single · October 24, 1995
Bullet with Butterfly Wings
Staten IslandSee this day
alternativegrungehard rock
The song's iconic, angst-ridden chorus and heavy guitar riff became an instant anthem for a generation, encapsulating the paradoxical themes of disillusionment and ambition.
- The single was the first release from 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,' which would go on to debut at number one on the Billboard 200.
- The music video, directed by Adam Shankman and Frank Gregory, was filmed in a derelict Los Angeles theatre and features the band performing amidst a crowd of fans.
- "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" reached number two on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number twenty-three on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, best known for their work in the alternative rock and grunge scenes of the 1990s. "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" was released in 1995, during the height of the band's fame and commercial success, serving as the lead single from their critically acclaimed third album, 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.'
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