Reformed rockers Smashing Pumpkins have thrilled fans by confirming they will release their first album in seven years this summer - on a Saturday.

The Smashing Pumpkins have finally confirmed they are reuniting, following months of speculation, and are ready to record their sixth studio album.

Billy Corgan's desperate attempts to reform his band Smashing Pumpkins have reportedly paid off, with the band rumoured to be playing this April's Coachella festival in California.

Tickets for the Oxegen music festival - headlined by Foo Fighters - have sold out, a record six weeks before the event.

Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlain has shattered hopes the band will reunite for a lucrative tour because they've never been interested in making money.