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On the heels of the recent release of their new album ‘Oceania,’ a classic Smashing Pumpkins compilation will get the reissue treatment. A remastered edition of 1994‘s ‘Pisces Iscariot,’ a compilation of B-sides and outtakes, will be released July 17.

Billy Corgan’s war of words against, oh, pretty much everything continues. This time, while appearing last week (June 29) on CNN’s ‘Piers Morgan Tonight,’ the Smashing Pumpkins‘ auteur set his sights on the American public, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The Pumpkins have been kicking ass and taking names winning 3 CockFights in a row. Tonight they defend their title against Falling in Reverse! Who wins? You decide. Get your votes in after the jump.

The Pumpkins have been doing what the Pumpkins do best and that is SMASHING! But tonight, they face off against an admirable foe, Pop Evil. Who wins - The Pumpkins or Pop Evil - well, that is all up to you. Get your votes in after the jump.

Jackyl finally met their match, going down to the Smashing Pumpkins. So, tonight, the Pumpkins defend their title for the very first time against the legendary Cult! Who wins? Well, that is ALL up to you. Get your votes in after the jump.

Jackyl have been kicking ass and taking names, winning three cockfights in a row. But, tonight they faceoff against their toughest competition, the Smashing Pumpkins (or Billy Corgan and his band, either way is acceptable). So who takes it -- Jackyl or the Pumpkins? You decide...

Who knew the front cover art of an album that’s nearly 20 years old could cause such a controversy? The Smashing Pumpkins made their mark on the alternative nation with 1993′s ‘Siamese Dream,’ and in addition to hits like ‘Today’ and ‘Cherub Rock,’ the album featured quite memorable cover art: two adorable little girls with cherub-like faces who looked enough alike to be considered twins. Read Mor

While Billy Corgan‘s desire to be an ‘American Idol’ judge remains unfulfilled, Smashing Pumpkins fans still have something to look forward to — a June 18 release date has been announced for ‘Oceania,’ the band’s first album since 2007′s ‘Zeitgeist.’

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan engaged in a series of interviews at SXSW and made some harsh statements about the music industry and the state of alternative and indie rock.

With new music to preview and two relatively new members in the band, the Smashing Pumpkins are scheduled to begin a 12-date U.S. tour in Los Angeles on Oct. 5. The dozen concert dates are being described as a warmup to a big year of touring in 2012, which is when the Pumpkins will release their in-progress studio album, ‘Oceania.’