The Smashing Pumpkins have put out a name for a brand new guitarist on Instagram. “The Smashing Pumpkins are searching for a further guitarist,” the observe, which incorporates an e mail (SPGuitar@redlightmanagement.com) to which candidates can ship résumés and associated supplies, reads partly. “The appliance course of is open to anybody who could also be .”

The open name follows the departure of former band member Jeff Schroeder, who left the Smashing Pumpkins final October after 15 years within the band. “Though it was a really tough resolution to make, I’ve determined to depart the band to make some area to discover a barely completely different path,” the guitarist, who joined the Smashing Pumpkins within the mid-2000s, stated in a press release on the time. “I want the band all of the success sooner or later. I might be watching and listening.” In a collectively launched assertion, the Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha wrote, “We thank Jeff for his ceaseless dedication to the band and our nice followers. Phrases can’t categorical our gratitude and appreciation for the good friend he’s, and being there for SP within the good occasions and the robust occasions, too.”

Beginning this summer time, the Smashing Pumpkins will open for Inexperienced Day on their Saviors Tour of North America.