solongfromthestars Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thanks a lot!!! Awesome! I was only able to catch the last minute or so. No problem! Glad I recorded it if it was useful for some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa. Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I think it's all gonna end up good. Billie is getting his treatment, and from what it sounds like, Mike and Tré are doing great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrock Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 band splits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDirnt Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 band splits? Okay, I've seen some people worried on Twitter and I read Matt saying Mike's interview made it look like Green Day had broken up and they were trying to get back together. This calmed me down quite a bit: http://www.nme.com/n...green-day/66532 There Mike says they're 'already preparing for the next phase', so no, Green Day is still going to carry on as soon as they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzkriegdeb Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 The band isn't breaking up. I think it was Billie who said that "the only way anyone's leaving the band is in a body bag." If anything, they'll take a hiatus, nothing major. I'd rather see them take a few months off to let Billie get as healthy as he can than see them come back too early and worsen Billie (and the band's) health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrock Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Billie hope to get better soon, it's a test he will emerge stronger it needs familly, media often causes harm to famous groups ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farley drexel hatcher Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I feel like given that they cancelled everything at such an important time in order for billie to get better just proves how much they all care about each other. I'm sure they will all come out of this better and stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDirnt Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Also, they never let their fans down. I doubt they'd just decide to split up in the middle of the promotion for their 'most ambitious' work ever. And people would start saying dumb things like 'they saw ¡Uno! wasn't as successfula nd they decided to break up because they weren't getting much momey' or things like that. But I'll stopt hinking about it, it just makes me really sad and distressed and they're not breaking up anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooooooooooooom Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 On a completely selfish note, if they miss all the promotional stuff for the trilogy they might then decide they need something new to promote when Billie comes back. Of course I'm joking, I'm sure they'll be back pretty quickly to be honest. Get well Billie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Like-Pop-Tarts Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm not worried after hearing this interview, in fact I feel better that he is taking time out properly to rest and recover. And to clarify, Mike did not say he has not spoken to Billie in weeks, he said he had not seen him. I'm sure Mike would have been in contact with Billie / his fam since iheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan86 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 It's amazing how people can take different things from the same interview. After I heard it, my reaction was phew that's a relief to hear a band member openly talking about what is going on and how they are moving forward. I thought it was very positive news after a really bad situation. Then I come on here and see completely the opposite type of reaction from others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
July21 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 It's amazing how people can take different things from the same interview. After I heard it, my reaction was phew that's a relief to hear a band member openly talking about what is going on and how they are moving forward. I thought it was very positive news after a really bad situation. Then I come on here and see completely the opposite type of reaction from others this! i'm also pretty relieved. i could never consider the interview as a bad sign or whatever^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Like others listening to that I felt sad for the guys but also happy to know Billie's getting all the help and support he needs and that they're looking forward to the future positively. Can't have been an easy interview to do, I thought Mike handled himself excellently and Zane Lowe did a great job too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaDagger Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Youtube link if anyone wants it: Thank you!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather. Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I also felt relieved hearing Mike speak about it. It assured me that Billie and the band are taking this extremely seriously (and the fact that Voodoo Fest was just canceled shows that Billie's not doing a one-week 'treatment' to please Warner Bros. or all that bull shit people were speculating about). This was a serious matter and they're taking it seriously, and that's only a good thing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stories and songs Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Surely this was a really tough interview for Mike to do - he sounded so sad talking about it - but I'm grateful that he did it. It was hard to listen to, as well - obviously the fans for the most part have been taking this seriously, but hearing Mike talk about it made it feel so much more real. At the same time, it was a relief to have confirmation of what most of us already believed, which is that this is an actual problem that is being taken care of, and not just some publicity stunt or something (which I felt was a ridiculous suggestion to begin with, but whatever). I would hate for there to be real problems going on and have Warner Bros. just putting a band-aid on it because of one incident. That said - I'm really glad that this is being taken seriously by the guys and that they're putting Billie's health before everything else (not that I'd expect anything different from them). Billie should take all the time he needs - I don't want to see him trying to get back out on the road just to please fans before he's 100%, because that could just set him back further. This break was obviously something that Billie needed, and I'm glad that he's taking it. This whole situation has been scary, but in the end, it's very positive that he's getting help for something that either he or his friends/family felt he was struggling with. Just like Mike said, it's a process and they're gonna get through it. And you know - even though to fans this seems like a rough patch, this is really the END of what was probably a rough patch for Billie and the band, as there were likely some bad things occurring leading up to Billie seeking treatment. So this should be looked at as good. We all just want to see Billie happy and healthy and want to see the band thriving. Best wishes to all of them. They have our support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdx2ord Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Since the news broke, and with each new announcement, instagram post, whatever, I'm seeing lots of questions and assumptions about what it is Billie is going through now and the process in general. While everyone's issues and experiences are definitely unique, some things from my own life that may give some perspective and hopefully, understanding. . . Entering year five of my boyfriend's sobriety. When, after 10+ years of battling alcohol, he went in voluntarily for outpatient rehab, they told him he would have died soon if he continued. For all intents, he was functioning normally every day. The occasional obvious drunken display, but otherwise, a casual acquaintance would not have known. He was in formal treatment for a month and has been in meetings almost daily ever since. While in treatment, he did necessarily cut himself off from most of the people in his life, so as someone said above, he could focus on himself. We were also all painful reminders of what had transpired. For the first few months, there was no way he could be around people drinking or any of the situations or people that typically triggered a drinking bout (think something as benign as watching a football game). 1-2 years in, he would still not put himself in a situation alone where there was a lot of alcohol. It's still a struggle, but a little less each day, against the triggers and his "demons." When I think about all that in light of the rock n' roll ifestyle, I cannot imagine how hard this is going to be on Billie and how long it might take him to want to return to that environment. I wish he and his friends and family all the best - it is so hard to be on the outside (which is exactly where you are) and watch someone you love struggle. I hope, like my bf, he will come out the other end healthier and happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Can I just say Mike only said he hadn't seen Billie, not that he hadn't spoken to him. Also, obviously it's going to feel like a really long time to him because it's his best friend of 30 years + bandmate who he's in constant contact with usually and he said it's been weeks but we have to remember it's been just over two weeks...a few days really, guys. I know it's still sad to hear though, just 'cause... My assumption is that Billie's been advised to not see Mike or Tre (or Jason or any of the GD crew) for a little bit, just so he doesn't feel shame, guilt, anxiety, pressure over anything GD related. Put Green Day on the backburner, out of mind as much as possible for a few weeks. Mike and Tre are his close friends, yeah -but they're also his bandmates. Really it's probably not worth the extra stress he may feel if he sees them right now or the trigger of anything 'cause it's still early days in dealing with this. It's a big time for the band, coming off of the hype and successes of AI and 21stCB, y'know. Must be sorta scary. I mean, Billie's mentioned how nervous he's felt with this and playing these shows and new songs, etc. Even if they're not in contact with Billie, I'm sure they are with Adrienne. They'll see each other soon, man they'll be on the road together soon! A few weeks in the grand scheme of things isn't bad. I'm glad we got to hear from Mike as I had been hoping to hear from one of them soon. I have to admit it did make me feel quite stressed and sad again though but it's only cause I've been trying to down play it the past few days and get on with my own stuff and this just re-opened it all again. I am relieved to see people taking this more serious now and understanding it was something that needed to be done and hopefully all the bizzare conspiracy theories and condescending write-offs and dismissals have now been dropped. Anyways, love to the guys and we know they'll be back soon. Hopefully doing great and kicking ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill_the_Kia Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 where i could find the full text of the interview? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerardsangel4977 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Surely this was a really tough interview for Mike to do - he sounded so sad talking about it - but I'm grateful that he did it. It was hard to listen to, as well - obviously the fans for the most part have been taking this seriously, but hearing Mike talk about it made it feel so much more real. At the same time, it was a relief to have confirmation of what most of us already believed, which is that this is an actual problem that is being taken care of, and not just some publicity stunt or something (which I felt was a ridiculous suggestion to begin with, but whatever). I would hate for there to be real problems going on and have Warner Bros. just putting a band-aid on it because of one incident. That said - I'm really glad that this is being taken seriously by the guys and that they're putting Billie's health before everything else (not that I'd expect anything different from them). Billie should take all the time he needs - I don't want to see him trying to get back out on the road just to please fans before he's 100%, because that could just set him back further. This break was obviously something that Billie needed, and I'm glad that he's taking it. This whole situation has been scary, but in the end, it's very positive that he's getting help for something that either he or his friends/family felt he was struggling with. Just like Mike said, it's a process and they're gonna get through it. And you know - even though to fans this seems like a rough patch, this is really the END of what was probably a rough patch for Billie and the band, as there were likely some bad things occurring leading up to Billie seeking treatment. So this should be looked at as good. We all just want to see Billie happy and healthy and want to see the band thriving. Best wishes to all of them. They have our support. Not in any way trying to stir shit here, but....even if it *was* a publicity stunt, it's not as if they'd come out and say it. "HAHAH, WE GOT YOU GUYS GOOD! YOU SHOULD'VE SEEN YOUR FACES!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 And you know - even though to fans this seems like a rough patch, this is really the END of what was probably a rough patch for Billie and the band, as there were likely some bad things occurring leading up to Billie seeking treatment. So this should be looked at as good. We all just want to see Billie happy and healthy and want to see the band thriving. Best wishes to all of them. They have our support. That's very true, good point. I'm selfishly panicking over the concerts being canceled and I'm trying to keep this in mind, that they are being so proactive and helping Billie and that Billie's helping himself. Sorry if that sounds awkward, I'm really tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlappy Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Not in any way trying to stir shit here, but....even if it *was* a publicity stunt, it's not as if they'd come out and say it. "HAHAH, WE GOT YOU GUYS GOOD! YOU SHOULD'VE SEEN YOUR FACES!!" you really think mike would lie about the health of his friend for the sake of publicity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuan Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Billie is lucky to have brothers like mike to support him and tre little naughty who doing crazy things sometimes to cheer everything up.. they seem like real version of some fantasy, each of them having great personality, definitely a better love story than tw.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerardsangel4977 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 you really think mike would lie about the health of his friend for the sake of publicity? You're an idiot. I am not saying that I don't believe Mike personally; I am merely pointing out the logical fallacy in expressing relief that this is true and the conspiracy theorists are wrong because, if this were a proper PR cover-up to make up for Billie's outburst, they would need to be consistent with it, not just change their story half way through. Therefore, those who thought it was a conspiracy--at least some portion, iff not all--will probably still be a bit suspicious, just like there are some people on the other side who believe that Billie's illness in Italy was related to substance abuse, even though the official record maintains that he was sick. We just don't know. Not to mention, I just think it's plain tacky to use Mike's statement as a way for people to vindicate their own feelings against those of others: "HAH I was right! And you other silly little people are all jackasses". Especially for those who do take Billie's problem seriously and always have, this shouldn't be about who was right or not and turning it into that is petty and childish. Not the time for "I told you sos". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDirnt Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 You're an idiot. I am not saying that I don't believe Mike personally; I am merely pointing out the logical fallacy in expressing relief that this is true and the conspiracy theorists are wrong because, if this were a proper PR cover-up to make up for Billie's outburst, they would need to be consistent with it, not just change their story half way through. Therefore, those who thought it was a conspiracy--at least some portion, iff not all--will probably still be a bit suspicious, just like there are some people on the other side who believe that Billie's illness in Italy was related to substance abuse, even though the official record maintains that he was sick. We just don't know. Not to mention, I just think it's plain tacky to use Mike's statement as a way for people to vindicate their own feelings against those of others: "HAH I was right! And you other silly little people are all jackasses". Especially for those who do take Billie's problem seriously and always have, this shouldn't be about who was right or not and turning it into that is petty and childish. Not the time for "I told you sos". I think you just didn't get him. He meant that he doesn't think Mike would ever lie about such thing, and sincerely me neither. If that was to make publicity it would sincerely be pathetic and I'd lose a lot of repect in them. But I'm sure it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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