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Flatulus Maximus | |
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 Flattus Maximus live on stage in Edmonton | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cory Smoot (2002–2011) Zach Blair (1999–2002) Tim Harriss (1998–1999) Pete Lee (1992–1998) Dewey Rowell (1987–1991) |
| Genres | Thrash metal, hardcore punk, shock rock |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Labels | Metal Blade Records, DRT Entertainment, Slave Pit Inc. |
| Website | Gwar official site |
Flattus Maximus is the name of a character and former guitarist in the American heavy metal band Gwar. He is known for his red face, white dreadlocks, dinosaur-head shoulder pads and reptile feet. The name "Flattus" is indicative of the character's signature flatulence. His speaking mannerisms suggest a childlike intelligence and naivety.
The role of Flattus Maximus was played by six different people before it was retired. Dewey Rowell was the first to take the role. A sculptor, Jeffrey Rumaner, nicknamed "Stretch" played Flattus in the scenes to the video "Gor-Gor". Pete Lee portrayed the character beginning with the 1992 tour in support of the America Must Be Destroyed album and continuing to perform with the band through their next four albums.
Tim Harriss portrayed him during the 1998 Halloween Tour and for the recording of We Kill Everything. Zach Blair took over the role in 1999 for the recording of Violence Has Arrived. Cory Smoot took over the role in 2002 and continued to portray the character until his death on November 3, 2011. After Smoot's death, the band made the decision to officially retire the character in his honor.