Gwar: members take the masks in memory Smoot

Less than two weeks after the death of guitarist Cory Smoot (Flattus Maximus), the masked GWAR put their costumes and foam rubber and resumed the tour schedule. But that does not mean they have forgotten his late friend.

On Saturday, in a message on the Facebook page, the Gwar announced the creation of the Smoot Family Foundation, a charity for rockers who have suffered some type of trauma. Since then, the band has been doing a series of charity concerts.

"This week will bring not only answers many questions, but an opportunity for you to personally contribute to a fund set up to Cory's wife, Jamie Smoot," says the post.

"We are surprised by this positive response from everyone, but we have to fix things and make sure that all this has been done with authenticity," the post continued. "Gwar The family is strong and we are honored you!"

Smoot, 34, was found dead on the tour bus group on 03 November. The band was preparing to leave for Canada after a show in Minneapolis. In an official statement, the singer Davie Brockie (Oderus Urungus), revealed the pain he and his bandmates are going.

"As lead singer of Gwar and one of the best friends of Smoot, I feel it my duty to try to answer some of the issues surrounding his tragic and untimely death," said Brockie. "I know the feeling of loss and pain is much larger than an isolated environment of a touring band, and I will do my best to provide the pure comfort I can."

"The most obvious question is how?" He added. "And unfortunately, this is the hardest question to answer. The truth will not be known until doctors have finished their work. All I can do is say what we saw with our own eyes."

"We are completely devastated and shocked," said Brockie. "The night we had our friend and colleague, happy and healthy in the midst of our best tour, and the next morning, and suddenly he was gone. I've never seen a greater proof of the fragility of life."

In concert held last week in Portland, Oregon, band members gave Smoot, the equivalent of a 21-gun salute by removing their masks and holding the late guitarist's ax: