El guitarra de GWAR, Cory Smoot (alias Flattus Maximus), ha muerto, el líder del grupo Oderus Urungus ha hecho las siguientes declaraciones:
"It is with a sense of profound loss and tragedy that the members of GWAR must announce the passing of their longtime 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."
Una semana después de su muerte tocaron sin las máscaras como tributo a su compañero
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q fuerte... y q raro ver a gwar unmasked. no es lo mismo!
Como pasar de ser Oderus Urungus, el bárbaro intergaláctico, a un gordo en tanga
Tras la autopsia se ha sabido que murió de una enfermedad del corazón
"We have finalized the autopsy report and death certificate. I have determined that Cory died from a coronary artery thrombosis brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease."
Ya se sabe la identidad del nuevo guitarrista Pustulous Maximus, se trata de Brent Purgason (Cannabis Corpse/Antietam 1862)