27
6
2018

About the Author

grattan

view my other 2924 articles

www.fasterlouder.com.au

Smashing Pumpkins “BIGannouncement”

Wed 8th Sep, 2010 in Local News

Way back in early June The Smashing Pumpkins announced on Twitter that the band will be touring Australia in 2010, declaring that a “Full press release [would be] coming soon”.

It seemed likely that Billy Corgan and his new Smashing Pumpkins bandmates might venture down to play in Australia after hitting the stage at the Summersonic festival in Japan, but alas that didn’t happen.

While we’ve been smiling politely and waiting for the official announcement, Corgan has been busy auditioning new band members and adding former Veruca Salt and Spinnerette bassist Nicole Fiorentino to the latest incarnation of the Smashing Pumpkins.

Now finally appears that Corgan is finally ready to lock in an Australian tour, announcing on Twitter today: “Oz SP fans…BIG announcement tomorrow!!!! *cue Monkees theme*”

Sure Billy, whatever you say!

Comments

www.fasterlouder.com.au

arrow left

Add Another | View all the comments in forum »

34705

Lucan

Lucan said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Would actually prefer Davy Jones and the gang.

Chan_Marshall

Chan_Marshall said on the 8th Sep, 2010

hollas518

hollas518 said on the 8th Sep, 2010

3rd headliner for sw now that weezer have pulled out??

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Haha smiling politely, I see what you did there Grattan ;)

daveyac8881

daveyac8881 said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Standalone tour methinks

Darth_Pip said on the 8th Sep, 2010

well considering billy just posted that he is watching slayer videos and they are awesome i think it's a pretty safe bet soundwave!

baka_roo

baka_roo said on the 8th Sep, 2010

big day out would make the most sense.

knate

knate said on the 8th Sep, 2010

smashing pumpkins at soundwave? sounds a bit misplaced, BDO would be a better fit

berlinchair101

berlinchair101 said on the 8th Sep, 2010

i'm guessing a stand alone tour.

i don't know if i'd go though.

it may be all about billy in the studio but live jimmy chamberlin was really holding it together.

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Billy Corgan, much like Axl Rose, doesn't know when to call it a day and start something new.

Lucan

Lucan said on the 8th Sep, 2010

That's a pretty telling clue. Poor Soundwave punters having to deal with BC's wankery.

* will the Veronicas be part of the 2nd announcement also?:o

gumbuoy

gumbuoy said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Sure he does.

It was called Zwan, and it was stupid. So he stopped.

Feelgood story of the year.

hellboy1975

hellboy1975 said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Why? Primus are playing so why not Smashing Pumpkins. If it's being released tomorrow then it's a safe bet it ain't the BDO. I'd probably go see them if they did play Soundwave, I wouldn't bother going to see them do their own tour.

humanracin

humanracin said on the 8th Sep, 2010

...another anouncement of an announcement, that's two in one week! lol

snapcrackleROCK

snapcrackleROCK said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Smashing Pumpkins, BDO?? C'mon, Smashing Pumpkins?? Why not just totally give up and let the fucking Ting Tings headline?

tyler07

tyler07 said on the 8th Sep, 2010

3rd headliner for Soundwave for sure. I think the 2nd SW announcement is going to be released overnight based on AJ's Twitter. He's cut that he hasn't got to announce anything himself haha.

batdan

batdan said on the 8th Sep, 2010

I hope it is soundwave, can't see a problem with them on the line up

humanracin

humanracin said on the 8th Sep, 2010

I hope it's not for BDO, the festival lineup hasn't even been announced yet...don't sideshows have to wait to be announced after the festival?
Mind you we could get some live action bitch slapping if Hole and SP are both on the lineup... Maybe Courtney requires a nemesis on the lineup to play BDO (last time it was MM)

spintheblackcircle

spintheblackcircle said on the 8th Sep, 2010

This isn't exactly exciting news. SP were one of my favourite bands of the 90's, yet when i saw them play a couple of years ago at V Festival, i walked away mid set in disgust. They were worse than terrible. There is nothing left in the glass Billy, the glass isnt half full anymore, its totally empty.

Napoleon Solo

Napoleon Solo said on the 8th Sep, 2010

I understand the hate for the new material but If Billy said that they were going to play Siamese Dream in full. You'd all be frothing.

ObeiZ said on the 8th Sep, 2010

would way rather stone temple or soundgarden as the 3rd headliner

batdan

batdan said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Mutton Chops

Mutton Chops said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Agree and did exactly the same, one less potential clash to worry about

tyler07

tyler07 said on the 8th Sep, 2010

Lucan

Lucan said on the 9th Sep, 2010

Disagree. Having seen them tour Siamese Dream, and later Mellon Collie, their live shows pale compared to their studio stuff.

Lucan

Lucan said on the 9th Sep, 2010

Guess it isn't SP; was there any announcement from the SW folk?

lineofbestfit

lineofbestfit said on the 9th Sep, 2010

tyler you don't know shit about soundwave so stop talking like you are fucking tour promoter.