New Single Released Today!

View · by **NimrodOnElmStreet** on Thu Apr 16, 2009 2:07 am

Hey'a everyone how are you doing today? We're glad you're here with us!

Hey Green Day fans know what today is? It's the release of the new single, "Know Your Enemy"! Yes, today April 16th, 2009 the tune will be available through digital download! Pretty freaking awesome!

The track will receive its first radio play on Gerry Ryan's show after the 10am news. This news can be read on RTE's website. Other radio stations playing the song are, XFM between the hours of 9am-12pm. If you're across the globe in London, it'll be on 104.9. For those of you in Manchester, tune into 97.7. See the news on Xfm's site here.

Rolling Stone posted an article about Green Day performing surprise shows around Oakland, California. On April 14th, 2009 the guys performed their third and biggest show! The Fox was the best place for them to experiment with theatrical lighting, and arena sound systems really brought the songs to life.

Since these songs are brand new, programs with lyrics were handed out to anyone who wanted to sing along. After playing 70 minutes of new material they rushed off stage, then rushed back on to play another lengthy set of older stuff. Billie Joe said out loud at the start of the third act, "almost only really counts in horseshoes and handgrenades."

Another article from sfgate.com talked about "A Seriously Ambitious Green Day". It too talks about the secret shows, and how the guys are planning a huge surprise for their fans with a new album and a world tour. The site also goes into the newer sounds the punk trio are experimenting with which include: British rock influences like The Beatles and The Who.

Speaking of touring, sfgate states Green Day will be touring in the states beginning in June, then going overseas. Like most of you out there, we cannot wait to see these guys live!

There are less than four weeks for the much anticipated album, "21 Century Breakdown" to be released. May 15th, 2009 is right around the corner, so be sure to pre-order your copy from Amazon.com ! If you want to get a limited special edition copy that includes: the full length album, three vinyls including extra tracks, and a 60 page book with unique artwork from GreenDayMusic.com!

UPDATE: GreenDay.com has posted this bit of news on their site. "Know Your Enemy", the first single off of Green Day’s upcoming album “21st Century Breakdown” is now available worldwide at all digital retailers. You can buy the single at iTunes HERE" Also, they have changed the theme on their website to include imagery to match the new album cover. A very nice touch! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a download to buy!