David Wayne
David Wayne (January 1, 1958 – May 10, 2005) was a singer for the heavy metal bands Metal Church, Reverend and Wayne.
From 1982 to 1988, Wayne appeared as vocalist on four albums by Metal Church. He was influenced by singers like Rob Halford and has influenced singers like James Hetfield. Perhaps his most famous song, "Watch The Children Pray", is one of the more well-known songs by Metal Church, showcasing a vocalist at the limits of his power and range.
When he left the band in 1988, Wayne formed Reverend, which remained active even after his death. His legacy as a vocalist is captured in Metal Church's only live album, Live, recorded in 1986 in Texas while on tour with Anthrax.
He also started a band called Wayne (or David Wayne's Metal Church) after leaving Metal Church and joined ex Cradle of Filth guitarist Stuart Antsis in Bastardsun.
Wayne died on May 10, 2005 from complications following a car crash. Before joining Metal Church, Wayne was a US Army field medic.
Discography
Metal Church
- Red Skies (1981)
- Four Hymns (1982)
- Deathwish (1983)
- Metal Church (1984)
- The Dark (1986)
- Live (1998)
- Masterpeace (1999)
Reverend
- Reverend (1989)
- World Won't Miss You (1990)
- Play God (1991)
- Live (1992)
- A Gathering Of Demons (2001)
Wayne (David Wayne's Metal Church)
- Metal Church (2001)
