Billy Corgan, renowned frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, has unveiled an exciting new solo endeavor, “Billy Corgan and The Machines of God.” This new project will celebrate the anniversaries of two landmark albums in the band’s history: Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness and the Machina/The Machines of God series. Alongside these classics, Corgan will also feature tracks from his upcoming 2024 album, Aghori Mhori Mei.
The A Return to Zero tour, set to kick off on June 7th, will bring the iconic music to life through a four-piece, two-set guitar lineup. Corgan will be joined by recently recruited members of The Smashing Pumpkins: guitarist Kiki Wong, drummer Jake Hayden, and bassist Kid Tigrrr (Jenna Fournier). Together, they will offer fans an unforgettable journey through the heart of Corgan’s catalog, with both celebrated hits and deeper cuts from the albums.
Tickets for the tour will be available for presale beginning April 1st at 10:00 AM local time, lasting until April 3rd at 10:00 PM local time. Following this exclusive presale, general sales will open on April 4th at 10:00 AM local time, with tickets available via ticketmaster.com. Tour stops will include major cities like Baltimore, Boston, New York, and more.
Alongside the tour announcement, Corgan has also revealed the long-anticipated re-release of the Machina albums. These two concept albums, originally released in 2000, have been meticulously remixed and remastered. An 80-song box set will be sold exclusively at Corgan’s Madame Zuzu’s tea shop in Highland Park, IL, including 48 tracks from Machina and 32 bonus tracks, featuring demos, outtakes, and live performances. Additionally, a 16-song reissue of the original Machina/The Machines of God vinyl will be available starting August 22nd, with pre-orders opening on June 27th.
The year 2025 also marks the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness, an album that helped define a generation. To honor this iconic release, Corgan has partnered with Chicago’s Lyric Opera to present A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, a seven-performance event to take place from November 21–30, 2025.
These announcements are only the beginning of a busy year for Corgan. Earlier in 2025, he launched his highly praised podcast series, The Magnificent Others. Beyond his music career, Corgan continues to make waves as a versatile producer, songwriter, and philanthropist. He is also the President of the National Wrestling Alliance and the owner of Madame Zuzu’s tea shop, which remains a community staple in Highland Park, IL. Corgan is also deeply committed to animal advocacy and NO KILL shelters, marking his dedication to philanthropy.
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