smashing pumpkins

Neil Peart, the drumming fulcrum and lyrical voice of legendary Canadian progressive-rock outfit Rush has passed. Rolling Stone reports that Peart had succumbed to aggressive brain cancer at age 67. Rush’s official account later shared the news, asking fans to donate to a cancer research group or charity of their choosing and signing off with […]

On Jan. 10, 2016, the music community took a hit that we weren’t expecting and never could have prepared ourselves for. Just two days earlier on his 69th birthday, David Bowie released his album Blackstar, but the glam-rock musician knew a secret about that record that the world wasn’t aware of yet: It would be […]

There is no such thing as a “traditional” mosh pit, but these heavy concert staples sometimes go to extremes. Here are 11 mosh pits that have been remembered for their ridiculousness, tragedy or danger. Read more: Ashley Purdy drops first solo song since Black Veil Brides departure 1. Joe “King” Carrasco appears crowdsurfing in 1981 […]

Have you ever started watching a music video only to feel the strangest sense of deja vu? Rest assured, we’re here to tell you that you’re not as crazy as you may think. Check out these incredible videos that were all shot in the exact same place. The Escarpment is Southern California’s go-to, most cost-efficient […]

It’s not unusual for fans to credit their favorite musicians for “saving” them through the power of a song. Music can positively influence someone’s life whether it be through making them feel less alone, boosting their mood or inspiring them to find their own path of creativity. We spoke to some artists who recall the […]

Limp Bizkit enlisted in some unlikely characters to join them during their $3 show — Marilyn Manson and Machine Gun Kelly, to name a few. The band performed with their original lineup for the first time in several years, which was highly hyped.  Read more: Demi Lovato, Travis Clark sing Paramore at Emo Nite The band […]

Mark Morton released a new music video—plus, don’t miss a new song from Free Throw. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Youth Fountain release new music video Youth Fountain released a new video for “Ache.” The track is taken off their upcoming debut album Letters To Our Former Selves, which […]

Billy Corgan thinks Lil Peep affects his fans the same way bands like Metallica did back in the day. Plus, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman seems to think Nirvana ripped off another band on “Come As You Are.” Watch the interview in full below. Read more: Here’s the reason Tumblr is missing from Apple’s app store Corgan was recently on the Build series with […]

Smashing Pumpkins figurehead, Nickelback defender and cat lover Billy Corgan talks to USA Today this week about the events surrounding the recent resurrection of his staple alt-rock act and notes his often bratty tenor on Instagram. Read more: Bhad Bhabie throws drink on Iggy Azalea, gets held back by security “Probably the greatest compliment that […]

In an Instagram Q&A, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan gave much praise for Billie Joe Armstrong and the rest of Green Day. Corgan compared Armstrong to the legendary Kurt Cobain and recognized American Idiot’s cultural significance. Read more: Watch Billie Joe Armstrong rock a Johnny Ramone tribute show According to NME, an Instagram user asked […]

Imagine getting ready to see Green Day in your friend’s living room for three dollars. That’s right, you can’t. However, there are some people out there who can say they actually did. Before these bands saw big arena lights, they were playing dives, community centers, houses and even churches. Here are 10 concert posters from […]

If there’s one thing that’s more iconic than the Shrek movie, it’s the Shrek soundtrack. Read more: ‘Stranger Things’ season 3 will have “summer fun and light,” says producer We have Smash Mouth to thank for bringing us the infamous end credits to the movie, but according to Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Smash Mouth may not have […]

Burn down the sun—Billy Corgan’s not everyone. In fact, so singular is the Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s mystique that he’s now gracing the cover of cat rescue magazine PAWS Chicago for the second time. See it below. Read more: Ruby Rose quits Twitter after Batwoman backlash Back in 2014, Corgan first appeared on a meme-worthy cover […]

Billy Corgan has taken to Instagram with a wordy message denying his parentage of pop star Taylor Swift. The Smashing Pumpkins singer’s latest tirade was seemingly prompted by a look-alike meme comparing Corgan and Swift’s facial features. Read more: Wonder Years cover R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” Over the course of two Instagram posts, Corgan rebuffs […]

Remember that infamous picture of Billy Corgan looking miserable at Disneyland? It’s definitely not an image someone lives down, especially at the happiest place on Earth. Read more: Billy Corgan tells Lars Ulrich that metal is often “disrespected” Well it’s been a few years since the snapshot was taken, and the train-riding, Smashing Pumpkins frontman has […]