Reformed rockers Smashing Pumpkins will return to performing live this summer after announcing two European festival dates.

The cult group will headline Germany's Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals in early June, according to the band's website.

The shows mark the group's first live appearances since they split in 2000. The band, comprised of original frontman Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, are expected to announce further dates in the coming weeks.

Corgan announced plans to tour and record a new album on his MySpace web page.

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