And that was it. The 48-year-old Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was found dead in his Landers, California home on November 1, 2014. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Wray, who was 33, died earlier this month. We all know that both Wayne and I had abused narcotics with alcohol in the past, which I am sure took a toll on his body, heart and soul, she added. MONROE. GREAT NEWS! I guess I got lucky that I avoided that pitfall. Thats when Wayne Wells became Wayne Static. left a legacy that will never die but Hollywood mortician Allan Abbott revealed secrets of her death! The band's sophomore effort Machine debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 in 2001. The 48-year-old Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was found dead in his Landers, California home on November 1, 2014. Do a line of this.' Oops, we were unable to send the email. I wanna have her with me at all times. The real identity of Xer0 remains a mystery. Were having a lot of fun keeping people in the dark about it, says Tony. Campos said (see video below): "I don't wanna dwell on that stuff. 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. People who knew Wayne Wells say there was a switch that flipped in his head when he stepped onstage. Wayne died after mixing Xanax and other powerful prescription drugs with alcohol, according to the coroner's report. Wayne Static died after mixing Xanax and other powerful prescription drugs with alcohol, according to the coroner's report. Done by Jay 'e Jones, Posted by Wayne Static onMonday, July 27, 2015. And when you do that every day, it catches up to you, man. I got a call at 8 a.m. and was just shocked when I was told the news, Campos recalled. The new issue of Metal Hammer features two different covers: Sabaton and Babymetal! [21][22] After a brief courtship,[23][24] he married adult film actress Tera Wray in Las Vegas on January 10, 2008. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The Identity Of Static-X's Mystery Singer 'Xer0' Has Been Revealed 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. WAYNE STATIC's Widow TERA WRAY STATIC Found Dead 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. STATIC-X's latest album "Project Regeneration Vol. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He released his only solo studio album, Pighammer, on October 4, 2011. Celebrity deaths make big news before the stars are laid to rest! Static appeared as a mystery guest on an adult film Wray hosted called Radium Vol 2. When they met and got married, she left the [adult film] industry to go on tour with him and the band. Insiders, however, claimhis quick cremation covered up more secrets! Musician Wayne Static performs at the 'Marky Ramone Drum Scholarship All-Star Fundraising Concert' at Musicians Institute on October 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. "I got a call at 8 a.m. and was just shocked when I was told the news," Campos recalled. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The band formed in 1994 and released their multi-platinum debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Search instead in Creative? It worked out better than any of us could have imagined. | On November 22, 2020, Fred Fleming was driving home when he started slurring his words. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Tera Elizabeth "Tera Wray" Lents Wells (1982-2016) - Find a Grave Morgan Renken, who worked with Static and the band for 15 years, says Static died. Taking the place of their fallen comrade is Xer0, a mysterious singer in a Wayne Static mask. Try again. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Search above to list available cemeteries. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ). All Rights reserved. Try again later. [30] Former Static-X members Koichi Fukuda and Tony Campos paid tribute to Static. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. However, in October 2012, the remainder of the tour was cancelled due to Static requiring medical treatment. ", Static's mother also told the coroner that her son was a "self-admitted alcoholic" for whom drinking had been a problem for two years. The decedents mother stated he was a self-admitted alcoholic. She came on stage and danced for a few songs and I think Tony [Campos, then-STATIC-X bassist] didn't like that. He'd been fighting a drink problem for around two years before he lost his life. Her body was discovered January 14, 2016. All in all were thrilled with the whole project, Campos said. Sorry! And today I got a call from her roommate letting me know what happened. And I've seen lots of friends get hooked on that and ruin their lives. I'm, like, yeah, I'm not gonna do any more coke after that. Watch: MIKKEY DEE Performs MOTRHEAD Classics In His Hometown Of Gothenburg, Sweden, DEATH TO ALL Feat. This browser does not support getting your location. Paramedics arrived and confirmed death at 1600 hours, noting rigor mortis and lividity. This is so sad. It featured a Flying-V-shaped body with diamond plate metal screwed the front of the body, black hardware, and Static X logo at the 12th fret. But his story isnt over. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. [18], In 2007, ESP produced the ESP Ltd Static-600 Wayne Static Signature Guitar. Recording technology is incredible., Project Regeneration, Vol. his wife was in bed with him at the time. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. I reinvented that song for Wisconsin Death Trip. UPDATE: Statics cause of death has been confirmed as mixed prescription drug with alcohol toxicity, according to a coroners report obtained by Blabbermouth. Cops believed there was a personal motivation. Selena Gomez vs. Hailey Bieber: Why Everyone Thinks They Need to Pick a Side, While Statics cause of death wasnt revealed, tweets from his musician friends and peers suggest that a drug overdose was to blame. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. We got to hang out with Ozzy Osbourne. Do Not Sell My Personal Static's cabinet of choice was the Marshall 1960A. left a legacy that will never die but Hollywood mortician Allan Abbott revealed secrets of her death! BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. ", She claimed that he took Xanax on a daily basis at the prescribed dosage, according to the report, and would "occasionally have his own prescription for oxycodone, but he would usually take hers. Have a drink. "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 thought I was being messed. at her funeral. Do a line of this.' We have set your language to It's very rare to hear any of the members ofStatic-Xdiscussing the death of the band's founding frontman, Wayne Static. ", Wray also told the coroner that she and Static "had a history of cocaine and ecstasy abuse, but they stopped using illicit drugs in 2009. But considering all the drugs Wayne was doing, it made sense. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wayne Richard Wayne Static Wells memorial. Had Wayne gotten cleaned up and distanced himself from negative influences, hed be here with us right now, says Tony. Wayne Wells and Ken Jay arrived in Los Angeles from Chicago in the early 90s, just as nu metal was starting to make its presence felt in the citys clubs. At the moment though, Static-X will remain my main priority." The. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He also drank an unknown amount of alcohol. 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. I don't fucking know. and hid his habitsby licking on drug-laced lollipops.. 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". Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. 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. Birth Name: Wayne Richard Wells Date of Birth: November 4, 1965 Place of Birth: Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. A Chicago prostitute later admitted that she had left Chris alone in his apartment as he had began to pass out on the floor! He was with an embalmer during the autopsy after the star's strange passing on Aug. 5, 1962. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Wayne Static's Death -- Static X Frontman Killed by Overdose on Oxycodone and Booze 3/14/15 Static X Singer Dead -- Wayne Static Dies at 48 Weve updated the security on the site. All Rights Reserved. Static formed his namesake band in 1994, releasing debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999; the album went platinum. According to AVN, Wray, who was born Tera Lents, met Wayne during the Ozzfest tour in 2007 when she was modeling for Hustler lingerie. "I stay away from cocaine, just 'cause I tried crack once when I was 13, and I didn't like it. And now I'm just old, and I can't handle hangovers anymore, so I've gotta dial it way back now.". His death must have weighed on her tremendously. Try again later. We want to hear it. But once he stepped out there it was game on. Wayne was found dead in his bed last November . I went to this little park I used to go to in order to study, but it was freezing that day. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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 . Enter your e-mail below to get a daily update with all of our headlines. Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Not so much shy as reserved, taciturn. It reminds us of the early days, which were magical. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Those choices would gradually become apparent as the decade progressed. "She had a light to her that was evident when she walked into room. His wife awoke at around 1530 hours. Simpson would beat the rap, but experts insisted thatthe autopsy reports on Ron and Nicoleshowed that the vicious murders on Nicoles propertyhad a very personal motivation! [7][8] He later played in his first band at the age of 12 and decided he wanted to be a musician. 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. 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. It's easy to get caught up in that shit," he repeated. If Tony says this with a tinge of emotion, its because hes talking about his friend and sometime antagonist in the past tense. Away from the spotlight, the Michigan-born, Los Angeles-based singer/guitarist was a man of few words, unless you knew him well. death in Minnesota inApril 2016 would lead to copsunearthing his massive drug stash.An autopsy later ruled thatthe reclusive pop stars bizarre lifehad endedwith an exceedingly high opimum overdose. There was a problem getting your location. I go in and play for maybe 30 seconds and Wayne just stops me, recalls Ken. Some tragic news to report today, a little over one year after Static-X founder Wayne Static was found dead, his widow Tera Wray Static has taken her own life. His wife stated he would occasionally have his own prescription for oxycodone, but he would usually take hers. Please reset your password. 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.' Wayne Static, former frontman of metal band Static-X, has died. And it sucks every time. Wayne Static died last year as a result of mixing strong prescription drugs with alcohol, it's been confirmed. And that was it. Learn more about managing a memorial . And when you do that every day, it catches up to you, man. Tony Campos is politely unrepentant. In California, Wells and Jay formed Static-X along with Tony Campos on bass and Koichi Fukuda on guitar. 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). convinced the Kung Fu star was murdered by transvestite prostitutes! cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Wayne Static, Frontman of Static-X, Dead at 48 - Yahoo! To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Wayne Static, of Static X, arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Warners' 'Torque' at the Chinese Theatre on Jan. 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, Calif. The tapes were found in a storage space. Information. But success brought its own problems. 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. Wayne Static's Coroner Report Reveals Cause of Death: Alcohol The first of two volumes, it features 12 brand new tracks, containing many of the final vocal performances and musical compositions of Static, along with the original "Wisconsin Death Trip" lineup of Campos, drummer Ken Jay, and guitarist Koichi Fukuda. Right now were just focusing on the shows we have and were out there playing to the best of our ability.. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. I guess I got lucky that I avoided that pitfall. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. When I heard Wayne had died I thought it was a joke. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. of herself!, WHITNEY HOUSTONOpens a New Window. He has written for Metal Hammer, Louder, Prog, the Observer, Select, Mojo, the Evening Standard and the totally legendary Ultrakill. set to move on to the Olympics. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [14] As part of his Pighammer solo-project,[15] Static formed a new line-up consisting of Brent Ashley on bass, Sean Davidson on drums, and Ashes on guitar. They had met back in the Windy City, when the drummer auditioned for Waynes band, Deep Blue Dream. She believed his drinking had been a problem for about two years. | "You can't help someone that doesn't wanna be helped. His solo album Pighammer was released on October 4, 2011. Two years later, Static revived the Static-X moniker as his own solo project. He was kind of a timid guy initially, but once you got to know him he opened up.. There's a lot going on in the industry that isn't helping. Date of Death: November 1, 2014 Place of Death: Landers, California, U.S. 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, which broke courtesy of the raucous 1999 album, Wisconsin Death Drip appeared to die with Static. They'll take place where you thought they would. Private tensions between the two soon turned to public hostility. All Rights Reserved. Static-X singer-songwriter Wayne Static died of a drug overdose in 2014. But, in a recent interview with "Rock & Roll Beer Guy" podcast, bassist . Static was an atheist and pescatarian. Conditions. In high school, Wells played in a band for the dances with classmates. "I stay away from cocaine, just 'cause I tried crack once when I was 13, and I didn't like it. Exclusive: STATIC-X Frontman WAYNE STATIC Died After Mixing Alcohol And Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. 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 Oops, something didn't work. a woman had witnessed the struggling stars final drug-fueled hours. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Instead of hating we should all be happy that Tara had made Wayne so happy he really loved Tera. We were emailing back & forth on Tuesday. Wayne rose to fame in the late 90s as the frontman of nu-metal titans Static-X. BA1 1UA. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. It was just a really bad time for the band and for myself personally. wayne static height Hakkmzda. [16], He had been set to play a co-headlining tour in the U.S. with Powerman 5000 in November 2014 with American Head Charge supporting them.[17]. Tera is once again with the love of her life, Wayne, & will be forever. I sat down and wrote the lyrics on this freezing park bench in December. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. ", Asked if he is now a strong advocate against drug use as a result of his experiences, Campos said: "No, I'm not. The new album was produced by the band's current vocalist . You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. In retrospect, no, he says now. She found the decedent dead in the bed and called 911 at 1547 hours. There was an error deleting this problem. STATIC-X Frontman Wayne Static's Cause Of Death Revealed - Metal Injection You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. "Wayne Static was the. Singer/guitarist Wayne Static (born Wayne Richard Wells) of the industrial metal band STATIC-X has passed away at the age of 48. The tour was cancelled due to lack of ticket sales. Or why not treat yourself? 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. "The only thing I ever did was drink and smoke weed," Campos revealed. Wayne got really involved with drugs and he got addicted and, unfortunately, it cost him his life. The sudden death of the former Static-X frontman caused an outpour of tributes from the hard rock music community. That unlikely pairing would later hit the studio for DMCs rap-rock trackNoise Revolution., Trending But it also carries heavy emotional freight for the people he left behind, not least given the fact that their friendships remained unrepaired at the time he died. with top reporters digging up the troubling truths and disturbing mysteries behind the tragic ends of showbiz legends! 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. The MG100HDFX was one of the cheapest solid state amps made by Marshall during Static's touring time with Static X. Static-X's Wayne Static Dead at 48 - The Hollywood Reporter She died by suicide, confirmed by a report by the San Bernardino. "The only thing I ever did was drink and smoke weed," Campos revealed. Information Watch: MIKKEY DEE Performs MOTRHEAD Classics In His Hometown Of Gothenburg, Sweden, DEATH TO ALL Feat. It was the perfect soundtrack for the times. Remembering Wayne Static - Legacy.com A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. An autopsy determined that Wayne had died of multiple prescription drug toxicity, combined with alcohol. Static-X are currently on the second leg of their North American Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary Tour in the US. Some members of the Carradine clan doubted the official story of autoerotic asphyxiation, however and investigators were laterconvinced the Kung Fu star was murdered by transvestite prostitutes!Ive probably seen 50 cases of fatal autoerotic asphyxiations, said Hollywood detective Paul Huebl, but none of them involved blood!, MONROE. 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. I never quit, the band just fell apart, he says. In 2012, Static also appeared onstage alongside Run-DMCs Daryl DMC McDaniels at Austins Fun Fun Fest.