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. He replaced original Saints Or Sinners/The Scream drummer

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, who left the band to replace drummer

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, in 1989. Walt started his career in the New York/New Jersey area, playing in Rachel, featuring

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vocalist

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, and Americade, as well as several other bands. His move to California enabled him to be a part of Sweet Savage, Shark Island and The Scream. Walt also did a worldwide tour with surf guitar legend

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. He was also in a three-day line-up with the heavy metal band,

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in March 1982. Walt returned to New Jersey and played in various local bands, including The Painkillers.

Death

Woodward was pronounced dead on June 8, 2010. He died of alcohol poisoning.

Discography

with The Scream

* '' Let It Scream'' (1991) * ''Encino Man OST'' (1992) * ''Takin' It To The Next Level'' (1993; unreleased)

with Shark Island

* ''S'cool Buss'' (1987)

with Americade

* ''American Metal'' (1982) * ''Americade.com'' (1995) * ''Americadence 1980 ~ 1995'' (2011, 5-CD boxed set)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Woodward, Walt, Iii The Scream (band) members 1959 births 2010 deaths Twisted Sister members American heavy metal drummers Alcohol-related deaths