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“Before me it was classic Fender Jazz, but I showed up with a bunch of Yamaha basses. Billy Corgan was totally cool with that… it’s never been, ‘Do what I say or else’”: How Jack Bates splits his loyalties between Smashing Pumpkins and his dad, Peter Hook

Joy Division’s unique bassist wasn’t originally much of an influence to his son, who doesn’t use pedals with the Pumpkins – but needs to use ancient, unreliable ones with The Light

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“There are 8 people working full-time to review each and every one”: The Smashing Pumpkins receive 10,000 submissions for new guitarist role

The alt-rock icons have recruited an entire team to review every single application

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"As good as D’arcy and James are, it was just going to sound better if Billy played it" – Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, Butch Vig, Flood and more on the Smashing Pumpkins' recording history

Classic interview – From Gish to Zeitgeist, through the eyes of the key players… plus the 11 underrated Pumpkins songs guitarists need to hear

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The Smashing Pumpkins are looking for a new guitarist – anyone can apply, but securing the position won’t be easy. Here are 5 things you need to nail to get the gig

Reckon you’ve got what it takes to play alongside Billy Corgan and James Iha? It will take much more than just learning the songs

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Could you be the next Smashing Pumpkins guitarist?

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Smashing Pumpkins need a new guitarist and literally everyone's invited to apply

Smashing Pumpkins issue social media announcement saying they're recruiting a new guitar player

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Slipknot, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins and Nickelback named in US Senator's report on wasteful government spending

Festivus Report says Slipknot, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins and Nickelback received share of $200million in pandemic relief

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“Flood said, ‘Finish the song or it’s off the record’”: the near-miss story of Smashing Pumpkins’ classic hit 1979

The story of the song that sent Billy Corgan's crew into another realm

Louder

The 40 best film soundtracks, from Pulp Fiction to Trainspotting

Before ‘The Greatest Showman’ or ‘A Star is Born’, there have been scores that have become etched into the cultural zeitgeist because they captured moments that spoke to us long after the final credits roll. Roisin O’Connor picks the best

The Independent UK

Veeps Launches Live-Concert Streaming App on Samsung Smart TVs

For the launch, Veeps will be providing Samsung users exclusive free access to 30th Anniversary show of The Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream

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Billy Corgan to co-host New Year’s Eve special on NBC5

Smashing Pumpkins leader to appear live with his wife, Chloe Mendel, at Highland Park tea shop.

Chicago Sun-Times

When you get the call to come play at Disney World, you don't want to play any weird old Smashing Pumpkins songs": Watch "Disney mark" Billy Corgan cover Bing Crosby with Smashing Pumpkins

Ever wondered how Smashing Pumpkins would sound covering a Bing Crosby Christmas song? Wonder no more

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“For those of you looking for the Siamese Dream lead sound, pick one of these…”: Billy Corgan’s guide to getting that classic Smashing Pumpkins guitar sound

The Pumpkins frontman recently took fans on a tour of his favoured effects pedals on the band’s second record

Louder

“Even though we went through some really rough and confusing years, I feel like the band is in a better place than when I joined”: Jeff Schroeder opens up about his departure from the Smashing Pumpkins

After 15 years with the alt-rock mainstays, virtuoso guitarist Jeff Schroeder has departed the Smashing Pumpkins. In this exclusive interview, he reveals what prompted him to leave, how the return of James Iha impacted his decision, and why his time with Billy Corgan and co changed his guitar playing forever

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Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer tour: when are they playing in London and how can you get tickets?

US bands to play show at O2 Arena

Chicago Sun-Times

Billy Corgan ties the knot with longtime partner

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman revealed the news over the weekend that he’s married his fianceé, Chloe Mendel.

The Independent UK

The 40 greatest film soundtracks, from Pulp Fiction to Black Panther

Louder

Watch Fall Out Boy pay tribute to Sinead O'Connor with a live cover of Nothing Compares 2 U

Fall Out Boy pay their respects to the late Sinead O'Connor with a heartfelt cover of Nothing Compares 2 U at Georgia show

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"It was us saying, This is us, we're here to kick your door down": The tortured birth and eternal genius of Smashing Pumpkins' masterpiece Siamese Dream

Released on July 27, 1993, Smashing Pumpkins second album is one of the greatest alternative rock albums ever. "All I had to figure out was how to write a pop song," recalls Billy Corgan

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"All her pain, all her beauty, those incredible songs, she deserves sainthood": the rock world pays tribute to Sinead O'Connor

Tributes flood in for iconic Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, whose death, at the age of 56, was announced yesterday, July 26

Guitar World

Conan O’Brien nearly bought Buddy Holly’s amp – here’s what stopped him

During a chat with Billy Corgan on his radio show, the comedian also told an amusing, gear-related anecdote about the time George Harrison stopped by the set of Saturday Night Live

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Five new bands you need to hear if you love Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins sound like no-one but themselves, but here are five new bands who've taken inspiration from Billy Corgan's band

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Watch Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan casually link NFL superstar/broadcaster O.J. Simpson to murder in this 'disarming' 1994 TV interview

Billy Corgan throws shade at disgraced American football legend O.J. Simpson in rare 1994 interview at Lollapalooza

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Mikey Way: “I was borderline terrified a lot of the time My Chemical Romance was active. I was learning the bass in front of 20,000 people every night!”

The reunited emo kings’ low-end ranger reveals why he swapped out his signature Fender Mustang for a sparkling new signature Jazz Bass, learning bass in arenas, and how he overcame insecurity about his chops

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A beginner's guide to grunge in five essential albums

Teenage angst really did pay off well: five albums that define grunge's story, from the brilliant beginning to the bitter end

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