Making their first Los Angeles appearance since original drummer Jimmy Chamberlain rejoined the band, the Smashing Pumpkins [ tickets ] dazzled, living up to their legacy as one of rock's finest. Playing the Roxy in Hollywood Saturday night (4/24), the night was as exciting as it was exclusive.

Outside the intimate club (500 capacity), a line stretching two blocks filled with anxious and excited fans waiting to get inside. Those that weren't lucky enough to get a ticket were offering up to $300 to passers by. In order to prevent such events, tickets were distributed will call only, the night of the show. Once picked up, ticket holders were immediately ushered inside.

Openers for the evening were Queens of the Stone Age, whose 45-minute set played out in front of a screen projecting a close up of woman's eye. As the outside line snaked in, the venue filled slowly while Hole members Eric Erlandson and Melissa Auf der Mauer waved to the crowd from the VIP box. The mood was electric with audience members trading personal Pumpkin stories waiting for the show to start.

At 11:03 the band took the stage and opened with an oldie, I Am One from 91's Gish. The Pumpkins were tight and loud, and clearly ready to rock the crowd. Chamberlain, who was not the least bit out of practice, fit right back into the puzzle, as if he were never missing.

Playing a few more songs from their back catalog (Zero, Pug & La Dolly Vita) the Pumpkins then proceeded to introduce and treat their fans to a 45-minute set of new material. The new songs showcased a heavier rocking but melodic sound, a departure from the beautiful Adore. Some of these new titles included, Virex, Speed Kills and Stand Inside Your Love.

D'arcy, dressed in jeans, a cut up Pantera T-shirt and cowboy hat was giddy all night, continually walking over to James Iha during the set to play with him. In between songs, D'arcy voiced her opinion towards Iha, ''We've been on tour for two weeks now and every show I go over to dance with James and he won't dance with me. I want to know why?''

Iha, sporting a new haircut, comedically replied, ''Well, I've been taking swing classes, and that's the only way I know how to dance.'' Iha, was particularly animated, interacting with the audience and introducing many of the songs.

There were strong signs of support for Chamberlain throughout the night, with D'arcy at one point calling Chamberlain her idol. The love from his fellow band members made the newly restored drummer respond with a smile.

As the night wound down, Corgan graciously thanked the fans for being so receptive to their new music and proceeded into Adore's, Ava Adore and the classic, Today. Corgan and company then left the stage, only to return and play a couple more new songs along with Mellon Collie's Muzzle and Siamese Dream's, Geek USA. Corgan then remained on stage alone just shaking hands and graciously bowing to his fans.