GWAR’s rendition of the Dayglo Abortions song “Isn’t This Disgusting” has been released as a digital single through iTunes.
The track is the last recording featuring the late guitarist Cory Smoot (also know as Flattus Maximus). All proceeds from the single will benefit the Smoot Family Fund.
The single is also set to appear on an upcoming Dayglo Abortions tribute album, due next year.
GWAR have canceled their January European “Return of the World Maggot” tour after a number of promoters pulled out of shows due to low ticket sales.
Says GWAR’s Dave Brockie, “Several of the promoters were alarmed by the seemingly low ticket sales. Instead of sticking it out and getting huge walk up crowds with amazing GWAR shows, which is exactly what would have happened, but they decided to start pulling the plug on shows anyway. It got to the point where we had lost so many shows; it just didn’t make sense to do this tour. We were going to completely eat shit, money-wise and we can’t do that.”
The autopsy report for the late GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot has been completed.
North Dakota coroner William Masselo, MD stated, “I have determined that Cory died from a coronary artery thrombosis brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease.”
Video footage of GWAR performing unmasked during their encore in Portland, Oregon last Wednesday in tribute to their late guitarist Cory Smoot is below.
The performance marks the first time the band appeared onstage without masks since 2004, when the group paid tribute to Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell.
Arrangements have been made for the memorial service of the late GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, also known as Flattus Maximus.
The service will take place this Friday, November 11th at Bennett Funeral Home Chesterfield Chapel in Chesterfield, VA at 14301 Ashbrook Parkway. The private service begins at 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that contributions be made to the “Smoot Family Fund”. Contact Smootfamilyfund@gmail.com.