Wayne Richard Wells, known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist for the industrial metal band Static-X. He also released a solo album, Pighammer, in 2011. Static was recognizable for his unusual hairstyle; his hair was held up in a vertical position, a process that took about 20 minutes to complete. He was also known for his signature "chintail" beard.
Static performing in 2005
Static performing at Gods of Metal 2009
Static with his wife Tera Wray (center) in 2007
Static-X is an American industrial metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1994. The line-up has fluctuated over the years, but was long-held constant with band founder, frontman, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Wayne Static until his death in 2014.
Static-X at 2007's Cannibal Killers tour. Members from left to right: Tony Campos, Nick Oshiro, Wayne Static, Koichi Fukuda.
Wayne Static
Drill in 1994
Tony Campos