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[Photo by: Lisa Johnson] It's been a whirlwind of rumors lately, as no one has any real (confirmed) idea about what's going on with Smashing Pumpkins and the talk of a reunion. Besides original bassist D'arcy Wretzky confirming she won't be taking part in a reunion, Instagram shots of frontman Billy Corgan in the studio […]

[Photo by: Lisa Johnson] The Smashing Pumpkins reunion has yet to be officially confirmed but there's already drama afoot. In a new Instagram post, frontman Billy Corgan downplays ex-bassist D'arcy Wretzky's contributions to the '90s alt-rock juggernaut after the former member confirmed she won't be taking part in the assumed reassembling of the band's classic […]

After news surfaced of a possible Smashing Pumpkins reunion, Billy Corgan took to Instagram to fuel the rumors even more. Now, thanks to a recently leaked photo shoot, Smashing Pumpkins' reunion lineup has finally been revealed. Read more: Smashing Pumpkins reunion won’t include original bassist D’arcy Wretzky According to Alternative Nation, the band had a photo […]

[Photo by: Lisa Johnson] After teasing a possible Smashing Pumpkins reunion with a pic of some of the band's original members, Billy Corgan has seemingly confirmed the news that the band are recording a reunion album in a new post on Instagram. Read more: Smashing Pumpkins reunion won’t include original bassist D’arcy Wretzky Corgan captioned a throwback photo of himself, explaining […]

[Photo by: Lisa Johnson] Original Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'arcy Wretzky has confirmed that she won't take part in the band's probable reunion, most recently alluded to in a photo from frontman Billy Corgan that contained two other founding members. Read more: Check out Billy Corgan's odd Miley Cyrus cover As previously reported, Corgan teased a […]

[Photo by: Lisa Johnson] Time is never time at all, and you can never ever leave (without leaving a piece of youth), but Billy Corgan teased a possible Smashing Pumpkins reunion on Tuesday with a pic of some of the band's original members on Instagram. Take a look at the photo of three of the […]

[Photos by: Nickelback/YouTube, SmashingPumpkinsVEVO/YouTube] Billy, ahem, William Patrick Corgan is standing up for Nickelback. The longtime Smashing Pumpkins mastermind defends the Canadian rockers, even hailing Nickelback's Chad Kroger as “an incredible songwriter,” in the video below. Read more: Watch Billy Corgan's oddly amazing Miley Cyrus cover As reported by Exclaim, Corgan mounts his unexpected Nickelback […]

[Photo by: Miley Cyrus/Youtube, Alpha Pan] William Patrick Corgan added an odd song to the setlist on the October 20 date of his tour: Miley Cyrus' “Wrecking Ball”. Read more: 9 touching Tom Petty tributes, from Against Me! to Wilco The Smashing Pumpkins frontman covered the track in Toronto's Queen Elizabeth and the result was as stunning as it was surprising. Watch […]

[Photo by: Alpha Pan] Smashing Pumpkins frontman William Patrick Corgan announced his second album, Ogilala, set to be released Oct. 13 via BMG. Hear its first single, “Aeronaut,” below. Read more: Watch Marilyn Manson and Billy Corgan—who is dressed as a nun—cover “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” The record was produced by Rick Rubin and […]

Though it’s not Smashing Pumpkins’ most critically acclaimed album, Zeitgeist proved to be a turning point for the band (who starred in AP 61, by the way). And the production of the album was unique from other creations at the time. For the 10-year anniversary of Zeitgeist, here are 10 things you might not have […]

[Photo credit: Lisa Johnson] Is a Smashing Pumpkins reunion (specifically, of the band's classic '90s lineup) imminent? Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin says that reunion talks are underway among the group's original members, according to TeamRock.com. Read more: 16 iconic photos of your fave bands and the stories behind them As interviewed by WGN Radio, Chamberlin […]

[All photos: Lisa Johnson] In the time since she stole her parents’ camera to photograph her Barbie dolls, Lisa Johnson became one of America’s (if not the planet’s) finest rock photographers. Lisa Johnson (L) with Mike Herrera (R) of MxPx and Goldfinger.  From the mustiest clubs in the worst neighborhoods of LA to the vistas […]

In a recent appearance on the podcast Why Not Now?, a self-improvement podcast hosted by Amy Jo Martin, Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan explained how the success of Nirvana and Pearl Jam affected his mental health. (via Consequence Of Sound) “Within a short span of time I went from thinking I was very successful within […]

Vanna are teaming up with AP to bring you their intense cover of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Zero.” The song is taken from the band’s upcoming covers EP, Alt, which comes out Oct. 2 via Pure Noise Records. (Pre-order it here.) Vocalist Davey Muise says, “If you were to find my class picture from high school, you'd […]

This summer, Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson are teaming up for a co-headlining tour. However, this tour is bringing change to the Smashing Pumpkins' lineup: Original drummer Jimmy Chamberlin will perform with the band on all dates of the tour.  Frontman Billy Corgan explains what fans can expect from the tour to USA Today: “Heavy […]

The Smashing Pumpkins will be joined by original drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin, on their upcoming summer tour, marking his first shows with the band since 2009. Speaking on the return of Jimmy Chamberlin, singer/guitarist Billy Corgan says, “We're thrilled Jimmy's back in the saddle this summer to drive a super high-octane set, and it's nice to see […]

Rumors of Smashing Pumpkins breaking up have sparked the internet, and Billy Corgan has officially clarified that the band will not be calling it quits any time soon. When asked about the rumor during a recent Rolling Stone interview, Corgan explains: Never said that. I have been asked about it maybe 40 times since, and I […]

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major caught up with Ice Nine Kills vocalist Spencer Charnas for a quick round of “First, Last, Best And Worst.” Learn about Charnas’ concert history, including which legendary band he saw at age 10, how ska-punk has influenced him, which concert made him want to start a band and which […]

Marilyn Manson and the Smashing Pumpkins have announced that they will co-headline the End Times Tour this summer. The run will kick off July 7 in Concord, CA and wrap up August 8 in Cincinnati, spanning a total of 23 dates. Check out a full itinerary below and let us know which date(s) you plan on […]

The first Warped Tour included No Doubt, Deftones, No Use For A Name, Quicksand and CIV in 1995. All of them released important albums the same year, one that also gave us full-length debuts from Foo Fighters, Blink-182, and AFI and important releases by Radiohead, Rancid, White Zombie, Pennywise and Smashing Pumpkins. These are records […]