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Late GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot Featured on New Single

Jon Wiederhorn — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:40:27 +0000

The first posthumous recording by late GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, a cover of Dayglo Abortions’ ‘Isn’t This Disgusting,’ is available now on iTunes and will be included on the upcoming Dayglo Abortions tribute compilation, which comes out next year. GWAR’s ‘Isn’t this Disgusting’ was tracked by Smoot at his Karma Productions studio in Richmond, Va., [...]

GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot Died of Coronary Condition

Jon Wiederhorn — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:22:38 +0000

A cause of death has been determinged for GWAR’s late guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus). According to North Dakota coroner William Masselo, Smoot died from a coronary artery thrombosis caused by a pre-existing coronary artery disease. He was discovered dead on GWAR’s tour bus on Nov. 3 at the age of 34.

Benefit Show Announced for Family of Late GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot

Graham Hartmann — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:32:49 +0000

After the shocking and tragic death of GWAR lead guitarist Cory “Flattus Maximus” Smoot, the metal world did was it does best — unite. A memorial benefit show has been put together in GWAR’s hometown of Richmond, Va. All proceeds from the benefit will be given directly to the Smoot family.

GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot, aka Flattus Maximus, Found Dead

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Sad news to report: GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus) was found dead this morning by his bandmates as the group prepared to cross the Canadian border on their current tour. MetalSucks.net shared the following statement from GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (aka Oderus Urungus):