News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://ja.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1368 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:15:01 -0400 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:00:02 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://ja.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1368 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/green-days-good-riddance-wasnt-written-for-graduations-it-was-a-breakup-song-armstrong-named-out-of-anger-186179 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/green-days-good-riddance-wasnt-written-for-graduations-it-was-a-breakup-song-armstrong-named-out-of-anger-186179 特集: Billie Joe Armstrong wrote the song about an ex-girlfriend moving to Ecuador, naming it out of anger, not sentimentality. However, the mellow acoustic tone and the parenthetical "Time of Your Life" helped listeners hear warmth where Armstrong intended frustration.]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 09:15:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/billie-joe-armstrongs-muting-technique-rivals-hetfields-and-paul-gilbert-thinks-hes-one-of-the-best-precision-isnt-about-complexity-186302 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/billie-joe-armstrongs-muting-technique-rivals-hetfields-and-paul-gilbert-thinks-hes-one-of-the-best-precision-isnt-about-complexity-186302 特集: "I don't play with my wrist, I play with my shoulder and hit it really hard."]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:52:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/they-were-on-top-but-fans-turned-on-them-the-band-replied-with-an-anti-mainstream-album-a-flop-then-a-classic-now-181973 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/they-were-on-top-but-fans-turned-on-them-the-band-replied-with-an-anti-mainstream-album-a-flop-then-a-classic-now-181973 特集: No one hates a punk rock band more than punk rock fans.]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:49:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/this-wasnt-a-prime-example-of-their-success-but-the-album-changed-everything-for-them-we-finally-realize-its-importance-182084 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/this-wasnt-a-prime-example-of-their-success-but-the-album-changed-everything-for-them-we-finally-realize-its-importance-182084 特集: Sometimes, commercial and critical success isn't what artists should focus on. An album can sometimes be a stepping stone into their new era and this is one of those examples. ]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:22:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/6_underrated_green_day_deep_cuts_from_1991_to_2001_that_prove_the_bands_songwriting_prowess-170406 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/6_underrated_green_day_deep_cuts_from_1991_to_2001_that_prove_the_bands_songwriting_prowess-170406 特集: These songs showcase the band's talent during their early years.]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:28:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/green_days_mike_dirnt_explains_why_he_chose_epiphone_over_gibson_for_his_new_bass_they_got_rid_of_all_that_stuff.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/green_days_mike_dirnt_explains_why_he_chose_epiphone_over_gibson_for_his_new_bass_they_got_rid_of_all_that_stuff.html ギア: "These are coming out now, after all these years."]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:53:50 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/20_years_ago_this_punk_album_perfectly_encapsulated_americas_decline-169848 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/20_years_ago_this_punk_album_perfectly_encapsulated_americas_decline-169848 特集: The band's second act ignited 20 years ago with this sociopolitical masterpiece. ]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:46:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/this_overlooked_green_day_b-side_could_easily_be_one_of_the_bands_greatest_songs_heres_why-168972 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/this_overlooked_green_day_b-side_could_easily_be_one_of_the_bands_greatest_songs_heres_why-168972 特集: This little-known deep cut may be a real gem form the band's famous album. ]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:58:49 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_shares_opinion_on_taylor_swift_after_attending_her_concert_great_entertainer_great_songwriting.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_shares_opinion_on_taylor_swift_after_attending_her_concert_great_entertainer_great_songwriting.html 音楽ニュース: Green Day frontman also received friendship bracelets from fans. ]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:08:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_opens_up_on_how_success_affected_green_day_i_didnt_know_how_to_respond_to_it.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_opens_up_on_how_success_affected_green_day_i_didnt_know_how_to_respond_to_it.html 音楽ニュース: "We were known for writing two-minute punk songs, and here we were doing these eight-minute opuses."]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:32:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_explains_how_grunge_tedium_affected_green_day_doubts_hed_sign_with_major_label_if_he_were_starting_out_today.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_explains_how_grunge_tedium_affected_green_day_doubts_hed_sign_with_major_label_if_he_were_starting_out_today.html 音楽ニュース: "Grunge had also started becoming really watered down. You could hear a lot of people were just being imitators of Nirvana and Pearl Jam."]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:41:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_on_going_from_van_halen_fan_to_anti-solo_guitarist__back_again_it_was_like_you_had_to_be_in_guitar_olympics.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_on_going_from_van_halen_fan_to_anti-solo_guitarist__back_again_it_was_like_you_had_to_be_in_guitar_olympics.html 音楽ニュース: "If you wanted to play, you had to be as good as those guys and be able to play as fast as Yngwie Malmsteen."]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:54:09 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/anatomy_of_a_power_trio_green_day-162262 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/anatomy_of_a_power_trio_green_day-162262 特集: As the band's recent release is generating some positive buzz, let's dig into their sound.]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:11:21 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how_this_record_killed_grunge_and_changed_punk_rock_forever-161980 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how_this_record_killed_grunge_and_changed_punk_rock_forever-161980 特集: The definitive pop punk album that kickstarted a movement.]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:25:50 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/7_facts_about_green_day_you_might_not_have_known-161662 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/7_facts_about_green_day_you_might_not_have_known-161662 特集: From "Sesame Street" to "Dookie."]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:32:29 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/we_took_the_biggest_gamble_of_our_lives_billie_joe_armstrong_says_he_was_freaked_out_before_releasing_green_days_breakthrough_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/we_took_the_biggest_gamble_of_our_lives_billie_joe_armstrong_says_he_was_freaked_out_before_releasing_green_days_breakthrough_album.html 音楽ニュース: "A lot of it was the controversy of us going from an indie to a major label."]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:32:38 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_recalls_how_green_day_had_their_album_stolen_maybe_it_was_just_a_sign.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/billie_joe_armstrong_recalls_how_green_day_had_their_album_stolen_maybe_it_was_just_a_sign.html 音楽ニュース: "Maybe it [was] just a sign that we made a crappy record and that we should write a new one."]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:50:14 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/green_days_billie_joe_armstrong_on_metallicas_lars_ulrich_he_has_a_really_unorthodox_way_of_playing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/green_days_billie_joe_armstrong_on_metallicas_lars_ulrich_he_has_a_really_unorthodox_way_of_playing.html 音楽ニュース: Drummer Tre Cool also likened Lars to a "heavy metal muppet" for his "infectious" energy.]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:15:50 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/is_green_day_copying_pnk_on_new_single_heres_what_billie_joe_armstrong_has_to_say_about_that.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/is_green_day_copying_pnk_on_new_single_heres_what_billie_joe_armstrong_has_to_say_about_that.html 音楽ニュース: "I was just reflecting on bad times in life."]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:50:51 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/green_days_billie_joe_armstrong_shares_opinion_on_pop_punk_revival_says_this_is_why_it_happened.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/green_days_billie_joe_armstrong_shares_opinion_on_pop_punk_revival_says_this_is_why_it_happened.html 音楽ニュース: "Emo was dead – then just five years later, we're having emo club nights."]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:26:43 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_the_artwork_green_day_nimrod-156607 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_the_artwork_green_day_nimrod-156607 特集: A story of insults and insulin.]]> Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:24:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_the_album_artwork_on_green_days_dookie-156160 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_the_album_artwork_on_green_days_dookie-156160 特集: Where IS Waldo?]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 09:38:51 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_green_day_debut_new_song_1981_during_live_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_green_day_debut_new_song_1981_during_live_show.html 音楽ニュース: The pop punk legends had a surprise for their fans in Quebec City.]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/lets_turn_green_days_uno_dos__tre_trilogy_into_one_great_album-154439 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/lets_turn_green_days_uno_dos__tre_trilogy_into_one_great_album-154439 特集: Here's what the album could have looked like if Green Day picked only 9 songs in total.]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 21:16:44 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/report_green_day_are_working_on_new_album_with_rob_cavallo.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/report_green_day_are_working_on_new_album_with_rob_cavallo.html 音楽ニュース: No official confirmation from the band so far. ]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:20:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_green_days_billie_joe_armstrong_joins_local_covers_band_for_live_rendition_of_basket_case.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_green_days_billie_joe_armstrong_joins_local_covers_band_for_live_rendition_of_basket_case.html 音楽ニュース: A spontaneous collaboration between the pop punk icon at Borderline Toxic.]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 21:50:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_green_day_share_never-before-seen_live_video_to_celebrate_debut_albums_anniversary.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_green_day_share_never-before-seen_live_video_to_celebrate_debut_albums_anniversary.html 音楽ニュース: "39/Smooth" turned 33 yesterday.]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/folk_legend_yusufcat_stevens_reveals_punk_band_hed_like_to_collaborate_with_wow_thats_a_good_idea.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/folk_legend_yusufcat_stevens_reveals_punk_band_hed_like_to_collaborate_with_wow_thats_a_good_idea.html 音楽ニュース: "I reckon we could definitely get it on."]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_green_day_share_previously-unreleased_demo_cover_of_elvis_costellos_alison.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_green_day_share_previously-unreleased_demo_cover_of_elvis_costellos_alison.html 音楽ニュース: Part of the special anniversary edition of "Nimrod".]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:00:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_green_day_perform_covers_set_including_nirvana_the_cure_and_more_at_new_years_celebration.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_green_day_perform_covers_set_including_nirvana_the_cure_and_more_at_new_years_celebration.html 音楽ニュース: In disguise as The Coverups.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 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