[b]Gwar guitarist found dead[/b]
[release]Our friends at MetalSucks are reporting that Gwar lead guitarist Cory Smoot (Flattus Maximus) has passed away. Smoot was apparently found this morning as the band prepared to cross the Canadian border (they are on tour with Every Time I Die). MetalSucks posted the following statement from Gwar ringleader Dave Brockie:
"It is with a sense of profound loss and tragedy that the members of GWAR must announce the passing of their long time guitarist and beloved friend Cory Smoot, also known to thousands of metal fans worldwide as Flattus Maximus. Cory was found deceased this morning as the band prepared for a border crossing. There is no word as to the cause of death and the members of GWAR are completely shocked and devastated that this has occurred. At this point there is no word on arrangements and the disposition of the remainder of GWAR’s current North American tour, nor are there any details regarding long term plans. At this point we are just dealing with the loss of our dear friend and brother, one of the most talented guitar players in metal today. We ask that our fans and the media be respectful of our request for privacy for those that have suffered this terrible loss. A full statement will be coming in the next day or so, in the meantime please give your thoughts and your prayers to Cory, his family, and all the people that love him."[/release]
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Incredibly sad event. Not to mention they were one of my favorite bands. Time to listen to their Discography in remembrance.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScA7vDC2u10[/media]
[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/GWAR-Flattus_Maximus.jpg[/img]
who?
I really don't know who this is or what Gwar is.
rip black sabbath will never be the same
I love Gwar, he will be missed.
[QUOTE=xxncxx;33108125]who?
I really don't know who this is or what Gwar is.[/QUOTE]
here joan rivers will introduce you to em
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWRKlNlRsgI[/media]
[QUOTE=xxncxx;33108125]who?
I really don't know who this is or what Gwar is.[/QUOTE]
a shitty edgy metal band
[QUOTE=skynrdfan3;33108237]here joan rivers will introduce you to em
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWRKlNlRsgI[/media][/QUOTE]
wow, they seemed incredibly badass. either way my condolences go out to the band and his family
I listened to the song "lust in space" on spotify, Gwar sound fucking awesome.
aw man :(
Not a huge fan of Gwar but this is this sad.
FUCK FUCK FUCK NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT FUCKING CORY SMOOT AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
GOD FUCKING DAMN IT GWAR is my fucking favorite band nononono this isnt happening aaaaahhhh [img]http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-crying.gif[/img]
only seen the band at a Viva la bam episode
he has a beautiful ltd though. rip
Sad fucking day. Why hasn't Ozzy died yet?
[QUOTE=ThatHippyMan;33108985]Why hasn't Ozzy died yet?[/QUOTE]
Ever since he ate that bat he's been a vampire.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loGSv2nTj5c[/media]
May he Rest in Metal Metal Land.
Fuck, i was really looking forward to seeing them in Vancouver. This sucks.
Killed by demons I'm betting
Gwar is awesome if only for the costumes, but their music is actually legit.
[QUOTE=Kopimi;33108257]a shitty edgy metal band[/QUOTE]it's a satirical shock rock band
Also fyi Cory Smoot is just* a session musician, gwar will still live on as gwar but with a new flattus maximus. I can think of five people other than smoot who played that particular character since gwar started
*I say just but it's still a person, and in any case it's a shame to see a talented guitar player go
Aww man, that sucks major balls.
Trumpet metal
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgmeHsdtO4E[/media]
Gwar are hilarious. They spray homemade fluids all over the crowd at their concerts.
[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;33114683]it's a satirical shock rock band
Also fyi Cory Smoot is just* a session musician, gwar will still live on as gwar but with a new flattus maximus. I can think of five people other than smoot who played that particular character since gwar started
*I say just but it's still a person, and in any case it's a shame to see a talented guitar player go[/QUOTE]
Yes, but Cory was one if not the best Flattus. He was an amazing guitarist...
I think he was also the longest lasting flattus but I'm not entirely sure.
I liked when they killed palin on stage
Maybe the new 8-string guitars were too much for him?
[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;33114744]I think he was also the longest lasting flattus but I'm not entirely sure.[/QUOTE]
He was in the band for... 6 or so years. So yeah.
[img]http://adamvonwillis.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/gwar-jesus.gif[/img]
I love that gif.
[QUOTE=Kopimi;33108257]a shitty edgy metal band[/QUOTE]
edgy as a bowling ball
Man that fucking sucks. RIP
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