Billy Corgan's new band Zwan will release its debut album, Mary Star of the Sea, on January 28th on Reprise Records.

Fans can preview the first single, "Honestly," via www.zwan.com, where they can also check out live footage and home movies of the band.

Zwan made their live debut in 2001, a year after the Smashing Pumpkins disbanded. In addition to Corgan on vocals and guitar, the band features the Pumpkins' Jimmy Chamberlin on drums; Paz Lenchantin, formerly of A Perfect Circle, on bass; David Pajo, formerly of Slint and Tortoise, on guitar; and Matt Sweeney, formerly of Chavez, on guitar. All five band members share vocal duties.

The band is out on the road this month, mainly hitting radio station Christmas shows, mixing in a few dates at smaller venues.

Zwan tour dates:

12/5: Las Vegas, the Joint
12/6: Los Angeles, Spaceland
12/7: Los Angeles, KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas
12/11: Boston, WBCN Christmas Rave
12/12: New York, KROCK's Claus Fest
12/13: Washington, DC, HF Xmas Nutcracker 2002
12/15: Philadelphia, Y100 Festival 2002
12/16: Columbus, OH, Newport Music Hall
12/17: Detroit, The Night 89X Stole Christmas 5

CHRISTINA SARACENO
(December 3, 2002)