Billy Corgan Bringing New Solo Project To Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Billy Corgan, the frontman of the iconic rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, announced a new solo project titled "Billy Corgan and The Machines of God," and he is bringing the new project to Philadelphia for a solo show.

The tour, titled "A Return To Zero," will make a stop at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia on June 16, and feature the four piece group also embarking on previously-confirmed festival shows.

"A Return To Zero" will commemorate the anniversaries of the legendary albums with sets drawn from "Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness" and the double album "Machina/The Machines of God & Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music," as well as the 2024 release, "Aghori Mhori Mei."

The tour will reintroduce a four-piece, two set guitar lineup in which music from this legendary Smashing Pumpkins albums were created.

The show will feature classic tracks and deep cuts from the highly acclaimed records.

In addition to Corgan, The Machines of God will feature recently recruited Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong, drummer Jake Hayden, and bassist Kid Tigrrr.

Tickets for the upcoming tour will be available for artist presale from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 10 p.m. Thursday. General ticket sales will begin at 10 a.m. Friday.

Get tickets online here.

Along with this announcement, The Smashing Pumpkins have revealed the details of the long-awaited and reconstituted release of the 2000 concept albums "Machina/The Machines of God and its companion Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music" which have been extensively remixed and remastered.

This year will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Smashing Pumpkins era-defining acclaimed album, "Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness."