Smashing Pumpkins touring UK

[VonClinkerhofen]

They were the first band I ever saw when I was 17 at the now sadly gone, Mayfair in Newcastle.

I just bought a ticket to see them again at Newcastle O2 in Nov, Nearly 20 years later. The only original member is the singer, they will probably be doing mostly the 'new album' meh!
I think I must be mental parting with £40 for the privilege...and it's on a Monday night as well.

Anybody else going/have an opinion etc?

/rant over

 

[VonClinkerhofen]

Ah my favorite band ever, that is until they came to an end after Machina. Gish, Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and Adore are my most played albums throughout the years and still are. Zwan were great, their gig in London is still one of my favorites. Shame they didn't last long.

After seeing his solo show in London I came to realise that it was all over. I stood there with a sour look on my face agreeing with the guy standing next to me (shouting mayonaise constantly) that it was ****. Took me 8 pints in Camden the next day to get over the disappointment.

The stuff he has come out with since they reformed has been very poor indeed.

I always said that I'd go to see them if they ever came to Newcastle but after seeing that they want forty sheets they can **** ***.

Oh dear, this sounds ominous