MetalSucks heeft laten middels Dave Brockie van GWAR laten weten dat de gitarist van die band Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus) dood gevonden is. Brockie had hierover het volgende te melden:

It is with a sense of profound loss and tragedy that the members of GWAR must announce the passing of their long time guitarist and beloved friend Cory Smoot, also known to thousands of metal fans worldwide as Flattus Maximus. 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.