GWAR: CORY SMOOT CAUSE OF DEATH

The Cory Smoot family and Slave Pit Inc. have released a statement on the official cause of Smoot's death. Cory Smoot (GWAR guitarist: AKA Flattus Maximus) died 11/3/2011 on the bands tour bus as he was found during a border crossing. GWAR finished thier tour as a four piece with EVERY TIME I DIE, GHOUL and WARBEAST and will continue on dedicating the shows to CORY SMOOT.






FROM North Dakota coroner William Masselo, MD:
We have finalized the autopsy report and death certificate. I have determined that Cory died from a coronary artery thrombosis a heart attack brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease.The band, which will continue as a four-piece until the current tour schedule is complete, has officially retired the character of Flattus Maximus, and has announced no plans regarding a new GWAR-guitarist Metal Blade and GWAR have since set-up the Smoot Family Foundation to raise funds for Cory’s wife, Jaime, and their unborn child. Donations can be madehttp://www.metalblade.com/smootfamilyfund/" . Also, at The Canal Club in Richmond, Virginia, on January 7, there will be a record release show, featuring Mensrea, Cannabis Corpse, DBX and more, for Cory’s solo record, When Worlds Collide, which he had completed working on just prior to his death. The album will be released early next year, with all proceeds going to the Smoot Family Fund.

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- RIP CORY SMOOT