Smashing Pumpkins break silence on new album

The Smashing Pumpkins have broken the silence surrounding the band's first new album since its break-up in 2000. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin -- or least someone with the initials "JC" writing under the heading "Jimmy's Love Letters" -- has posted two messages to the band's MySpace page regarding the progress of the Pumpkins' comeback disc. In the first post, Chamberlin wrote, "Great things are on track for the future. As some of you know we are indeed creating music again. Music that comes from a place so pure it will burn the lies off the very souls of those who try to discount it. We have arrived at a place in our lives where truth and honesty prevail and we are creating from that place."

In the second and latest post, dated Friday, October 20th, Chamberlin writes that "things are sounding fantastic" and discusses working with producer Roy Thomas Baker, who has produced Queen and the Cars, among others.

The group is also working with Pantera and Soundgarden producer Terry Date.

Band founder Billy Corgan announced the reactivation of the Smashing Pumpkins last year. Aside from himself and Chamberlin, it is unknown whether original guitarist James Iha, original bassist D'Arcy Wretzky or latter-day bass player Melissa Auf der Maur will be involved in the project.

No release date or title has been revealed for the new Pumpkins album.
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