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Billy Corgan opens up on his guitar insecurities and being cast as the Smashing Pumpkins’ “big, bad Dracula”
By Andrew Daly published
On Aghori Mhori Mei, the Smashing Pumpkins recapture the vibe, feel and tones of their classic early ’90s LPs. Corgan explains how, why – and what took them so long

Billy Corgan on how watching Iommi taught him the key to the playing style of Eddie Van Halen
By Matt Owen published
As Corgan explains, the distinctive aspect he observed of the ’Sabbath great, also shaped his understanding of players like Eddie Van Halen and Uli Jon Roth

Billy Corgan shares his pedalboard secrets, including the $1,000 pedal he stole from his dad
By Andrew Daly published
The Smashing Pumpkins bandleader reveals that though his relationship with guitar effects has changed over the years, there's still a place in his heart for them, especially the Warm Audio Warmdrive

Billy Corgan on why he thinks he’s still under-appreciated as a guitarist
By Matt Owen published
The creative force behind Smashing Pumpkins is often overlooked in the 'greatest guitarists of all time' conversation

Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery reflects on his brief stint with the Smashing Pumpkins and what he learned from Billy Corgan
By Janelle Borg published
Avery briefly worked with Corgan on what would later become the Pumpkins’ seventh album, Zeitgeist

“This guitar is fantastic for drop tunings. The stability is bar none”: Reverend Guitars’ new Billy Corgan Signature Drop-Z is a precise-engineered long-scale riff machine designed for those who love Smashing Pumpkins and drop tunings
By Guitar World Staff published
Corgan’s latest signature Reverend is precision-engineered, and features an optimized string tension/scale length combo that ensures unparalleled drop-tuned playability

Jeff Schroeder takes us inside his first music since leaving the Smashing Pumpkins – and admits it’s a big departure
By Andrew Daly published
Since parting ways with the alt-rock institution, Schroeder has set about reinventing himself. He shares his thoughts on his replacement, deep-diving into Jimi Hendrix’s gear, and why he had to go back to go forward with his musical career

Kiki Wong brings a metal edge to her debut Smashing Pumpkins performance after beating 10,000 guitarists to the gig
By Michael Astley-Brown published
In her first show with the alt-rock icons, the Instagram favorite delivers on her quest to bring out the Pumpkins’ heavy side
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