GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot's Cause of Death is Reported by Coroner

GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot's Cause of Death is Reported by Coroner


This past November 3rd the world mourned the passing of Cory Smoot, guitarist for the band Gwar. Cory went by the alias Flattus Maximum and was in the band for over a decade.  The North Dakota coroner William Masselo, MD stated "We have finalized the autopsy report and death certificate. I have determined that Cory died from a coronary artery thrombosis brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease."

Gwar has continued to tour as a four piece and has not decided on replacing Cory's position.  The band has further went on to note that they have retired the name Flattus Maximus.

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Black Label Society - Bleeds Black in Cleveland 11/15/2011

11/15/2011- Cleveland, OH -
by Domonic Rini

Black Label Society marks its return back to Cleveland. Not as a headliner but as a supporting act to the historical metal legends themselves Judas Priest.  Armed with former Ozzy guitarist, Zakk Wylde launched his SDMF axe attack by delivering blow after blow of his in your face tracks.
It was quite evident that Zakk has not slowed down at all. His ferocity and perilous unrelenting attack on his guitars kept all the musicians out there in the audience on the edge of their seats.

From the first note of the performance, the entire band stayed true to their music and lashed out a perfect sweating performance. Zakk covered alot of the BLS material and played to the audience content.  He did a ferocious blood curdling solo that still has my ears ringing.

Overview:  BLS brought it to Cleveland. A tremendous performance by one of the greatest guitarists to ever grace the stage.  I highly recommend you check out a BLS show when they come to your town and be prepared for a total onslaught of BLS madness!

CD Review Electric Sister : The Lost Art of Rock & Roll

CD Review
Electric Sister : The Lost Art of Rock & Roll
by : Domonic Rini

Oakland's hard rockin metal act Electric Sister has unleashed a masterpiece that will no doubt leaving you in awe upon listening to this newest release.  The Lost Art of Rock & Roll clocks in with straight up madness from beginning to end. The unrelentless power behind this latest effort has given the band an opportunity to perform at Sweden Rock Festival in 2012. We should know soon on if they get the nod for the travel across the pond.

Such tracks on the Lost Art of Rock & Roll with a lot of strength would have to be the opening track "New Mother Earth". This song really sets the stage for the entire release.  "I Want It All" give you the listener what you have been asking for and that is a catchy hooked tune that will definitely stay stuck in your head for days to come.  Kinda has a Kiss kinda vibe to the guitar work in this one. "The Leper" starts off with a strong riff and the vocals continue the flow. A great rockin tune. One of my favorite tracks off this one would have to be "Monster Girl," packed with a strong riff and great lyrics, this is a must listen to track. "Goddess" plugs in to your ears ready to demolish your senses.  A nice riff and catchy verse and chorus. This track is probably good live. "Rock is Religion" clocks in and sounds off the anthem of this release.  Great lyrics in this track.  Extremely catchy song. I definitely winner in my book. "City of Night" is a nice feeling hard rockin track. Sorta sends me back a few decades. Thought I was listening to some really old Def Leppard or Ted Nugent but with a better vocalist.

Overview: Electric Sister's : The Lost Art of Rock & Roll is a great find for anyone who is digging a new sound but with an old feel to it.  Vocals are the strong part of this release.  There was nothing slacking in this release and is indeed a strong one.  I would highly recommend you get your hands on this one as fast as you can. This band will be big one day so get on board the Electric Sister Train Today!

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Dom Rini is the program director/host of the internationally syndicated show Maximum Threshold Radio Show. (Hard Rock/Metal/Comedy/News)