smashing pumpkins

Billy Corgan and Laney Amplification unveil the ultimate Smashing Pumpkins amp-in-a-box pedal

By Jonathan Horsley published 22 January 26

NAMM 2026: The Supergrace is a two-hander between Laney and Brian Carstens, and Corgan gave it a trial by fire when playing with My Chemical Romance in front of 60,000 fans

“One of the greatest voices in the history of music": Billy Corgan heaps praise on Yungblud

By Will Simpson published 6 January 26

“I truly believe when all is said and done, he will stand up there with the greats,” says Corgan

“One of the most distinctive musical architects of the last three decades”: Which 90s rock icon is being honoured by NAMM?

By Will Simpson published 16 December 25

He will be this year’s recipient of the TEC Innovation award

“Such a raging asshole”: Which one time Lollapalooza headliner could Wayne Coyne be talking about?

By Will Simpson published 11 April 25

Beef dates back to Smashing Pumpkins man being "just horrible" during Lollapalooza in '94

“I thought it would be funny to sing my own song, but...”: Billy Corgan's karaoke disaster

By Paul Elliott published 7 April 25

He also reveals which Metallica song gave him hope as a teenager

“Probably one of the most misunderstood bands in history”: Who could Billy Corgan be talking about?

By Will Simpson published 6 March 25

You’ll never guess!

"I’m not making this up": Billy Corgan thinks that comedian Bill Burr might be his half-brother

By Will Simpson published 28 November 24

But an unearthed video suggests that Burr was no great fan of The Smashing Pumpkins

“It’s about a guy I know a little bit”: Billy Corgan bids for lyrics of Courtney Love’s song... about him

By Will Simpson published 19 November 24

He’s in it to win it, he claims

"5 minutes": That's how long Billy Corgan says it would take him to write a Siamese Dream song now

By Will Simpson published 12 November 24

He’s “just looking for something just a little bit new” Corgan says

“You have these silly lists... I usually don’t even make them...”: Billy Corgan feels he’s underrated as a guitarist

By Will Simpson published 5 November 24

Billy Corgan thinks he's under-rated as a guitarist