Did anyone miss the rock mojo of Smashing Pumpkins? Well, there is not going to be anymore missing because the rock band is making its proper return with a much-awaited double album. Not only albums, but the music group is also rolling out a new animated series for its fans who were awaiting a new project from the band.

The album is creatively titled “Cyr.” The word denotes a name that traces it’s origin back to 4th century. The name comes from the Latin name 'Cyricus' or 'Quiricus' ultimately from the Greek word 'kyrios' meaning master or lord. The interesting title has spurred up interest among music critics and fans, it’ll be fascinating to see how well they have translated it into music.

The recording of the 20-track album was done in the band’s home base of Chicago. The band frontman and chief songwriter Billy Corgan has been the producer.

The new five-part animated series titled “In Ashes” will feature the original music of the rock band from different periods. The details of initial episodes have been made available officially - the first two episodes of the animated series will have music from the album. The animation series is coming about sooner than the albums – the debut date set for the series is Friday, September 25, just a week from now.

“Cyr” marks the second one since the reunion of three-fourths of the original lineup. The duo of drummer Jimmy Chamberlain and guitarist James Iha came on board for  “Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun” in the year 2018.  

The group has even rolled out a trailer for "In Ashes" on YouTube.  The trailer gives out the essence of the series.

Speaking of the album, Corgan said that the work is in alignment with dystopic folly – “one soul against the world sort of stuff, set against a backdrop of shifting loyalties and sped-up time.

The singer added on to say that the animation series is both hopeful and dismissive of what is trust and distrust. 

The latest album from the Grammy winner is due to be out after next month on November 27. Considering the enormous legacy and history of the group, even around 50 days of wait may seem daunting.  Smashing Pumpkins has been in the business for a long time and it’s always a new vibe when they come with new projects - and this time it's bigger than before.