WAYNE STATIC of STATIC-X dies at 48

The rock world shook with the news of the passing of STATIC-X frontman WAYNE (Richard Wells) STATIC, confirmed by his publicist at Fixt Publicity.

Early rumours had put Static’s death down to a drug overdose. An Instagram tribute posted by PAPA ROACH frontman JACOBY SHADDIX shows a heartfelt statement about drug addiction in the “rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle”;

"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. If you are struggling with addiction, get some help before it's too late. I know drugs and partying are part of the 'rock 'n' roll lifestyle,' but damn, how many more gotta die??? Fuck the lifestyle, I want life!!!! See you on the other side, Wayne…."

Despite the rumours, it was later confirmed that Static passed peacefully in his sleep. An official press release from Static’s family confirming his cause of death:

HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 1, 2014) – Today is a sad day in the music industry – Front-man and founding member WAYNE STATIC of STATIC-X passed away quietly in his sleep at his home last night.

The couple was getting ready to leave for a Fall/Winter tour this morning. They were to have left the night before on Halloween, but decided they would head out early in the morning November 1st.

The couple, known for partying heavy, had left hard drugs in 2009 and had not touched them since. Static’s first solo album – Pighammer – was a tribute to his new non-drug life and hoped it would help others to get clean from hard chemical drugs.

More official information about his passing will be released in the following days. This is not a drug related incident or an O. D. Please be courteous to his family and wife and leave positive messages



Further tributes poured in over social media for the late frontman, a handful including OZZY OSBOURNE, MOTORHEAD, DEVIN TOWNSEND and many more rock icons.

Wayne Static will be survived by his wife Tera Way.

My thoughts are with his close ones at this time.


As always, stay heavy.

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