Latest about Billy Corgan
“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
Corgan’s latest signature Reverend is precision-engineered, and features an optimized string tension/scale length combo that ensures unparalleled drop-tuned playability
Billy Corgan reveals how many guitarists the Smashing Pumpkins auditioned in person – and how they knew Kiki Wong was the one
The band have also finished a guitar record that will make “the old-school fans happy”
“It made me realize how grateful I am to have the guitar in my life”: I applied to be the new Smashing Pumpkins guitarist – I didn’t get the gig, but it was one of the most life-affirming experiences of my musical career
Kiki Wong deservedly landed the touring guitarist spot, but applying to join one of my all-time favorite bands reignited my teenage dreams – and Billy Corgan should be commended for offering the opportunity to so many players
NAMM 2024: “A sonic odyssey for drop tunings”: Reverend unveils its latest Billy Corgan signature guitar – and it’s precision-engineered for aggressive drop-tuned riffage
The Drop Z pairs Corgan's Railhammer pickups with an extended scale length to eradicate the flop when tuning Zero low
“People romanticize the old sound, but you want your sound brought into the 21st century”: Billy Corgan reveals how Tony Iommi inspired his approach to signature gear
Black Sabbath’s metal icon taught the Smashing Pumpkins leader the importance of updating past tonal glories for the future
“I’ve decided to leave the band to explore a slightly different path”: Jeff Schroeder departs The Smashing Pumpkins after 15 years
Schroeder joined the band back in 2007, and Billy Corgan once said The Smashing Pumpkins couldn't have worked without him
“To me, he really is an alternative guitar player”: Watch Billy Corgan pay tribute to his hero Eddie Van Halen by joining Sammy Hagar for a knockout cover of Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
Swapping his Reverend signature guitar for Sammy Hagar's Gibson Les Paul, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman tipped his cap to EVH with a flawless rhythm performance
Railhammer aims to bring heavy Smashing Pumpkins tones to all with the launch of Billy Corgan Z-One pickups
Promising fat midrange with a smooth top-end, Corgan’s pickups are the same as those found in his Reverend signature guitar and featured custom etched artwork
