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Over three decades and numerous albums, industrial metal scene leaders Static-X are consummate survivors. Even after the untimely death of lead singer Wayne Static in 2014, the group has regenerated and continued to record new music while honoring the late frontman's legacy. Unlike their more straightforward '90s nu-metal counterparts, Static-X were heavily influenced by house music, blending influences like Pantera with the electronic stylings of Prodigy and the Crystal Method to define their sound.
Static-X were originally formed in 1994 after Wayne Static's former band, Deep Blue Dream (featuring a pre-Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan), broke up. Along with drummer Ken Jay and guitarist Emerson Swinford, Static relocated from Chicago to Los Angeles and the trio formed a band called DRILL. Swinford left the band and was replaced by Koichi Fukuda, and Static-X was born.
The band's first album came out in 1999 at the height of the nu-metal era. Wisconsin Death Trip contained the singles "Push It," "I'm With Stupid" and "Bled For Days." They played Ozzfest to support the album and released an EP, The Death Trip Continues, the following year.
Fukuda departed Static-X soon after, and in 2001 the band released their sophomore effort: Machine. The following year, Wayne Static's vocals were featured on the Queen Of The Damned: Music From the Motion Picture soundtrack ("Not Meant For Me," written by Korn's Jonathan Davis). Jay left the band shortly after, and in 2003 Static-X's third album, Shadow Zone, was released, featuring "The Only" and "So" as singles. Replacing Jay was former Seether drummer Nick Oshiro.
In 2004, Static-X released Beneath... Between... Beyond..., a collection of rarities and demos. The band released their fourth album, Start A War, in 2005 with "I'm the One" and "Dirthouse" released as singles. In 2007, Static-X shared a fifth album, Cannibal, which had music ("No Submission") featured on the Saw III soundtrack. Also in 2007, the band shared their exclusive Destroyer EP and toured on Ozzfest once more.
In 2009, the band released their fifth album, Cult Of Static. The album single "Lunatic" appeared on the soundtrack to Marvel's Punisher: War Zone. Oshiro left Static-X around this time and was replaced by touring drummer Will Hunt.
By the 2010s, the members of Static-X had split off to concentrate on separate projects, and Static toured with a solo band under the Static-X name. In 2013, the band announced that they were officially breaking up, though Static continued to play the band's material on tour as a solo act. In 2014, Static died at 48 ostensibly due to a long history of substance abuse, though officially his death was termed a natural one.
A few years after Static's death, the former band members reunited and began to parse through old unreleased demos. Composing new songs from that material resulted in Project Regeneration, which came out in two volumes, the first of which dropped in summer 2020. To support the album, the newly reformed Static-X toured with a new, masked frontman named "Xer0," who was rumored to be Edsel Dope of Dope. The band also released a single, "Hollow," which peaked in the Top 15 in the U.S. Dance/Electronic chart.
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I always liked Static-X since I was 13 yrs of age, I never really had an opportunity until recently. His whole performance was perfect. He played so many awesome songs, his vocals were crazy awesome, I racked up a good bar tab, rocked out, and had a great time. Excellent performance, I can't wait for my next opportunity to see him.
I have never been dissapointed by a Static-X show, and it was even better this time because it was in Las Vegas! I usually always see them in Colorado or California but I thought it was appropriate to make a Vegas trip. And now I might even see them again at home in Cali next week!
The sound guy at the venue sucked, just because he couldn't get the bands instruments working and people that were drinking seem to lose patience. The bands showed some frustration up there too. Once they were going, they rocked the house! I loved every band and they worked great together.
This was my very first concert, surprising at age 29. The venue (Vinyl at Hard Rock in Las Vegas) was the perfect setting. Intimate and energized. People of all ages and backgrounds were there so nobody should feel that they wouldn't fit in with this crowd. The mosh pit was small and didn't get out of control. Very good show put on by Static-X. They did 3 encores which was appreciated. I liked 2 of the 3 bands that opened. I am told that this is a great ratio for a performance as usually only 1 or 2 are good. I would recommend.
Great show in Ft. Wayne at Piere's last night. It was hot as hell and the Evil Disco was unstopped. Wayne didn't come out after but several of the band did and so did all of Davey Suicide. They were really cool and talked with fans and took tons of photos. Wish them nothing but success on their tour and careers.
Show was good, but it was not Static X. It was Wayne and some guys I have never seen before. Yes, they played a bunch of good old school stuff and rocked it, but when the curtain open there was no Tony or other band mates from ORIGINAL STATIC X. Dont want to bash Wayne or anything, but I am a hardcore Static fan, and was looking forward to this show for a while. Just a little disapointed it wasnt true Static X that I love. O yeah, Prong didnt play either, which was also a bummer.
Drek, 9electric, davey suicide and Wayne were badass. awesome show. definetly go again the next time they come to town. Front Row the whole show!!!!!!
Wayne Static brought his EVIL DISCO party to Kansas City and delivered the goods. He rocked out most of the early WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP hits, as well as newer material from his solo efforts!!! NOT TO BE MISSED!
Best Static-X show I've ever seen. Prong definitely rocked it out too!!!
Seeing Static-X live was on my bucket list and I must say, they didn't disappoint. The only thing I would have liked is if they played longer. They were only on for about an hour. Electric9 was also pretty awesome and Davey Suicide. It was a pretty great show overall! Loved it!!
All four bands gave the audience what they came for. Static X was great, and thoroughly enjoyed Davey Suicide, Electric 9, and the local band Synesthesia. Love the intimacy of Norva but wish there was a way to improve the acoustics. You can never hear the guitarists.
Local support opener was great, 9Electric and Davey Suicide weren't that good, but Static-X came out and stormed the venue. Excellent setlist!
9 Electric was surprisingly good and the other 2 bands...well.....really lame. Static-X never fails to entertain and they were really good; not great; but very cnjoyable.
Can't forget about the show that Davey Suicide and 9 Electric out on but hands down Wayne Static showed how Static-X is so popular and an upcoming heavy metal band!! Cassy the bartender was a great host as well!! Miller Time made my nite more ecstatic !!
omg...i jus had 2 c static-x again this year in qurque! i took my 12yr old son jacob n my man bugg...we had a blast! it wuz so kool 2 jamm out n meet yoshi! i highly recomend n e 1 2 go c static-x! i love this band n got em tatood on me 4ever!!!
This show sounded amazingly awesome and the fact that the venue wasn't so large inside, made the band a lot easier to see from all angles of the venue. The band had a good positive attitude and the crowd just reacted in enjoyment to the band's positive energy. I highly recommed anyone to come see the show the next time the band plays in Albuquerque or just about anywhere else.
Static-X completely rocked the Sunshine Theater this year with a frickin AWESOME show! No other band I have seen in concert has been so true to the sound of their albums. If I wasn't a struggling college student, i'd be at every single stop on this tour.
It was unreal that Static X would come to Gators! I loved it! Had fun, rocked out and would see them again! Great ticket price for the event too!
Static-x wuz sic...as usual. Farmington was sooo stoked to have them perform in such a small venue. But, we look forward to having them again.
Unforgettable show!! They really know hot to rock and put on an amazing show!! I love them!!! It was SWEET being front row!!!
