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The Smashing Pumpkins are working on a 33-song “rock opera” sequel to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
By Richard Bienstock published
That’s after, of course, the alt-rockers release forthcoming double album, Cyr

Smashing Pumpkins premiere two new songs, Cyr and The Colour of Love
By Richard Bienstock published
Both tracks will appear on the three-guitar-strong band’s forthcoming studio album

Smashing Pumpkins are working on not one but two new albums, according to guitarist Jeff Schroeder
By Richard Bienstock published
Schroeder made the reveal during a chat with Yamaha about his highly customized Pacifica electric guitar

Billy Corgan shares advice for upcoming bands: “Going out into the world and playing down the street? Don’t even bother”
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Smashing Pumpkins leader on why you should focus completely on the internet

Show Me the Gear: Smashing Pumpkins’ Jeff Schroeder takes Guitar World on a tour of his rig
By Richard Bienstock published
Schroeder’s full setup, from customized Yamaha Revstars to a digital/analog hybrid rig, covers all the sounds from "many different eras of the band."

Watch Smashing Pumpkins Perform “Knights of Malta” on ‘Colbert’
By Richard Bienstock published
Band kicks off co-headlining tour with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds tonight.

Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announce Summer North American Tour
By Richard Bienstock published
AFI will appear as the special guest on all dates.

Billy Corgan is Reunited with Stolen ‘Gish’-Era Stratocaster
By Richard Bienstock published
The guitar, essential to the early Smashing Pumpkins sound, was taken 27 years ago.
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