Billy Corgan Hits Out at Pavement Reunion

Posted on Nov 16th 2010 8:45AM by Simon Jay Catling
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When much-loved indie rockers Pavement reformed last year, frontman Stephen Malkmus made it clear that the group weren't to be writing or releasing any new material -- to which everyone seemingly nodded, agreed with the decision and moved on. Not so perennial complainer Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins however, who waited until his own reformed band's upcoming appearance on the same bill as them to voice his views.

With the Pumpkins set to play the same Planeta Terra Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil as Pavement, the frontman went on the offensive via Twitter, storming "Just found out SP is playing with Pavement in Brazil. It's gonna be 1 of those New Orleans type funerals ... I say that because they represent the death of the alternative dream, and we follow with the affirmation of life part..."

The singer continued, "Funny how those who pointed the big finger of 'sell out' are the biggest offenders now ... yawn. they have no love... by the way, we'll be the band up there playing NEW songs because we have the love xx."

Admirable sentiments Bill, except your own fans have often criticised the The Smashing Pumpkins' new output, with reports of them walking out of last year's gigs in disappointment at the new material-heavy sets. The band have spent most of 2010 releasing free tracks, but have a new EP, titled 'Teargarden By The Kaleidyscope Vol. II "The Solstice Bare",' available for release from Nov. 23.