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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.

Catch Static-X on tour in a city near you.

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 457 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Evil disco live in Toledo

    by Voldaer on 9/15/09Headliners - Toledo

    This was my first Static X show. Drove out to Toledo from metro Detroit to check it out and was very pleased with what I received. Headlines seems like a cool club, similar to Harpos in Detroit but not as run down. The opening bands were mediocre but Static blew the place out of the water and they were the reason that I was there. Only complaint I have is that they only played a little over an hour but they cranked out one song after another with little break in between.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    fucking amazing

    by rachaelgeorge on 9/15/09The Blue Note - Columbia

    the show was crazy. i didnt think that id like seeing htem live but they blew me away. my fiance loved it we were right up in the moss pit.. we even got to meet the band befiore the show at best buy in columbia,mo. id see them again.!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    STATIC X ROCKS ONCE AGAIN!

    by schmoolie on 9/15/09The Blue Note - Columbia

    Incredible, incredible, incredible!!! That pretty much sums it up!!! I have seen Static X five time and they never disappoint me. They rocked the entire time, playing all my favorites. The opening bands rocked hard as well. I can't think of any two bands that could have been better to open for Static X then "Light The Shadows" and "Ghost In The Machine".

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X kicks ass

    by Casey42 on 9/14/09Headliners - Toledo

    Static-X is by far the best I've seen. The vocals were spot on and the music was unbelievable. I feel so lucky to have been able to see them in such a small setting. I've seen them in an outdoor arena but this was so much better. Rock on!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X!!!!!!

    by jeepnkelli on 9/13/09Headliners - Toledo

    This was our 4th time seeing them this year. Amazing as always, awesome show, wish they could have played all night. One hour is just the tip of the scales....Love the smaller venues, get to be up front and close and really feel the experience Static-X always gives. Thanks for another great night!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static x Roxxx

    by Scott810 on 9/13/09Headliners - Toledo

    Excellent performance as always...sound was not crazy loud which is good but slightly louder would have been easier to hear all the mix. Tony and Koichi were cool as he11 and came out and mingled with myself & my friend as well as other fans after the show...Extremely gracious and humble guys. Very down to earth. We really wanted to meet Wayne but apparently he was tired out after the wicked performance. Many don't appreciate this band because the music is not super elaborate. all I can say izz that their music May not be overly complex but it sure does pump you up!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-x was amazing!!!

    by gwal on 9/13/09Headliners - Toledo

    From the time Static-x hit the stage until they left was non stop action,full of energy,and very loud. That totally kicked a## !!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X Rocks My World!

    by MsLTHJD86 on 9/13/09Headliners - Toledo

    I was in the front row, and I had the most amazing time ever! Wayne is soo hot!! The drummer is freakin sweet too!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X ALWAYS GREAT!!

    by kwils58 on 9/5/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    Static-X is our absolutely favorite band, period. We go to see them every time they are anywhere within 100 miles of us. Absolutely fantastic stage presence, energy, and they played all our favorites this time! Great venue to see them at--I think we've seen them twice or three times here. Only downside, Wayne has his wife dancing onstage in some kind of choreographed thing......you don't need her guys, you are so awesome without the window dressing!! Definitely waiting for them to come into town again--I will be first in line for tickets. Hadn't seen Bury Your Dead live before, but we are fans of theirs. Great energy, guitarists were great and drummer was also. This singer is not as good as the old one, but he has great rapport with the audience.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X... truly shocking.

    by EimHarrower on 9/4/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    There has not been a time in my life when I have enjoyed a concert as much as I have enjoyed the one held by Static-X on Monday, August 31. It left me wanting more, even though they came out for a quick encore after originially leaving the stage. I will definitely make it a personal goal to follow them around on their tours through California.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X was awesome!

    by UHATEIT on 9/4/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    I have been a Static-X fan since my dad got me into them in 1999 when Wisconsin Death Trip came out. I have been wanting to see them for years and was very excited to see them and had a great time, they were everything I expected!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show

    by 3timecltofstatic on 9/4/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    Static X rocked the show, they played a very long set, and played almost every song i wanted to here, Also bury your dead was very good.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Let's Do Another Shot

    by Tkts2GunShow on 9/1/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    This was my first time at this venue and I can tell you that I was really impressed. Other than the overpriced drinks and the full pat down I received upon entering the venue there wasn't much more to complain about. Getting to be so close and intimate with the band is the best part of this place. Distant put on a good opening act gearing the crowd up for what was to follow. George has an amazing set of pipes! Bury Your Dead showed the crowd how really good of a band they are... and certainly a force to be reckoned with. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see them headlining their own tour very soon. Static-X rocked the joint with a collection of new and old tracks that kept the audience moving the entire time. They played all their favorites and then some. Who said Nu Metal is dead? Just don't tell these guys that as they are liable to make drink a few shots of Tequila with them and send you out into the circle pit alone...

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    STATIC-X NEVER FAILS

    by jnespino on 9/1/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    Static-x was awesome. Played some old goodies and their best new songs from their new album. The only thing that bothered me was that the original drummer Nick Oshiro was not playing that night. It was someone else. When they started playing I was like what, where's NIck? It sounded almost the same but you can hear the difference. Nick has his signature sound and that crazy rock smile of his with his awesome dreads. I also enjoyed the female dancer they had up on stage. She didn't do anything big/theatrical dancing which was the perfect touch. She had cute moves. Loved her blue dyed bangs.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X was totally awesome!!!!!!!

    by zack90715 on 9/1/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    the show was mind blowing from the start when Bury Your Dead came out and started a wall of death!!! then when Static-X took the stage everyone went crazy. i sang to every song!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    i saw static on my BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

    by DeeRay on 9/1/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    AMAZING!! Especially since they just happened to play on my b-day. I had such a blast and once again they played my favorite song LOVE DUMP! We were up on the balcony and could see everything which was a pretty sweet experience. It was my second time seeing them and i cant wait to see them a third time!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static was awesome, as usual!

    by SummersMom1006 on 9/1/09House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim

    The boys in Static never let me down. I've been watching them live since '98 and their show still has the high energy and great sound that I've come to know and depend on. They played a good mix of old and new songs. It was disappointing to see the girl dancing(?) on stage because, after so many years, the band doesn't need it but whatever turns Wayne on, I guess. Can't wait to see them play again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static X - Jumped aroung for that whole thing!

    by MusicSeeker on 7/26/09Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh

    The sound was great for a very small venue. Mrs. Static kept everyone entertained to say the least. The band was energetic and played plenty of the older stuff that I fell in love with them for. Took an attorney and he had an excellent time too. Went to the balcony for more room and just went crazy dancing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X + Bury Your Dead = Awesome Show

    by Hiosta on 7/23/09The Norva - Norfolk

    The Show was amazing! Static-X toured with an awesome lineup. Dirge Within was really cool and has serious potential. The bands were very Fan oriented and the music was awesome. I was really amazed with Bury Your Dead's performance. I didn't really know much about the band before the show, but they seriously amazed me. Myke Terry the new lead singer really new how to get the crowd involved he even decided at one point to go into the crowd. The overall performance surprised me b/c I thought shows like this went extict in the 90s. But this line up showed me some artist haven't let mainstream go to their head. Static-X surprised me b/c their music was just as good as I remembered it 10 years ago when I first saw them at Ozzfest 99. Overall *****!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Static-X at The NorVa

    by Metalrulz on 7/16/09The Norva - Norfolk

    Prior to this show I had only heard of Bury Your Dead, which I had seen before as a warmup for Five Finger Death Punch. Dirge Within started off the evening with a brutal set of their music for which they have yet to release a CD which I hope is coming. Seventh Void followed with a set of Doom Metal, a nice and unexpected change from Dirge Within. Playing selected songs from their first CD "Heaven is Gone" Kenny Hickey says to the crowd "This is so heavy it will feel like an elephant sat on your chest!" Good stuff! When Bury Your Dead came out, I noticed that the band was wearing a lot of white and that their speaker cabinets were painted white. They had also changed their guitars from ESP LTD's to Xtones modified with EMG pickups. Their sound was harder than the last time I saw them, and I attributed this to the guitar change. Myke and the crew played a couple of songs off their recently released CD "It's Nothing Personal" and a lot of older material. And Myke settles for nothing less than total mayhem from the crowd, and he got it! Static-X brought the crowd to fever pitch with "evil disco" as they delivered a blistering set of material from "Cult of Static" to "Wisconsin Death Trip". Much of the audience was very familiar with the songs and were singing along with many of them. Wayne would call "time for shots" and Tera Wray Static would deliver them to the band and show off a little skin which got the male members of the audience going. Can't wait to see them again!