With 2016 being the year of reunions, there’s a good chance we can add Smashing Pumpkins to the list. With drummer Jimmy Chamberlin returning to his drum kit, guitarist James Iha reuniting with band members, and D’arcy Wretzky hinting at a potential bass comeback, frontman Billy Corgan has now confirmed plans of a future. “There’s some big stuff happening,” he explained in a Facebook vlog yesterday. “We’re making plans. I can’t give that away, but it’s going to be interesting.”
No further details were given, but an “industry source” reportedly told Consequence of Sound that a Smashing Pumpkins reunion is in the works, complete with shows and festival slots to be determined for next summer. While no definitive plans have leaked, the possibility of this epic reunion is a very exciting thought. If the original lineup were all to agree, it would be the first time they’ve all performed together since the band’s breakup in 2000. The band has since continued with a rotating cast of characters, but the original lineup is what made the name.
Corgan has made several mentions over the years about the future of Smashing Pumpkins, ultimately leaving the door open to a return of the original lineup. The spirits seem to be high between the members, and we can only keep our fingers crossed at this point.