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The Smashing Pumpkins Announce ‘The Rats In A Cage Tour’

First seen 5/18/2026, 2:03:21 AM · 5 sources · cross-spectrum coverage

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The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness." The tour, titled "The Rats in a Cage Tour," will feature a full performance of the album along with additional selections from the band's extensive catalog. This announcement follows a special show in California where the band performed a tribute to the character 'Zero' from their music.

Coverage of the announcement varies in emphasis and detail. Consequence of Sound and NME highlight the special "requiem" show that preceded the tour announcement, with NME providing additional context about the character 'Zero.' In contrast, Rolling Stone focuses on the tour's details and its significance, while the Daily Caller presents a more straightforward announcement without much elaboration on the context or the band's history.

No outlet has explored the potential impact of this tour on the band's legacy or the current music landscape, which could provide valuable insights for fans and critics alike. This omission may reflect a broader trend in entertainment reporting that prioritizes event announcements over deeper analysis.

Headline framing

Headlines from various outlets announce the Smashing Pumpkins' tour celebrating their album, with some emphasizing specific song titles and performances.

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PER-SOURCE FRAMING
Center
Consequence
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Mellon Collie 30th Anniversary Tour
Neutral announcement of a tour celebrating an album's anniversary.
Center
R-Music
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 30th Anniversary Tour
Neutral announcement of a tour celebrating an album's anniversary.
Center
NME
Smashing Pumpkins hold ‘requiem’ for ‘Zero’ as they play special gig to announce ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’ tour
requiem
Highlights a special performance while announcing the tour.
Lean Left
Rolling Stone
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Rats in a Cage Tour to Celebrate ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’
Rats in a Cage
Focuses on a specific song title in the tour announcement.
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Daily Caller
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce ‘The Rats In A Cage Tour’
Rats In A Cage
Emphasizes the tour name without additional context.

Coverage by perspective

Lean Left · 1 source

Rolling Stone Lean Left
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Rats in a Cage Tour to Celebrate ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’
Smashing Pumpkins are headed to arenas in the fall to play special shows that'll spotlight their 1995 LP 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.'
Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 3 sources

NME Center
Smashing Pumpkins hold ‘requiem’ for ‘Zero’ as they play special gig to announce ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’ tour
Smashing Pumpkins have held a “requiem” show for the character ‘Zero’, playing a one-off special show in California and announcing a Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness' tour.
Mixed Factuality · Other
r/Music Center
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 30th Anniversary Tour
Mixed Factuality · Other
Consequence (of Sound) Center
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Mellon Collie 30th Anniversary Tour
Smashing Pumpkins' "The Rats in a Cage Tour" promises a full performance of Mellon Collie along with a second set drawing from the band's nearly four-decade catalog of hits and dee…
Mixed Factuality · Other

Right · 1 source

Dailycaller Right
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce ‘The Rats In A Cage Tour’
The Smashing Pumpkins announced
Mixed Factuality · Independent

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