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Billy Corgan to co-host New Year’s Eve special on NBC5

Smashing Pumpkins leader to appear live with his wife, Chloe Mendel, at Highland Park tea shop.

Chicago Sun-Times

When you get the call to come play at Disney World, you don't want to play any weird old Smashing Pumpkins songs": Watch "Disney mark" Billy Corgan cover Bing Crosby with Smashing Pumpkins

Ever wondered how Smashing Pumpkins would sound covering a Bing Crosby Christmas song? Wonder no more

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“For those of you looking for the Siamese Dream lead sound, pick one of these…”: Billy Corgan’s guide to getting that classic Smashing Pumpkins guitar sound

The Pumpkins frontman recently took fans on a tour of his favoured effects pedals on the band’s second record

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“Even though we went through some really rough and confusing years, I feel like the band is in a better place than when I joined”: Jeff Schroeder opens up about his departure from the Smashing Pumpkins

After 15 years with the alt-rock mainstays, virtuoso guitarist Jeff Schroeder has departed the Smashing Pumpkins. In this exclusive interview, he reveals what prompted him to leave, how the return of James Iha impacted his decision, and why his time with Billy Corgan and co changed his guitar playing forever

Guitar World

Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer tour: when are they playing in London and how can you get tickets?

US bands to play show at O2 Arena

Evening Standard

Billy Corgan ties the knot with longtime partner

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman revealed the news over the weekend that he’s married his fianceé, Chloe Mendel.

Chicago Sun-Times

The 40 greatest film soundtracks, from Pulp Fiction to Black Panther

Before ‘The Greatest Showman’ or ‘A Star is Born’, there have been scores that have become etched into the cultural zeitgeist because they captured moments that spoke to us long after the final credits roll. Roisin O’Connor picks the best

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Watch Fall Out Boy pay tribute to Sinead O'Connor with a live cover of Nothing Compares 2 U

Fall Out Boy pay their respects to the late Sinead O'Connor with a heartfelt cover of Nothing Compares 2 U at Georgia show

Louder

"It was us saying, This is us, we're here to kick your door down": The tortured birth and eternal genius of Smashing Pumpkins' masterpiece Siamese Dream

Released on July 27, 1993, Smashing Pumpkins second album is one of the greatest alternative rock albums ever. "All I had to figure out was how to write a pop song," recalls Billy Corgan

Louder

"All her pain, all her beauty, those incredible songs, she deserves sainthood": the rock world pays tribute to Sinead O'Connor

Tributes flood in for iconic Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, whose death, at the age of 56, was announced yesterday, July 26

Metal Hammer

Conan O’Brien nearly bought Buddy Holly’s amp – here’s what stopped him

During a chat with Billy Corgan on his radio show, the comedian also told an amusing, gear-related anecdote about the time George Harrison stopped by the set of Saturday Night Live

Guitar World

Five new bands you need to hear if you love Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins sound like no-one but themselves, but here are five new bands who've taken inspiration from Billy Corgan's band

Metal Hammer

Watch Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan casually link NFL superstar/broadcaster O.J. Simpson to murder in this 'disarming' 1994 TV interview

Billy Corgan throws shade at disgraced American football legend O.J. Simpson in rare 1994 interview at Lollapalooza

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Mikey Way: “I was borderline terrified a lot of the time My Chemical Romance was active. I was learning the bass in front of 20,000 people every night!”

The reunited emo kings’ low-end ranger reveals why he swapped out his signature Fender Mustang for a sparkling new signature Jazz Bass, learning bass in arenas, and how he overcame insecurity about his chops

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A beginner's guide to grunge in five essential albums

Teenage angst really did pay off well: five albums that define grunge's story, from the brilliant beginning to the bitter end

Louder

Billy Corgan says Kurt Cobain was "the most talented guy of our generation" and reveals he cried when Cobain died because he'd "lost his greatest opponent"

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan discusses the death of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and admits he cried when Cobain died

Daily Mirror

Smashing Pumpkins frontman pays ransom to hacker to stop band's new songs leaking online

Billy Corgan said hacker's collection of stolen music was 'shocking' as Smashing Pumpkins frontman awaits the 'end result' of the FBI's investigation

Guitar World

This week's essential guitar tracks: from Smashing Pumpkins' shredding metal turn to solos from the son of a session legend

All the guitar-driven songs you need to hear this week

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Newcastle Herald

Smashing Pumpkins serve night of riffs, hits and power slams

Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction and more.

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Billy Corgan is preparing a Zwan box set, featuring 65 unreleased songs

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan thinks that its time people heard the best work from his Noughties supergroup Zwan

Newcastle Herald

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan blends wrestling and music

"It's a bit like punk rock back in the day, in the sense that people in wrestling feel marginalised by American culture."

Louder

Classic Rock Tracks Of The Week: new music from The Lemon Twigs, Sophie Lloyd and more

Outstanding new tunes from Danko Jones, Elegant Weapons, Smashing Pumpkins and more

Los Angeles Times

'Yellowjackets' superfan Elijah Wood has theories to share about his 'odd' character

Is there something Elijah Wood needs to tell us?

Chicago Sun-Times

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan continues to raise awareness, funds for Highland Park

Corgan helped raise $250,000 for the Highland Park Community Foundation’s recovery fund during a live-streamed benefit concert last year. He’s trying to raise funds again this weekend.

The Independent UK

Q&A: Pumpkins' Corgan raises awareness for Highland Park

Smashing Pumpkins singer and guitarist Billy Corgan is back this weekend trying to raise funds for victims of last year's Highland Park shooting

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