Wayne Richard Wells: Metal Singer, 48, Dies

Wayne StaticMetal singer, Wayne Richard Wells aka Wayne Static, died at the young age of 48. A representative for the former Static-X frontman confirmed his death to Billboard.com on Saturday.

The statement from Static-X read:

Static-X Founder Wayne Static
Passed Away At Age 48
November 1, 2014 – Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as WAYNE STATIC, passed away at the age of 48.
WAYNE STATIC was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. Wayne was scheduled to co-headline tours with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months.
No additional information is available at this time.

Papa Roach frontman, Jacoby Shaddix, wrote this to honor his pal:

“RIP Wayne. This is so sad. Too many musicians are dying from overdoses. I’m serious, addiction is real and takes fools out. No one is invincible. So glad I live a sober life today. The number of friends that I have lost to addiction is crazy… I know drugs and partying are part of the ‘rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle,’ but damn, how many more gotta die (sic)??? F**k the lifestyle, I want life!!!! See you on the other side, Wayne.”

Static-X released six albums, the most notable being 1999’s Wisconsin Death Trip, which went platinum.

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