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Details Confirmed For Cory Smoot’s (AKA Flattus Maximus) Memorial Service, GWAR Cancels Select Dates

by Zach Shaw | Nov 10, 2011 | Updates

The metal community is still shocked by the passing of GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, better known as Flattus Maximus. While the band has moved forward with their current tour in honor of the guitarist, GWAR have canceled two dates in order to attend Smoot’s memorial...

Dave Brockie (AKA Oderus Urungus) Provides Further Comments On Cory Smoot’s Death, Provides Status On GWAR

by Zach Shaw | Nov 4, 2011 | Updates

A day after first revealing the passing of guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus), singer Dave Brockie (aka Oderus Urungus) has released a follow up statement. In addition to further discussing Smoot’s untimely death, Brockie also revealed that GWAR will retire...

GWAR Still Set To Perform Tonight In Edmonton

by Zach Shaw | Nov 4, 2011 | News Ticker

While a full official statement is forthcoming, the Edmonton Journal reports that GWAR’s show in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada tonight will go on as planned.

Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe Comments On The Passing Of Cory Smoot (Flattus Maximus)

by Zach Shaw | Nov 4, 2011 | Tributes

The metal community is still in shock over the passing of GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, aka Flattus Maximus. Many (both fans and musicians alike) have paid their respects and shared their grief since the unfortunate news first hit. However, Lamb Of God frontman Randy...

GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus) Found Dead

by Zach Shaw | Nov 3, 2011 | In Memoriam

Breaking news: guitarist Cory Smoot, better known as Flattus Maximus, was found dead this morning. His body was found by his bandmates as they were about to cross the Canadian border. GWAR frontman David Brockie, aka Oderus Urungus, gave the following statement to...
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