SPIN.com's Best of the Week

SPIN reviews Green Day's opus, and details about Eminem's album continue to leak. Plus: Rihanna, Lil' Wayne, Pearl Jam, and more!
Green Day's Billy Joe / Eminem

This week, Eminem's new single, "3 A.M.," leaked -- as did a teaser video for the gory song, along with more details about his May 19 record, Relapse. Meanwhile, SPIN reviewed Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown (May 15), as the band defended their classic-rock ambitions and punk rock roots.

Are Green Day Still Punk?

The Bay Area band defend their new album's operatic scope. "Punk is ground zero for us," says Billie Joe Armstrong.
Green Day

With an operatic approach that references classic rock kings like Queen and the Who, there's no doubt that Green Day's new album, 21st Century Breakdown, continues the epic reach of 2004 masterwork American Idiot.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

From Green Day's new tour to the Lollapalooza lineup, this week's top stories had us asking, "Is it summer yet?"
Green Day's Billy Joe / Eminem / Perry Farrell

This week's top stories had us thinking that summer couldn't come soon enough: Green Day announced their summer tour plans, while officials unveiled the lineup for this year's Lollapalooza festival. Meanwhile, Eminem unveiled the pilled-out cover of his summer release and Oasis announced plans to take a summer vacation -- for five years!

Green Day's New Video: Fire, Helicopters and More!

The Bay Area punks bite back with their clip for 21st Century Breakdown's "Know Your Enemy."
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong

How does Green Day make a comeback? By dissing the government, rocking hard on an elevated stage in a prison yard as helicopters swarm above, and then lighting the place on fire. It's the band's new music video for "Know Your Enemy," the first single off their May 15 release 21st Century Breakdown -- and it's epic. Watch below.

Green Day Announce Summer Tour!

Click here to find out if the pop-punk band's 38-date extravaganza will hit your hometown!
Green Day

Bay Area punk band Green Day have announced a 38-date North American tour in support of their upcoming album, 21st Century Breakdown (out May 15). The summer outing, the band's first in three years, will kick off July 3 in Seattle.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

Green Day's secret show, Jack White's new band, Phil Spector convicted of murder, Rihanna's comeback, and more!
Billy Joe and Alison Mosshart

This week Green Day gave lucky fans a sneak peek of their summer tour, Jack White's new band, the Dead Weather, debuted live, Rihanna planned her comeback, and Phil Spector was convicted of murder. See all these stories, plus the week's top photo galleries, editor's blogs, audio/video, news, and reviews, below:

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