I've always had the position of, 'Do whatever you want, but if it starts getting in the way of what you have to do, then you need to start rethinking your priorities.' The band's sophomore effort Machine debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 in 2001. Ken is reluctant to go into specifics, but insists that nothing could have prevented it from happening. He released his only solo studio album, Pighammer, on October 4, 2011. According to Static, the disputes between himself and the band's former bassist Tony Campos over the rights to the band name had gone too far, forcing him to disband the four-piece. During that time, he has been Deputy Editor on Kerrang! a woman had witnessed the struggling stars final drug-fueled hours. She was only 33-years-old . He also drank an unknown amount of alcohol. Static-Xs fractured original line-up Tony plus drummer Ken Jay and guitarist Koichi Fukuda reunited this year for a tour to mark the anniversary of the bands 1999 debut, Wisconsin Death Trip, and a mooted new album due in early 2020. Obituary NEW YORK (AP) Wayne Static, the frontman for the metal band Static-X, has died at age 48. RIP Wayne. [GRAPHIC PHOTOS FOLLOW], DAVID CARRADINE. According to Tony, it's "so easy" for touring musicians to "get caught up" in drinking and drugging while out on the road. He was also known for his signature "chintail" beard. Thats when Wayne Wells became Wayne Static. "It was almost impossible to believe this was the body of Marilyn Monroe," Allan recalled. The Static-X frontman passed away in November, aged 48, just before a planned tour with his solo band. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. On November 1, 2014, Wayne Wells died after ingesting a toxic mixture of prescription drugs and alcohol, the result of an addiction that plagued his later life and alienated him from his former bandmates. Wayne had a terrifically morbid sense of humour. According to AVN, Wray, who was born Tera Lents, met Wayne during the Ozzfest tour in 2007 when she was modeling for Hustler lingerie. Wayne Static High Resolution Stock Photography and Images - Alamy New Creative Relevant People Location Image Viewpoint Date taken Advanced search Wayne Static Stock Photos and Images (268) Page 1 of 3 Wayne Static (l) wife Tera Wray Static arrive 3rd Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards Club Nokia April 20,2011 Los Angeles,California. Last July, Tera paid tribute to her late husband with a sleeve tattoo that she showed off on Facebook. Static-x would release five more albums, ending with Cult of Static In 2009, Then Static began a solo career. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Wayne Static Remembered by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan, Motorhead & More. The group issued five more studio albums before disbanding permanently in June 2013. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. On November 1, 2014, Wayne Wells died after ingesting a toxic mixture of prescription drugs and alcohol, the result of an addiction that plagued his later life and alienated him from his former bandmates. Sorry! On tour Static could easily and cheaply get a replacement if the amp broke. | An autopsy revealed Sharon was also hanged as she died from 16 stab wounds. He was a real gentleman, and loved music (and KISS, Ace in particular). Wayne was found dead in his bed last November . I got a call at 8 a.m. and was just shocked when I was told the news, Campos recalled. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Oops, we were unable to send the email. was charged with their murders with prosecutors convinced thatthe NFL legend and film starhad slaughtered his ex-wife on the night of June 12, 1994. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. ELVIS PRESLEYwascaught in his coffin byThe National ENQUIRER, and others caught on to a new theory about what really killed The King on August 16, 1977. At the moment though, Static-X will remain my main priority." We have a lot of songs we can play but yeah, someday it will be great to do something new. Its equally macabre, celebratory, controversial and downright bizarre. The LP is a collection of 13 brand-new songs that contain the final vocal performances and musical compositions of founding vocalist Wayne Static, along with the original "Wisconsin Death Trip . In a new interview with the "Rock & Roll Beer Guy" podcast, STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos reflected on the passing of the band's frontman Wayne Static nearly six years ago. Have a drink. Static used a Gibson Flying V from early in his career; seen in the videos up until 2003. We just rolled along with it.. Tera is once again with the love of her life, Wayne, & will be forever. Dave Everley has been writing about and occasionally humming along to music since the early 90s. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The band's upcoming seventh studio album Project Regeneration is available to pre-order now (opens in new tab) and scheduled for release on May 29, 2020. "For us, as musicians, we're doing this every night, so in every town, there's somebody new going, 'Hey, man. was found in June 2009 hanging from the clothes bar of a closet in a five-star luxury hotel in Thailand. He was three years old when he received his first toy guitar. They'll take place where you thought they would. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. During nu metals blossoming, every band had their USP, and Static Xs was Wayne. It continues: [Waynes] wife said he took oxycodone, Xanax (alprzolam) and alcohol to relive panic attacks. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. But Wayne would love this, Campos said. Wayne Static died last year as a result of mixing strong prescription drugs with alcohol, it's been confirmed. It's very rare to hear any of the members ofStatic-Xdiscussing the death of the band's founding frontman, Wayne Static. Please enter your email and password to sign in. They would go on to release five more albums, ending with 2009s Cult of Static, before Static began a solo career. Very sad day today- Wayne Static's Widow, Former Pornstar Tera Wray Static Found Dead - https://t.co/xi5ebZ1uko She was a friend & a client, Michael Fattorosi (@pornlaw) January 15, 2016. Policy Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, USA. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wayne Richard Wayne Static Wells I found on Findagrave.com. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. And when you do that every day, it catches up to you, man. But things started to shift after they changed their name to Static-X, their new industrial-tinged direction dovetailing with the emerging nu metal scene. Try again later. Learn more about managing a memorial . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Campos said (see video below): "I don't wanna dwell on that stuff. While Dean did not release a Static signature model, Dean did produce a series of custom models for Static; fitted with his standard single bridge humbucker and single volume control. It was just a really bad time for the band and for myself personally. But, in a recent interview with "Rock & Roll Beer Guy" podcast, bassist . You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Static founded STATIC-X in 1994 and achieved commercial success with the band's debut album, "Wisconsin Death Trip", which included the rock radio hit "Push It". He took Xanax on a daily basis and was compliant with the prescribed dosage. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. However, the group surprisingly re-emerged in 2018 when Campos and fellow original members guitarist Koichi Fukuda and drummer Ken Jay announced a reunion in Statics honor. Metal Injection. We got in on the tail-end of that just as Coal Chamber were pretty big, System Of A Down, Snot, says Tony. All Rights reserved. Were just living in the moment, Campos said. The new album was produced by the band's current vocalist . The MG100HDFX was one of the cheapest solid state amps made by Marshall during Static's touring time with Static X. BOB CRANEwas a fading sitcom star when the former Hogans Heroes actor was bludgeoned to death in Arizona while working the dinner-theater circuit. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. Family members linked to this person will appear here. left a legacy that will never die but Hollywood mortician Allan Abbott revealed secrets of her death! All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. "The only thing I ever did was drink and smoke weed," Campos revealed. "You can't help someone that doesn't wanna be helped. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. It's easy to get caught up in that shit," he repeated. The autopsy noted the violent demise by blunt instrument and an electrical cord wrapped around his neck. There's a lot going on in the industry that isn't helping. Wayne Static the former frontman for the popular metal group Static-X died of a fatal mixture of drugs and alcohol, the San Bernardino County Coroner Office confirmed to PEOPLE. They were married in January 2008 and she retired from porn in August of that year. In October 2018, nearly four years after Waynes death, the three surviving original members announced they would reunite to mark the 20th anniversary of Wisconsin Death Trip and to honour their late bandmate. Wayne Richard Wells (November 4, 1965 - November 1, 2014), known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist for metal band Static-X. | A friend of Tera's named Rik Marin posted the following message in the comments section on BLABBERMOUTH.NET's Facebook page: "I spent all day yesterday with Tara [sic]. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Do Not Sell My Personal I remember when we got our own tour bus which was repossessed by the end of the tour. Try again later. In 2012, this line-up went under the name Static-X for the Noise Revolution tour. When I heard Wayne had died I thought it was a joke. When she was a porn star, everything was awesome. He was just 48. The reformation was prompted by the discovery of recordings of Statics vocals on buried tracks. Instead of hating we should all be happy that Tara had made Wayne so happy he really loved Tera. David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78 As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Tony and Ken had patched up their differences before Waynes death, but this was something more. "[31] However an autopsy later confirmed that Static had died of multiple prescription drug toxicity involving the opioid painkillers oxycodone and hydromorphone, the anti-anxiety medication alprazolam (Xanax), and alcohol. Based on a few tributes, it was assumed Static. For his live tone, Static used a simple Marshall MG100HDFX. The. ", The report added that Tera Wray told them that Static "took oxycodone, Xanax (alprazolam) and alcohol to relieve panic attacks. The singer, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was found dead at his home in Landers, California, on Nov.1 at the age of 48. Cops believed there was a personal motivation. Try again. Static appears on the cover of the 2009 Static-X release, Cult of Static. I used to perform that song with an acoustic guitar, because I used to play acoustic music before I turned into the evil disco thing I am. The 48-year-old Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was just getting ready to head out on co-headlining tours with POWERMAN 5000 and DROWNING POOL when he was found dead at his home . All in all were thrilled with the whole project, Campos said. The funny thing is, before we got married and she was a porn star, she rode with us on the bus for a whole year, [and] everyone loved her then. [11] Deep Blue Dream was short lived as Wells and Jay relocated to California. I've always had the position of, 'Do whatever you want, but if it starts getting in the way of what you have to do, then you need to start rethinking your priorities.' Then we got married, and everything changed. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [28], Static died on November 1, 2014, in Landers, California, three days before his 49th birthday. Static was recognizable for his unusual hairstyle; his hair was held up in a vertical position, a process that took about 20 minutes to complete (45 minutes, according to his mother). The new album is a collection of 13 brand-new songs that contains the final vocal performances & musical compositions of founding vocalist Wayne Static, along with the original Wisconsin Death Trip lineup featuring Tony Campos (bass), Koichi Fukuda (guitars) and Ken Jay (drums). The metal world was shocked when we learned that Static-X frontman Wayne Static died in his sleep a few months ago. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "You can't help someone that doesn't wanna be helped. Finding Waynes old tapes was like a gift from the gods, Campos said. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. I could give a shit if we did an interview and his girlfriend was sitting next to us. I never quit, the band just fell apart, he says. And put in a track of EVIL DISCO and remember Wayne and the woman he lovedit's really hard for us friends of Wayne n Tera to read these comments..keep Disco EVIL in remembrance of Wayne. We were emailing back & forth on Tuesday. Tony Campos isnt surprised Static-Xs gig March 2 at the Knitting Factory is sold out. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. left a legacy that will never die but Hollywood mortician Allan Abbott revealed secrets of her death! He would tell us stories about shooting heroin in his neck., Osbourne survived, but Campos bandmate didnt. Its all part of a bigger healing process, says Ken. Date of Death: November 1, 2014 Place of Death: Landers, California, U.S. It worked out better than any of us could have imagined. But this is catharsis too, for all of us.. But his story isn't over. Her passing was confirmed by the former adult film star's attorney Michael Fattorosi, who said he believed she had taken her own life to be with her late husband. tour to mark the anniversary of the bands 1999 debut, The real identity of Xer0 remains a mystery, Robb Flynn: "This gang threatened to throw grenades onstage while I played". For all I know, maybe he thought he should've hooked up with her and ended up married to her, so maybe he's jealous. The most popular candidate is Edsel Dope of Dope, a band who toured with Static-X in the past and recently opened from them on their US comeback tour. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. See photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2014 (Photos) "Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. He didn't like the fact that she was around all the time. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. On January 13, 2016, Tera was found dead at her home. Ethnicity: English, Irish, one eighth Austrian, one eighth Czech, possibly other Wayne Static was an American musician. Wisconsin Death Trip went platinum. Where: The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. Info: (509) 244-3279, www.sp.knittingfactory.com. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Metallica reveal details of special 72 Seasons global album listening event, Rob Halford on Ozzy Osbourne's retirement from touring: "he made the right call", Every issue delivered direct to your door. GENE HOGLAN And STEVE DIGIORGIO: Fan-Filmed Video Of North American Tour Kickoff, MAX CAVALERA Names His Top Three Thrash Metal Albums Of All Time. Insiders, however, claimhis quick cremation covered up more secrets! To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. sound set up and maintained by longtime guitar tech Erik Fincher. Paramedics arrived and confirmed death at 1600 hours, noting rigor mortis and lividity. I had a half an hour between classes of time to kill. [citation needed], In an interview done on November 26, 2013, it was confirmed that Static-X disbanded in June 2013. | I'm, like, yeah, I'm not gonna do any more coke after that. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account.
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