Artist of the Week
Green Day

Week 38 of 2012




Green Day

Green Day have returned to rock the music world with the release of their new album "Saviors". This highly anticipated album marks their first in four years, following 2020's "Father of All Motherf**kers".

Instantly gaining strong traction, "Saviors" soared to the top of the Billboard charts, securing the No. 1 spot on the Top Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, and Top Album Sales, which is based solely on traditional album sales.

On top of that, the band achieved their best vinyl sales week ever in the United States with an impressive 18,000 copies sold. The band's impact was further solidified as "Saviors" debuted at No. 4 on the coveted Billboard Hot 200 chart, affirming their strong presence in the music industry.

The band's global appeal was also shown as "Saviors" claimed the No. 1 position on the U.K. Rock & Metal Albums chart and the country's all-genre albums chart. This accomplishment reflects the unwavering admiration for Green Day's music across diverse international audiences and reaffirms their status as a truly influential force in the global music scene.

Looking ahead, Billie Joe Armstrong and his bandmates have exciting plans to engage with their devoted fans as they gear up for a tour across North America and Europe this year.

This eagerly awaited tour promises to be a thrilling opportunity for fans to experience the band's electrifying performances and timeless hits in person. The group are expected to perform both hit albums "Dookie" and "American Idiot" during the jaunt.

With their latest album "Saviors" making a resounding impact in the music world and a highly anticipated tour being mapped out, fans can look forward to experiencing the energy and passion that have defined Green Day's remarkable career.

© AceShowbiz.com

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American punk rock band Green Day story started out in Rodeo, California, when 14-year-old childhood friends Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt formed their first band Sweet Children. In the newly-born band Joe was on lead vocals and guitar, whereas Mike on bass and backing vocals. By 1989, the group recruited drummer John Kiftmeyer and changed their name to Green Day after one of their songs. The original named Green Day was actually a bay area term for a day that you would just sit around and smoke pot the whole day. » more