Green Day Returns with 'Saviors', Addresses Political Strife and Mental Health
Band to Perform 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' in Full on Upcoming 'The Saviors Tour'
- Green Day's 14th studio album, 'Saviors', is set to release on Friday, January 19, 2024. The album marks a return to the band's thematic bent of 'American Idiot', addressing current political strife and mental health issues.
- Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has been vocal about his support for transgender kids and their access to gender-affirming care, criticizing those who stand in the way of progress.
- Armstrong also opened up about his struggles with mental illness and substance abuse, which are reflected in the band's new album. He has been candid about his journey to sobriety and the positive impact it has had on his life.
- Green Day is set to kick off their worldwide stadium tour, 'The Saviors Tour', on July 29 at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. The tour will celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Dookie' and the 20th anniversary of 'American Idiot'.
- During the tour, Green Day plans to perform 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' in their entirety at each stop, along with songs from the new record 'Saviors'.