Just sitting here, enjoying the new year, enjoying the Paris Show; the show that revived the band I had wanted to hear for seven years. I cannot believe how truly awe-inspiring the show is, and it is even more satisfying to know I got to see such talent with my own eyes.

I cannot believe it has been a year since Billy posted his cryptic message on what would become this Web site. I honestly never thought we would get to see this rekindled band, but Billy and Jimmy made good on thier promise. Over the last year there have been so many highlights that have been thrilling to experience as a fan. Hearing Tarantula on the radio for the first time, seeing the new members of the band, witnessing the Paris show unravel (sadly I could not be in Paris myself, but I did get to see Roger Waters the same night so it is not a complete loss!), watching Smashing Pumpkins perform on the David Letterman show TWICE, the release of Zeitgeist, the residencies, hearing That's the Way (My Love Is) on the radio, seeing that video on television, FINALLY getting to see the band live. If this is the excitement from a fan's perspective, I can only imagine what the band themselves must feel like!

When I read Billy's blog that we would get new material in January I could not believe it. We had to wait seven years for Zeitgeist, it seemed impossible that we could get new material so quickly. However, I woke up early on January 2nd to download American Gothic off itunes, and I must say bravo. The EP is a perfect continuation of Zeitgeist, while at the same time adding a softer, gentler touch we have not seen from Smashing Pumpkins since Adore.

I have had a blast getting to know all the dedicated fans on this Web site, and hope that 2008 brings us a lot of good music.

Sorry, I don't check these comments often! I only just now got your comment about what I thought of the video.

Well, when I first saw it, I was very excited, so I had to watch it again to actually soak anything in. I think it was simply a fun video to create, and that's all it is about. There didn't seem, to me at least, to be any sort of grand ambitions, and that's perfectly alright, because they didn't have in mind for the song or the video to be that, I think.

I love the song - it's one of the heaviest of all, and I the drumming is first class to say the least!

What can I say, it may not be the new direction, but I love it regardless, and I think it's a grand addition to the Zeitgeist Era in general.

Thanks for your curiosity! What did YOU think of the video?

that's my favorite J... album!

especially "today" and "comin' back to me..."

I was at the same concert as you...Nov 15 at the Fox.
I was very lucky to get front row seats. Unbelievable night to say the least

http://www.gigwise.com/news/39680/dave-grohl-to-drum-on-led-zeppelin-reunion-tour

but so far maybe just a rumor. I like nirvana and some of the foo fighters music. I'm not sure if I'm digging him playing with zeppelin. However if jimmy drummed with led zeppelin, that would be simply amazing!
Jimmy is one of my favorite drummers.

batman is the shit
even more so, now
because he introduced you to the pumpkins

I'm from Utah!

so i heard yesterday that Bonham isn't going to drum on the world tour.
that David Grohl is going to be the tour drummer!
all i know is they'd better come to utah!
I must see Robert plant and Jimmy page before i die
its on my to-do list
i want to go for a ride
on the Mothership

*~psssssh over

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO SEE THEM LIVE
MY FAVORITE ALBUM IS PHYSICAL GRAFFITI,
I ALSO LOVE THE bbc SESSIONS
NOT REALLY AN ALBUM THOUGH

SO IS IT TRUE THE US TOUR WAS JUST A INTERNET RUMOR?

Si!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ya hack

.....
did you go to the reunion!