One less scumdog in the world. Let us mourn his passing.

Rankenphile

Cory Smoot, better known as Flattus Maximus, guitarist for the best goddamned metal band in the world, was found dead today in the middle of their tour as they prepared to cross the Canadian border.

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.

-Dave Brockie-

Gwar was one of my all-time favorite bands for years and years. When I was in high school I had a blue and gold cassette tape with Scumdogs of the Universe on one side and Dead Kennedys' Plastic Surgery Disasters on the other that I listened to pretty much every day.

This really, really sucks.

I was lucky enough to see Gwar live three times, once with Voodoo Glow Skulls and the Misfits, which was one of my favorite shows I ever saw. I always regretted having to miss seeing them whenever they came to town and I was unable to go.

Let us celebrate his life by sharing links of his legacy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWRKlNlRsgI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFBCpgEB8dc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlZQYZZtAHk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyZ3pgABwss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgo0_VuaT7o

Tonkka

This is terrible news.

LTM

Well, this certainly sucks.

dbrock270

Never listened to GWAR.

Moriveth

Daaang

LTM

Only ever saw them live once.

It was a transcendent experience.

Orikaeshigitae

aw, man. i only started loving them 'cause of you, but even a neophyte like me knows this sucks.

Moriveth

I never saw them live

but man

I love GWAR just based on their stage personas, they're super awesome

Sweeney Tom

This sucks. I just started really getting into GWAR too.

RIP Flattus Maximus.

Melding

The things people will do to avoid going to Canada.

This sucks though. Wasn't a big fan but all the same, my condolences to the family and friends.

Moriveth

Well

I should put more GWAR on my iPhone then

Stale

Damn.


A lot of High School was GWAR for me.

mcp

My first concert ever was Gwar.

Henroid

Beavis and Butthead are gonna be pissed.

mcp

I was just bouncing around the Gwar wiki pages.

I love that the lady that played Slymenstra Hymen now has an interior/exterior design company called Wrapped in Comfort.

Druhim

That sucks. I won't pretend I was a big fan of Gwar, but I respect what they do.

Aneurhythmia

Smoot had only been with the band since like 2002, I think, so he's not in a lot of the "classic" Gwar stuff.

But he was a lot of the balls on War Party and stuff since then. I'd post Bring Back the Bomb if I weren't on my phone.

Xehalus

I concur

GWAR is the best goddamned metal band

Moriveth

Bring Back The Bomb is a great song.

VALVEjunkie

noooooo

GreasyKidsStuff

GWAR was a fucking great show when I saw them a few years ago. This news sucks.

Monkeyfeet

GWAR is so metal they were still planning to play tonight anyway