Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced their first album with original members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha in 18 years.

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'This is just an unrealistic thing for somebody who hasn't been onstage for 19 years — to expect to play a three-hour show,' Corgan said.

Among those who graced the stage for the Smashing Pumpkins' 30th anniversary show were Courtney Love, Deftones’ Chino Moreno and Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath.

A Nashville audience was treated to a guest turn from Lzzy Hale helping Smashing Pumpkins cover a Led Zeppelin classic.

The band also played their biggest hits and number of interesting covers.

'People say, 'Oh, you were so angry.' No. I was in complete control of my emotions. I was playing the character of a very angry person.'

Studio City residents called in police after parking and noise issues at the band's house show led to aggravation.

The Pumpkins also played the hit 'Zero' in a digital-exclusive Tonight Show performance. It was the first public appearance of the reunited lineup of the band.

This is the first new Smashing Pumpkins song in 18 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin.

'Even to this day, for all the money that metal moves, it’s amazing how disrespected it is,' says Corgan.