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Billy Corgan used a $25 Klon Centaur clone for his tones on the new Smashing Pumpkins album
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The alt-rock icon shares his thoughts on boutique pedals, clones and plugins in new interview

The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan: "I’m a firm believer that the distortion signatures of a guitar need to be organic"
By Ellie Robinson published
To leap forward into a bold and brave new chapter of their musical narrative, The Smashing Pumpkins go all the way back to square one.

Australian Guitar #141 kicks the new year off in style with a double-length AC/DC cover story
By Australian Guitar published
New year, new riffs!

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan teams up with Carstens Amplification for “game-changer” signature amp
By Richard Bienstock published
Hand-wired, 100-watt Grace boasts “unheard of amount of gain, high headroom and distinct tone”

The Smashing Pumpkins are working on a 33-song “rock opera” sequel to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
By Richard Bienstock published
That’s after, of course, the alt-rockers release forthcoming double album, Cyr

Smashing Pumpkins premiere two new songs, Cyr and The Colour of Love
By Richard Bienstock published
Both tracks will appear on the three-guitar-strong band’s forthcoming studio album

Smashing Pumpkins are working on not one but two new albums, according to guitarist Jeff Schroeder
By Richard Bienstock published
Schroeder made the reveal during a chat with Yamaha about his highly customized Pacifica electric guitar

Billy Corgan shares advice for upcoming bands: “Going out into the world and playing down the street? Don’t even bother”
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Smashing Pumpkins leader on why you should focus completely on the internet
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