Ancient Antarctic metal marauders GWAR, and lead singer Oderus Urungus in particular, has been updating UK fans on their plans to tour Europe in Jan. 2012, despite the recent death of guitarist Cory Smoot, during the US stint of the band’s “Return Of The World Maggot Tour”.
Said GWAR spokesman Dave Brockie a.k.a. Oderus Urungus– “When Cory died, we all wanted to go home and take care of the family and our own grief. But the best way to do that is by playing all the shows we have planned. The response from the U.S. metal community and especially, the whole international GWAR family, has been overwhelmingly supportive… These GWAR fans need the chance to pay their respects to Cory, and cancelling any shows would deprive them of that.”
“Let’s make these shows a celebration of Cory Smoot, one of the most amazing players in metal… I am calling on the European and UK GWAR family to get out there and drag everybody insight to these gigs! We shall honour Flattus Maximus in the only way we know how…
By rocking the fuck out!!!”
The Smoots, GWAR, and Metal Blade Records have created the “Smoot Family Fund”, and GWAR and Slave Pit are calling on the metal community to support Cory’s family in this tragic time. Donations can be made here
http://www.metalblade.com/smootfamilyfund/
If you would prefer to donate to the Smoot Family Fund by mail, the address is:
Slave Pit Inc
C/O Smoot Family Fund
PO Box 5225
Richmond, VA 23220
“C’mon everybody from our rock star buddies to the most zit-covered bohab,”said Brockie. “Cory had a growing family that is going to need help – for a long time. Of course GWAR is doing everything we can, and we need you to help as well.”
The band has officially retired the character of Flattus Maximus as reported last time, and will finish the current U.S. and European tours as a four-piece.
GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus had this to say about their missing lead guitarist -
“Flattus, without our permission I might add, has stolen our Skumship and returned to his beloved home planet, Planet Home. So once again we are marooned on your miserable planet!”
Check out an amazing video tribute to Cory at this location;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Uq01GPxJA&feature=youtu.be
For 27 years GWAR’s relentless tour schedule and bristling release schedule have been evidence of the bands fanatical dedication to not only their fans but metal itself. GWAR’s decision to continue on with these dates has put that dedication to the test like nothing before. Now more than ever they need your support.
HAIL FLATTUS, AND HAIL GWAR!
GWAR DATES UK JANUARY 2012
Thursday 12th Jan. Bierkeller. Bristol
Friday 13th Jan. Electric @ Brixton. London.
Saturday 14th Jan. Kasbah. Coventry.
Sunday 15th Jan. The Ritz. Manchester.
Monday 16th Jan. Spring & Airbrake. Belfast.
Tuesday 17th Jan. Button Factory. Dublin.
Wednesday 18th Jan. Central Station. Wrexham.
Thursday 19th Jan. The Duchess. York.
Friday 20th Jan. Sin City. Swansea.
Saturday 21st Jan. Rock City. Nottingham.
Sunday 22nd Jan. Sub89. Reading.
Tuesday 24th Jan. Highlights. Portsmouth.
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