This press release struck me as curious, mainly in the way it camouflages the fact that this new version of the "reunited" "Smashing Pumpkins" doesn't include guitarist James Iha nor bassist D'arcy Wretsky.

Then again, I'm not a fan. So what do I care?

I seem to be experiencing some vicarious fan outrage that I personally don't feel at all. Weird.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Smashing Pumpkins Add Stop to The Pearl

Influential rockers announce North American tour dates including a September 13 stop at The Palms

Las Vegas, Nev. – July 9, 2007 – Fresh off of the success of their latest single “Tarantula” from the most anticipated album to date Zeitgeist (July 10, 2007), underground rockers Smashing Pumpkins announce their North American tour dates including a stop at the intimate Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The show will take place Thursday, September 13, 2007, at 8 p.m. following just days after the MTV Video Music Awards take the stage at the very same venue.

In 1993, the Smashing Pumpkins became a familiar name to underground and alternative rock fans throughout the work with the release of the haunting Siamese Dream. Although a previous release Gish (1991) created some buzz underground, it was the radio friendly singles on Siamese like “Cherub Rock,” “Today” and “Disarm” that placed the Pumpkins on the path to commercial success, with the band dragging their heels and holding on to as much indie power as possible along the way.

The band took time in its follow up release wanting to deliver to fans a two-disc set as previously promised. Keeping fans interested, they released Pisces Iscariot (1994) which was a collection of rarities and b-sides. Finally in 1995, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness was released with singles like “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” “1979,” “Zero” and “Tonight, Tonight” placing it at the top of every rock chart and eventually pushing the album to sell more than 4 million copies in the United States alone. The album was eventually certified platinum over eight times – a feat not many rock bands of their stature have accomplished.

Following line up changes and a farewell tour in 2000, the Smashing Pumpkins have reunited to much anticipation from fans and critics alike, and are releasing the latest album tomorrow, titled Zeitgeist. Judging by reaction to the first single “Tarantula,” fans will not be disappointed and will hear the familiar rock sounds synchronized with lead singer Billy Corgan’s haunting vocals.

Presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation, tickets for Smashing Pumpkins are $60.50, plus any additional box office or service fees, and go on-sale Saturday, July 14, 2007, at 10 a.m. Please visit any Ticketmaster location, call 702-474-4000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7 p.m. daily. Doors for Smashing Pumpkins will open at 7 p.m. and show time is 8 p.m. The Pearl is home to the Miller Lite concert series, for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

About Smashing Pumpkins:

The Smashing Pumpkins formed when Billy Corgan returned to his home town of Chicago in the late ‘80s and met guitarist James Iha. The two began working together – performing and recording with the help of a drum machine. At one of their performances Corgan met D’Arcy Wretzky who eventually became the groups bassist and later Jimmy Chamberlin joined the group as drummer. The band gained local popularity and a dedicated following. Personal struggles throughout the band and individually led not only to problems within the group, but was also the force behind many of the acclaimed lyrics and sounds heard on Siamese Dream.

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