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GWAR’s Cory Smoot Cause Of Death Determined
GWAR’s Cory Smoot Cause Of Death Determined
GWAR’s Cory Smoot Cause Of Death Determined
It's been a whole month since 34-year-old GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, AKA Flattus Maximus, was found dead on the band's tour bus by his fellow band members. His family and friends have not only had to deal with a huge loss, but also the unknown- the reason for his death. The coroner has completed the autopsy and has determined the cause of death.
Volbeat Fires Guitarist Thomas Bredhal
Volbeat Fires Guitarist Thomas Bredhal
Volbeat Fires Guitarist Thomas Bredhal
Volbeat, part of the 2012 Gigantour show with Megadeth, Motorhead and Lacuna Coil that is coming to the Glens Falls Civic Center on February 1st,  announced that they are parting ways with guitarist Thomas Bredhal.  Apparently there are no hard feelings as they thanked him for all his hard work and wish him the best of luck.
Skillet’s New Guitarist [VIDEO]
Skillet’s New Guitarist [VIDEO]
Skillet’s New Guitarist [VIDEO]
Earlier this year Q103 Q-Ruption performer Skillet announced that guitarist Ben Kasica was leaving the band for personal reasons.   I don't recall seeing anything official on who was replacing Ben, so I did some research and found out it is Seth Morrison.
Google Pays Tribute to Les Paul
Google Pays Tribute to Les Paul
Google Pays Tribute to Les Paul
Today, Google is paying tribute to the late guitar pioneer Les Paul with a guitar-themed doodle that allows users to play it and record songs of their own.
Seether Guitarist Quits
Seether Guitarist Quits
Seether Guitarist Quits
Trouble in Seether land as guitarist Troy McLawhorn quits the band due to “personal friction” with one of the other members.   Seether announced the guitarist leaving earlier this month.  Tuesday night they appeared on The George Lopez  show without him.
Former Member Donnie Steele To Take Paul Gray’s Spot In Slipknot
Former Member Donnie Steele To Take Paul Gray’s Spot In Slipknot
Former Member Donnie Steele To Take Paul Gray’s Spot In Slipknot
It's been almost a year since the Des Moines, Iowa-based octet Slipknot lost their guitarist Paul Gray (at the age of 38) to an accidental morphine overdose. Not that he could ever be replaced, but as the band prepares for their summer abroad tour, they've found the perfect person to fill-in: former Slipknot member and guitarist Donnie Steele.