The Smashing Pumpkins recently reunited with ’90s alt-rock hero Butch Vig in the studio for the first time since their Siamese Dream sessions over 30 years ago, Billy Corgan has revealed.
During a May 19th Substack livestream, Corgan announced that he and fellow Pumpkins James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin recorded “one song” with producer Vig behind the boards that is “98% done,” with the intention of releasing it sometime this year.
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“We’ve just recorded one song,” Corgan said, taking his time to tease the announcement. “It’s for a specific purpose, which I can’t give that part out… I haven’t come up with a title yet, honestly. The plan is the song will be released this year. I can’t say exactly when. There’s reasons for that… The song is really cool. It’s basically done recording. I’d say there’s a couple little things left. I’d say it’s 98% done.”
The Pumpkins worked with Vig on their first two studio albums, 1991’s Gish and 1993 breakout Siamese Dream.
When asked whether The Smashing Pumpkins will debut the song on their upcoming fall Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 30th anniversary tour, Corgan said there was a “timing issue” and expressed doubt they would premiere the track before it drops.
Each night of “The Rats in a Cage Tour” promises one set of Mellon Collie songs alongside a second set featuring hits and deep cuts from the band’s discography. Tickets for the trek, which kicks off this fall, go on sale beginning on Thursday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster.
Back in the studio with Butch Vig for the first time in 32 years! James, Jimmy, and I had an awesome time recording this new single, and if you want to hear more about it please check out my Substack – https://t.co/gj4rLMX5aa pic.twitter.com/7tMAF4JUxC
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) May 20, 2026
