You can be the new guitarist of The Smashing Pumpkins

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The iconic band announces the departure of Jeff Schroeder and opens the doors to new talents for its lineup.

The legendary alternative rock band, The Smashing Pumpkinsis in a new stage of his career after the departure of Jeff Schroeder in October 2023. The former guitarist, who joined the group in 2007, announced his departure to explore new paths, leaving a gap that the band is now looking to fill with a talented additional guitarist.

The opportunity to be part of this iconic band has become public through social networks, especially on Instagram, where the band founded by Billy Corgan In the 80s he shared an eye-catching advertisement with the requirements for applicants.

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“The Smashing Pumpkins is looking for an additional guitarist. The application process is open to interested parties, who must send their resume and related material to: SPGuitar@redlightmanagement.com,” they said.

The call is open to anyone who wants to try their luck, as the band is looking for a new member who shares their passion for music and contributes to the unmistakable sound of the pumpkins.

With this call, The Smashing Pumpkins opens the doors to a new era, offering hopefuls the opportunity to join them on a tour that will span various cities in Europe and the United States from June to September 2024.

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