GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot Found Dead Travis Faulk 12 years ago GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot (Flattus Maximus) was found dead by his bandmates as they prepared to cross the Canadian border. No cause of death has been revealed at this time. You can read a statement from the band here. Share this: Steve Micciche Rejoins Every Time I Die For TourRise Against, A Day To Remember, Chiodos Announced For Riot FestStory Of The Year, The Almost, Miss May I, Sylar Added To South By So What?!