January 2008
9 posts
The Smashing Pumpkins tour kicks off with some...
The Smashing Pumpkins played their first show for 2008 on the 30/01/08 at Sportovni Hala, Prague, Czech Republic. The show saw the band dust off some old Pumpkins classics like Porcelina of the Vast Oceans, Mayonaise, The Everlasting Gaze, Lily, Behold! The Nightmare, Try Try Try, Wound and the classic bside from the 33 single – My Blue Heaven.
The mix of old with new was even throughout the...
Smashing Pumpkins to play Adelaide in 2008
Coppel Australia have announced a side show in Australia, the show will be at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on April 2nd, the Smashing Pumpkins will be supported by Queens of the Stoneage for this special one off show. Tickets go on sale Febuary 11th 2008, however there will be a pre-sale on Friday Febuary 8th – more information as we get it. Also still no word on any other dates for...
European tour begins
The Smashing Pumpkins have updated their website with the following news ahead of tonight’s first show for 2008. Check back tomorrow when we post the first setlist back, you can discuss the outcome of the show on our Ozphoria Tour Forum.
Here is the update from smashingpumpkins.com:
The Mighty SP has arrived safely in Europe.
The band has been rehearsing feverishly and with stunning results....
New Smashing Pumpkins Video?
Thanks to Anahedonia from our forum for finding this. Posted on a blog byAudrey on the 21st of January was the following information:
” … thursday me strawberry and hanna are all filiming new smashing pumpkins video were being hot 70s nurses.. looking forward to this… “
Source: Audrey Blog – Buzznet
So will this be a video for a song from American Gothic or possibly the release for the song...
American Gothic in Australia
We have had confirmation from Warner Music Australia that the release date for American Gothic in Australia will be March 1st 2008, this will coincide with the Australian tour.
The release will both be a digital release on iTunes Australia and a physical copy through all music retailers.
American Gothic – Tracklisting:
The Rose March
Again, Again, Again (The Crux)
POX
Sunkissed
Smashing Pumpkins prepare for the upcoming...
The Smashing Pumpkins are soon to play their first shows of 2008 starting in the Czech Republic on the 30th.
To whet everyone’s appetite, we can announce the following from Billy:
“We are currently rehearsing for the new tour, and are working on 10-12 songs we haven’t played since reforming, spanning all periods of the band. We are hopeful to put together a completely new set for this arena...
Voting closes soon for Triple J Hottest 100
This is a friendly reminder that voting for the annual Triple J Hottest 100countdown closes this Sunday (20.01.2008), so remember to vote vote vote for The Smashing Pumpkins with voting for both Tarantula and Thats the Way (My Love Is).
For those unaware of what the Triple J Hottest 100 is, it is an annual music poll, based on the votes of Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners, in...
Superchrist sessions
Two (extremely short) videos from the Smashing Pumpkins ‘Superchrist’ recording sessions have appeared on YouTube. They have been posted byMee, a string arranger and performer who is working with the Smashing Pumpkins on the song Superchrist. The videos show Billy Corgan talking and joking around during the recording process, both clips are less than 10 secs but are still great to see into this...