Concerto For Constantine to support Smashing Pumpkins

The band, led by former JJ72 man Mark Greaney and featuring Turn's Gavin Fox on bass and The Frames & Bell X1's 'Binzer' on drums, will be supporting Corgan and co (pictured) in the RDS, Dublin on February 9 and King's Hall Belfast on February 10.

It should be a particularly special night for the trio, as the Pumpkins and their ilk are among the band's major influences.

In more Pumpkins-related happenings, the grunge icons have released a four-track EP entitled 'American Gothic', which is available to download from iTunes.