“We didn't have that big-label push. We weren't the kind of band that our label Warner Bros. Records was going to throw all this money at. Their idea was to support us on the road and see what happens. It was a very slow building process.”

American musician

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 was born Wayne Richard Wells and lived from 1965 to 2014. Static was the only constant member of Static-X until his death. He also released a solo album, Pighammer, in 2011. He was widely recognized for his vertical hairstyle and his distinctive chintail beard, both of which became part of his public image.