The publicist for The Smashing Pumpkins just sent this message via email to several music-related sites.

Auditions will be held Friday, April 10 in Los Angeles for drummers who are looking to play with THE SMASHING PUMPKINS. They should send their background info, photos and performance web links via email only to: pumpkinsdrummer@gmail.com.

Nine days prior, we learned of the departure of long-time Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlain from the band.