Smashing Pumpkins Receive Over 10,000 Applications For Guitarist Opening

Photo Credit: Alyssa Fried

After announcing that they were looking for a new guitarist, the Smashing Pumpkins received an overwhelming amount of applicants. In a X post, the band says that they received “over 10,000 submissions for the position of additional guitarist.” They also say they have “8 people working full-time to review each and every one.” An announcement of who will be the band’s new guitarist will be revealed at a later date.

 

Their latest guitarist, Jeff Schroeder, announced his departure in October. “Although it was a very difficult decision to make, I’ve decided to leave the band to make some space to explore a slightly different path. I want to thank Billy, Jimmy, James, and Jack for being both wonderful bandmates and even better friends,” he said in a statement.  “I will absolutely miss sharing the stage with you. I wish the band all the success in the future. I will be watching and listening.” Schroeder recalled auditioning for the band as “one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.”

Smashing Pumpkins have quite a busy summer and fall this year including a US stadium tour with Green Day, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas, UK and Ireland shows with Weezer, and European dates with Interpol.

Photo Credit: Alyssa Fried

Roy Lott: College grad and aspiring music journalist. I have a passion for all things music, listen to most genres and go to many shows and festivals (if the lineup is good). Discovering new music and artists is another habit of mine that I can't shake.
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