The Smashing Pumpkins are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their iconic 1995 album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' with a special reissue that includes the original album along with over 80 minutes of previously unreleased live recordings from their 1996 tour, available across multiple formats including CD, digital, and a six-LP vinyl box set with a hardcover book of new liner notes by Billy Corgan.

The reissue serves as a historical capsule, emphasizing the album's significance as a landmark in 1990s alternative rock, and celebrates Billy Corgan's role as the band's leading figure.

Originally released on October 23, 1995, 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' featured hits like 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings' and '1979,' earning seven Grammy nominations and diamond certification, cementing its status as one of the greatest albums of the 1990s.

The album's influence is evident as it has been cited by bands like My Chemical Romance and Muse, and Corgan has performed its songs live with other bands, highlighting its lasting impact.

This milestone underscores the band's ongoing creative evolution, with recent albums like 'Cyr' (2020), 'Atum' (2022-2023), and 'Aghori Mhori Mei' (2024), highlighting their enduring influence and productivity in the 2020s.

To mark this milestone, the band is releasing a limited-edition chocolate box set in partnership with Vosges Haut-Chocolat, inspired by songs from 'Mellon Collie,' and will also perform a series of seven reimagined orchestral shows with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, running from late November.

The anniversary celebration also features a preview of a live recording of 'Geek U.S.A.' from January 30, 1996, in San Diego, showcasing the band's energetic live performance during that era.

The reissue includes over 80 minutes of previously unreleased live recordings from their 1996 tour, featuring performances from venues such as the Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit's State Theatre, and Wendler Arena, with specific tracks from each concert.

The anniversary celebrations aim to honor the album's legacy and impact over three decades, emphasizing its role in elevating alternative rock into mainstream pop consciousness.

Billy Corgan announced a Mellon Collie-themed collaboration with Vosges Haut-Chocolat and expressed his surprise at the album's 30-year milestone, acknowledging its influence and significance.

Corgan paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after his death, describing his final Black Sabbath appearance as a 'magical dream,' and discussed recent band activities including the release of their 13th album 'Aghori Mhori Mei' and reissues of earlier works.

Currently, the Smashing Pumpkins are touring in Asia, with a scheduled performance in Jakarta on October 3, continuing their international tour activities.