Finally confirming that they are indeed reuniting and are ready to start work on their new album, the Smashing Pumpkins have made their plans public.
After months of speculation, the eclectic band has made their reformation public, and are in fact already working on new songs for what will be their hotly anticipated new album.
Frontman Billy Corgan, former drummer Jimmy Chamberlain, and second bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur, have remained friends over the 6 years since their last album, but they have not yet confirmed the latest line-up.
A statement on the group's rather minimalist website reads: "It's official. The Smashing Pumpkins are currently writing songs for their upcoming album, their first since 2000."
"No release date has been set, but the band plans to begin recording this summer." Last year, Corgan took out a full-page ad in the Chicago Tribune announcing his wish to reform the band. Apparently, it worked.
It should be great for their fans, who had given up all hope of their faves getting back together.
-- Compiled from wire reports
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