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Guitarist for metal band GWAR is found dead in tour bus in Minneapolis
pioneer press ^ | 11-4-11 | tad vezner

Posted on 11/04/2011 5:27:56 AM PDT by WOBBLY BOB

The day after playing in a Minneapolis concert, Cory Smoot - also known as Flattus Maximus, the guitarist for metal band GWAR - was found dead on the band's tour bus Thursday.

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie released a statement Thursday to Brooklyn, N.Y.-based MetalSucks, an online site featuring posts on heavy metal music.

"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," Brockie said, adding that a full statement would be released in "the next day or so."

The band played at First Avenue on Wednesday. They were crossing into Canada on Thursday and were due to perform Friday evening in Edmonton, Alberta.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: dead; guitarist; gwar; minneapolis
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To: central_va

Neither. You don’t bury survivors.


81 posted on 11/04/2011 1:52:29 PM PDT by TwoSue
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To: WOBBLY BOB

Ans this is what pops into my mind:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLHoq0hXxn8


82 posted on 11/04/2011 4:40:00 PM PDT by Trillian
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To: rarestia

Epica is absolutely one of the best bands ever. Simone has the most beautiful voice (right up there with Tarja Turunen). This song is especially amazing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVkJkcvaA1A


83 posted on 11/04/2011 5:32:53 PM PDT by hout8475
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To: DAC21; Lx
Yep the Ox has been missed. Amazing Bass player.

Catch this YouTube: John Entwistle Bass Solo (5:15)

84 posted on 11/04/2011 6:07:54 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (Obama is the least qualified guy in whatever room he walks into.)
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To: rarestia

Alice Cooper- Vincent Furnier- my cousin Mike knew him well. Their bands toured together in Arizona and shared musicians before Alice hit the big time. IIRC Alice’s drug of choice was beer.


85 posted on 11/04/2011 8:57:45 PM PDT by Pelham (Every nation that rose to power did so by protecting its manufacturing base)
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To: Maverick68

I just let one of my girls borrow Abigail, one my favorite metal albums of all time. Listening to Motörhead now.


86 posted on 11/04/2011 10:04:49 PM PDT by lefty-lie-spy (Stay metal. For the Horde \m/("_")\m/ - via iPhone from Tokyo.)
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To: Pelham

I’ve found that most metalheads are just drinkers. Some are, well, alcoholics (myself included), but I’ve never been to a metal concert and smelled pot or seen anyone popping pills. Most of us just like the fast music and the frenetic atmosphere.

I’m thinking I might like Alice Cooper, and I’m gonna give him another listen.


87 posted on 11/05/2011 5:54:19 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: COBOL2Java

That was fun. At about 3/4 thru the song he starts futzing with the E string and behind the neck, did John have a d-dropper on his E string?

I’ve seen The Who twice and he was awesome them along with the rest of the band. The second time I think the drummer was Ringo’s son, he was way good.


88 posted on 11/05/2011 6:45:14 AM PDT by Lx (Do you like it, do you like it. Scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tennerman chili.)
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To: NewRomeTacitus; cripplecreek; creeping death; JeffreyH; RandallFlagg; cschroe; rollo tomasi; ...

METAL PING!!!

My metal taste never really included “GWAR.”

Prayers and condolences to the band and the next of kin.

Thanks for the heads up, Captain Beyond.


89 posted on 11/05/2011 7:15:25 AM PDT by Grizzled Bear (No More RINOs!!!)
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To: GlockThe Vote; notatard?; Rainbow Rising; garandgal; KoRn; mitch5501; Betis70; bigheadfred; ...

METAL PING!!!

My metal taste never really included “GWAR.”

Prayers and condolences to the band and the next of kin.

Thanks for the heads up, Captain Beyond.


90 posted on 11/05/2011 7:15:27 AM PDT by Grizzled Bear (No More RINOs!!!)
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To: rarestia
You go to some of these new age rock or punk concerts, and you’ve got assholes with nails in their boots and full on brawls in the middle of the crowds.

What about Hip-Hop and Rap venues? Shootings and stabbings are expected.

91 posted on 11/05/2011 7:56:36 AM PDT by Grizzled Bear (No More RINOs!!!)
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To: Lx
That was fun. At about 3/4 thru the song he starts futzing with the E string and behind the neck, did John have a d-dropper on his E string?

He had a number of custom-built Warwick basses, like the gold sparkle below. Yes, it had a d-dropper. As you can see from the YouTube, he was pretty good at using it. :-)


92 posted on 11/05/2011 7:57:51 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Obama is the least qualified guy in whatever room he walks into.)
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To: rarestia

Try this...

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/547465/megadeth_cristina_scabbia_a_tout_le_monde_2007/


93 posted on 11/05/2011 8:01:47 AM PDT by Grizzled Bear (No More RINOs!!!)
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To: COBOL2Java

Thanks, I figured that’s what it was but maybe the tone was so low I couldn’t hear it when he used it. He was an expert base player and musician. He was however, extremely bad with money, that’s why the rest of the Who agreed to do a tour I think it was early 90s.


94 posted on 11/05/2011 8:14:29 AM PDT by Lx (Do you like it, do you like it. Scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tennerman chili.)
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To: rarestia
"Believe it or not, the metal community is very much against drug use."

Totally believable. When I was in high school, none of us 'metal heads' used drugs, or even drank much alcohol. We typically made fun of those who did.

95 posted on 11/05/2011 8:40:33 AM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: Grizzled Bear

Was talking more about concerts that I would actually go to.

I worked as a bouncer at an urban nightclub. I can confirm that you are correct. Drug use, rapes, assaults, they’re all de rigeur at urban venues.


96 posted on 11/05/2011 9:50:24 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: rarestia

Definite neo-classical influence. Great band and great music.

http://youtu.be/lvkOwhLONGE


97 posted on 11/05/2011 12:18:44 PM PDT by wastedyears (11/11/11 is National Metal Day.)
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To: wastedyears

Reminds me a little of Sepultura. They’re a Brazilian metal band, but they don’t use the classical influence. They’re more tribal metal.


98 posted on 11/05/2011 12:26:00 PM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: rarestia

And there’s this, with the same singer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gzId3y629Y


99 posted on 11/05/2011 12:55:03 PM PDT by wastedyears (11/11/11 is National Metal Day.)
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100 posted on 11/05/2011 1:20:49 PM PDT by TheOldLady (FReepmail me to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list)
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