Green Day Drops 'I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.' from Soundtrack for Upcoming Comedy 'Nimrods'

Green Day has released a new track, "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.," as the first glimpse of the soundtrack for their forthcoming road-trip comedy film, Nimrods. The song arrives ahead of the movie's theatrical release next month, according to Stereogum.

StereogumGreen Day announces 'Nimrods' soundtrack and releases new song for upcoming road-trip comedy film

"The movie follows a punk band on a desperate trek to open for Green Day, who appear as themselves." The film, produced with Live Nation, also features Mckenna Grace among its cast, with the soundtrack mixing old Green Day hits with selections from the fictional band Analog Dogs.

Rolling Stone described the new single as blending a classic rock & roll groove reminiscent of "Rock Around the Clock" with the band's signature crunchy guitar tones and defiant lyrics. The track's chorus and Billie Joe Armstrong's vocals emphasize themes of invincibility and defiance against death and the devil.

Rolling StoneGreen Day Releases New Song 'I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.' for Upcoming Film 'Nimrods' Soundtrack

"The song's chorus and Billie Joe Armstrong's vocals emphasize themes of invincibility and defiance against death and the devil." This defiant energy fits the film's narrative of a struggling band chasing a shot at opening for one of punk's biggest acts.

Nimrods hits theaters next month, with the full soundtrack expected to arrive alongside the film, per Stereogum.