Smashing Pumpkins is announced as support!

[dsaddler78]

should be Interesting. was hoping for Sebastian again or some type of skid row reunion , but oh well. this show is gonna fucking rock

[NaturalLight]

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I think given this, their status as 'support band' might have come a lot cheaper than imagined. They're just not a live draw anymore in the eyes of most, sadly.

Forbes came up with five reasons for poor sales, which was quite interesting - a few GNR references actually.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2018/02/27/smashing-pumpkins-reunion-tour-selling-poorly/
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Thanks for the link. I didn't realize that this tour didn't sell all that well but the writer makes some good points. On a side note: One thing I remember about it is that they covered Stairway to Heaven. That's a pretty bold move. Haha. And it actually didn't sound too bad.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Their last album ( or EP as some refer it to as ) Solara was disappointing. Corgan admitted it was a bit of a rush job. Lets hope the new stuff they are working on turns out better., 

[D-GenerationX]

Just as Axl Rose’s volatile behavior and no-show tendencies reduced Guns N’ Roses to a theater act near the beginning of this decade, Corgan’s antics have alienated a large segment of fans. And just like Rose checked his diva tendencies at the door on GN’R’s massively successful reunion tour, Corgan’s got to prove to fans that he’s a stable team player who’s worth rooting for if he wants this tour to flourish.

The importance of this cannot be overstated.  The most volatile man in the entire rock universe hasn't been a hint of problem for 4 solid years.

The results speak for themselves.  Axl is headlining stadiums, and Billy is opening for him.

It's great to see.  I could not be happier with how they are perceived in terms of being a truly big time operation.  I loathed my all time favorite band playing "up close and personal venues" <wink>.  That's not Guns N' Roses.  Maybe it was in 1987 on the way up.  But embarrassing in present day.

But Guns N' Roses is the big leagues.  It's stadiums.  It's world tours.  And that happens when you commit to being a professional operation that delivers every night.

I am loving this era of the band.  1987-1993.  April 1st, 2016 until today.  That's my band.

"Gonna tell my kids this was Guns N' Roses..."

 

[PermissionToLand]

Just as Axl Rose’s volatile behavior and no-show tendencies reduced Guns N’ Roses to a theater act near the beginning of this decade, Corgan’s antics have alienated a large segment of fans. And just like Rose checked his diva tendencies at the door on GN’R’s massively successful reunion tour, Corgan’s got to prove to fans that he’s a stable team player who’s worth rooting for if he wants this tour to flourish.

The importance of this cannot be overstated.  The most volatile man in the entire rock universe hasn't been a hint of problem for 4 solid years.

The results speak for themselves.  Axl is headlining stadiums, and Billy is opening for him.

It's great to see.  I could not be happier with how they are perceived in terms of being a truly big time operation.  I loathed my all time favorite band playing "up close and personal venues" <wink>.  That's not Guns N' Roses.  Maybe it was in 1987 on the way up.  But embarrassing in present day.

But Guns N' Roses is the big leagues.  It's stadiums.  It's world tours.  And that happens when you commit to being a professional operation that delivers every night.

I am loving this era of the band.  1987-1993.  April 1st, 2016 until today.  That's my band.

"Gonna tell my kids this was Guns N' Roses..."

 

Do we really think it's sustainable though? Even with future new albums and whatnot, they're not going to be on top of the world like they were in 1992. NITL is probably the peak success they can ever achieve again for obvious reasons. A rock band that was most relevant 30 years ago isn't going to sell out stadiums straight though 2030. Unless they magically come up with a legit modern hit song like Foo Fighters have managed to (repeatedly) despite their long career.

[D-GenerationX]

Do we really think it's sustainable though? Even with future new albums and whatnot, they're not going to be on top of the world like they were in 1992. NITL is probably the peak success they can ever achieve again for obvious reasons. A rock band that was most relevant 30 years ago isn't going to sell out stadiums straight though 2030. Unless they magically come up with a legit modern hit song like Foo Fighters have managed to (repeatedly) despite their long career.

I am surprised at a second round of stadiums. 

Figured that was a one time thing, then arenas for life.  Even never releasing another song.

[rizzo160]

Does anyone know when the new Smashing Pumpkins album is coming out?

[NaturalLight]

Does anyone know when the new Smashing Pumpkins album is coming out?

I just read an interview with BC in the Tennessean out of Nashville yesterday and it should be soon. Said he’s recording there and they have 21 songs ready to go or almost ready.

[rizzo160]

Thanks 😊

[dsaddler78]

to be honest, this is the best combo package for the summer in my opinion. GNR/Pumpkins> Crue/Def Lep, Alice Cooper/Lita Ford, Korn/FNM, Megadeth/LOG....etc. the 1-2 here is awesome

[The Wight Gunner]

TBH, the pumpkins do little for me, would sooner see The Enemy, ok different genre, but a fine band nonetheless.

[COMAMOTIVE]

To each their own - but regardless, the Pumpkins do have mass appeal.
Those who will go to these shows to just hear Gnr songs from their heyday likely will not be too disappointed to learn the Pumpkins are opening for them as opposed to a lesser known band getting a break.

[Nytunz]

And SP are releasing a new album this year