Green Day begin work on new album

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has revealed that the Californian punks have been working on their follow-up to 2009's 21st Century Breakdown.

"OK, here's the scoop," writes Armstrong in a post on Twitter. "[Green Day] has been jamming new songs everyday. There's a tonne of new songs. The direction is fresh and high energy. Feels great.

"I don't want to give away too much but just know that me, Mike [Dirnt, bass] and Tre [Cool, drums] and Jason [Freese, keyboards] are collaborating and having the best time playing music. And that's not bullshit!!

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Posted by Simon at 12:29PM | May 31, 2011

I cannot wait for this - I've been a huge Green Day fan for many years and I hope this album will be just as good as the others!

Posted by Dawn | May 31, 2011 12:35 PM | Reply to this

isn't it Jason White he's referring to?

Posted by Olidayyy | May 31, 2011 12:35 PM | Reply to this

It's more likely to be Jason White than Jason Freese.

Posted by Kelly | May 31, 2011 12:38 PM | Reply to this

It's more likely to be Jason White than Jason Freese.

Posted by Kelly | May 31, 2011 12:38 PM | Reply to this

lol. i was just reading these post on Twit.
im so excited for this new album i cant wait!

Posted by Freyja | May 31, 2011 12:40 PM | Reply to this

I seriously can't wait! Green Day re-invent themselves like pro's! But, their roots still shine through with Billie Joe's angst tinged, beautiful lyrics. I trust their song writing abilities so much, I'd buy the album before hearing the 1st single. Green Day forever! Xxx

Posted by Acey Spades | May 31, 2011 12:44 PM | Reply to this

So long as it's better than 21st century breakdown I'll be happy. Hated that last album, was nothing like the greenday I love

Posted by Tom | May 31, 2011 12:45 PM | Reply to this

Posted by Acey Spades | May 31, 2011 12:45 PM | Reply to this

No it will be Jason Freese Jason White has nothing to do with the recording or writing process, Jason Freese does the keyboards and what not on the recordings.

Posted by KPHC | May 31, 2011 12:46 PM | Reply to this

Posted by Acey Spades | May 31, 2011 12:46 PM | Reply to this

Posted by Acey Spades | May 31, 2011 12:47 PM | Reply to this

This is good news. Very good news. I hope the album is released soon! :)

Posted by Laura Doyle | May 31, 2011 12:51 PM | Reply to this

Nope, it's Jason Freese. He's the bald(ing) one who plays Sax and Keyboards live. From this I'd expect to have a few more songs like 'Viva La Gloria' with intricate piano parts :D Sorry if i went on for a bit, experience of 9 years of loving Green Day and I'm Only 14.

Posted by Ed | May 31, 2011 12:52 PM | Reply to this

FUCK YESS!!!!

Posted by Holly K | May 31, 2011 1:10 PM | Reply to this

holy shit get in!!

Posted by rob | May 31, 2011 1:19 PM | Reply to this

Ooohhh!! I'm all excited and giddy!! I love Green Day and have been waiting for them to bring out a new album because I sooooo need to see them live again. I love every album of theirs so I'm really looking forward to hearing some new material from them!! :)(:

Posted by Tilly | May 31, 2011 1:35 PM | Reply to this

jason white is just the touring guitarist, he has no input in writing the songs where as freese is the actual pianist so is more likely to give input on piano ideas

Posted by Alistair | May 31, 2011 1:37 PM | Reply to this

jason white is just the touring guitarist, he has no input in writing the songs where as freese is the actual pianist so is more likely to give input on piano ideas

Posted by Alistair | May 31, 2011 1:38 PM | Reply to this

jason white is just the touring guitarist, he has no input in writing the songs where as freese is the actual pianist so is more likely to give input on piano ideas

Posted by Alistair | May 31, 2011 1:39 PM | Reply to this

jason white is just the touring guitarist, he has no input in writing the songs where as freese is the actual pianist so is more likely to give input on piano ideas

Posted by Alistair | May 31, 2011 1:39 PM | Reply to this

non vedo l'ora di ascoltare il futuro nuovo album,spero che mi emozionerà come tutti gli altri...

Posted by Yuri | May 31, 2011 2:26 PM | Reply to this

non vedo l'ora di ascoltare il futuro nuovo album,spero che mi emozionerà come tutti gli altri...

Posted by Yuri | May 31, 2011 2:27 PM | Reply to this

non vedo l'ora di ascoltare il futuro nuovo album,spero che mi emozionerà come tutti gli altri...

Posted by Yuri | May 31, 2011 2:27 PM | Reply to this

I reckon it's probably Jason White. He went up to NY with the band to work on stuff while Billie was on Broadway, Freese didn't go up. White's been working with them for 11 years, he's bound to start writing with them eventually. Besides Freese isn't involved in the writing process. "All music by Green Day" is written in all their albums, it would have credited Freese if he was involved in writing those piano parts.

Posted by ellen | May 31, 2011 3:28 PM | Reply to this

Best news I've heard all day! :)

Posted by Emma | May 31, 2011 4:16 PM | Reply to this

omg !!!!!!!!!! fuk yeaaaa

Posted by rtert | May 31, 2011 4:18 PM | Reply to this

It must be Jason white BJ talks about...

Posted by A-I Lover | May 31, 2011 4:43 PM | Reply to this

It must be Jason white BJ talks about...

Posted by A-I Lover | May 31, 2011 4:44 PM | Reply to this

My day is made.

Posted by dani | May 31, 2011 6:35 PM | Reply to this

where is jason white

Posted by Matheus | May 31, 2011 7:08 PM | Reply to this

I love GreenDay and i hope they will be doing a tour for thier new album. if so i will be getting their tickets

Posted by Selen | May 31, 2011 7:34 PM | Reply to this

I think Jason Freese is as likely to be writing songs with them as jason white.
why would they need another guitar player? Jason Freese is a songwriter, record producer, and recording engineer to start off with and he plays piano, saxophone, horns, accordion, clarinet... whatever the hell he plays.

Posted by Alexandre Z | May 31, 2011 7:54 PM | Reply to this

Well, we all know what comes with a new album...