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Smashing Pumpkins Reunite With Producer Butch Vig
16 Oct
Summary
- Smashing Pumpkins released "Black Stars" for a new film.
- The song marks a reunion with producer Butch Vig.
- The band is currently on their Rats in a Cage Tour.
The Smashing Pumpkins have unveiled their new song, "Black Stars," accompanied by a music video. This track is a contribution to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album), scheduled for release on November 13, 2026. The song signifies a notable collaboration with producer Butch Vig, reuniting them for the first time since their seminal 1993 album, Siamese Dream.
Billy Corgan, the band's frontman, developed the song during solo work. "Black Stars" was chosen for the film project, with Vig rejoining the creative process to select the appropriate track. Recording sessions for the song took place in Los Angeles at Chaplin Studios, with additional sessions in Chicago.
The full soundtrack, featuring 29 artists, arrives November 13, 2026, ahead of the film's theatrical debut on November 20, 2026. "Black Stars" is currently available, and the band is also performing it during their ongoing Rats in a Cage Tour, allowing audiences to experience new material alongside their classic hits.
