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. :-)
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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Neither. You don’t bury survivors.
Ans this is what pops into my mind:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLHoq0hXxn8
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
Catch this YouTube: John Entwistle Bass Solo (5:15)
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.
I just let one of my girls borrow Abigail, one my favorite metal albums of all time. Listening to Motörhead now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What about Hip-Hop and Rap venues? Shootings and stabbings are expected.
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. :-)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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