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GWAR: Details Announced For CORY SMOOT Memorial Service
Arrangements have been finalized for the memorial service for Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus),the GWAR guitarist who was found dead as the U.S. band was about to enter Canada on November 3. He was 34 years old. The service will take place this Friday, November 11 at the Bennett Funeral Home Che...November 10, 2011
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Video Footage Of CORY SMOOT's Final Concert With GWAR
Fan-filmed video footage of GWAR's final concert with guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus) which took place on November 2, 2011 at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota can be seen below. Smoot was found dead as the U.S. band was about to enter Canada on Thursday morning, November 3. He wa...November 5, 2011
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GWAR Frontman Explains Band's Decision To Continue Touring Following Guitarist's Death
GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (who goes by the stage name Oderus Urungus) has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus): "After a restless night spent hurtling through the desolate Canadian wilderness, I crawled from my bunk on th...November 4, 2011
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HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL, ALL THAT REMAINS Members React To GWAR Guitarist's Death
Members of HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL and ALL THAT REMAINS have reacted to the passing of GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus). Cory was found dead as the U.S. band was about to enter Canada on Thursday morning. He was 34 years old. Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED, KINGDOM OF SORROW): "[Rest in pe...November 4, 2011
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GWAR To Play Edmonton Tomorrow Despite Guitarist's Death
According to the Edmonton Journal, GWAR will still perform Friday at Edmonton Event Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, despite the death of one of the band's guitarists. Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus) was found dead as the U.S. band was about to enter Canada on Thursday morning. He was 34 yea...November 3, 2011
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Comments On GWAR Guitarist's Passing
Vocalist Randy Blythe of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD has released the following statement regarding the passing of GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus): "I am very saddened by the passing our friend Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus) of GWAR. He was an awesome dude and a...November 3, 2011
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GWAR Guitarist Found Dead
GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) has released the following statement to MetalSucks: "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...November 3, 2011
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GWAR Frontman To Star In 'Jesus, The Total Douchebag'
GWAR frontman Oderus Urungus will play "Satan" in a movie titled "Jesus, The Total Douchebag", which is set to come out on DVD in February 21, 2012. Video footage of Oderus talking about his involvement in the film can be seen below. GWAR was the musical guest on the October 27 edition of "Late Nigh...November 3, 2011
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GWAR Performs On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' (Video)
GWAR was the musical guest on last night's (Thursday, October 27) edition of "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on NBC. You can now watch video footage of the band's performance below. Bassist Casey Orr (a.k.a. Beefcake The Mighty) recently announced his departure from GWAR. He explained in a statement...October 28, 2011
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GWAR Frontman Talks Sports In New Video Interview
The Score television network a Canadian specialty television service providing sports, news, information, highlights and live event programming, available across Canada recently conducted an interview with GWAR frontman Oderus Urungus. You can now watch the chat below. Bassist Casey Orr (a.k.a. Beef...October 28, 2011
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GWAR To Perform On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'
GWAR will be the musical guest on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Thursday, October 27. The show airs on NBC at 12:30 ET/PT and 11:30 CT. "We are overjoyed that Jimmy had the good sense to invite us back as we had planned to return anyway," stated GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus. "Now Fallon ...October 13, 2011
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)
Vocalist Ivan Moody and guitarist Zoltan Bathory of Las Vegas, Nevada-based metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH were interviewed on this past weekend's (October 7-9) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a f...October 11, 2011
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ARGONAUTS: New York City Performance Footage Available
Video footage of ARGONAUTS' October 8, 2011 performance at ABC No Rio in New York City can be viewed below. ARGONAUTS is the new band featuring former THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN and BURNT BY THE SUN members alongside MUNICIPAL WASTE drummer Dave Witte and EAST OF THE WALL bassist Brett Bamberger. The...October 10, 2011
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G4's 'Attack Of The Show' Airs Special GWAR-B-Q Segment; Video Available
Saturday, September 17 is a day that will go down in history as the second annual GWAR-B-Q became the first-ever indoors GWAR-B-Q. If you weren't there, you missed a hell of a time, but luckily enough for you Bohabs, G4's "Attack of the Show" attended the event and documentes it all. Host Candace Ba...October 7, 2011
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INFERNAEON Announces New Singer
Floridian blackened death metal band INFERNAEON has announced the addition of singer Eric Rhodes to the group's ranks. Commented bassist Kevin Gibbons: "We all think it's great to work with a guy like Eric. His voice and range are amazing and he really contributes to our sound. Jeramie Kling, Steven...October 3, 2011