The Smashing Pumpkins have parted ways with Jeff Schroeder. The guitarist “decided to leave the band to make some space to explore a slightly different path.” Schroeder said the following: “It’s easy to say now that when I joined The Smashing Pumpkins in 2007 I had no idea what I was getting into. The opportunity…
During a recent interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder revealed that the band have finished their new album. As previously reported, the conceptual effort will be a 33-track follow-up to “Melon Collie And The Infinite Sadness” and “Machina/The Machines Of God.“ Schroeder said the following while discussing the…
During a recent interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder offered an update on the band’s conceptual follow-up to “Melon Collie And The Infinite Sadness” and “Machina/The Machines Of God.“ According to him, the band are “about halfway through” with the 33-track effort. Schroeder said the following: “We’re about…
Smashing Pumpkins have added three more dates to their “Shiny And Oh So Bright” tour. That trek will feature Billy Corgan, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlin, and Jeff Schroeder “celebrating songs from their first five albums: Gish, Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Adore, and Machina/The Machines of God.” Metric will serve as support.…
Smashing Pumpkins have officially announced the dates for their “Shiny And Oh So Bright” tour. The trek will feature Billy Corgan, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlin, and Jeff Schroeder “celebrating songs from their first five albums: Gish, Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Adore, and Machina/The Machines of God.” As previously reported, original bassist…
The drama surrounding the upcoming Smashing Pumpkins “original” lineup reunion has heated up once again. It has already been confirmed that orginal bassist D’arcy Wretzy won’t be joining frontman Billy Corgan, original guitarist James Iha, founding drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, and modern era guitarist Jeff Schroeder on the road or in the studio, but now she…
As previously reported, a recent Smashing Pumpkins photo shoot seems to suggest that frontman Billy Corgan, original guitarist James Iha, founding drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, and modern era guitarist Jeff Schroeder will be releasing new music and heading out on tour together. However, it is still unclear who will be handling bass duties for the group.…
According to Blabbermouth, a new Smashing Pumpkins photo shoot in Los Angeles all but confirms that three-quarters of the group’s classic lineup have officially reunited. Those involved in the shoot include: frontman Billy Corgan, original guitarist James Iha, and founding drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, along with modern era guitarist Jeff Schroeder. This news comes after bassist…
Ex-Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha returned to the stage with his former bandmates, during their March 26 show at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Iha performed the songs “Mayonaise,” “Soma,” “Rocket,” “Today,” “Disarm,” and “Spaceboy,” from the band’s “Siamese Dream” album, along with mastermind Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, who recently returned for a…
Smashing Pumpkins have released a new song, titled “Tiberius.” This song is from the band’s new album, Monuments To An Elegy, which will be released on December 9. This will be the first of two albums to be released within a year’s time. The band have also revealed their touring lineup, for their upcoming shows.…
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