Heavy metal trio, Delirium MT, just released their newest single, "The Deceased," along with its accompanying official music video. The band is made up of members, Noel Zarb (vocals/guitar), Aidan Falzon (bass), and Karen Micallef (drums). Originally formed in 2022, the band is following their 2022 album release, "State of Delirium".
Their new single explores themes of self-inflicted pain and self-sabotage as the music video builds a dark overall atmosphere that reflects the lyrical content of the song.
Delirium MT begins with fuzzy heavy metal guitar tones that remind me of a classic metal sound, before being joined by booming drums and vocals that alternate from ferocious lows to shrill high screams. Interestingly, the sludgy, doom-esque vocals take a different sound than expected alongside the extreme vocals, creating a sound that reminds me of a mix between Black Sabbath and death metal. Delirium MT captures a unique balance between modern heaviness and a nostalgic, classic metal sound that is still so beloved today. Technical instrumentation is matched by chugging, creating a mix between more progressive and heavy elements.
Mirroring the instrumentals, throughout the music video, we watch the protagonist struggle against harmful habits and themes of addiction before injecting himself with something, as dark hooded figures appear to rub blood all over the man. He eventually wakes up, smashing objects around his room before crumbling to the ground, looking defeated. The music video shows the story of a man hitting rock bottom before realising that he must pull himself together and seek help.
CHICAGO, IL — Billy Corgan, the visionary leader of the two-time Grammy Award-winning Smashing Pumpkins, has officially announced a highly anticipated European tour for “A Night Of Mellon Collie And Infinite Sadness.” Following a triumphant, seven-night sold-out run at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Corgan is taking his ambitious operatic and orchestral reimagining of the 1995 diamond-certified masterpiece across the Atlantic this September.
The tour—which features world-class soloists and full orchestras—will hit prestigious venues in London, Antwerp, Paris, and Madrid. Tickets for this immersive sonic experience are set to go on pre-sale Tuesday, May 12, with general sales following later in the week. Corgan describes the project as “taking rock and roll into the opera,” utilizing symphonic, choral, and operatic settings to reveal new layers of the era-defining double album.
“Not Rock and Roll Goes Opera”: A Fresh Interpretation
This project isn’t a simple “rock band with strings” collaboration. Corgan worked closely with Grammy-nominated conductor James Lowe to break the songs down to their skeletons and rebuild them as legitimate operatic works. Drawing influences from classical masters like George Gershwin, the arrangements were voiced specifically to allow world-class operatic singers—including baritone Ed Parks and soprano Sydney Mancasola—to perform at their highest level.
“The success of translating ‘Mellon Collie’ into operatic and classical form has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life,” Corgan stated. “To now take it on the road, and to Europe, too, says this magical dream doesn’t have to end.” Highlights from the initial Chicago run included a yearning, orchestral rendition of “1979” and a tear-jerking, symphonic version of the hit “Tonight, Tonight.”
Blurring the lines between rock, opera, and performance art, the tour features a heavy focus on visual immersion. The production includes bespoke costumes designed by House Of Gilles (Gilles Mendel and Chloé Mendel Corgan), adding a high-fashion element to the haunting atmosphere of the Mellon Collie era.
Conductor James Lowe expressed his excitement for the European leg: “It has been so gratifying to discover how the nuances and layers of ‘Mellon Collie’ reveal themselves in fresh new ways… To perform this work in Europe with world-class musicians in such important venues is nothing short of thrilling.”
A Night Of Mellon Collie And Infinite Sadness: 2026 European Dates
Sep. 01 – London, UK – Royal Festival Hall
Sep. 02 – London, UK – Royal Festival Hall
Sep. 06 – Antwerp, Belgium – Queen Elisabeth Hall (Two Shows)
Sep. 08 – Paris, France – Salle Pleyel
Sep. 09 – Paris, France – Salle Pleyel
Sep. 11 – Madrid, Spain – Palacio Vistalegre
FAQ
When do Billy Corgan opera tickets go on sale? Pre-sale begins Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. BST. General sales for London and Madrid begin May 14, while Antwerp and Paris go live on May 13.
Is Billy Corgan singing in the opera? Yes. Billy Corgan performs alongside the operatic soloists and orchestra throughout the show.
Which Smashing Pumpkins songs are in the opera? The show features an operatic reimagining of the entire Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness album, including “1979,” “Tonight, Tonight,” and “Bullet With Butterfly Wings.”
Will the Mellon Collie Opera come to other cities? Currently, only the UK, Belgium, France, and Spain have been announced for the September 2026 run.
Billy Corgan is taking his “A Night Of Mellon Collie And Infinite Sadness” opera to Europe this September. The show features orchestral and choral reimaginings of the Smashing Pumpkins’ classic 1995 album.
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