American Idiot

Inside Mix L.A., Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong (left) proudly holds the classic Gibson Les Paul guitar Chris Lord-Alge gave him. Photo: Mix LA

Cover Story: Inside the Recording of Green Day’s ‘Saviors’

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 02/12/2025 ⋅ Updated: 02/28/2025

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge reveal the extensive creative journey behind the band's 'Saviors'.

Perfecting the mix of ‘Saviors’ in Chris Lord-Alge’s Mix LA control room (L-R): Producer Rob Cavallo, Billie Joe Armstrong, recording engineer Chris Dugan, Green Day guitar technician Bill Schneider, Mike Dirnt and mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge. Photo: Mix LA.

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Green Day Goes for the Grammy Gold

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 12/20/2024 ⋅ Updated: 12/23/2024

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and longtime mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge talk capturing lightning in a bottle—and three Grammy nominations—with ‘Saviors.’

The mansion was built in 1997 by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong.

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Peek Inside Green Day’s Old Home Studio

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 07/24/2020 ⋅ Updated: 03/01/2022

Peek inside the home studio Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong owned and used during the band's 'American Idiot' era.