GWAR Announce Biggest Cory Smoot Memorial Show Yet
January 19, 2012, 12 years ago
On Thursday, March 15th, the National Theater in Richmond, VA will host the biggest Cory Smoot Memorial Show yet. Join GWAR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, GHOUL, and SUPPRESSION in an evening of bone-crushing delight.
"There will be raffles and prizes and excessive drinking and plenty of group hugs as we send off our Scumdog brother in the most grandiose fashion yet!"
ALL proceeds go to the Smoot Family Fund to raise funds for Cory's wife, Jaime, and their unborn child. Donations can be made here.
The next day Gwar, Municipal Waste, and Ghoul shall depart on the second half of their US Return Of The World Maggot Tour. All the dates and details will be announced next week.
Guitarist Cory Smoot played the character of Flattus Maximus in Gwar for over ten years. He was discovered dead on the band's tour bus on November 3rd, 2011. He was 34 years old.
According to North Dakota coroner William Masselo, MD: "Cory died from a coronary artery thrombosis brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease."
