Wong was handpicked by Corgan and co. from over 10,000 applicants to join the Smashing Pumpkins, and it's safe to say she's ...

And while they received over 10,000 applications, Kiki Wong walked away as the newest member. And with her first show out of the way, the musician opened up about the experience.

April 26 (UPI) -- Smashing Pumpkins have recruited Kiki Wong as their new guitarist. On Friday, the rock band announced Wong, a Los Angeles-based musician who plays for the band Vigil of War, as ...

As a starting point, Wong turned to the guitars she’d been fawning over since she was a teenager killing time at Guitar Center. She knew that PRS guitars would provide her with the versatility ...

The guitarist with LA rockers Vigil Of War has a significant social media following with 674,000 followers on Instagram where she posts covers, collaborations and playing insights. "SP is excited to ...

Wong, 35, is a Chinese and Korean American who is a social media influencer. Her TikTok account, Kiki: Daily Metal Guitar Riffs, has more than 1.3 million followers.

Kiki Wong attends “The Anvil Experience Live” at Saban Theatre on September 22, 2022 in Beverly Hills, (California./ Getty Images) ...

I can’t wait to hit the road with Kiki as part of our mad circus. It’s definitely an exciting moment for The Smashing Pumpkins to be this busy with touring in 2024.

Kiki Wong's Career According to Wong's website, she started playing piano at 6 years old, and got her first guitar when she as 13.

“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 ...