Wayne Static, the lead singer of metal band Static X, died, according to reports on Saturday night.
According to a press release, “November 1, 2014 - Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as WAYNE STATIC, passed away at the age of 48.” The cause of death wasn’t disclosed.
“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,” it adds. “No additional information is available at this time.”
Billboard magazine reported that he was set out to tour with Static X along with Drowning Pool and Powerman 5000.
There were unconfirmed reports saying that he died of an overdose.
“Static formed his namesake band in 1994, releasing debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999; the album went platinum. They would go on to release five more albums, ending with 2009’s Cult of Static, before Static began a solo career,” said Billboard. “The singer/guitarist/keyboardist was known for his signature hairstyle, which was spiked up to stand on end.”
Wells, who was born in Michigan, got married to Tera Wray, a former adult film actress, in 2008.
