Green Day's Side Projects

The Network

Money Money 2020

Released September 29, 2003

The Network is a Green Day side-project that started in 2003 while the band was between 'Warning' and 'American Idiot'. They released this album in September 2003. Green Day has publicly denied that they are The Network - but really...

More about The Network can be read here.

Foxboro Hot Tubs

Stop Drop and Roll!!!

Released April 21, 2008

Stop, Drop & Roll!!! is an album by another Green Day side-band, the "Foxboro Hot Tubs". A few songs were sent to a few members on Green Day's 'Idiot Club' - and a few days later the band opened up a MySpace account with some more songs. The full album was released April 22, 2008 as both CD and Vinyl, and the band went on a small tour on the southwest of the USA. Foxboro also played a show in London in 2009, and twice in New York City in April 2010. More details about Foxboro can be read here.

American Idiot Musical

American Idiot: Broadway Cast

Released April 19, 2010

American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording is a collection of studio-recorded songs that are featured in American Idiot: The Musical. The cast of the musical is on vocals while Green Day perform the backing tracks. It was produced by Billie Joe.

Billie Joe + Norah

Foreverly

Released November 25, 2013

Billie Joe teamed up with Norah Jones to rerecord the classic album "Songs Our Daddy's Taught Us" by The Everly Brothers. With the help of a few session musicians and Chris Dugan engineering, they were able to complete the album over two 5 day week periods. The album was released on CD, vinyl and cassette worldwide. Click here to view news stories for 'Foreverly'

Pinhead Gunpowder

Jump Salty

Released June 17, 1994

A compilation album from Pinhead Gunpowder featuring tracks from their previously released EP's. The album features Billie Joe Armstrong on vocals and guitar.

Carry the Banner

Released December 1, 1994

Pinhead Gunpowder's debut album. The band includes Billie Joe Armstrong on guitar and vocals and Jason white on guitar.

Goodbye Ellston Avenue

Released February 25, 1997

Pinhead Gunpowder's second studio album. The band features Billie Joe Armstrong on vocals and guitar and Jason White on guitar.

Shoot the Moon EP

Released March 30, 1999

An EP from Pinhead Gunpowder, the frist from the band that was released on Adeline Records. The band features Billie Joe Armstrong on guitar and vocals and Jason White on guitar.

Compulsive Disclosure

Released October 21, 2003

A compilation album released by Pinhead Gunpowder. The album contains tracks from previously released EP's.

7"

Released August 19, 2008

A 7" EP from Pinhead Gunpowder, released only on 7" vinyl and digital. The EP features newly recorded songs. The band features Billie Joe Armstrong on guitar and vocals and Jason White on guitar.

The Frustrators

Bored in the USA EP

Released January 11, 2000

The Frustrators' debut EP, released on Adeline Records. The band's bassist is Mike Dirnt.

Achtung Jackass

Released March 5, 2002

The Frustrators' second release, first official album. The band's bassist is Mike Dirnt.

Griller EP

Released February 22, 2011

The Frustrators' third release and second EP. The band's bassist is Mike Dirnt.

The Big Cats

Worrisome Blues

Released March 12, 2002

The Big Cats' debut album, a compilation of the band's past material. Jason White is the band's guitarist.

On Tomorrow

Released February 6, 2007

The Big Cats' second album, featuring Jason White on guitar.

The Ancient Art of Living: High & Low

Released December 13, 2011

The Big Cats' third studio album, featuring Jason White on guitar.

The Ancient Art of Leaving: Two Parts

Released November 6, 2012

The Big Cats' fourth studio album, featuring Jason White on guitar.

California

California

Released April 8, 2016

The debut full-length album from Jason White's side band, California.

The Dead Mermaids

The Dead Mermaids EP

Released October 28, 2014

The debut album from The Dead Mermaids, an "Icelandic Death Metal" band with Tre Cool on vocals and drums. Learn more and listen to their music here.