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Billy Corgan asked Jenna Fournier to go back to bass, and she says the timing is perfect
By Andrew Daly published
The guitarist-vocalist’s band Niights, solo project Kid Tigrrr, and visual arts projects are one thing, but hitting the stage as part of Corgan’s Machines of God band as a four-stringer is another

From Veruca Salt to Smashing Pumpkins and now Garbage, Nicole Fiorentino thrives on challenge
By Andrew Daly published
Traditionally a tube amp user, the Reverend Decision fan is hitting the Helix-powered stage with Shirley Manson and co., with in-ear monitors and no pedals – and delivering her own bass take on the band's classics

Billy Corgan on critics, tone secrets, and how he keeps Smashing Pumpkins fresh
By Andrew Daly published
Aghori Mhori Mei sees Corgan and co. finding a fresh perspective in revisiting gear and writing approaches from the past, and – “for a change!” says Corgan – fans and media alike are loving it

Kiki Wong reveals the Smashing Pumpkins song she had the most trouble with
By Phil Weller published
After beating 10,000 other candidates to the gig, the guitarist set about navigating Billy Corgan’s “distinct playing style,” with one song proving more challenging than the rest

Billy Corgan on why he plays off-the-shelf Reverends – and isn’t fussed about playing expensive guitars
By Matt Owen published
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman plays his stock signature guitars for the band's biggest gigs

Billy Corgan announces new solo project featuring Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong
By Janelle Borg published
The tour, titled A Return to Zero, promises to be a career celebration – with a setlist that draws from seminal Pumpkins albums – and kicks off this summer

Former Smashing Pumpkins bassist Nicole Fiorentino on how she landed her role in Garbage – with no audition
By Janelle Borg published
Fiorentino continues the trend of former Pumpkins bassists delivering the low-end for both bands

Bill Corgan on the time Eddie Van Halen asked him to play guitar – during a Guitar World interview
By Janelle Borg published
Turns out EVH was impressed by the Smashing Pumpkins frontman's guitar skills

Another former Smashing Pumpkins bassist is joining Garbage on tour
By Janelle Borg published
Nicole Fiorentino follows in the footsteps of Ginger Pooley and Eric Avery in being part of both camps

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show will play host to a Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins supergroup
By Janelle Borg published
The July 5 mega-event's lineup is stacked with top-tier names, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira and Alice in Chains
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