Billy Corgan, the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, recently unveiled a highly interesting new creative endeavor. He’ll be doing a North American tour in support of it, too! This tour marks a significant celebration, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the band’s iconic double album, “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,” as well as the 25th anniversary of “Machina/The Machines of God” and its companion album, “Machina II/The Friends and Enemies of Modern Music.”
The tour officially begins in Baltimore on June 7. Look forward to stops in cities along the corridor including Boston on June 9, Toronto on June 12, New York City on June 15, and Detroit on June 19, before culminating in Minneapolis on June 29. Corgan’s touring band will feature guitarist Kiki Wong, drummer Jake Hayden, and bassist Kid Tigrrr, known as Jenna Fournier.
Corgan is joining together with his Highland Park cafe, Madame Zuzu’s, for a dynamic and creative partnership. Through the tour they will offer an exclusive, limited-edition, 80-song box set. This new edition includes a complete 48-track remixed and remastered version of “Machina”. It comes packed with an electrifying 32 bonus tracks of demos, outtakes and live performances. These newly remixed and remastered versions of “Machina/The Machines of God” and “Machina II/The Friends and Enemies of Modern Music” will provide fans with fresh renditions of these celebrated works.
The release announcement has plenty of people pretty hype, as fans get ready not only for the return to the road but for some new Toadies tunes. Corgan is committed to reissuing these albums with a new remaster format. This endeavor goes beyond honoring the legacy of his previous creations, though, as it helps bring him together with a new generation of listeners.
With the first tour date quickly approaching, fans have much to be excited about. This event will highlight Corgan’s solo artistry and commemorates Corgan’s extraordinary journey as Mr. Corgan with The Smashing Pumpkins. This unique blend of intimate performances and never-before-released albums shows just how big of an influence Corgan continues to have on the music realm.