Wayne Static, frontman for Los Angeles metal veterans Static-X, has passed away according to an official Facebook statement.
Static, real name Wayne Richard Wells, was 48.
A statement reads:
Static-X Founder Wayne Static
Passed Away At Age 48
November 1, 2014 - Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as WAYNE STATIC, passed away at the age of 48.
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.
No additional information is available at this time.
