Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus, was the lead guitarist of GWAR before dying of a heart attack in 2011. His talent lives on in “Countdown To Oblivion.”
The Agonist features impressive performances from singer Alissa White-Gluz, who can switch on a dime from hellbound growls to Lacuna Coil-style choruses.
Finnish power metal mainstays Sonata Arctica have toured the world with everyone from Iron Maiden to Dragonforce and almost had a video game based on an album.