The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a new guitarist will be joining them on their tour this summer.
The two-time Grammy-winning band hosted an open audition for an additional guitarist and applications were submitted from people living around the world.
In the end, veteran instrumentalist Kiki Wong won the job, replacing Jeff Schroeder and joining frontman Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, bassist Jack Bates, and multi-instrumentalist Katie Cole.
“Reviewing the work of these incredible musicians was a Herculean, albeit worthy, effort,” Corgan said. “I was a fan of Kiki’s before she submitted her name to be considered, and it’s great that someone of her acumen will be part of our touring family. I can’t wait to hit the road with Kiki as part of our mad circus.”
After they wrap up shows in Europe, you can catch the new touring version of the band when The Saviors tour stops at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 13, Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Aug. 22, and Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 4 with Green Day, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas.
Stones announce openers
The Rolling Stones have announced the opening bands for this summer Hackney Diamonds stadium tour.
The legendary band has come up with an eclectic list that will see bluesy rockers Ghost Hounds opening the show at Cleveland Brown Stadium on June 15.
R&B singer Bettye LaVette will warm up the audience on June 27, the first night at Soldier Field in Chicago, and country star Lainey Wilson opening the second night, June 30.
Imagine Dragons swoop in
Imagine Dragons have announced a 2024 headlining tour to support the release of their newest album, Loom, due out June 28.
Billed as Imagine Dragons’ “biggest North American headline tour to date,” the trek will lead them to Pine Knob Music Theatre near Detroit on Aug. 12, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Chicago on Aug. 18, and Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville on Aug. 20.
To date, Imagine Dragons have sold more than 74 million albums and 65 million digital songs worldwide and have accumulated 160 billion streams across the several music platforms available.
Megadeth ready to thrash
Thrash titans Megadeth have announced the Destroy All Enemies tour with opening acts Mudvayne and All That Remains.
The iconic band led by Dave Mustaine will show off new tunes from their latest album The Sick, The Dying … And the Dead! as well as perform classic hits from Rust In Peace, Countdown to Extinction, and more.
The 33-date tour includes a stop at Credit 1 Union Amphitheatre in Chicago on Sept. 3, along with visits to Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati on Sept. 17, Ruoff Music Center outside Indianapolis on Sept. 20, and Pine Knob Music Theatre outside Detroit on Sept. 21.
3 acts share headlining duties
Matt Nathanson, Switchfoot, and Blue October will co-headline the Help From My Friends Summer Tour.
The 30-city trek will stop at Holliday Park in Indianapolis on Aug. 15, Horseshoe Casino in Hammond on Aug. 17, and Kemba Live! in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 18.
“There’s nothing better than a summer tour with your friends,” said Jon Foreman of Switchfoot. “Can’t wait to see what kind of magic/mayhem/mischief happens once we get out on the road together!”
Each night will present a rotating order of performances with “each artist’s set complementing the other two.”
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