“Horseshoes and Handgrenades” is the fourteenth track off of Green Day’s 2009 rock opera 21st Century Breakdown. It is the title song and first track for Act III of the album, and was originally going to be on their cancelled album, Cigarettes and Valentines, before the lyrics were edited to fit 21st Century Breakdown. The name references two items that are often thrown: horseshoes, which are often tossed around stakes as a backyard game. They are also seen as a symbol of good luck. On the other hand, there are hand grenades, that are thrown at something that the thrower wants to be… read more
“Horseshoes and Handgrenades” is the fourteenth track off of Green Day’s 2009 rock opera 21st Century Breakdown. It is the title song and first track… read more
“Horseshoes and Handgrenades” is the fourteenth track off of Green Day’s 2009 rock opera 21st Century Breakdown. It is the title song and first track for Act III of the album, and was or… read more
Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career they have been a power trio with drummer Tré Cool, who replaced John Kiffmeyer in 1990 before the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1991). Before taking its current name in 1989, Green Day was called Blood Rage, then Sweet Children and they were part of the late 1980s/early 1990s Bay Area punk scene that emerged from the 924 Gilman Street… read more
Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. F… read more
Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career they have be… read more