David Wayne (singer)
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David Wayne (b. Renton, Washington, January 1, 1958 - d. Tacoma, Washington, May 10, 2005) was the original singer of Metal Church, performing on the albums Metal Church, The Dark, Live, and Masterpeace. He died on May 10, 2005 from complications following a car crash.
From Metal Church's earliest days in Washington till 1989 and 1999's Masterpiece, he standardized the vocal style future vocalists would employ; from Rob Halford influenced singing to a more melodic and atmospheric style similar to Black Sabbath in "Planet Caravan". Examples of the former include "Deathwish" while examples of the latter include "God's of Wrath".
Perhaps his most famous tune, "Watch The Children Pray," is one of metal's finest moments, showcasing a vocalist at the limits of his power and range.
When he left the band in 1989, He formed Reverend, which remained active till his death. His legacy as a vocalist is captured in Metal Church's only live album, Live.
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