Jimmy Chamberlin has left Smashing Pumpkins. The long time drummer of the Pumpkins left the band citing from his website:

I can no longer commit all of my energy into something that I don’t fully possess. 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. I’m sorry but it really IS that simple.

Corgan not allowing this setback to keep him from touring, will be seeking a drummer through the internet.

Corgan will be holding auditions on Friday, April 10 in Los Angeles for the vacated drummer position.  Anyone interested should send their background info, photos and performance web links via email only to:  pumpkinsdrummer@gmail.com.