Static-X - Wayne Static Passes Away At Age 48
Static-X and publicists at FiXT Publicity issued a statement on their official Facebook page that frontman Wayne Static has passed away at age 48. Details are scarce and cause of death has not been revealed. He leaves behind a wife, former adult film actress Tera Wray, and a successful two-decade career.
Static, born Wayne Richard Wells, served as the vocalist, guitarist, and namesake of the now-defunct American industrial/nu metal group Static-X from its foundation in 1994 until a 2009 hiatus, and again from 2012 to 2013, when disputes over the name with former bassist Tony Campos prompted Static to dissolve the band. During that time, the band released six studio albums, and Static released an album of his own entitled Pighammer, in addition to numerous collaborations and guest appearances.
Known for his gravity-defying hair and penchant for writing songs about the town of Otsego, Michigan, Static was set to tour with fellow nu/industrial metallers Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans at this news of his untimely passing.
Many bands and band members from around the world have been paying tribute to him and sending their condolences to his family. Some can be read below:
Corey Taylor (Slipknot) said: "I am absolutely devastated to hear about Wayne Static's death. A good man and a good friend. My thoughts are with his family and friends."
Motörhead tweeted: "We are very sad to hear of the passing of Wayne Static. #RIPWayneStatic"
Drowning Pool said in a statement: "We are totally in shock and devastated by the loss of our good friend Wayne of Static-X. Can't believe we lost another great rock Hero. Our heart goes out to Wayne's family and friends. We were so looking forward to touring together in the UK this January. Can't believe you're gone brother. Never easy loosing a friend. Sleep well..."
Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) wrote: "He's a true legend, a great guy and killer song writer. It sucks to lose a friend to something that you wish you could've helped him for. I would like to send out my condolences to the Wells family. R.I.P. Wayne Static. Keep Disco Evil."
Static, born Wayne Richard Wells, served as the vocalist, guitarist, and namesake of the now-defunct American industrial/nu metal group Static-X from its foundation in 1994 until a 2009 hiatus, and again from 2012 to 2013, when disputes over the name with former bassist Tony Campos prompted Static to dissolve the band. During that time, the band released six studio albums, and Static released an album of his own entitled Pighammer, in addition to numerous collaborations and guest appearances.
Known for his gravity-defying hair and penchant for writing songs about the town of Otsego, Michigan, Static was set to tour with fellow nu/industrial metallers Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans at this news of his untimely passing.
Many bands and band members from around the world have been paying tribute to him and sending their condolences to his family. Some can be read below:
Corey Taylor (Slipknot) said: "I am absolutely devastated to hear about Wayne Static's death. A good man and a good friend. My thoughts are with his family and friends."
Motörhead tweeted: "We are very sad to hear of the passing of Wayne Static. #RIPWayneStatic"
Drowning Pool said in a statement: "We are totally in shock and devastated by the loss of our good friend Wayne of Static-X. Can't believe we lost another great rock Hero. Our heart goes out to Wayne's family and friends. We were so looking forward to touring together in the UK this January. Can't believe you're gone brother. Never easy loosing a friend. Sleep well..."
Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) wrote: "He's a true legend, a great guy and killer song writer. It sucks to lose a friend to something that you wish you could've helped him for. I would like to send out my condolences to the Wells family. R.I.P. Wayne Static. Keep Disco Evil."
[Also thanks to Sword_Chant for sending in this news!]
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| FYA Destroyer Posts: 827  |
Well...if he died because of drugs overdose, he deserve for no respect.
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| Sangre Sani Posts: 395  |
Written by FYA on 02.11.2014 at 12:24 You, sir, should burn.
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| Rapid Fire Posts: 256  |
I've never been a fan of his music, but it's sad. R.I.P. man.
---- Twelve voices were shouting in anger, and they were all alike. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.
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| angel. Evil Butterfly Posts: 2419  |
Oh wow ! He doesn't look like a 48 year old guy :O I'm curious about his diet 
---- The Fangirl.
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Written by Sangre Sani on 02.11.2014 at 14:09 Because of...? Drug overdose is the most shameless way to die. Why? Because it was caused by HIMSELF. I can't understand this gloryfing. If he would died in car accident, or hearh attack - ok, it's sad and it's possible to understand. But if it caused by drugs, it means that he was stupid and ignorant enough to apply them to himself. I just can't understand it - Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, this guy from GWAR, and everybody is crying and writting 'RIP' or 'SO SAD'. But nobody is saying that drugs caused it and they all died because of their stupidity. But if he die in some kind of normal way - RIP.
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7562  |
No matter what will be the reason for his death is but this is a very sad news. You can count me in one of those guys who has listen to Static-X while I was doing my schooling. Truly a talented musician and his contribution has always been rewarding. R.I.P Wayne.
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| jupitreas hi-fi / lo-life Staff Posts: 6659  |
Written by FYA on 02.11.2014 at 17:44 Drug dependence is a disease, so it is not correct to blame him for it. He was sick and he succumbed to the disease, the disease in this case being drug addiction. It is a shame that he did not get the help he needed to kick his habit, if drugs were indeed to blame for his death.
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| FYA Destroyer Posts: 827 |
But still - everybody know how it's easy to be addicted and everybody knows, what addiction can do with human mind and body, but they're still taking it. WTF is wrong with this.
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| jupitreas hi-fi / lo-life Staff Posts: 6659 |
Written by FYA on 02.11.2014 at 17:51 Drugs can be a very positive thing if taken in moderation, so I wouldn't call everyone who tries them stupid (particularly the less potent ones like marijuana or alcohol). For some, due to various factors (family history, genetics, mental health etc.) the use turns into abuse and at this point, it is classified as a disease. The sick person is not capable of stopping and this is out of their control, and thus they can't be blamed for taking them again.
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| Rot Teufel Posts: 124  |
Written by angel. on 02.11.2014 at 14:41 i guess genetic had an influence too. Someone could be full white at 18 years and others could still have full pigment at 70 years. Same for skin. Anyway this news is a bit unexpected... 10 years ago when i got shorters hairs and carring a Lincoln beard a lot of guys tells me i was his clone (but i got light blue eyes). Kinda funny fact. R.I.P. Wayne
---- Destroy all dreams, illusion damned in fire... A hellish need for power, it's my dark desire...
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| Olber Posts: 23  |
I was a huge fan of Static-X several years ago, before I got really into metal. They were a bit silly but it was kind of a guilty pleasure... Wisconsin Death Trip and Cannibal were their best albums in my opinion. Wayne had become quite an asshole in the last few years of Static-X and I wasn't really sad when they disbanded. But hearing he passed away... wow. Whether or not you like his music, you have to respect the guy as a musician who created his very own, distinctive style. RIP.
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| Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311  |
Written by angel. on 02.11.2014 at 14:41 I guess you just can't look old with that hair.
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Written by FYA on 02.11.2014 at 12:24 Edgy kid is edgy. Go fuck yourself.
---- *insert something deep and profound*
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| Darkside Momo Retired Elite Posts: 9089  |
Written by angel. on 02.11.2014 at 14:41 wiki says he was a vegetarian  BTW, gotta listen to some Wisconsin Death Trip
---- My Author's Blog (in French)  "You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you" "I've lost too many years now I'm stealing back my soul I am awake"
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| Maco Pvt Funderground Posts: 3593  |
I think it's a good moment to listen something from Static-X now.
---- Crackhead Megadeth reigns supreme.
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835  |
I was never into Static-X, but it's still sad. Seems like he had a lot of friends in the industry and was respected.
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Written by Darkside Momo on 02.11.2014 at 20:04 Aha! That's it, I told ya that eating too much meat won't do us good
---- The Fangirl.
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Written by FYA on 02.11.2014 at 17:44 I sincerely hope that if you ever find yourself in his position, your friends and family won't be as ignorant as you are.
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| chronic-headache Posts: 249  |
Loved WDT, Mahcine had some good tracks, and while I have gotten every release cept Pig Hammer, I've been kinda lukewarm to everything post Machine. This is still a sad thing, no matter if it's via OD or otherwise. He was able to build a bridge between (hardrock/nu-) metal and dark-electro-industrial and not have it sound horrible. WDT will be playing for ah while in my house in his memory.
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Written by FYA on 02.11.2014 at 12:24 What an ignorant and disrespectful thing to say. Anyways, this is still a shame. RIP Wayne.
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