The Smashing Pumpkins "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" Guitar Center Sessions on DIRECTV

Watch an exclusive clip of The Smashing Pumpkins performing "Bullet with Butterfly Wings", part of a special episode of Guitar Center Sessions: Live from Austin, Texas on DIRECTV.
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[@dilucstallion]

I hate how people only judge how Billy Corgan looks. In my opinion he still looks like a babe and a half. Even with his belly and shaved head he is absolutely beautiful and he sounds just as great as he did in the 90s.

[@honeyfrost3355]

Honestly though

[@brianscarberry8448]

He's sober

[@nobhiker]

3:53 proves that he still sounds great .

[@richardkrauss7852]

I'm obsessed with this. Even with a new lineup they sound great.

[@larry2388]

The boy can still scream.

[@gageclark9835]

That was fucking awsome

[@evanadams815]

And whine

[@KingBlonde]

1:40 yeaaaaaah. he sounds like a mii

[@mathiasthum8356]

Yes, awesome...

I enjoyed how they all worked together as a band. Small tempo changes were noticed by other members and adjusted to. Very cool.

[@Bikurine]

I used to think this band was pretty boring until I listened to some of their coolest songs and boooy was I IMPRESSED!!! I love these guys!!!

[@Drummah360]

Why does everyone pay Billy out ? How do you expect a singer to still sound as good he did 20 years ago ? I saw them a few days ago with the new line up of musicians and they went off ! Billy can still rock out better than ever and sounded amazing... So what if he's got a big gut and looks like shit, this man can still rock !

[@carlopits]

He must be so tired of playing it. But the way guitars sound on the intro always gives me goosebumps 20 years later.

[@braydenmaine]

that scream at 3:12 is fucking epic.

[@LeitmotivOfficiel]

Belly Corgan

[@ErrolCe]

Leitmotiv Officiel underrated comment

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

It's 05:52 am here in Brazil and you've already won the Internet for the entire day, Sir. Kudos

[@soundpark_]

Funny belly, great performance like always!

[@Bro-ne9sw]

u got bad taste in music. this is coming from a pumkins fan

[@soundpark_]

Fair enough. Good night.

[@painiscupcake5433]

+Carlos A. Redondo Would have been awesome if they also had played "JellyBelly"

[@prettynoose8497]

The rest of this band looks like they were born about the time this song came out.

[@desolatesoul2304]

+Kim Cornell lol right.

[@joegarcia855]

Original member the only woman bassist Hehe

[@badreason]

I'm still amazed by that brave, slightly crazy kid on drums... playing drum for SP isn't for everyone and he's doing a tremendous job! Absolute Legend!

[@fernandoretamalesl]

Goodbye Jeff and thanks for your amazing work. You will definitely be missed.

[@asherpirini1508]

I never know Gru was this good of a musician

[@richd.3270]

The Pumpkins Still rocks in 2024!

[@skeys79]

Glad to see him still playing but it seems like his heart isnt into it as much nowadays.

[@zymbotictoot]

Couldn't agree more.

[@garrettwarman7201]

yeah, well he has gotten kinda old, and he may still be into it he's kind of a weird guy if you havent noticed lol

[@LemmyKoopaVGA]

Yeah it seems like a lot of the ferocity from the old days don't appear on the new music and performances much. None of the new material has any aggression that the old music has. Even the quiet songs and humble songs had some type of feel to them. Even Adore. None of their new music is provocative or in your face anymore. I did like Oceania but it's not the same obviously. I'm not saying write another old album but at least use the power behind those albums on the new ones.

[@Space_math.engineer]

ya because hes not depressed anymore

[@joywolfe.]

I mean he's let himself go physically, too. Its probably a chore just for him to get onstage now

[@GuitarHeroPhenomSux]

Billy didn't put much emotion into this but you can't blame him too much. This is probably the 5,000 time he played it.

[@Bro-ne9sw]

to b fair it is pretty shit

[@Space_math.engineer]

his early performances are legend ive never seen so much emotion in a song

[@yallevereatenbeans2723]

Well if you're not into something artistically you shouldn't stumble out and give phoned in performances for the money, that's just bullshit and ripping off the people who paid money to see it.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Wtf this is how he's always performed

[@johnnichols8553]

That moment when you realize that the bands you've been listening to for years and years are made of actual, real, people, who have aged in the background like real people do, and that song you've always liked is now over 20 years old. That the artists don't perform like they used to, can't hit those high notes, can't jump around, because they have aged, and have gotten heavier and lost energy. And then you realize you yourself, are also 20 years older, and just as bald and chubby as they are. You don't realize where the years went, and you feel old.

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

Sounds sad.

[@gilvanferreira5414]

truth is sad sometimes.

[@neckarsulme]

And when they start playing the county fair circuit it's a done deal

[@zaiten2012]

whatcha talking about, Billy hired musicians half his age, he doesn't look that old and hasn't lost his energy, he's never been a spastic jumpy poser on stage. He went bald at 27, he gained a lot of weight in the last few years but fat makes anyone look bloated and laggard no matter what age. you on the other hand sound like a sad grandpa. Billy is doing great, he's as immature as ever, brilliant and wise as he was in the 90s.

[@painiscupcake5433]

Try listening to it without watching the video. Sounds just as good as the original, if not tighter. He's still got it

[@Dolphins-ov5oe]

though it's not the same 90's voice, i still like it. It's still better than a lot of today's "Rock" singers.

[@MitchTenderness]

Pretty weird that he has look-alike replacements for the band.

[@jaysonc9690]

Billy Lost his whininess But The two screams at the end were awes

[@chriscuthbertson]

Billy and the Pumpkins. The worlds finest Smashing Pumpkins tribute act.

[@BigMichael78]

The Corgan Four?

[@DefiantImpulse]

Tight shirts, tempos, who's in the band.....whatever....Billy and the Pumpkins, whichever iteration of the band have made the soundtrack to so many lives....let's love what they are doing while we have them....and with MUCH THANKS...Thank You Pumpkins!!!

[@natalieurzi3906]

Who knew Lord Varys had this up his sleeve too....

[@shanedeel2]

Omg. Haha

[@chefkdowg]

Man i feel old, this was a big hit when i was in middle school, still makes me feel awsome when i hear it!

[@mudbone80]

The pickups in that guitar are as follows: Bridge - DiMarzio BC-2 Middle - DiMarzio Chopper Neck - DiMarzio BC-1

[@bkennedy33]

I'm the type of SP fan that prefers them to dig into the archives and play forgotten, deeper tracks, and leave the hits alone at this point, but this rendition of BWBW is special. jeff, mike and nicole are supporting perfectly and clearly "into it". the band is tight. the complexities of the song really come through, unlike many times i've seen it played, where it sounds more like a cover band just playing the few key chords. this is how it was intended to be done.

[@Squirrll]

They haven't played it at album tempo since Mellon Collie came out. I guess playing it at a break-neck speed is their way of finding enjoyment in a song they've played a billion times. Check out their acoustic version for another interesting spin on this song.

[@harshvaidya8209]

loved the bassline

[@HighGTurn6]

hahahaha

[@SomethingNowhereMan]

Dr. Evil can rock! xD with all the insults aside, I love Billy and this song still rocks on to this day forward! :)

[@thebestofu-tubebytheresaes5189]

You are the chosen!

[@richiekrauss7993]

I watch this at least once a month!

[@cynthiamoore8591]

some people are as timeless as their music...excellence lasts forever

[@INvertPb4Life]

still just as good as they were back then, I will love these guys forever

[@Nash1965H]

Yes it's the new and improved Smashing Pumpkins. No more ego related B.S. or major in fighting amongst behind the scenes. Just great musicians who are more than happy to be in the band, not to mention their all amazing musicians too boot!!! Just enjoy their great performance, or keep quiet!

[@BLPSarasota]

This is a great performance.

[@yaguinski8]

Beautiful chub n'tuck

[@cesarleytonm]

I love this song!!! Great perfomance!!!

[@renelongoria7507]

If Billy didn't care what you thought of him in the late 1900s, he sure as heck doesn't care what you think of him in the early 2000s. There used to be this genre of music called alternative and Billy's band was one of the best in it. One of the cool things about alternative music was that you didn't have to look a certain way to play it; long hair, short hair, no hair, it didn't matter, the music you made spoke for itself

[@TrolleoMcTroll]

Seen them live, seen tons of videos online, still wondering if he is capable of screeching growls like 95 era or if he really has lost his voice from year of screeching, which would not surprise me.. but cant really decide if its lack of pissed off youth rage or just years gone by mellowing out. Know what I mean? ..

[@calvinadams9072]

Even though his voice has gone downhill, it still beats most modern singing

[@jaysonc9690]

yah right

[@rafaelrogel9816]

Totally agree my friend!! Even at his prime.. Corgan never had that Unique Beautiful voice... but it was unique. . And lyrics just out of this world!!

[@snowfish1121]

tims strange I dunno, I always found his voice quite beautiful, and I think he still sounds great here. :D

[@Northernmight]

snowfish1121 I find his voice.. So sad and melancholic for some reason. He's one of those guys.. His music just makes me want to cry. In that good way

[@mathiasthum8356]

Hell ya, this is still fucking great...forever

[@devinthierault]

He really pulls off the Wilson Fisk look

[@MyTwangyGuitar]

It's Uncle Fester!

[@xShamanx]

I've seen that Orange cab in the last 3 videos I've watched from 3 different bands. I need one.

[@coastalmayhem8886]

i was 6 yrs old when this song came out... fkin hell. still a great song

[@cali-B.the.G]

The Modern Warfare 2 version of this song - My gun is a vampire set to drain Air strike explosions Sent to blow up your brains And what do I win For my gains A new receiver And a piece of the game Even though they know I’ll drop shot my foes Keep them on their toes Wins I’ll show Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Someone will say, “what is trash can never be saved” Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Kind of gifted Nothing but an aptitude But can you shift it To help change the mood And what do you play I wanna game Send an invite When you feel the same Even though they know I’ll drop shot my foes Keep them on their toes Wins I’ll show Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Someone will say, “what is trash can never be saved” Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Tell me I’m the Royale king Tell me there’s no other king Cali get the Royale sing, yeah Tell me I’m the chosen king Cali get the Royale sings, for you Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Someone will say, “what is trash can never be saved” Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a Despite all this craze I am still just a bot in a maze Tell me I’m the Royale king Tell me there’s no other king Cali get the Royale sing, for you And They still believe that trash cannot be saved And They still believe that trash cannot be saved And They still believe that trash cannot be saved And they still believe that trash cannot be saved - I’m a huge fan of the original song/the band. My version is just for fun. Positive energy, peace and blessings to you!!

[@isaacuban5474]

It's a damn shame this segment isn't produced nearly as well as many of the other Guitar Center Sessions.

[@Harnessteched]

I was extremely disappointed to.

[@cool_rick618]

I'm glad to see Billy's eating healthy... otherwise, FAIL.

[@guitarmatt94]

yeah he's really good. It's awesome they found him, the new lineup is awesome with him and the bassist

[@mikedcahill]

I'm just glad they're still playing this one. Sounds great guys. I think Billy's live vocals have only gotten better throughout these years.

[@ObscuredJellybelly]

Mike is KICKING it! Holy shit!

[@andrewjardine3924]

Omg awesome 👍 still great sound timeless 👍 ❤️ from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sherryhalverson2110]

That was fucking amazing! Corgan i love you!!

[@Harrysound]

Happens to all of us man....take you eye of the ball(s)....and you'll never see them again.

[@xcrashlovex]

looks like gru from dispicable me!!

[@noahsianez1119]

Hey Caleb, not coool. : )

[@Pangoroxd]

yeah ha ha ha ha... sorry billy

[@GuzzWeber]

hahaha just thought the same thing

[@evangaliz4006]

In the music video for this song I thought he looked like the singer from MCR

[@jackhubbard4816]

Slipnoisestudios hey I love how billy sings and stands

[@noahsianez1119]

If they put this entire performance/concert/show or whatever on a cd, I would buy it in a second

[@hardstylebanjo]

the one responsible for the audio mix on this one did a pretty good job!

[@sekTash985]

uncle Fester is that you?

[@FilipeDGuedes]

sekTash985 that's exactly what I was thinking.

[@yoniyoko]

So what they've said is true, your voice will become more rock and cool as you getting older :D

[@02ChoKo]

Fucking greatest thing existing.

[@blackbird1977a]

They have the songs and Corgan can still sing. it's pumkims all right. fukin love it.

[@lal2235]

belly aside it wasa very good version

[@noryxo101]

Oooohhhh.....the goosebumps @3:53.....gotta love'em....

[@markgitarista]

The best !

[@geofolkers]

Sick! I got chills :) nice work SP

[@riddhidas6150]

Lord Varys rocks \m/

[@ethanjoyce2810]

Y'know, For a genre that apparently doesn't care if you're ugly, pretty or anywhere Inbetween y'all are being INCREDIBLY judgemental. Lay off, the the guys still talented af and that's all that matters .

[@calesingleton9854]

Holy shit. The scream at 3:11 was awesome!

[@nikitapalmer]

so true.....love the song

[@perrap79]

Mike Byrne is really holding his own! love his playing! Big shoes to fill... Great sounding line-up!

[@estradafoo]

Omg the tone is so gooood

[@dutchchatham1]

so well put. I love these guys, and always will. sincerely, a fellow slightly chubby, handsome dude.

[@lexmiruna1427]

you guys are sick. are you judging billy just because he gained weight? how about the fact that he still sounds amazing after all these years? this man is incredible, he deserves way more than the garbage many people say about him

[@desolatesoul2304]

+Lex Miruna Thank YOU!

[@KyleTheWynner]

I think that tight shirt isn't really the best idea for an aged rocker, but that hasn't really stopped anyone in the past.

[@mrkringlan]

Smashing!

[@ThePaulwebb]

yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@healingcolorsmusic]

...just fantastic...

[@TimV93]

Billy's still got the scream...

[@SuperBobos12345]

[3:52] panther call .calling all panther's to the foot of the guitar center .

[@mrkringlan]

Amazing!

[@Maliboo1980]

I think you're wrong.It's the same for both bands. And things change, we just need to accept that. Both bands still put on excellent shows with their current line ups. The front man is the key to any good band.

[@supramusic9667]

His voice is fading away but he sounds so awesome.

[@castro.marcelo]

Classic!

[@sleepnowinthefire5164]

Smashing Pumpkin....... pies down Billy's mouth. Wow, bro, crunches would help

[@EternalChampion1988]

Yeah be does look like Gru

[@robwhitexp]

Stay puft rocked it

[@maximivanov8886]

despite all my rage i'm still just a fat in cage

[@GregGreg1983]

Oh Billy those vocal chords!! Still good music!!

[@Mwingreen]

That scream at 3:10. Damn.

[@InfestedLawyer]

Mwingreen xdx

[@gorstone36]

I was going to say something about Billy putting on a lot of weight recently, but then I remembered that I'm also chubby (good-looking, but I'm still chubby). Later, I was going to comment on how his voice has lost some of it's gritty angst from the Porcelania era, and then I remembered that everytime I sing along to BWBW I never manage to make the scream as epic as his; and when at 3:10 he managed to rip that primal scream out, I thought: Billy's a Demi-God, no bastard on Earth can critize him.

[@flightgravity7483]

Seeing several complaints about the tempo being too fast. Have you guys just never heard SP live before? They always play songs faster than the studio versions. Just check out the live version of Fuck You from the "final" Metro show in 2000; they shaved off nearly 30 seconds from the original run time!

[@3xplisit]

They really nailed this performance.

[@gandolin66]

Still great.

[@DavidGee51]

Man, I couldn't make it even one minute through this performance. Billy looks like Elmer Fudd up there and I'm not digging the way the band is playing this at all, especially after having just watched a vid of Billy, James, D'Arcy and Jimmy playing this so awesomely.

[@XC1T3D214]

Smashing Pumpkins rule!!

[@RickVaughn]

When your girlfriend is all the way down in Australia, there's nobody there to say, "You're not going on telly in THAT shirt, are you, luv?"

[@xdeathtoll]

Jeff was awesome

[@Mantazmagoracle]

awesome! still got the scream :) way more refined sound..

[@rickeyryan303]

Guitar Center please get the Melvins on Guitar Center Sessions please , pretty please :)..

[@Dubaiman123]

Great band...despite all my rage etc.. Great lyrics

[@naimhardy3893]

Billy let him self go but I love the smashing pumpkins