Wayne Static of the industrial metal band STATIC-X has passed away at the age of 48.

Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known asWAYNE STATIC, passed away at the age of 48 on Saturday, October 1, 2014

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 withPowerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months.

STATIC-X released six studio albums between 1999 and 2009 before disbanding. Static then launched a solo career and released his debut solo album, “Pighammer”, in 2011.

No further details are currently available on the cause of death.