It was Tera's last year in the industry pic.twitter.com/046AdCw0eC. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); According to the coroner, the cause of death was mixed prescription drugs (Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, and Alprazolam) and alcohol toxicity., Chronic prescription drug and alcohol abuse were also listed as contributing factors to what the coroner ruled a natural death.. Its equally macabre, celebratory, controversial and downright bizarre. The couple met on Ozzfest in 2007 and married a year later. "The only thing I ever did was drink and smoke weed," Campos revealed. We got to hang out with Ozzy Osbourne. We have a special connection with Spokane.. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The Static-X frontman passed away in November, aged 48, just before a planned tour with his solo band. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. It would seem that Static-X took some lessons from Slipknot 's past mistakes when it came to keeping Edsel 's identity under wraps for this long. Weve updated the security on the site. We love each other. He was just 48. She was only 33-years-old . of herself!, WHITNEY HOUSTONOpens a New Window. 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. She married heavy metal singer Wayne Static of the band Static X, who died from a prescription drug overdose on November 1, 2014. She believed his drinking had been a problem for about two years. 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. Bath The coroners report ended in an official ruling of suicide, with the rock star having made no secret of his rampant depression. 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. "You can't help someone that doesn't wanna be helped. Learn more about managing a memorial . An autopsy revealed Sharon was also hanged as she died from 16 stab wounds. UPDATE: Statics cause of death has been confirmed as mixed prescription drug with alcohol toxicity, according to a coroners report obtained by Blabbermouth. He didn't like the fact that she was around all the time. 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. Static was an atheist and pescatarian. | As of the "Cult of Static" tour in 2009, all of Static-X ditched the traditionally used touring amps and cabinets for a Line 6 Pod XT Pro direct to P.A. [2][3][4][5][6] He grew up in Shelby, Michigan before moving to Chicago, Illinois and California. Were having a lot of fun keeping people in the dark about it, says Tony. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). I think, Oh, he hates me. And he goes, Ken, wed pay you to play in this band, and that was it. Smoke this. This browser does not support getting your location. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Do a line of this.' Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. But, in a recent interview with "Rock & Roll Beer Guy" podcast, bassist Tony Compos addressed his former bandmate and friend's death. The new issue of Metal Hammer features two different covers: Sabaton and Babymetal! They were all on the cusp of getting deals. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wayne Wells (138183019)? All of this was done on 1 sitting. Static-X frontman Wayne Statics death on Nov. 1, 2014, was a result of mixing Xanax and other prescription drugs with alcohol, according to a San Bernardino County coroners report. We were emailing back & forth on Tuesday. May they both find peace together for all of eternity. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, When she was a porn star, everything was awesome. The man who was content to sit quietly and keep his own counsel in private would suddenly become a fulcrum of energy in public. I think it pissed him off. May they both find peace together for all of eternity.". 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.. 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. Wayne was scheduled to co-headline tours with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months. 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). Koichi Fukuda quit before the release of the bands second album, 2001s Machine; Ken Jay left before the next one, 2003s Shadow Zone. We just rolled along with it.. She was 33 years old. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. All Rights reserved. The band's sophomore effort Machine debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 in 2001. They were Teras. Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. 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. You can do whatever you think will help, but if the person doesn't want help, they're not gonna take it," he continued. The decedents mother stated he was a self-admitted alcoholic. ", Asked if he is now a strong advocate against drug use as a result of his experiences, Campos said: "No, I'm not. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [32] Static was cremated in California. [citation needed], In an interview done on November 26, 2013, it was confirmed that Static-X disbanded in June 2013. Try again later. Learn the shocking secrets exposed in the autopsy reports of the rich and famous . Fear Factory and Dope, Society 1 and Raven Black will open. Campos said (see video below): "I don't wanna dwell on that stuff. "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. The murder investigationexposed the sex addicts kinky swinging lifestyle. 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. His voice became a guttural industrial growl. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Year should not be greater than current year. Years of chronic prescription drug and alcohol abuse had also been a factor. When Static-X decided to reunite behind a ghoulish tribute to dead frontman Wayne Static, the internet flipped its shit. I had a half an hour between classes of time to kill. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. The band formed in 1994 and released their multi-platinum debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999. his quick cremation covered up more secrets! ", When asked if because of Static's death, had he become an advocate against drug use, Compos responded "No, I'm not. Remembering the 59 Slain Victims of the Las Vegas Concert Massacre, 3 Years Later, Tom Petty Died of an 'Accidental Drug Overdose,' Coroner and Family Confirm, From Kurt Cobain to Chris Cornell: '90s Rock Stars That Left Us Too Soon, PEOPLE Picks the Best New Books of the Week, Tom Petty's Daughter Insists Her Father Wasn't a Drug Addict Despite Accidental Overdose, Heroic Spouses, Beloved Teachers, Devoted Parents: Remembering the Victims of the Las Vegas Massacre. There was no evidence of foul play or any indication a struggle had taken place.. (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. We had lunch hung out and talked about life without Wayne she show no indication that she was going to take her life. Terms and I think he thought, 'She's not in the band, she shouldn't be here.' He was with an embalmer during the autopsyafter the stars strange passingon Aug. 5, 1962. Search instead in Creative? 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. 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. Help Wanted | Advertising Info | Contact Us, Privacy ", 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. "You can't help someone that doesn't wanna be helped. 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. David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78 And it sucks every time. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again. Others, however, have continued to insistthat Cobain was actually murdered! was found in June 2009 hanging from the clothes bar of a closet in a five-star luxury hotel in Thailand. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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). Try again later. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. ", 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. In California, Wells and Jay formed Static-X along with Tony Campos on bass and Koichi Fukuda on guitar. Its a huge gamble when you do drugs, Campos said.It ended tragically for Wayne. Tom Sizemore, Heat and Saving Private Ryan Actor, Dead at 61 Watch: MIKKEY DEE Performs MOTRHEAD Classics In His Hometown Of Gothenburg, Sweden, DEATH TO ALL Feat. 1", came out in July. 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. "I got a call at 8 a.m. and was just shocked when I was told the news," Campos recalled. Have a drink. 08 MAY 2022 SAC with additional information. "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. 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. STATIC-X's latest album "Project Regeneration Vol. The sudden death of the former Static-X frontman caused an outpour of tributes from the hard rock music community. A system error has occurred. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. My client & friend Tera Wray, former Pornstar and the widow of Wayne Static committed suicide yesterday. Where: The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. Info: (509) 244-3279, www.sp.knittingfactory.com. Randy Emon, the supervising deputy coroner investigator . Pistorius insisted hed mistaken Reeva for a burglarwhen he grabbed his gun on the night of Feb. 14, 2013, andhobbled on his stumpsto fire blindly into a bathroom. His long black hair would be spiked upwards in one electric-shock mass. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. whodfound fame as a Paralympics runnerOpens a New Window. 1 earlier this year, which featured some of Wayne Static's final vocal performances. See you on the other side, Wayne., I am shocked to hear that Wayne Wells (Wayne Static) has passed away. | All Rights Reserved. "He was a real gentleman and loved music," one-time bandmate Billy Corgan says of the Static-X founder. I sat down and wrote the lyrics on this freezing park bench in December. Tony Campos isnt surprised Static-Xs gig March 2 at the Knitting Factory is sold out. And I've seen lots of friends get hooked on that and ruin their lives. I wanna have her with me at all times. Wayne Static, former frontman of metal band Static-X, has died. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Founded by Static in 1994, Static-X became one of the more well-known nu metal acts beginning with their platinum-selling 1999 debut LP Wisconsin Death Trip, which boasted the single Push It. Known for his impossibly spiky hair and long chin beard, Static and his band would release five more studio albums over the next decade before Static-X went on hiatus in 2010, a year after they released their final album Cult of Static. Wayne was not taking drugs. 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. Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! The group issued five more studio albums before disbanding permanently in June 2013. They'll take place where you thought they would. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. If anything, he was a drinker, and did not OD, she said in a statement at the time. I guess I got lucky that I avoided that pitfall. She came on stage and danced for a few songs and I think Tony [Campos, then-STATIC-X bassist] didn't like that. 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. I could give a shit if we did an interview and his girlfriend was sitting next to us. But considering all the drugs Wayne was doing, it made sense. 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. Insiders said theautopsy conducted on Elvisafter his death on Aug. 16, 1977 which ruled therock n roll icondied of cardiac arrhythmia covered upa deadly prescription by a dentist! Smoke this. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. If Tony says this with a tinge of emotion, its because hes talking about his friend and sometime antagonist in the past tense. 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.' Both volumes are being worked on by longtime STATIC-X producer Ulrich Wild. Its all part of a bigger healing process, says Ken. Thats when Wayne Wells became Wayne Static. Wayne died after mixing . And now I'm just old, and I can't handle hangovers anymore, so I've gotta dial it way back now.". All Rights Reserved. I got to a point with alcohol where it was starting to affect my performances on stage, and I had to dial it back. ", 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. She did talk about fighting the depression for the past 2 years since Wayne had passed..I was shocked when I got the call at 1 am that she had passed.. He released his only solo studio album, Pighammer, on October 4, 2011. 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". Not so much shy as reserved, taciturn. "The only thing I ever did was drink and smoke weed," Campos revealed. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Theres going to be at least seven or eight songs with Waynes vocals on them, says Tony. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. Try again later. at her funeral. 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. based on information from your browser. Wisconsin Death Trip went platinum. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. It's very rare to hear any of the members of Static-X discussing the death of the band's founding frontman, Wayne Static. Morgan Renken, who worked with Static and the band for 15 years, says Static died. 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 They were married in January 2008 and she retired from porn in August of that year. The reformation was prompted by the discovery of recordings of Statics vocals on buried tracks. 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. | So glad I live a sober life today. Celebrity deaths make big news before the stars are laid to rest! We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This was something that really didnt come into play until Tera came into the fold. wayne static height. BOB CRANEwas a fading sitcom star when the former Hogans Heroes actor was bludgeoned to death in Arizona while working the dinner-theater circuit. [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. Too many musicians are dying from overdoses, Papa Roachs Jacoby Shaddix wrote on Instagram. However, in October 2012, the remainder of the tour was cancelled due to Static requiring medical treatment. My client & friend Tera Wray, former Pornstar and the widow of Wayne Static committed suicide yesterday. PRINCEs. I loved you both an will miss are good times at the Dirthouse..", Adult entertainment attorney Michael Fattorositweeted: "I'm so sad today. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Pushed on who is behind the mask, Tony and Ken are standing firm. We want to hear it. We have set your language to The band insist its all part of the healing process. You can do whatever you think will help, but if the person doesn't want help, they're not gonna take it," he continued. Ethnicity: English, Irish, one eighth Austrian, one eighth Czech, possibly other Wayne Static was an American musician. It was a very cold day in December. The surviving members of Static-X and producers Ulrich Wild and Edsel Dope cobbled together an album, Project Regeneration, Vol. [20] Until his death, Static played Dean guitars as an endorsee. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Thankfully all I did was drink a lot and avoid that dangerous stuff. Static appears on the cover of the 2009 Static-X release, Cult of Static. The 48-year-old Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was found dead in his Landers, California home on November 1, 2014. I played with him in his first band, Deep Blue Dream, in 1987/88, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan tweeted. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. Paramedics arrived and confirmed death at 1600 hours, noting rigor mortis and lividity. No one really goes into the fact that the prescription meds that Wayne was on werent Waynes. Try again later. "Today is a sad day in the music industry - Front-man and founding member WAYNE STATIC of STATIC-X passed . I never quit, the band just fell apart, he says. Verify and try again. 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. Posted at 09:48h in are miranda may and melissa peterman related by In 2012, Static joined Dean guitars and started playing custom ML Modifier. We got in on the tail-end of that just as Coal Chamber were pretty big, System Of A Down, Snot, says Tony. 1, which dropped in 2020, that harks back to the early days of the band, which featured danceable metal. Wayne rose to fame in the late 90s as the frontman of nu-metal titans Static-X. According to Tony, it's "so easy" for touring musicians to "get caught up" in drinking and drugging while out on the road. Paramedics arrived and confirmed death at 1600 hours, noting rigor mortis and lividity. 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. endureda tragic and troubled career. The fact that he can be on another new album after hes gone. His signature Epiphone, ESP LTD, and Dean guitars did not come with neck pickups as he did not use them. But his story isnt over. Its crazy., Fans can expect a healthy dose of Wisconsin Death Trip and the follow-up album, 2001s Machine. Were really into playing the early stuff now, Campos said. Cops believed there was a personal motivation. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He has written for Metal Hammer, Louder, Prog, the Observer, Select, Mojo, the Evening Standard and the totally legendary Ultrakill. But the reality of it was, we'd do interviews and she'd just sit there. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The oxycodone had been prescribed to his wife. This is celebrating the record, and its celebrating Wayne, says Ken Jay. 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. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. [30] His publicist issued a statement which claimed that Static and Wray had stopped using "hard drugs" in 2009 and that his death was "not a drug related incident. But Wayne would love this, Campos said. The new album was produced by the band's current vocalist . A memorial rock concert which included performances by heavy metal legends like Dave Navarro, Alice Cooper, and more was held in Statics honor at the Whiskey-a-Go-Go in Los Angeles on Jan. 20. "For us, as musicians, we're doing this every night, so in every town, there's somebody new going, 'Hey, man. I remember when we got our own tour bus which was repossessed by the end of the tour. Tera got Wayne hooked on medication prescribed to her.. And when you do that every day, it catches up to you, man. It worked out better than any of us could have imagined. Much has changed for Static-X since that concert at the Big Easy, which is now the Knitting Factory. [18], In 2007, ESP produced the ESP Ltd Static-600 Wayne Static Signature Guitar. 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. The 48-year-old Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was found dead in his Landers, California home on November 1, 2014.
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