Wayne Static

We're shocked and saddened to report that Wayne Static has died at the age of 48.

Wayne Static is taking his solo band back on the road for a co-headlining tour with Powerman 5000.

Wayne Static and Smile Empty Soul will join a solid lineup of bands taking part in the 2014 'Civil Unrest Tour.' The trek, which gets underway in May, is rounded out by Otep, Dope and Thira, making for an impressive night of hard rock glory.

Listen to an exclusive interview with Wayne Static as he discusses the classic Static-X album 'Wisconsin Death Trip,' his relationship with bassist Tony Campos, and how he gets his iconic hair to stand up like it does.

After it was announced earlier this year that Wayne Static would be playing Static-X's 1999 debut album 'Wisconsin Death Trip' on a 2014 tour, the dates and venues have now been unveiled (see below).

'Wisconsin Death Trip' is the album that put Static-X on the map and frontman Wayne Static is ready to revisit the classic disc for its 15th anniversary this year.

The life and times of Static-X frontman Wayne Static have been bizarre lately. That may not surprise too many people who are familiar with the 'Dragonball Z'-haired nu-metaller, but between his feud with former Static-X bassist Tony Campos, being pressed with felony drug charges, hernia surgery, suicidal thoughts and much more, Static's life has been turbulent in all the wrong ways.

Static-X have officially disbanded. The band went on hiatus in 2009, originally so frontman Wayne Static could focus on his 'Pighammer' solo album. While Wayne Static toured under the Static-X name last year, he says in a new interview that Static-X are no more.

Static-X have dropped off the remaining dates of their trek with with Emmure and Ill Nino due to medical issues affecting frontman Wayne Static.

Wayne Static will bring his solo evil disco act on the road this winter. The singer/guitarist has just announced a batch of dates that will take him all over the U.S. beginning in late January and wrapping at the end of February. Static is braving the cold, all in the name of rock, so be sure to check out his show if it hits your town.