In 2012, Static also appeared onstage alongside Run-DMCs Daryl DMC McDaniels at Austins Fun Fun Fest. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. She woke up later that day to find that he had died in his sleep. His death was confirmed by Wayne's publicists at FiXT Publicity. We love each other. Sorry! I had a half an hour between classes of time to kill. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "He was a real gentleman and loved music," one-time bandmate Billy Corgan says of the Static-X founder. Showing Editorial results for wayne static. RIP Wayne. There was an error deleting this problem. David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78 Failed to delete memorial. He was with an embalmer during the autopsy after the star's strange passing on Aug. 5, 1962. Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, USA. The band released six albums, the most notable being 2001's "Wisconsin Death Trip," which went platinum. | Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as Wayne Static, passed away at the age of 48, Static-Xs Facebook page told fansonSaturday night. 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. Ken is reluctant to go into specifics, but insists that nothing could have prevented it from happening. Please reset your password. We got in on the tail-end of that just as Coal Chamber were pretty big, System Of A Down, Snot, says Tony. All in all were thrilled with the whole project, Campos said. I was in college at Western Michigan University. They had met back in the Windy City, when the drummer auditioned for Waynes band, Deep Blue Dream. We had lunch hung out and talked about life without Wayne she show no indication that she was going to take her life. After moving to Chicago, Wells created the band Deep Blue Dream in 1987 with drummer Ken Jay, bass player Eric Harris and Billy Corgan; who later went on to form the Smashing Pumpkins. They called themselves Drill at first, recruiting Koichi Fukuda and Tony Campos and experimenting with a range of sounds from post-grunge to hardcore punk. "Unfortunately, Wayne wasn't the first friend I lost because of drug addiction, so it was just like seeing it happen all over again to somebody else that I'm close with. Wayne Static Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information - Legacy.com partly based on the brutal attack that left his pillow soaked in blood. ). 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). METAL FRONTMAN/ VOCALISTWayne Static, the frontman of metal band Static-X, has died suddenly at the age of 48, Wayne Static Created his namesake band in 1994, His debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999. Campos said (see video below): "I don't wanna dwell on that stuff. While Ken or Tony arent willing to publicly place the blame, band insiders have suggested his involvement with porn star Tera Wray later his wife was the point where things started to go wrong. This browser does not support getting your location. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Learn the shocking secrets exposed in the autopsy reports of the rich and famous . STATIC-X's Tony Compos on Wayne Static's Death: "You Can't Help Someone That Doesn't Wanna Be Helped", ROB HALFORD Says OZZY OSBOURNE Did The Right Thing Canceling Tour, Another MEGADETH & MARTY FRIEDMAN Reunion Might Happen, MUNICIPAL WASTE's TONY FORESTA On Potential Touring Visa Cost Hikes: "You're Punishing Poor People", AVENGED SEVENFOLD Tells Fans To Go Touch Grass, Do Not Sell My Personal 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. 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. Tera Wray Static, the widow of STATIC-X frontman and founder Wayne Static and former adult film star, was found dead late last night of an apparent suicide, a longtime associate of Wayne has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Bath I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wayne Richard Wayne Static Wells I found on Findagrave.com. Search instead in Creative? So glad I live a sober life today. "Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as Wayne Static, passed away at the age of 48," Static-X's Facebook page told fans on Saturday night. And that was it. Static X signiert signiert 12x12 Promo Wohnung Wisconsin Death Trip His wife awoke at around 1530 hours. I guess I got lucky that I avoided that pitfall. 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??? 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". [18], In 2007, ESP produced the ESP Ltd Static-600 Wayne Static Signature Guitar. And when you do that every day, it catches up to you, man. But considering all the drugs Wayne was doing, it made sense. endureda tragic and troubled career. In Memoriam - Wayne Static of Static-x Passes Away at 48 I'm, like, yeah, I'm not gonna do any more coke after that. Static-X Frontman Wayne Static Dead at 48 - Rolling Stone The autopsy showed cocaine and morphine in the 33-year-old comics system. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Do a line of this.' 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.' Im serious, addiction is real and takes fools out. During that time, he has been Deputy Editor on Kerrang! I reinvented that song for Wisconsin Death Trip. And it sucks every time. ", When asked if because of Static's death, had he become an advocate against drug use, Compos responded "No, I'm not. his wife was in bed with him at the time. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [28], Static died on November 1, 2014, in Landers, California, three days before his 49th birthday. The fact that he can be on another new album after hes gone. My client & friend Tera Wray, former Pornstar and the widow of Wayne Static committed suicide yesterday. She found the decedent dead in the bed and called 911 at 1547 hours. Tony Campos memorializes his late bandmate Wayne Static in a detailed explanation about Static-X's decision to embark on a world tour.If you're new, Subscrib. I guess I got lucky that I avoided that pitfall. Try again later. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Static-X frontman Wayne Static's death on Nov. 1, 2014, was a result of mixing Xanax and other prescription drugs with alcohol, according to a San Bernardino County coroner's report. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The reformation was prompted by the discovery of recordings of Statics vocals on buried tracks. Thats when Wayne Wells became Wayne Static. *~She appeared in Adult Films under the name of Tera Wray from 2006 to 2008. She was with me during interviews too. set to move on to the Olympics. Wayne claimed their friendship was nothing more than a business arrangement, and accused his former bandmate of jealousy after Tera began sitting in on interviews (he later claimed he was joking, though it did little to salvage the two mens relationship). Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Both his wife and his mother stated that he was not suicidal., The coroners report lists the official cause of death as mixed prescription drug (oxycodone, hydromorphone, alprazolam) with alcohol toxicity and the manner of death is stated as natural.. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. This is celebrating the record, and its celebrating Wayne, says Ken Jay. KURT COBAINwas a known heroin addict, but the superstar Nirvana frontman still shocked his fans when his body was found after a brutal shotgun suicide in April 1994. Heres how it works. I thought I was being messed with. (function(d, s, id){var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src ="//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Check out Tera ' s Wayne tattoo. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. His wife stated that just prior to going to bed, he crushed one-half of a 30 mg oxycodone pill and consumed it. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! The San Bernardino County Coroner's Office says toxicology results showed a fatal combo of prescription. Search above to list available cemeteries. Wayne Static died after mixing Xanax and other powerful prescription drugs with alcohol, according to the coroner's report. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Static-x would release five more albums, ending with Cult of Static In 2009, Then Static began a solo career. "Unfortunately, Wayne wasn't the first friend I lost because of drug addiction, so it was just like seeing it happen all over again to somebody else that I'm close with. His death must have weighed on her tremendously. 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. | This is a carousel with slides. Speculations of Drugs in Death of Wayne Static - Palm Partners Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. No one really goes into the fact that the prescription meds that Wayne was on werent Waynes. ", Asked if he is now a strong advocate against drug use as a result of his experiences, Campos said: "No, I'm not. Both volumes are being worked on by longtime STATIC-X producer Ulrich Wild. Try again later. Putting it all together was an arduous process, but it was well worth it., Some of the songs feature vocals by Dope, aka Xero, who fronts Static-X. I dont know if thered be much conversation. His voice suddenly sounds warm and sad at the same time. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); 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. It was Tera's last year in the industry pic.twitter.com/046AdCw0eC. "Special features on the Static model include a single volume control and one toggle switch for the two Epiphone USA pickups, no pickguard, Ebony fingerboard with no inlays, black hardware, Plain Black satin finish and the Static-X logo on the headstock". I know she loved Wayne dearly. The new album was produced by the band's current vocalist . Obituary NEW YORK (AP) Wayne Static, the frontman for the metal band Static-X, has died at age 48. Wayne was found dead in his bed last November . BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. GREAT NEWS! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. On January 13, 2016, Tera was found dead at her home. 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. Metal Injection. Copyright 2023, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, Stephanie Vigil, longtime KHQ-TV news anchor, announces June departure to travel and start pickleball clothier, Anton Watson produces another all-around effort on Gonzaga's Senior Night, Ask the Doctors: Electric blankets might be cozy, but they also can be dangerous, Spokane rape kit leads to cold case arrest in 1979 Lake Tahoe killing. But that was Wayne. Both his mother and Wray said that Static was "not suicidal.". Rather than bring in an established and recognisable vocalist, they opted to enlist a singer theyre only calling Xer0, complete with up-swept mitre of jet-black hair and, most controversially, wearing a mask that looks like a zombie Wayne Static. Tony Campos is politely unrepentant. 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. left a legacy that will never die but Hollywood mortician Allan Abbott revealed secrets of her death! Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Cops believed there was a personal motivation, exposed the sex addicts kinky swinging lifestyle. "When you, as an audience member, go to a show, you may go to a show once, twice, three times a week, maybe, tops," he explained. It was a decision that was viewed in some quarters as misguided at best and a sick stunt at worst. I played with him in his first band, Deep Blue Dream, in 1987/88, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan tweeted. Tera is once again with the love of her life, Wayne, & will be forever. From what I understand, she was constantly by his side. Verify and try again. Year should not be greater than current year. I wanna have her with me at all times. He has written for Metal Hammer, Louder, Prog, the Observer, Select, Mojo, the Evening Standard and the totally legendary Ultrakill. The band formed in 1994 and released their multi-platinum debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999. If Tony says this with a tinge of emotion, its because hes talking about his friend and sometime antagonist in the past tense. The decedent also had a history of gynecomastia His wife stated both she and the decedent had a history of cocaine and ecstasy abuse, but they stopped using illicit drugs in 2009. A representative for the singer announced the death of Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, on the evening of . 1", came out in July. 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. The band, which broke courtesy of the raucous 1999 album, Wisconsin Death Drip appeared to die with Static. Wisconsin Death Trip went platinum. Tom Sizemore, Heat and Saving Private Ryan Actor, Dead at 61 [GRAPHIC PHOTOS FOLLOW], DAVID CARRADINE. Advertisement. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Simpson. "When you, as an audience member, go to a show, you may go to a show once, twice, three times a week, maybe, tops," he explained. Statements from both Wray and a publicist back in November 2014 dismissed rumors that his passing was the result of a drug overdose. Two years later, Static revived the Static-X moniker as his own solo project. I never quit, the band just fell apart, he says. See you on the other side, Wayne., I am shocked to hear that Wayne Wells (Wayne Static) has passed away. An autopsy revealed Sharon was also hanged as she died from 16 stab wounds. Cops believed there was a personal motivation. Tony Campos isnt surprised Static-Xs gig March 2 at the Knitting Factory is sold out. Terms and Static-Xs debut album, Wisconsin Death Trip, was released in 1999 and eventually sold a million copies not Korn or Limp Bizkit numbers, but not to be sniffed at. Wayne was scheduled to co-headline tours with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months. Thats to be expected since Static-X goes way back with Spokane, Campos said from his Los Angeles home. The coroners report ended in an official ruling of suicide, with the rock star having made no secret of his rampant depression. Wayne Static - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com After Statics death, his wife Tera Wray Static who was in bed with her husband at the time of the overdose initially denied drugs were a factor in his death. It was almost impossible to believe this was the body of Marilyn Monroe, Allan recalled. I think, Oh, he hates me. And he goes, Ken, wed pay you to play in this band, and that was it. An autopsy determined that Wayne had died of multiple prescription drug toxicity, combined with alcohol. "I stay away from cocaine, just 'cause I tried crack once when I was 13, and I didn't like it. My client & friend Tera Wray, former Pornstar and the widow of Wayne Static committed suicide yesterday. And today I got a call from her roommate letting me know what happened. May they both find peace together for all of eternity.". that culminated withher drug-dazed death a Beverly Hills bathtub with a police report citing several sightings nearby of a a white powdery substance. In a bombshell exclusive, fans were able to say a last goodbye after The ENQUIRER published a final photo ofthe closeted diva. Wayne Static was known for his signature hairstyle, wearing it spiked up to stand on end. It was eight oclock in the morning when Tony got the call from Waynes tour manager to tell him that Wayne had passed away at home in Landers, California. 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. He was a real gentleman, and loved music (and KISS, Ace in particular). There is a problem with your email/password. Right now were just focusing on the shows we have and were out there playing to the best of our ability.. Static founded STATIC-X in 1994 and achieved commercial success with the band's 1999 debut, "Wisconsin Death Trip", which included the rock radio hit "Push It". With his towering hair and Freddy Krueger-style tops, the frontman was one part freak, one part cartoon character, spitting out lyrics about everything from coprophilia to drug abuse (the prophetic Push It). or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. It's very rare to hear any of the members ofStatic-Xdiscussing the death of the band's founding frontman, Wayne Static.

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