It's raining reptilian guitarists made of flatulance and fury

[dorkfish]

RIP Gwar's guitarist, Cory Smoot:

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.

[betao]

as a fellow Richmonder, I send a salute his way. I've worked a couple of their shows. It's quite odd working in a barricade facing the audience while lady gaga's tits are being ripped of about 6 feet behind you.

RIP.

[Stickjohn]

Article about his last show in Mpls. Nothing unusual about the show; they were pretty well known at 1st Ave.

[bucketofpower]

rip

[thetello]

great guy, really sad to see him go. i've worked about 5-6 gwar shows and seen a handful or so elsewhere. i was looking forward to catching them in a few weeks. :\ rip flattus.

[TheRotten42]

One of the most entertaining show's I have ever been to. RIP

[Neighborhood Creep]

I seen them only once, at Sounds of the Underground a few years back. I also seen them in the Bonnaroo fountain when I left Deadmau5 to take a piss. I went and got all drenched in red and came back to Mau5's show and my friends thought I got jumped