News Archives - August 2017

'Nimrod' was released 17 years ago today

Oct. 14, 2014 / 0 Comments

Green Day's 5th studio album, Nimrod, was released 17 years ago today - October 14, 1997. The album was Green Day's third major label release and saw huge success with the single "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)", which went on sale over 2 million copies on its own. Other singles from the album include "Hitchin' a Ride", "Redundant", and "Nice Guys Finish Last".

To date Nimrod has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Watch the music videos that came from this album below, and take 50 minutes out of your day to listen Nimrod.

'Tune in, Tokyo' to see vinyl and digital download release on Black Friday Record Store Day

By Matt · Oct. 14, 2014 · 0 Comments

According to Wax Poetic, Green Day's 2001 EP Tune In, Tokyo will be re-released for the upcoming Black Friday Record Store Day. Tune In, Tokyo is a Japan-only release that features seven live tracks from Green Day's Japanese tour in ... read story

Tre Cool and Sara Rose got married this weekend

Oct. 13, 2014 · 0 Comments

A huge congrats to Tre Cool and Sara Rose who got married this weekend. The happy couple tied the knot October 11th. They got engaged back in January. Tre posted the below photo on Instagram with the following comment: I'm very happy to ... read story

'Insomniac' was released 19 years ago today

Oct. 10, 2014 · 0 Comments

19 years ago today Green Day released their 4th album (second major label album), Insomniac. It was the very anticipated follow up to Dookie which was released only one year earlier. Insomniac would go on to sell over 10 million copies - ... read story

Green Day nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Matt · Oct. 9, 2014 · 0 Comments

This morning, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame released the nominees for its class of 2015 and Green Day has made the list. This is Green Day's first period of eligibility as 2014 marks 25 years since they released their first EP, 1,000 ... read story

Mike Dirnt launches KCUF Cancer Shop merch for charity

Oct. 5, 2014 · 0 Comments

This week Mike Dirnt launched the online store kcufcancershop.com which sells merchandise that he and his wife Brittney have been wearing to raise funds for the Avon Cancer Foundation. Here's the note from Mike about the new site and their ... read story

Listen: Billie Joe and Joey Armstrong featured on Matt Grocott & The Shrives' new EP

By Jack · Sep. 30, 2014 · 0 Comments

Today, a UK band called Matt Grocott & The Shrives released a new single, "Turn Me On." The single and its parent album were recorded at Oakland's Jingletown Studios in March of 2014, and mixed by resident engineer Chris Dugan. Billie ... read story

Tre Cool as 'Bjorn Roarkson' fliming a music video with Dead Mermaids. EP out mid-October?

Sep. 29, 2014 · 0 Comments

Alright, I'm still trying to get my head around this - so bear with me. A couple photos of Tre were recently posted on Instagram with the following caption: And that's wrap! A fun yesterday with the Icelandic death metal band the # ... read story

Featured eBay Item: 39/Smooth vinyl test pressing

By Jack · Sep. 22, 2014 · 0 Comments

Prior to mass production of vinyl, test pressings are done to ensure that the record turns out as it should. They are rare to come across, and our featured eBay item certainly fits the bill: a test press of Green Day's first full album, 39/ ... read story

Why is 'American Idiot' treasured by so many people?

By Jack · Sep. 21, 2014 · 0 Comments

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the United States release of Green Day's 'American Idiot,' the GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum 2004 album. I'm going to attempt to paint a picture of American Idiot, Green Day's now decade-old ... read story

Mike's heartfelt Instagram tribute to 'American Idiot' and fans

By Jack · Sep. 19, 2014 · 0 Comments

With this Sunday being the tenth anniversary of one of Green Day's biggest albums, American Idiot, Mike Dirnt posted a photo of a handwritten note with his feelings about the record to his Instagram account. Here's the full text of ... read story

All of Adeline Records' Green Day vinyl discounted for 24 hours

By Jack · Sep. 16, 2014 · 0 Comments

Adeline Records posted on Facebook today that it will be discounting all the Green Day vinyl in its online store for 24 hours. This includes the majority of Green Day's albums, spare a small handful, and a couple of Adeline releases from ... read story

Billie Joe to honor Joan Jett at 'Little Kids Rock' gala in NYC October 23rd

Sep. 10, 2014 · 0 Comments

Billie Joe will be part of the Little Kids Rock gala honoring Joan Jett next month in New York City. The annual benefit helps to raise money for the Little Kids Rock charity, which provides music education in public schools across the US ... read story

Featured eBay Item: 'Insomniac' tour shirt & hat set

By Jack · Sep. 9, 2014 · 0 Comments

Featured this week is an apparel set from the Insomniac tour, which went from 1995-1996. Included is a rare tour shirt, and an even rarer hat. Both items were bought directly at a show during the tour, and are in good condition. Shirts like ... read story

20 years ago today Green Day performed at the 1994 VMA's

Sep. 8, 2014 · 0 Comments

Back in 1994 when MTV actually cared about music, Green Day were nominated 3 times for "Longview" as Best Group Video (lost to Aerosmith), Best New Artist in a Video (lost to Counting Crows), and Best Alternative Video (lost to Nirvana). It ... read story

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