Neither Jimmy Chamberlin nor the Smashing Pumpkins need an introduction. They are both creative and intelligent entities with a limitless scope, and the Pumpkins’ ambitious new release Atum, proves this yet again. Jimmy’s creative enthusiasm for all things drumming is a breath of fresh air, and his commitment to the craft of drumming is unparalleled. All there is left to say is listen and learn. Photo by Max Fairclough MD: The new Smashing Pumpkins record Atum is an intense musical experience. What can you tell me about the inspiration and the inception of the record, both musically and drumisticly? JC: It’s a continuation of the story started in Mellon Collie and Machina. The number three seems to be a recurring theme in the Pumpkins world. Point being, it’s always good to have a destination when you start a project. Billy [Corgan] had written the back story for this three-record opera […]

July 2023 Issue