Machina/The Machines of God
Machina/The Machines of God is the fifth studio album by the American alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins, released on February 29, 2000, by Virgin Records. A concept album, it marked the return of drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and was intended to be the band's final official LP release prior to their initial break-up in 2000. A sequel album—Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music—was later released independently via the Internet, and in highly limited quantities for the physical version.
Machina/The Machines of God
Billy Corgan's chart showing the loose story of Machina and Machina II
"I of the Mourning" was a promotional single for Machina/The Machines of God.
"GATMOG" characters bearing a resemblance to The Smashing Pumpkins' bandmembers
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band from Chicago. Formed in 1988 by frontman and guitarist Billy Corgan, bassist D'arcy Wretzky, guitarist James Iha, and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, the band has undergone several line-up changes since their reunion in 2006, with Corgan being the sole constant member since its inception. The current lineup features Corgan, Chamberlin, and Iha.
Smashing Pumpkins performing in 2019. Left to right: Jimmy Chamberlin, Billy Corgan, and James Iha
Vocalist Billy Corgan in 1992
Guitarist James Iha in 1995
Corgan performing at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island in January 1997, featuring a shaved head and his iconic "Zero" shirt.