Green Day‘s music has always been rooted in politics. Take any of their singles as an example of this, especially when it comes to the likes of “Holiday” and “21 Guns,” which tackle the overall themes of war and American imperialism. In a recent Guardian interview, Green Day had the chance to expand upon the current political issues that are at the forefront of their minds and their music. With the release of their single “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” Billie Joe Armstrong sings, “The American Dream is killing me/When it’s all double-talk of conspiracy.” Conspiracy theories are actually… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest is in full swing, and Green Day has brought the festival grounds to life! Following a packed and sold-out undersell performance of their 1993 classic Dookie at the Fremont Country Club on Thursday, October 19, in Las Vegas, where they previewed their forthcoming track to the 900-cap room and announced that they will be embarking on a 2024 tour with support from The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas next year, the band delighted fans once again with a full performance of “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” during their headline set at the… Read more »
Green Day fans, get ready! The iconic punk rock trio is gearing up to headline When We Were Young Fest in less than 2 weeks. Set to play both nights of the nostalgic festival, it’s safe to say that Billie, Tre, and Mike have some more surprises up their sleeves. In an old-school show flyer graphic posted to Instagram, the band teases fans with a scratched-out show date sometime before their appearance at When We Were Young Fest. Although whatever the surprise event is will be located in Las Vegas, Green Day’s followers are unsure of the day, time, or… Read more »
