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Green Day Cancel Italy Gig After Billie Joe Armstrong is Hospitalized

Green Day were scheduled to play a show in Bologna, Italy tonight (September 2) but were forced to cancel after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was hospitalized. Although Armstrong’s cause of illness was not disclosed, drummer Tre Cool and bassist Mike Dirnt posted the video below delivering a personal message to fans. The forty second clip kicks off with Mike Dirnt talking to the camera with a message to the fans

Daily Reload: Metallica, Green Day + More

On today’s Daily Reload, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich reveals that the band’s next album will likely be released in early 2014; Green Day frontman Billy Joe Armstrong will be featured as a mentor in the next season of ‘The Voice’; Bret Michaels hopes to make a film about his life; and Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe is being held in Pankrac Prison, which has a long and tragic history. Also,

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong to Mentor Contestants on ‘The Voice’

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has joined up with the NBC reality talent show ‘The Voice.’ The TV singing competition will see a bit of a punk rock edge with Armstrong’s inclusion, but don’t expect the musician to grab a seat in one of those revolving chair things, as Armstrong will serve strictly as a mentor to Christina Aguilera’s team. Armstrong recently released a statement declaring his fandom of

Green Day Say They Feel ‘Oh, Love’ in the Heart and the Crotch

Green Day fans are no doubt happy to have a new song to digest this week, but do they feel ‘Oh, Love‘ as much as the band themselves? Singer Billie Joe Armstrong says he’s a major fan of the track that was chosen as their lead single. He tells MTV News, “‘Oh, Love’ is kind of like leading with your heart and not necessarily with your brain as much. And