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Topic: Original METAL CHURCH Singer DAVID WAYNE Dies
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Supercharged Ultimate LivingEvil
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posted May 10, 2005 21:33
Original METAL CHURCH frontman David Wayne has passed away. According to the webmaster of the David Wayne's Metal Church web site, "we are unclear as to actually what happened. We are putting together an official press release and will post that out as soon as we get it done." Wayne sang on METAL CHURCH's first two classic offerings (1984's "Metal Church" and 1986's "The Dark") before leaving the group and being replaced by Mike Howe. Wayne subsequently teamed up with members of HERETIC members to form REVEREND, with whom he released two full-length albums and a couple of EPs. He eventually rejoined METAL CHURCH in time for the 1999 reunion album, "Masterpeace". A "solo" album (under the WAYNE banner), entitled "Metal Church" followed in 2001.
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Supercharged Ultimate LivingEvil
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posted May 10, 2005 23:59
follow up story: DAVID WAYNE Died Due To Injuries Sustained In Head-On Automobile Accident - May 10, 2005 The following press release has been posted at the David Wayne's Metal Church web site:"On behalf of David Wayne's Metal Church, we would like to express our deepest sorrow in the passing of our metal brother, David Wayne. This is not only a loss for us as a band and his family, but also millions of metalheads throughout the world. David died due to complications from injuries he sustained in a head-on automobile accident several months ago. "David Wayne was the patented scratchy vocals of several METAL CHURCH albums and was in the process of returning to the metal scene with his new band lineup. His goal was to return to the sounds of METAL CHURCH's albums released in 1984 and 1986. We will always remember the burning words and vocals in 'Gods of Wrath', 'Watch the Children Pray', and 'Start the Fire'. David and his current band had just completed several new songs and were ready to head to the recording studio after their European tour dates this summer. "Along with David's family and friends, we would ask that cards, letters, and flowers be sent to the below address. Additionally, donations are being accepted to help David's family with funeral expenses. David Wayne's Memorial Fund C/O Verna Schielling 1217 North 57th Court Ridgefield, WA 98642
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Slaytanic
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posted May 11, 2005 10:35
That's a terrible loss, but at least we have the Metal Church albums to remember him.RIP, David Wayne. -------------------- "Forty-five moments of perfection translated through a cautionary escape into the perils of the mundane, the inherent entropy in ultimate order, and the potential threats of eternal, unchecked apathy in civilization; all cloaked in musical expression so thoughtful, creative and forward thinking that almost a quarter-century later, few can even comprehend it, much less match it." (autothrall)
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schroeder
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posted May 12, 2005 07:42
paid tribute to the man yesterday by jamming out at work to: metal church the dark masterpiece reverend reverend - world wont miss you reverend - play god wayne - metal churchtoday i'll wrap it up with the Live Metal Church cd (i have this on the steanhammer lable) great singer -------------------- yawn
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X-D
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posted May 12, 2005 16:53
Sad news indeed. That 1st Metal Church album is one of the best of the era IMO. Infectious!Thanks for the live album Skul, very cool man! Funny, this didn't even blip on the local news here in Seattle. RIP David Wayne. -------------------- I am a robot... bleep blop bloop
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KnickerZohnonnof
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posted May 14, 2005 12:42
Damn Loved metal church's early stuff, the dark is a classic album. I heard metal church for the first time on the friday rock show hosted by the late Tommy Vance. It was a 2 hour live special with Crimson Glory, Metal Church and Anthrax headlining. I have to say it was probably the best two hours I've ever heard on radio, metal church were awesome live. Yet another one bites the dust Downolading the live file...that's gonna be special. -------------------- Hail Santa...
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