by Zach Shaw | Dec 6, 2011 | Updates
The passing of GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus) is still a shock to everyone in the metal community. And today, a little more than one month later, an autopsy has been completed and an official cause of death has been revealed. An official statement...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 23, 2011 | Events
In addition to launching a family fund in honor of the late Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus), GWAR had stated their hopes to launch a memorial concert for the fallen guitarist. And now plans for said memorial show, which will also serve as a CD release party for Cory...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 18, 2011 | Touring, Updates
GWAR made the hard decision to move forward with their Return Of The Maggot tour despite the sudden passing of guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus). And while the band will be wrapping up the North American leg next week in New Haven, CT (November 27), they will...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 16, 2011 | Updates
GWAR have been moving forward with their current tour in honor of guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus), who passed away two weeks ago. And now, as promised, the band and their label Metal Blade Records have launched a web page for the Smoot Family Fund in hopes...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 14, 2011 | Updates, Video
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU8Q45fKazA[/youtube] Without question, it’s been an extremely difficult week for GWAR following the sudden death of guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus). Despite everything, GWAR decided to move forward with their...