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Smashing Pumpkins Aim for New Album in 2014, Book 2013 SXSW Gig

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:26:56 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins are back at work on new music. In a new interview with Interesting People Talking Wrestling, Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan reveals that he's been working on a new book, plus a new album from the band.

Chris Cornell's Message for Billy Corgan: 'Tell Him He Owes Me My $40,000 Back'

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:46:01 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins visionary Billy Corgan does not have much of a filter when it comes to speaking his mind. The most recent example of this was his personal commentary on the Soundgarden reunion and the impetus behind it, saying, “They’re just out there to have one more round at the till; same with Pavement and these other bands.”

Billy Corgan Contemplated Suicide 'Three or Four Times'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:32:11 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is one of the most successful -- and outspoken -- rock artists of the last 20 years, but that doesn't mean his life has been without its share of struggles. In fact, as he admitted on a recent episode of 'Last Call with Carson Daly,' he's come close to suicide more than once.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Sued by 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Over Tree Dispute

Joe Robinson — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:35:45 +0000

A eucalyptus tree falls in Beverly Hills, and the wife of 'Grey’s Anatomy' star Eric Dane is almost killed as a result. It may sound ridiculous, but that's for the courts to decide. Dane and his wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, have filed a lawsuit against Billy Corgan, alleging that a tree from the Smashing Pumpkins frontman's garden fell into their house during a storm last December, causing the house to flood and exposing a high-voltage power line on their property.

Billy Corgan on Next Smashing Pumpkins Album: 'It's Going To Be a Cruel Record'

Chad Childers — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:39:32 +0000

TheÂ Smashing Pumpkins have received some positive reviews for their latest album, ‘Oceania,’ and it’s got Billy Corgan energized for what’s to come next. The singer revealed that he’s already working on the follow-up even though ‘Oceania’ is only a few months old. Corgan told MTV Hive, “I’m starting to write new songs for the next [...]

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

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:05:20 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins latest disc â€˜Oceaniaâ€™ made its debut this summer (June 19) and now the second single from the disc titled â€˜Panopticonâ€™ is primed and ready for radio airwaves. The song, quickly heralded as an â€˜Oceaniaâ€™ 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 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:29:32 +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' Billy Corgan Opening Chicago Tea House

Joe Robinson — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:26:24 +0000

Despite all his rage he is still just a ... tea house barista?

After various construction issues delayed the opening several months, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has announced that his new Chinese tea house Madam Zuzu's will open its doors on Thursday (Sept. 13) in his hometown of Chicago. Corgan will celebrate the opening Thursday with a few acoustic performances in the new space, although he hasn't announced what time he'll be hitting the stage.

Billy Corgan Planning Memoir, New Smashing Pumpkins Album

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:20:16 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is rarely at a loss for words, and he’s clearly not shy about sharing his thoughts — so it comes as no surprise that he’s working on a memoir.

Smashing Pumpkins Announce Fall 2012 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:02:18 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins‘ latest album, ‘Oceania,’ is a Top 5 hit — and Billy Corgan and company are doing their part to bring the music to fans, putting together a healthy run of tour dates that will keep them on the road for most of the rest of the year.

Billy Corgan Says Soundgarden Reunion Is for the Money

Jeff Giles — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:40:16 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has been talking trash about just everyone in music this year, and now beloved grunge goliaths Soundgarden are no exception.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Gushes About Metal Favorites

Joe Robinson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:24:48 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins’ music is all over the map — they touch on everything from psych rock and electronica to folk-tinged indie pop, sometimes — but frontman Billy Corgan isn’t shy to say that head-banging metal has always been a major influence. But while he personally is very vocal about the hard-hitting tunes he’s into, he feels that metal as a whole doesn’t get the respect that it deserves in the alternative community.

Billy Corgan Wants a Smashing Pumpkins Song Played at His Funeral

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:00:25 +0000

This might sound a bit morbid, but Smashing Pumpkins‘ singer Billy Corgan, who just issued ‘Oceania,’ knows which song he would like to have played at his funeral. Turns out it’s one of the singer-guitarist’s own tunes. That’s not really surprising, given the depth and breadth of the Pumpkins’ expansive catalog of alt rock hits, which dominated the airwaves in the ’90s. So which one did he choose?

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan 'Disappointed in America'

Dave Lifton — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:15:06 +0000

Billy Corgan’s war of words against, oh, pretty much everything continues. This time, while appearing last week (June 29) on CNN’s ‘Piers Morgan Tonight,’ the Smashing Pumpkins‘ auteur set his sights on the American public, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan Dishes on Alice in Chains, Nirvana + Eddie Vedder

Tree Riddle — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:26:34 +0000

In a recent interview, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan offered his take on the grunge explosion of the ’90s both praising and criticizing bands such as Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

XFactor1 Vs. The Smashing Pumpkins – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:23:43 +0000

BillCo and crew take on XFactor1 in our new music showdown known as The Cockfight. The rules are simple: listen to the songs and vote for the one you like best. Winner stays, loser hits the trash bin. 'Bring It On' XFactor1 This is the first single from XFactor1's latest album, 'Bring It [...]

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Defends Axl Rose's Decision to Reject Rock Hall Induction

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:32:30 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has been spitting a ton of venom lately while doing interviews for the release of the band’s latest album, ‘Oceania.’ Whether declaring his desire to “piss on Radiohead” or calling former guitarist James Iha a “piece of s–t,” Corgan hasn’t been holding back in the least. In one of his most recent interviews, Corgan took the time to defend Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose and his decision to reject a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

The Smashing Pumpkins, 'Oceania' – Album Review

Tree Riddle — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:05:52 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins are back with a new album, ‘Oceania,’ the first full-length effort featuring their current lineup. While it’s certainly no ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,’ the disc showcases a more focused vision than was present with 2007′s ‘Zeitgeist.’ Mostly absent are the moments of ‘Guitar Hero’ bravado Corgan so abundantly supplied on their last album and in their place are more structured, fully realized tunes that deliver mixed results.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Calls James Iha a 'Piece of S**t' + Claims Jimmy Chamberlin Lied

Tree Riddle — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:45:32 +0000

On the eve of opening a new chapter for the Smashing Pumpkins with the release of ‘Oceania,’ frontman Billy Corgan offers his thoughts on his former bandmates, calling one “just a piece of s—” and claiming that another lied about the circumstances surrounding his departure from the band.

Smashing Pumpkins 'Mellon Collie' Reissue Could Feature 75 Previously Unreleased Songs

Tree Riddle — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:09:22 +0000

Any Smashing Pumpkins fan worth their salt knows that there is a wealth of unreleased material in frontman Billy Corgan‘s vault. As part of their ongoing reissue campaign, the band will re-release their celebrated double disc, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,’ with up to 75 previously unheard tracks.