Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day Announces 2024 Tour with the Smashing Pumpkins
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Exciting news for fans of Green Day, the iconic punk rock band, is gearing up to hit the road again in 2024, marking the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough album, “Dookie.”
The announcement was made by the band’s charismatic frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong, during an intimate show at Las Vegas’ Fremont Country Club, as reported by Rolling Stone and Billboard.
In a video circulating on social media, Armstrong shared the big news with fans, saying,
“Big announcement: We’re doing a big tour next year. It’s going to be Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas.”
The crowd went wild as the band then launched into a powerful rendition of “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” the first single from their upcoming album of the same name.
Fans can look forward to the release of “The American Dream Is Killing Me” this Tuesday, following a highly anticipated performance by Armstrong, along with bandmates Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas over the weekend. This single marks Green Day’s first record since 2020 and promises to deliver the raw energy and infectious melodies the band is known for.
Watch the video below:
This upcoming tour follows the success of Green Day’s previous venture, “The Hella Mega Tour,” where they shared the stage with Fall Out Boy and Weezer in 2021 and 2022, captivating audiences in stadiums across the globe.
Lucky fans who attended the Thursday night show were not only treated to the exciting announcement but also received promotional flyers for the summer 2024 stadium tour. Social media platforms quickly lit up with photos of these flyers, generating buzz and anticipation among fans worldwide.
Mark your calendars and get ready to rock out in 2024 as Green Day, alongside the legendary Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the talented Linda Lindas, promise a tour that will undoubtedly be unforgettable. Stay tuned for more updates, and let the countdown to this epic tour begin.
