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Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
It's happening 'Tonight, Tonight'! The Smashing Pumpkins announce long-awaited India debut
Chicago's 90s alternative grunge act 'The Smashing Pumpkins" led by frontman Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, is set to make their India debut as part of their Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour. The '1979' hitmakers will perform at Terraform Arena, Bengaluru on October 11, 2025, followed by Jio World Garden, Mumbai on October 12, 2025. Legendary alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins announced their much awaited India debut as part of their Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour.(instagram/@smashingpumpkins) Tour members and setlist The founding members Corgan, Iha and Chamberlain will be joined by live tour members Jack Bates on bass, Kiki Wong on guitar, and multi-instrumentalist Katie Cole, performing a three-decade career-spanning setlist. Corgan's raw, whiny drawl, blended with angsty lyrics and a dreamy, esoteric soundscape made The Smashing Pumpkins one of the most influential bands of the 90s grunge movement, and have had a lasting impact on alternative artists thereafter. The long-awaited debut will feature live performances of acclaimed classics like 'Tonight, Tonight', 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings', 'Today' and '1979' alongside sonic journeys from the band's innovative works including 'ATUM' and the celebrated 'Aghori Mhori Mei' as well as recent smash hits such as 'Sighommi' and 'Beguiled'. The excitement is palpable! Excied for their gigs in India. The Smashing Pumpkins stated, 'We're thrilled to be finally coming to India, some 36 years after we started in Chicago. Our music has been unmistakably shaped by this great and mighty culture, and so it will be an honour to play for you: and loudly! For what we hope will be the first of many, many trips to come.' Interestingly enough, to corroborate Corgan's statement about the influence of Indian culture, the cover art for their 1995 album 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness' in fact, contains symbolic illustrations of Hindu deities Brahma and Vishnu, woven into a whimsical Victorian dreamscape. The tour is brought to you by live event company EVA Live, known for previously hosting Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams in India. Deepak Chaudhary, Founder and Managing Director, EVA Live, states, 'To bring The Smashing Pumpkins to India for the very first time is a landmark achievement for the live music ecosystem in this country. EVA Live is honoured to make this dream a reality for countless rock fans who have waited decades for a moment like this. India is ready to welcome one of alternative rock's most influential bands, and we promise an unforgettable experience.' Tour venues and ticket sales The tour will kick off with Japan in September, followed by pit stops in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Busan, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. The two-month-long, extensive tour marks the band's first time in Asia in over a decade - 12 years in Japan, 15 years in South Korea, and almost 30 years in Thailand - and their first time playing in the Middle East and India. Ticket registrations are now live on the District app. Mastercard users can enjoy early access from August 5 to 7, 2025, followed by a second presale window from August 7 to 12. General ticket sales open on August 12 at 4:30 PM, exclusively on District by Zomato. India is quickly cementing its place on the global rock map - with The Smashing Pumpkins' upcoming debut adding to a wave of iconic acts, from Guns N' Roses to Green Day, choosing the country as a key stop on their tours. (with ANI inputs)
India.com
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
American Rock Band The Smashing Pumpkins All Set For Debut India Performance- Check Details
New Delhi: Popular rock band 'The Smashing Pumpkins' is all set for their debut India performance as a part of the Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour. The Smashing Pumpkins will grace Indian stages in Bangalore on October 11 followed by Jio World Garden in Mumbai on October 12, as per a press note. The legendary band's long-awaited India debut will feature a breathtaking, three-decade career-spanning setlist--acclaimed classics like 'Tonight, Tonight', 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings', 'Today' and '1979' alongside sonic journeys from the band's innovative works including 'ATUM' and the celebrated 'Aghori Mhori Mei' as well as recent smash hits such as 'Sighommi' and 'Beguiled'. Excied for their gigs in India. The Smashing Pumpkins stated, "We're thrilled to be finally coming to India, some 36 years after we started in Chicago. Our music has been unmistakably shaped by this great and mighty culture, and so it will be an hour to play for you: and loudly! For what we hope will be the first of many, many trips to come." Deepak Chaudhary, Founder and Managing Director, EVA Live, states, "To bring The Smashing Pumpkins to India for the very first time is a landmark achievement for the live music ecosystem in this country. EVA Live is honoured to make this dream a reality for countless rock fans who have waited decades for a moment like this. India is ready to welcome one of alternative rock's most influential bands, and we promise an unforgettable experience." The tour will kick off with Japan in September, followed by pit stops in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Busan, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. The two-month-long, extensive tour marks the band's first time in Asia in over a decade - 12 years in Japan, 15 years in South Korea, and almost 30 years in Thailand - and their first time playing in the Middle East and India.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
The Smashing Pumpkins brings their ‘Rock Invasion 2025‘ Asia tour to India
Adding to India's packed concert schedule in the second half of the year, Iconic alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins will bring their 'Rock Invasion 2025' Asia Tour to Bengaluru and Mumbai in October. This will be the group's first time performing in India. The Bengaluru concert will be at Transform Arena in Bangalore on October 11 and in Mumbai at the Jio World Garden on October 12. 'We're thrilled to be finally coming to India, some 36 years after we started in Chicago. Our music has been unmistakably shaped by this great and mighty culture, and so it will be an hour to play for you: and loudly! For what we hope will be the first of many, many trips to come,' the rock group says. Hailed as one of the most influential alt rock bands, The Smashing Pumpkins formed in Chicago in 1988 and have since released 13 studio albums. Their three decade career has seen several hits such as 'Tonight, Tonight', 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings', 'Today' and '1979', and the group has also won two Grammy awards. Renowned for their guitar work and haunting lyrics, the group will begin their Asia tour in Japan in September 2025, with stops in Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. Deepak Chaudhary, Founder and Managing Director, EVA Live live entertainment said that it is a landmark achievement for the live music ecosystem in the country to bring The Smashing Pumpkins to India for the very first time Registrations are live on the District App and tickets for the pre-sale will be available to Mastercard cardholders in two phases. The first phase will begin from 12 pm on August 5 to 12 pm on August 7 on . The second phase will start from August 7 to August 12 on the District App. Following the pre-sale, general ticket sales will begin on August 12 at 4.30pm
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch My Chemical Romance Cover Smashing Pumpkins' ‘Bullet With Butterfly Wings'
My Chemical Romance paid tribute to Smashing Pumpkins during their show at San Francisco's Oracle Park over the weekend. The emo punk band performed a rousing cover of the Pumpkins' 1995 hit 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings' as a surprise addition on their Long Live the Black Parade tour, which kicked off earlier this month. The band offered a relatively traditional cover of the song, off Smashing Pumpkins' seminal album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, with frontman Gerard Way putting his own spin on Billy Corgan's vocals. More from Rolling Stone Billy Corgan Reflects on Black Sabbath's Final Show: 'We Have Them in Our Hearts' Billy Corgan, Melissa Auf der Maur Reunite to Perform Smashing Pumpkins' 'The Everlasting Gaze' Billy Corgan on Why He Formed a New Band to Play Smashing Pumpkins Deep Cuts My Chemical Romance continue their tour on July 26 in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium. They are also set to perform several shows in August and September, with an array of special guests opening the shows, including Garbage, Death Cab for Cutie, and Evanescence. The tour celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band's 2006 album, The Black Parade. Last year, MCR revived the iconic album at the When We Were Young music festival in Las Vegas in October where they performed The Black Parade in full. Since its 2006 release, the concept album has been heralded in the emo music scene and beyond. Rolling Stone named it one of 'The Greatest 500 Albums of All Time.' Last month, My Chemical Romance unveiled a deluxe edition reissue of their LP Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge featuring several previously unreleased live recordings. The four bonus tracks on the collection all come from a session My Chemical Romance did for BBC Radio 1's 'The Lock Up' in 2005. Among the previously unreleased recordings are live versions of 'I'm Not OK (I Promise),' 'Helena,' and 'The Ghost of You,' while also included is a performance 'You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison,' which was originally released as a B-side on a limited edition UK CD single of 'I'm Not Okay.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Corgan Reacts to MCR's Cover of Smashing Pumpkins Classic
My Chemical Romance delivered a nostalgic surprise for fans over the weekend, performing a cover of Smashing Pumpkins' 1995 classic 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings' during their Long Live the Black Parade tour stop at San Francisco's Oracle Park. The emo rock icons offered a faithful rendition of the Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness hit, with Gerard Way infusing the track's angst-ridden vocals with his signature theatrical flair. The performance comes as MCR celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade, their landmark 2006 concept album. More from Billboard Selena Gomez Celebrates 33rd Birthday With Benny Blanco, Taylor Swift & More Mariah Carey 'MC16' Album Details Coming Tomorrow Fans Choose BTS' 'Permission to Dance On Stage' Live Album as This Week's Favorite New Music The current tour, which kicked off earlier this month, marks a major milestone for the band and features a stacked lineup of special guests including Garbage, Death Cab for Cutie, and Evanescence at select dates. Next up, MCR will take the stage at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium on July 26, followed by additional North American dates through September. The Smashing Pumpkins also took notice of the tribute. Billy Corgan and his band shared a series of TikTok memes on Instagram playing up the long-running fan joke about Corgan and Way's uncanny resemblance. 'For any MCR fans who may have come here from the cover of 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings.' Yes Billy is equally proud of his sons :),' they wrote in the caption, adding a wink to the viral discourse. Last year, MCR teased their anniversary plans with a headline set at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas, where they performed The Black Parade in full for the first time in years. The album — which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in 2006 and remains one of the band's defining works — also spawned the Hot 100 hits 'Welcome to the Black Parade' and 'Famous Last Words.' Alongside the tour, MCR recently released a deluxe reissue of their 2004 album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, including unreleased live tracks from a 2005 BBC Radio 1 session. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
