Billy Corgan Launches 'A Return to Zero' Tour

Billy Corgan, the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, has announced a new solo project, Billy Corgan and the Machines of God, which will embark on 'A Return to Zero' tour starting June 7, 2025, in Baltimore. The tour will celebrate the anniversaries of the albums 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' and 'Machina/The Machines of God,' with performances featuring both classic and rare tracks. Corgan's lineup includes guitarist Kiki Wong, drummer Jake Hayden, and bassist Kid Tigrrr. Tickets for the tour will be available via presale on April 1, with general sales starting April 4. Additionally, a significant release of a remixed and remastered 80-song box set of the Machina albums will be available exclusively at Corgan's Madame Zuzu's tea shop. Corgan will also partner with Chicago's Lyric Opera for a special series celebrating 'Mellon Collie' from November 21-30, 2025.