How do you replace one of the best musicians in your band? This is a question Billy Corgan is refusing to ask himself because he thinks he's the best musician in Smashing Pumpkins.

It is a valid question as the recently vacant drummer position for The Smashing Pumpkins needs to be filled like the vagina of the hot bar wench I saw last night. (Our original report on the issue). But how to replace the awesomeness that was Jimmy Chamberlin?

Corgan recently spoke with Contact Music about the submissions he has received for the drummer position:

"We've received a staggering amount of submissions so far (over 1,000!), so let me say to everyone who has submitted thank you and God bless you for having the courage to throw your name out there. The auditions on the 14th are just the first round of trying people out. There is no hurry at the moment, as I'm not quite ready to record yet, and it's possible I may need more than one drummer for what my plans are. So for someone who may think they would never get a chance there is still time in the months ahead to keep trying. I view it as a process to find the right person(s) and it's important that the right consideration is given."

"It's possible I may need more than one drummer for what my plans are" I am thinking Chinese Democracy II Smahing Pumpkins style.