Bummer Alert

GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot aka Flattus Maximus Found Dead

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It is with a very heavy heart that we report the tragic news that GWAR guitarist and producer Cory Smoot, aka Flattus Maximus was found dead today in his hotel room. MetalSucks got the official word from GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (aka Oderus Urungus):

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-

This is certainly a huge shocker to us here at Metal Injection. We've met Cory, and in the short time that we spent with him, he was an extremely funny, nice and caring individual. This is a huge loss to the metal community and our thoughts are with his family and his friends.

Smoot appeared on national television last week as GWAR performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Here is video of that performance: 


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  • Necros1s

    fuck! ;(

    r.i.p

  • darthmookus

    That sucks! RIP corey

  • WE-G

    RIP Corey. That sucks.

  • emetal

    oh my god.. this is absolutely tragic. they just found him!?! -_-

  • BaCa

    to all my fellow GWAR fans, Flatus is out there eating vegetarians in a place known as Metal Metal Land, where the Zombies March, and The Penguins Attack and The Bombs Are Brought Back. Flatus was a manly man with his guitar and we Let Him Slay us with riffs of madness and flatulence. So as i wrap this up all i have to say is ZOMBIES MARCH for our metal brother.

  • Hatecrewjew

    It's been a sad year of metal deaths.

  • Zethus

    Omg……huge bummer! Cant believe they are still planning to play the edmonton show tonight. Shit i wish i was there, gonna be an awesome tribute show

    RIP cory, we will all miss your kick ass riffs! Enjoy metal metal land til we see you again brother!

  • Mothmonsterman

    RIP Flattus Maximus.

  • Scream Evil

    WOW I can't believe this happened! The metal community sure has taken some huge hits here recently over the past few years! GWAR,Iron Maiden & MotorHead were in my top 3 list of bands that I haven't seen live yet & really want to! Now I won't be able to see Corey Smoot's guitar wizzardry live on stage! What a lineup in rock n roll Heaven eh? DimeBag,Peter Steele,Layne Staley,Kurt Cobain,Randy Rhoads,Cliff Burton,DIO,Jimi Hendrix,Keith Moon,Bon Scott,Freddie Mercury,Glen Buxton,John Bonham,Phil Lynott,Wendy O.Williams,Eric Carr,Randy Castillo,Joe Strummer,Kevin Dubrow,GG Allin,Sid Vicious,Darby Crash,Gar Samuelson,David Wayne,Robbin Crosby,Joey Ramone,Johnny Ramone,Dee Dee Ramone,Piggy,Razzle,Steve Clark,Paul Baloff,Paul Raven,Hillel Slovak,Jeff Ward,Rozz Williams,Dave Prichard,Dwayne Goettel,Glenn Rambo,Scott Williams,Dead,Euronymous,Andrew Wood,Quorthon,Chuck Schuldiner,Roger Patterson,Lynn Strait,Jesse Pintado,Lou "Boulder"Richards,TY Longley,Dave Williams,Joe C.,Mieszko Talarczyk,Jared Anderson,Johnny Morrow,Jon Nodtveidt,Mike Alexander,Bryan Ottoson,Casey Calvert,Vitek,The Rev,Keith Alexander & now Corey Smoot of GWAR! R.I.P. BROTHER! GWAR won't be the same without ya Bro!

  • Scream Evil

    In my long list of great dead rock stars up in rock n roll Heaven I forgot to mention "Paul Gray" of Slip Knot! Sorry folks!

  • 6Metal6Head6

    God Dammit.

  • ErikV55

    rip

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