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Green Day have spoken to NME about their longtime relationship with Courtney Love and revealed if they have plans to announce more surprise live shows across London. Watch our video interview with the band above.It was during the red carpet for the BRIT Awards 2024 that frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and drummer Tré Cool caught up with NME – ahead of presenting the Best British Group Award at the ceremony (and being controversially described as “the British Busted“).“It’s fun for us.

BRITs viewers have been sharing their thoughts on Green Day being labelled “the American Busted” by host Roman Kemp.Billie Joe Armstrong and Tré Cool attended last night’s ceremony (March 2) to present Jungle with the Group Of The Year award. To introduce the pair, Kemp – who presented the show alongside Maya Jama and Clara Amfo – called them “two genuine rock gods”.Kemp continued: “They’ve sold 75million records and released 14 albums – they’re very much the American Busted.

Courtney Love joined Billie Joe Armstrong‘s covers band The Coverups onstage in London again last night (March 1) where she delivered a joint performance of Hole‘s ‘Celebrity Skin’ – watch below.The Green Day side-project – famed for their impromptu gigs with renditions of rock and punk staples – played a 25-song set at the 100 Club on Oxford Street yesterday after taking to the stage at The Garage in Islington on Tuesday (February 27), per Setlist.FM.Love made a surprise appearance at the first show, assisting Armstrong and co. on covers of Tom Petty‘s ‘Even The Losers’, and Cheap Trick’s ‘He’s A Whore’ and ‘Surrender’.

Wheatus’ hit ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ in the style of Rick Astley. Check it out below.The unusual mash-up was shared by a band called Deco, who took to Instagram to share the clip earlier this week (February 26).In the video, the frontman is seen dressed as Rick Astley as seen in the music video for his now-iconic 1987 song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’, sporting the same blazer and striped t-shirt underneath.

Jimmy Eat World have released a live version of their third LP ‘Clarity’ in celebration of its 25th anniversary.Titled ‘Clarity: Phoenix Sessions’, the limited edition two-LP set features all of the album’s original 13 songs which were recorded live during the band’s 2021 three-night livestream series of the same name, which featured them performing a different album in full during each show.The album is pressed on a translucent sunkissed coloured vinyl and includes an extensive gatefold with previously unseen behind-the-scenes photos by Steve Thrasher along with notes from the band. ‘Clarity: Phoenix Sessions’ was self-produced by Jimmy Eat World and mixed by Jim Adkins.

Green Day side-project The Coverups have announced two intimate London shows – find all the details below.Formed in 2018, the group features Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt along with Green Day touring member Jason White, their audio engineer Chris Dugan, tour manager Bill Schneider (also of Pinhead Gunpowder), and musician Greg Schneider.Today (February 22), The Coverups confirmed that they’ll take to the stage at The Garage in Highbury, North London next Tuesday (February 27) before returning for a second set the following Friday (March 1).The band will be joined at the 600-capacity venue by support act Lovebreakers on both dates.Tickets went on sale earlier today (February 22) – you can buy yours here (subject to availability).Captioning an official poster for the upcoming shows, The Coverups wrote: “Hello London! Come have fun with us!” They had previously teased the performances by sharing a photo of the Union Jack, writing: “I’m so bored.” See both posts below.A post shared by Thecoverups (@the__coverups)A post shared by Thecoverups (@the__coverups)The Coverups brought 2023 to a close by staging a New Year’s Eve show at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Per Setlist.FM, the 31-track set saw the outfit take on hits by The Strokes and The Clash, and cover The Pogues in honour of Shane MacGowan.On New Years Eve 2022, The Coverups played songs by the likes of Nirvana and Ramones during a special set at the legendary Viper Room in Hollywood.

Grammy Award-winning musicians, the state of Tennessee has shared that it is fine praising Paramore, but not Allison Russell.Both artists took home awards at the 2024 ceremony for the Grammys earlier this month – with Paramore winning in Best Rock Album and Best Alternative Music Performance categories, and Russell taking home the Best American Roots Performance with her song ‘Eve Was Black’.However, despite both Russell and Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams openly speaking out against anti-LGBTQIA+ legislatures in Tennessee in the past, a Republican leader has blocked a resolution to honour the former.The decision to celebrate the artists following their wins was put forward by Democrat Justin Jones, however, but it was House Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison who objected to the second and had the decision killed.According to The Tennessean, Faison took no issue with Paramore being honoured, but made a “procedural move that kicked Jones’ resolution off the night’s consent calendar and back to committee, where objected consent items often die.” The reasons behind the block have yet to be explained.Discussing the decision during an announcements portion of the House floor session on Monday evening (February 12), Jones said: “There are people in our midst who are making Black history, and I want to honour them during this Black History Month.”He continued: “I would like to announce that it’s concerning that this body chooses to denigrate, or to—” House Speaker Cameron Sexton then cut off his mic (via Stereogum).He also took to social media to write: “Tonight my Republican colleagues blocked a resolution honouring Black American Roots artist Allison Russell for her first Grammy win… (Russell) has worked tirelessly to

Avril Lavigne has announced a show at Bedford Park this summer – her only headline performance in the south of England this year.The pop-punk star will be performing at the Bedford Summer Sessions on Saturday, June 29.She’ll join a summer line-up running across June and July that includes Tom Jones, James, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Jess Glynne and DJ Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics.Weekend One passes are on sale now, which will get fans access to both Glynne and Lavigne, before general sale tickets for Lavigne go on sale Friday (February 16) at 9am GMT from here.Along with a number of other UK dates planned for the summer, Lavigne has announced details of a US greatest hits tour with support from All Time Low and Simple Plan.The 27-date tour will see Lavigne perform her biggest hits including ‘Complicated,’ ‘Sk8er Boi’ and ‘Girlfriend’.Back in October, Lavigne made a surprise appearance at When We Were Young festival to sing ‘Sk8er Boi’ with All Time Low.She first joined for ‘Fake As Hell’, her collaborative track with the band, before launching into a performance of her 2002 hit ‘Sk8er Boi’. She performed at the inaugural first weekend of 2022’s When We Were Young festival, before she had to drop out the following week due to “unforeseen circumstances”.The singer’s latest album, ‘Love Sux‘, came out in February of 2022, described by NME in a three-star review as “a modern update on early ’00s pop-punk”.

Green Day have reflected on the “bummer” of their pre-‘American Idiot’ album ‘Cigarettes & Valentines’ being stolen more than 20 years ago, while also noting that it was a “blessing” in disguise.The unreleased record was written and recorded in 2003, but the master tapes were stolen when it was close to being finished.Instead of being the follow-up to 2000’s ‘Warning’, they released their seminal ‘American Idiot’ in 2004.“They were just gone,” said Tré Cool of the ‘Cigarettes And Valentines’ recordings in a new interview with Audacy, “so somebody probably stole them – maybe didn’t know what was on them”.“I’ve never heard that ever happening to anybody,” added frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. “It was a bummer, for sure.

Green Day are currently outselling the rest of the UK albums chart’s top 10 combined with ‘Saviors’.The pop-punk trio released their 14th studio record last Friday (January 19), with NME praising it as “their best work since ‘American Idiot'” in a four-star review.According to the Official Charts‘ latest update, Billie Joe Armstrong and co. are on course to earn their fifth UK Number One album during the next chart rundown this Friday (January 26).‘Saviors’ is outselling the rest of the top 10 combined at the midweek point.Green Day are followed in the top five by Neck Deep‘s self-titled album (Number Two), Saxon’s ‘Hell, Fire And Damnation’ (Number Three), Noah Kahan‘s ‘Stick Season’ (Number Four) and The Weeknd‘s ‘The Highlights’ (Number Five).Should the group clinch victory, ‘Saviors’ will follow ‘American Idiot’ (2004), ’21st Century Breakdown’ (2009), ‘Revolution Radio’ (2016) and ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’ (2020) in reaching Number One in the UK.This week’s Official Chart is due to be announced live on BBC Radio 1 from 4pm GMT on Friday.Green Day are set to embark on their 2024 ‘Saviors world tour in May.

Yungblud and Lil Yachty have teased that they’re working on an upcoming collaboration.The musicians were snapped together in a new photo which shows the pair situated somewhere in Atlanta, sitting in directors’ chairs in a wooded area.While it’s not clear exactly what they’re working on, neither is a stranger to collaborating with fellow artists.Most recently, Yungblud – real name Dominic Harrison – worked with Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes on his October release ‘Happier‘, which followed his team-up with Avril Lavigne in 2022 on ‘I’m A Mess’.Meanwhile Lil Yachty, whose real name is Miles Parks McCollum, featured on Faye Webster‘s recent single ‘Lego Ring’. He’s also previously linked up with Drake, Flo Milli, Future, Playboi Carti and more.Last year, Lil Yachty dropped his new album ‘Let’s Start Here’, for which he strayed from his usual trap and rap stylings in favour of rock elements, which he said proves “I can do anything”.In an interview with Billboard, his non-rap inspirations ranged from Tame Impala‘s ‘Currents’, Pink Floyd‘s seminal ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ and Frank Ocean‘s ‘Blonde’.“Fuck any of the albums I dropped before this one,” he said, before clarifying: “I came into music in a time where rap was real hardcore, it was real street.

Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong has described Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich as an “unorthodox” but “great” drummer.The frontman, who last week released new Green Day album ‘Saviors‘, defended the Metallica drummer from the hate that is often directed towards his playing abilities.“Lars has a really unorthodox way of playing,” Armstrong said during a recent interview with The Howard Stern Show.“I think he’s a really creative drummer. I think as far as the metal drummers of his genre, even up until now, people that were influenced by Metallica, I think there is something very studious about the way other people play.”He continued: “But I think that the way that him and James Hetfield play together is so just in lock step.

Green Day have gave recent single ‘One-Eyed Bastard’ its live debut at their intimate album launch gig in New York City last night (Thursday January 18) – in a show that was also heavy on material from their classic albums ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’. Check out footage and the setlist below.The pop-punk veterans took the stage at Irving Plaza – a 1,500-capacity venue located in the heart of the city – to celebrate the release of their 14th album ‘Saviors‘ as part of Sirius XM’s Small Stage Series.After the band confirmed this week that they would be playing ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’ in their entirety while on their upcoming 2024 ‘Saviors’ tour, the trio gave a taste of what to expect with a set that was heavy on songs from the two LPs as well as their new record.Kicking off with ‘American Idiot’, the band went on to play ‘Look Ma, No Brains!‘ and ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me‘ from their new album before playing ‘One-Eyed Bastard’ live for the first time.Green Day One Eyed Bastard Live Debut Tiny Club Show Irving Plaza NYC 01/18/24 #greenday #greendaylive #livemusic #concert #90s #music #billiejoearmstrong #nyc #ny #newyorkcity ♬ original sound – Chris A post shared by GreenDayInc (@greendayinc)A post shared by GreenDayInc (@greendayinc)A post shared by GreenDayInc (@greendayinc)A post shared by GreenDayInc (@greendayinc)The band also took the time to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to their touring guitarist Kevin Preston and Jason Freese who plays keys.

Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong has told the story of meeting Eddie Van Halen, who “started crying” when they met backstage.In a new interview with Howard Stern on Wednesday (January 17), Stern noted Armstrong’s love for Van Halen, as they were his first-ever concert. “When I saw Van Halen in ’84, I was 12, and they were my favourite band, and I cried,” Armstrong began. “It’s like his guitar playing came from a different place.

Paramore have announced that they will be pulling out of a handful of upcoming Latin American festival dates.The pop-punk veterans – comprised of frontwoman Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro – took to their official Instagram page today (January 18). They shared an Instagram story explaining that they will no longer be able to perform at certain Latin American festival dates due to “unforeseen circumstances”.“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Paramore can no longer attend and perform at Vive Latino in Mexico City, Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá and Lollapalooza Brazil in São Paulo.

Billie Joe Armstrong has revealed that he almost gave a Green Day fan favourite track to 5 Seconds Of Summer.Armstrong spoke to People magazine about Green Day’s biggest hits throughout their career ahead of the release of upcoming album, ‘Saviors’. When the interview approached their 2016 full-length ‘Revolution Radio’, Armstrong spoke about ‘Still Breathing’, which he admitted was a song originally written for Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds Of Summer.“There’s a band called 5 Seconds of Summer who wanted me to write a song for them,” he stated.

Sum 41 has announced the details for their final tour.The iconic pop-punk band have previously shared they would split after the release of their final album, ‘Heaven :x: Hell’, and their worldwide tour.Now, Sum 41 have finally revealed their final tour called ‘The Tour of the Setting Sum’. The quintet previously unveiled their Asia dates two days ago, and have now specified their European and American dates.Monterrey will kick off the first leg of their North America tour, where Sum 41 will be joined by support act The Interrupters.

Green Day have responded to claims that they are “anti-American” saying: “If we didn’t care about this country, we wouldn’t say anything.”On New Year’s Eve, the band – comprised of frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool – played a set as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve – hosted by Ryan Seacrest.The gig then hit headlines when Armstrong, altered the ‘American Idiot’ lyric “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda” to hit out at Donald Trump, singing: “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda”. Many including Elon Musk then criticised the gesture, with the X/Twitter boss saying: “Green Day goes from raging against the machine to milquetoastedly raging for it.”Since the band’s controversial performance, many have claimed that they are “anti-American”.

Machine Gun Kelly has responded to the wave of negative comments about his new signature guitar, saying he was left feeling disappointed at the way people “perceive” him.The new model was released earlier this week in collaboration with manufacturer Schecter and came as the follow-up to his hot pink Mainstream Sellout model, which arrived last year.Named the Razor Blade, the design delivered exactly what the name suggested. The body is made from solid basswood and carved into the same shape as a blade, and a metallic scratchplate covers the entire top of it, giving the impression it is made of solid metal.Other features include it being a single-pickup electric, equipped with a single master volume control and a toggle kill switch.

Paramore have announced their return with a cover as part of a Talking Heads tribute album after wiping their social media clean.Last month, the trio – comprised of Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro – took down all posts and images from social media pagess, while their official website displayed a 404 error message. This came after the band voiced a “level of uncertainty” about their future, following the completion of their ‘This Is Why’ tour and recently-fulfilled obligations to their label.Further speculation about the band came last week, when it was announced that they would be pulling out of their headline performance at the ALTer Ego Festival, before it was reported that Paramore are gearing up for a new era and a fresh record deal.Now, the trio have jumped into activity again.

Machine Gun Kelly has unveiled his latest signature guitar, and the internet isn’t impressed.The new model is the musician’s third signature model with the Schecter brand, and without question, his most radical design to date.Titled the Razor Blade, the final design delivers exactly what the name suggests. The body, made from solid basswood, has been carved into the same shape as a blade, and a metallic scratchplate covers the entire top of it, giving the impression it is made of solid metal.It is a single-pickup electric, equipped with a single master volume control and a toggle kill switch.