Original METAL CHURCH Bassist Comments On DAVID WAYNE's Passing

May 11, 2005

Former METAL CHURCH bassist Duke Erickson has commented on the passing of the group's original frontman, David Wayne. As previously reported, Wayne died on Tuesday (May 10) due to complications from injuries he sustained in a head-on automobile accident several months ago. He was 47 years old.

Erickson's statement reads as follows:

"Most of the [bullshit] that went back and forth [between David and METAL CHURCH after David left the band] was from fans and not bandmembers anyway. Sure, we as a band, all have had our differences over the years but we've always tried to let bygones be bygones. I'm happy that the last time I saw Dave we had a great visit and there was no animosity in the air at all.

"This shocking news is, at this point in time, surreal. I don't know what to say or think right now other than for me, reflecting back on those first few years that we had as a band, it was the stuff of legend. I appreciate what it was and am so thankful that I was around to experience it all. To us, in '85 or so, we called Dave 'E.T. The Extra Testicle'! [laughs] Those were some kick-ass times, for sure, and I cherrish all the fun memories still.

"Rest in peace, Dave."

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