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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.Ā Ā
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.Ā
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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Took my kid to see static x for the first time and he had a great time with the photo and meeting the band. They were awesome and very kind enough to sign some stuff for us do plan on seeing them again!
The show was amazing as usual. I think that The Rialto is a great venue. Kind of feels like there were some audio/visual issues that night, but everything else was perfect.
Great show!! Had an awesome time both bands rocked hard core
I've seen them twice and they are one of the most incredible live bands. I dont agree with the backlash theyve received for returning. They do and incredible job honoring their friend's legacy and preserving his art and talent. My dad saw them live a while back with Wayne and said they are still incredible. Tony kills it on bass, Xer0's vocals sound unreal, Koichi rips it on guitar, and Ken destroys those drums. Great band, great show, will go again.
Kick assss show , the glowing eyes were the best. Dope was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ā”!!!
first of all what a great value and a surprise. i thought there was going to be 2 bands and maybe a opening band. but no. there were 4 bands performing that night and each one was really good. ive seen sevendust before and knew they were going to be great. i was impressed by all 3 of the first bands. but i had never seen static before. they arent a good band theyre more of an assault. Wow. they blew our faces off what a great experience. I cant wait to see them again
4th time seeing Sevendust and 2nd seeing Static X. Listening to both of them since 1999. Dope and Lines of Loyalty were great as well. Lines of Loyalty sounds better than the last time I heard them live. Overall an energetic show with a bunch of other NuMetal heads.
My third show on third leg of the tour!!! Loved all 4 bands ā¤ Lines of Loyalty DOPE Sevendust STATIC FREAKIN X Wish I could have met you all....never listen to anything negative...Ya'll Rock š¤š¤š¤š¤ Ready for Another Show !!! Five Flags was awesome š
I didnāt know Static-X very well at all, but I was seriously impressed with their ability to deliver a relentless onslaught of metal that didnāt let up until they left the stage. It was truly a spectacle to behold. In short, I canāt wait to see them again!
It was a great show here in omaha. The set change wasn't too long and everyone was full of energy and interactive with the crowd. Reminded me of when Wayne static was with us had a rockfest show here in the Omaha- Council Bluffs metropolitan area many many years ago
Nice small venue. All the bands did a great job. Static-X put on an awesome performance. This was my sons first concert and it will be hard to top this show. š¤š»
Such a great show. Stage, lights, sound were all amazing. All four bands rocked the house and kept the crowd wanting more. I tip my hat to all involved to make this show possible, excellent job by all!!
Venue was top notch. Bands were excellent with decent play time.
DOPE stole the show IMO. But, I am such a huge fan of them, and I've been waiting my whole life to see them, finally at 29 my time arrived. I absolutely LOVE all 3 bands. They ALL put on a 10/10 performance. I hope they all come back soon!
Amazing show!!! One of the best shows I have seen and would love to have them come back again! Steelhouse is an incredible venue as well!
The venue was amazing and the bands put on one of the best shows I've seen.
Fantastic show!!! All 3 bands were great. Static X had awesome stage show and lots of interaction with the crowd. Sevendust truly gave it their all and Lajon was so awesome with people during set. Dope kicked it off and after seeing them 4/5 times over last 25 years they still sound great. This tour rolls through your town you gotta go!!
Seeing all these bands had me feeling like I was back at the Ranchbowl in 2000!!!
They were amazing! Loved the performance and theatrics.
The bands were great! š¤š¤I do wish it wasn't so hot in the venue. And as I am getting older I do wish there were available seating areas for when we need a break from the pit. š¤š¤
