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The Smashing Pumpkins Recruit Guitarist Kiki Wong

The Smashing Pumpkins have recruited Kiki Wong (Vigil Of War) as their new touring guitarist. She will be filling the void left by former guitarist Jeff Schroeder. The band commented: “The news you have been waiting for has finally arrived! SP is excited to officially welcome highly-skilled veteran guitarist Kiki Wong. Kiki joins the band’s…

April 26, 2024

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Scar Symmetry Announce New Drummer And Guitarist

Scar Symmetry have parted ways with drummer Henrik Olsson and guitarist Benjamin Ellis. Lawrence Dinamarca (ex-Nightrage, etc.) and Stephen Platt (Collibus, etc.) will now be taking their places. Guitarist/vocalist Per Nilsson commented: “We regret to announce the departure of our drummer, lyricist and founding member Henrik Olsson and our guitarist Benjamin Ellis. This year it’s…

March 29, 2024

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War Curse Announce New Guitarist

War Curse have parted ways with guitarist Joshua Murphy. Edward Escamilla (Reign) will now be taking his place. Guitarist Justin Roth commented: “It’s on the best of terms that we thank Joshua Murphy for ten years of commitment and for his invaluable contributions to WAR CURSE. Murphy is truly like a brother to me. We’ve…

March 13, 2024

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GWAR Announce New Guitarist Grodius Maximus

GWAR have officially recruited Tommy Meehan (Squid Pisser, Cancer Christ) as their new guitarist. He will be performing as a new character called Grodius Maximus. Meehan told Guitar World the following: “I go way back with GWAR; I was friends with Dave Brockie [founder and rhythm guitarist who died in 2014]. We had Dave in…

February 29, 2024

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Crossfaith Announce New Guitarist, Premiere “Zero” Music Video

Crossfaith have officially welcomed guitarist Daiki Koide to the band as a permanent member. His addition comes several years after serving as a touring member. Koide commented: “Since July 2022, I have been playing on many stages with Crossfaith as a support member, and I am delighted to announce that I have officially joined Crossfaith…

February 19, 2024

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Fallujah Officially Welcome Guitarist Sam Mooradian To The Band

Fallujah have officially welcomed Sam Mooradian to the band as a full-time member. The guitarist is currently working with the band on their next album. Fallujah commented: “We’re excited to announce that Sam Mooradian has officially joined the band as a full-time member of Fallujah. Sam’s talents and work ethic have already added a ton…

February 5, 2024

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Bad Wolves Officially Welcome Ex-Issues Guitarist AJ Rebollo To The Band, Share New Song “Knife”

Bad Wolves have officially welcomed AJ Rebollo (ex-Issues) to the band as their new guitarist. With this news, the group have also shared a new song titled “Knife.” Vocalist DL Laskiewicz commented: “Feels good to be able to be the kind of band that one day works on a ballad and the next works on…

January 26, 2024

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Exhorder Address Pat O’Brien’s Status In The Band

Exhorder have issued a new statement regarding the status of their current guitarist Pat O’Brien (ex-Cannibal Corpse). The band intend to move forward with O’Brien and he will continue to play live shows when possible. The group said the following: “We have been getting a lot of questions asked about whether or not Pat O’Brien…

January 19, 2024

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The Smashing Pumpkins Received Over 10,000 Applications For Their Open Guitarist Position

As previously reported, The Smashing Pumpkins recently launched an open audition in an effort to find their next guitarist. Now, the band have shared a new update on their search. They said the following: “The band has received over 10,000 submissions for the position of additional guitarist. Currently, there are 8 people working full-time to…

January 17, 2024

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Arch Enemy Part Ways With Guitarist Jeff Loomis

Arch Enemy have parted ways with guitarist Jeff Loomis. Joey Concepcion will now be taking his place. Guitarist Michael Amott commented: “It’s been a joy having Jeff play with Arch Enemy for close to a decade, we truly had a blast touring around the world together! We were friends long before we played music together…

December 30, 2023

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