The Smashing Pumpkins, who recently parted ways with longtime drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, have held auditions for their new drummer. According to the group, twelve drummers auditioned in Los Angeles on Tuesday. An additional tryout may be held in May due to such overwhelming response to the audition process.
\"Overall, the drumming auditions were considered a very positive experience. The talent in all the drummers that tried out was incredible. Some of the candidates include John Dolmayan of System Of A Down and Frank Lenz, a past bandmate of guitarist Jeff Schroeder from The Lassie Foundation.\"
Former Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin departed because he could no longer commit all of his energy into something that he don\'t fully possess. Explained the drummer:
\"I won\'t pretend I\'m into something I\'m not. I won\'t do it to myself, you the fan, or my former partner. I can\'t just \'cash the check,\' so to speak. Music is my life. It is sacred. It deserves the highest commitment at every level, and the Pumpkins are certainly no different.\"
Jimmy will continue playing music with his own group, the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex.
