gets help and he doesn't like kill people for drug money, it's not a really big deal. All we can do is hope Billie gets better. Not a big deal ? Really? Addiction is a massive deal! Drugs and or Alcohol addiction is extremely serious. God its annoying to see people saying its not a big deal. Plus there are still people around the net saying that its a publicity stunt, that its stupid that Warner are making him go to get treatment and that are still pissed at them getting pulled off stage early despite what has been said. In my opinion they were pulled off early but not because of running over or lack of respect but because the situation with Billie on stage was becoming extremly eratic. I believe their own management pulled them off stage because they were worried about Billie which was obvious from the reactions of Tre and Mike and Jason. Anyway the stupidity of some people on the net is mind boggling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 it's always drug abuse in sweden. Not just in Sweden. Whenever you hear a celebrity has died, the news make it sound like it was due to drugs. Fucking disgusts me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieces of Truth Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Not a big deal ? Really? Addiction is a massive deal! Drugs and or Alcohol addiction is extremely serious. God its annoying to see people saying its not a big deal. Plus there are still people around the net saying that its a publicity stunt, that its stupid that Warner are making him go to get treatment and that are still pissed at them getting pulled off stage early despite what has been said. In my opinion they were pulled off early but not because of running over or lack of respect but because the situation with Billie on stage was becoming extremly eratic. I believe their own management pulled them off stage because they were worried about Billie which was obvious from the reactions of Tre and Mike and Jason. Anyway the stupidity of some people on the net is mind boggling If this is true (I don't say it is or is not, I really don't know) it would have been better to just let him do one awful show than this freak out. Damn management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDirnt Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Oh of course it's just a publicity stunt. That's just stupid, have you checked the pic Mike posted on instagram looking all sad, Adies tweet, Mike smashing his bass just to be nice to Billie, are you fucking kidding me?! The only hint of it being false I find here is that Mike supposedly wasn't drunk, so if he smashed his bass it means the was angry too. It wouldn't make sense that he smashed his bass to support Billie if they were going to apologise. I think they just saw all the hate they were getting and decided it was better to apologise and come up with some excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabot_girl Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I just hope Billie only need some time with his family back in Oakland...getting his feet back on the ground. He traveled a lot the past weeks, perhaps he combined sleeping pills, alcohol and other stimulants to be able to hang in there...all eyes are on him. He lost his aunt also not long ago...leaving his family..could be just that it has been to much for him lately. He doesn't have to be an addict, but perhaps lived a bit hard a few weeks, and need to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieces of Truth Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The only hint of it being false I find here is that Mike supposedly wasn't drunk, so if he smashed his bass it means the was angry too. It wouldn't make sense that he smashed his bass to support Billie if they were going to apologise. I think they just saw all the hate they were getting and decided it was better to apologise and come up with some excuse. Don't you have very, very best friends you've known for a long time? It doesn't matter if your friend is right or not, you just support him even if you know this is false and you make a fool outta yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfirmPassword Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The only hint of it being false I find here is that Mike supposedly wasn't drunk, so if he smashed his bass it means the was angry too. It wouldn't make sense that he smashed his bass to support Billie if they were going to apologise. I think they just saw all the hate they were getting and decided it was better to apologise and come up with some excuse. I think he did it to support Billie. To make it seem like a scene. I don't know of cause, but I think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucatotti Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I just didnt expect something like that from him anymore. I thought he would drink as everyone does. sometimes, but not addictive. crazy ! the "Sweet 16" Lyrics now are sounding SO bittersweet ("The kids alright, alright as I'll ever be) wow. I hope he will get through well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeeeyOhhhBillieJoe Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 He's done drink and drugs in the past. He still drinks and smokes.. I wonder why now all of a sudden it's a big issue? I am betting the record company forced him to get help as far as I know Billie has never been to rehab before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic_Rattlehead Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The only reason Mike smashed his bass was so that Billie wouldn't look like a fool, he was probably just as confused as Jason and Tre looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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