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Static-X Founder Wayne Static – Passed Away At Age 48

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Wayne Static - Promotional photo - November 8 - 2013 - #7772

As reported on the Wayne Static Facebook page:

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.

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The Metal Odyssey family is saddened to learn of this tragic news and extends condolences to the family, bandmates, friends and fans of Wayne Static. May Wayne Static rest in peace and his music live on forever.

– Stone

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On This Day In METAL History – November 1st…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on November 1, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Alice Cooper - Killer - promo cover pic - #1971AC

On November 1st, 1971Alice Cooper released their fourth studio album, Killer, which went on to reach #21 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. Killer eventually was certified Platinum in the United States by the RIAA.

Aerosmith - Night In The Ruts - promo cover pic - 1979A

On this day in 1979Aerosmith releases their sixth studio album: Night In The Ruts via Columbia Records. The most famous song from this album was the hit: Remember (Walking In The Sand).

Boston - Third Stage - promo album pic - #1986

On November 1st, 1986Boston reached the very top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the second time with their third studio album, Third Stage, which spent four weeks at number one. Third Stage was certified 4x Platinum in the United States by the RIAA. The power ballad Amanda, featured on Third Stage, reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1986. Third Stage boasts two other songs that reached the top 20: We’re Ready at #9 and Can’tcha Say (You Believe In Me)/Still In Love at #20.

Nirvana - 1988 - Love Buzz promo single cover

On this day in 1988 – The first single from Nirvana, Love Buzz”/”Big Cheese, appears on Sub Pop Singles Club.

Iced Earth - Night Of The Stormrider - promo cover pic - #1991IE

On November 1st, 1991 – The second studio album from America’s ICED EARTH was released in Europe: Night Of The Stormrider. This fabulous album was later released in the U.S. on April 30th, 1992.

Aerosmith - Big Ones - promo cover pic - 1994ST

On this day in 1994 – A greatest hits compilation titled, Big Ones was released by Aerosmith, via Geffen Records. Two previously unreleased songs are featured on this compilation: Walk On Water and Blind Man. The other hits on Big Ones spans Aerosmith’s albums from 1987 to 1993.

Nirvana - MTV unplugged in New York - promo cover pic - #1994DGN

On November 1st, 1994Nirvana – MTV Unplugged In New York is released. This album is a live acoustic performance, which was taped at Sony Music Studios in New York City, on November 18th, 1993.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Anthony Keidis - Rolling Stone promo cover - Italian version

ANTHONY KIEDIS

On November 1st, 1962, Anthony Kiedis was born. Happy Birthday, Anthony! Whoa, man! Anthony Kiedis is the lead singer for Red Hot Chili Peppers. Red Hot Chili Peppers were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, back in 2012 and presented by Chris Rock. Above photo: 2011 issue of Rolling Stone Anthony Keidis cover feature – Italian version.

Def Leppard - Rolling Stone mag - #3399DL

Above: April of 1992 – Def Leppard cover feature. L to R: Rick Allen, Joe Elliott, Rick Savage and Phil Collen.

Rick Allen - Bristow - Virginia - July 25, 2014 - Helen L. Collen Photography

Above photo credit: Helen L. Collen Photography

RICK ALLEN

On November 1st, 1963, Rick Allen was born. Happy Birthday, Rick! Yeah! Rick Allen is the amazing longtime drummer for the mighty Def Leppard.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.