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Smashing Pumpkins announce 20th anniversary shows

Smashing Pumpkins headline mainstage at Carling Weekend - Leeds, August 24, 2007.  Pic: Danny North

Smashing Pumpkins headline mainstage at Carling Weekend - Leeds, August 24, 2007. Pic: Danny North

Billy Corgan and co. celebrate two decades

are to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a set of special shows.

The band, who reunited in 2006, will tour the US to mark the milestone.

Writing on their website, the group said: "To celebrate the band's 20th anniversary, will be playing select US cities in August and September of 2008.

"No dates or cities have been announced but expect the band to revisit a few specific places that were missed during the last US tour."

Stay tuned to NME.COM for further announcements on the band's touring plans.
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