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Smashing Pumpkins + Jane's Addiction Concert DVDs Coming This Summer

Chad Childers — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:25:49 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction are just two of the acts partnering with Rock Fuel Media to bring the latest innovations in shooting concert films to the fans. Both acts have new DVDs set to arrive June 25.

Smashing Pumpkins Begin Writing New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:40:10 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins have begun writing a new album. Frontman Billy Corgan announced yesterday (March 25) that a follow-up to the Pumpkins’ 2012 full-length, ‘Oceania,’ is in the works, much to the joy of fans worldwide. Corgan took to his personal Twitter account to share the news with his 227,000+ followers, posting a short announcement [...]

Smashing Pumpkins Reveal 2013 World Tour Dates

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:11:15 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins will soon be back in action, launching their 2013 World Tour at the Cumbre Tajin Festival in Mexico on March 23. The band will be promoting their 2012 effort, ‘Oceania,’ and they’ve got a few tricks up their sleeves for the forthcoming tour. The group has teamed with Sean Evans, who also [...]

Here's a Look at Billy Corgan's Happy Face [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:07:39 +0000

The frontman for Smashing Pumpkins has appeared in a local Chicago TV ad, and it’s a departure from his typical sulky nature.

Smashing Pumpkins Unleash 'Panopticon' As New Single Off 'Oceania'

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:43:35 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins latest disc ‘Oceania’ made its debut this summer (June 19) and now the second single from the disc titled ‘Panopticon’ is primed and ready for radio airwaves. The song, quickly heralded as an ‘Oceania’ favorite by many critics, took a long time to develop, according to Billy Corgan. It started with a [...]

A Perfect Circle / Ex-Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist James Iha Streams New Solo Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:29:32 +0000

Current A Perfect Circle and former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha has stepped back into the world of being a solo artist, with his 'Look to the Sky' album arriving next week. But, for those who want to sample it before the disc arrives in stores, Iha has united with TeamCoco.com to stream the effort a full week before its street date.

Smashing Pumpkins 'Siamese Dream' Album Cover Model – Then and Now

Joe Robinson — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:55:28 +0000

Who knew the front cover art of an album that’s nearly 20 years old could cause such a controversy? The Smashing Pumpkins made their mark on the alternative nation with 1993′s ‘Siamese Dream,’ and in addition to hits like ‘Today’ and ‘Cherub Rock,’ the album featured quite memorable cover art: two adorable little girls with cherub-like faces who looked enough alike to be considered twins.

Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins to Make Reality TV Show

Bethany Lee — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:41:52 +0000

A reality show filled with testosterone. This just might work.

Smashing Pumpkins Share 'Oceania' Cover + Track Listing

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:54:42 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins will issue ‘Oceania,’ their seventh studio album, on June 19. It exists as part of the band’s ambitious, 44-song ‘Teargarden by Kaleidyscope’ project, which is released in song-by-song format and has been since 2009. Yet ‘Oceania’ still stands apart as a separate piece. The Pumpkins, especially enterprising braintrust Billy Corgan, who has been [...]

Smashing Pumpkins Announce 'Oceania' Release Date

Joe Robinson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:53:00 +0000

While Billy Corgan‘s desire to be an ‘American Idol’ judge remains unfulfilled, Smashing Pumpkins fans still have something to look forward to — a June 18 release date has been announced for ‘Oceania,’ the band’s first album since 2007′s ‘Zeitgeist.’

Smashing Pumpkins Readying Deluxe Reissues of First Two Albums

Joe Robinson — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:39:39 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins‘ legacy will be honored later this year when their first two albums — 1991′s ‘Gish’ and 1993′s ‘Siamese Dream’ — will be reissued in a variety of formats, including CD, deluxe two-CD/DVD, vinyl LP and digital configurations. “Both albums, each with bonus content and special features that were curated from the band’s [...]