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The tale of Smashing Pumpkins’ odd, all-over-the-shop 1998 tour to support Adore
By Niall Doherty published
Billy Corgan & co. totally lost the plot in the bid to try and replace Jimmy Chamberlin in 1998. Two words: "percussion solo".

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan on the punk band he believes has eclipsed the Ramones
By Paul Brannigan published
Billy Corgan shares his respect and admiration for some old friends

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan on the Metallica song that saved his life
By Paul Brannigan published
"It's like a movie unto itself. What a song!" Billy Corgan on the Metallica classic that meant everything to him as a teenager

The 10 best opening tracks on grunge records: a definitive list
By Niall Doherty published
A list in which we sacrifice some of our favourite opening tracks in the name of journalistic integrity... but seriously, no Serve The Servants?

Billy Corgan to tour to celebrate the anniversaries of three classic Smashing Pumpkins albums, but not with Smashing Pumpkins
By Paul Brannigan published
What better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness than seeing it performed by a band that's not Smashing Pumpkins?

Smashing Pumpkins classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to be turned into an opera for 30th anniversary
By Stef Lach published
Chicago's Lyric Opera to host 'A Night Of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness' for seven nights in November

Billy Corgan believes Smashing Pumpkins are “one of the most misunderstood bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll”
By Paul Brannigan published
The Smashing Pumpkins don't get the credit they deserve, and Billy Corgan thinks he knows why

The Smashing Pumpkins album that Billy Corgan says has always had a “weird cloud” around it
By Niall Doherty published
Things were never straightforward for Corgan & co. throughout the 90s and the tale of what was meant to be their final record pretty much sums it up

The 10 must-hear B-sides and outtakes by Smashing Pumpkins
By Niall Doherty published
Billy Corgan’s alt-rock titans were one of the most prolific bands of the 90s. Here’s ten brilliant cuts that never made it onto one of their records.

The Smashing Pumpkins announce 2025 UK tour including a huge London show at Gunnersbury Park with Skunk Anansie and White Lies
By Liz Scarlett published
The Smashing Pumpkins are set to play a series of incredible venues on their Aghori tour this summer with shows in Gunnersbury Park, Colchester Castle and more
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