Zwan

The Profile

American alternative rock supergroup formed in 2001 by Billy Corgan with Jimmy Chamberlin, David Pajo, Matt Sweeney, and Paz Lenchantin. Released the album Mary Star of the Sea in 2003 and disbanded the same year.

Formed in Chicago in 2001 by Billy Corgan after The Smashing Pumpkins, with core members Jimmy Chamberlin, David Pajo, Matt Sweeney, and Paz Lenchantin. Issued the album Mary Star of the Sea (2003) and the singles Honestly and Lyric; disbanded in 2003.

Three reviews dig into Zwan’s Mary Star of the Sea and a 2003 Milan gig. Lineup shout‑outs spotlight Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, David Pajo, Matt Sweeney, and Paz Lenchantin. One reviewer praises the familiar Pumpkins-flavored sound; another calls out faith-tinged lyrics and mixing choices; a live report gushes over Chamberlin’s drumming and tight harmonies. Overall: energetic shows, polarizing studio takes.