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Static-X
Static-X is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1994. The line-up has fluctuated over the years, but was long-held constant with band founder, frontman, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Wayne Static until his death in 2014. The band was founded by Wayne Static and original drummer Ken Jay. They rose to fame with their 1999 debut album '' Wisconsin Death Trip'' where their heavy industrial metal sound attracted attention within the burgeoning nu metal movement of the late 1990s, with the album eventually going platinum in the United States. The band released five more albums over the course of the next decade: '' Machine'' in 2001, ''Shadow Zone'' in 2003, ''Start a War'' in 2005, ''Cannibal'' in 2007, and ''Cult of Static'' in 2009. The band entered a hiatus while Static worked on his solo album, ''Pighammer'', in 2011. Static briefly reformed Static-X in 2012, using only members of his solo album's touring band, before officially breaking up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machine (Static-X Album)
''Machine'' is the second studio album by American industrial metal band Static-X, released on May 22, 2001, and recorded at Studio 508 (Los Angeles, California). When compared to the band's other albums, ''Machine'' features more electronics and industrial effects, and more screamed vocals from Wayne Static. It was also the final Static-X album for eighteen years to feature drummer Ken Jay, and the last for four years to feature lead guitarist Koichi Fukuda, who, despite having already left Static-X, was credited as a keyboardist on the album. Background While the band toured ''Wisconsin Death Trip'', Wayne Static wrote the entirety of this record by himself on the band's tour bus while the rest of the band partied. Because of this isolated effort, when the band went in to record the record, Static insisted that royalties for the album's sales would not be split an even four ways. This created tension in the band, leading to Fukuda's departure before recording began and his eventu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin Death Trip (album)
''Wisconsin Death Trip'' is the debut studio album by American industrial metal band Static-X, released on March 23, 1999, by Warner Bros. Records. The band was formed after lead singer Wayne Static and drummer Ken Jay met at a Virgin Records store in Chicago. After being introduced by the Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan, the two decided to head out west to California to enlist a lead guitarist and bassist. Once in California, Koichi Fukuda became guitarist, and not long after, they discovered Californian Tony Campos to complete the lineup as their bassist. Warner Bros. Records discovered the band in California and signed them in February 1998. ''Wisconsin Death Trip'' peaked at number 107 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number one on the Top Heatseekers chart, and was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2001. Three singles were released from the album: " Push It", " I'm with Stupid", and "Bled for Days". Background The album was produced by Ulrich Wild in a matter of ei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tripp Eisen
Tod Rex Salvador (born June 29, 1965), known professionally as Tripp Eisen, is an American musician best known as the former guitarist of industrial metal band Static-X. He is the current guitarist for the band Face Without Fear, and a former member of Dope, Murderdolls, and Roughhouse. Career Dope (1997–2000) Dope was formed in 1997, when Eisen met with brothers Edsel and Simon Dope. Eisen brought in friend Preston Nash to play drums, and the band worked the New York City club circuit. In 1998, Dope was signed to Flip/Sony records, and Eisen moved from bass guitar to lead guitar, bringing in Acey Slade—who had first referred Eisen to Dope a few years earlier—to play bass. After the release of the album "Felons and Revolutionaries" (1999), the band toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada with acts such as Sevendust, Kid Rock, Static-X, Slipknot, Disturbed, Chevelle, Fear Factory, Staind, and Alice Cooper. During this time, Eisen met Wayne Static and Joey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannibal (Static-X Album)
''Cannibal'' is the fifth studio album by Static-X, released on April 3, 2007. This is the first album from the band to contain guitar solos; every song with the exception of "Goat" has one. ''Cannibal'' was the first album to be produced by John Travis, and the first album to not feature Ulrich Wild, who produced and/or mixed the band's first four albums. Album information ''Cannibal'' is the first Static-X album since 1999's ''Wisconsin Death Trip'' to feature guitar playing from original guitarist Koichi Fukuda, who left the band in 2000 and rejoined in 2005. (Fukuda is credited as the guitarist on the 2005 album ''Start a War'', but only contributed programming and additional guitars after Tripp Eisen's departure.) ''Cannibal'' features an overall more straight forward heavy and aggressive sound when compared to the band's two previous albums. The last two previous albums ''Shadow Zone'' and ''Start a War'' had a more radio friendly sound featuring much cleaner vocals and a sl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Static
Wayne Richard Wells (November 4, 1965 – November 1, 2014), known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist for metal band Static-X. He released his only solo studio album, ''Pighammer'', on October 4, 2011. Static was recognizable for his unusual hairstyle; his hair was held up in a vertical position, a process that took about 20 minutes to complete (45 minutes, according to his mother). He was also known for his signature "chintail" beard. Early life Wells was born in Muskegon, Michigan, to Richard and Darlene Wells.Wayne Static Bio IMDb.com; retrieved January 1, 2008.Wayne Static Bio FoxyTunes.com, r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cult Of Static
''Cult of Static'' is the sixth studio album by industrial metal band Static-X. It was released on March 17, 2009 via Reprise Records. The album's first single "Stingwray" was released and made available on the band's MySpace page on February 17, 2009. The album's title is a reference to the die-hard fans who have supported the band for so long. This would be Static-X's last studio album for eleven years, as well as the last to feature drummer Nick Oshiro and founding member and vocalist Wayne Static during his lifetime, though the latter's posthumously released work was included on the band's 2020 album '' Project: Regeneration Vol. 1''. ''Cult of Static'' also marked the last time Static-X worked with John Travis, and was the band's last album on Reprise Records. Album information Though "Lunatic" was the first single for the album, the song had been released on the Marvel's ''Punisher: War Zone'' soundtrack. The song was based partially on a warrior, similar to the Punisher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Start A War
''Start a War'' is the fourth studio album by American metal band Static-X, released in June 2005. A special version was shipped with an additional DVD titled ''X-Rated''. It is the last album for 15 years to feature Ulrich Wild as a producer and/or a mixer, until '' Project: Regeneration Vol. 1'' in 2020. Album information This is the first studio album with drumming provided by Nick Oshiro, and the second and last album that guitarist Tripp Eisen wrote and performed on. The album marks the return of former guitarist Koichi Fukuda, who helped with the programming, and according to Static-X's online forums, Fukuda completed additional guitar parts in three songs left unfinished by Eisen. The album continues the change in sound found on ''Shadow Zone'' but many of the songs featured on ''Start a War'' are heavier and feature a lot more screaming and aggressive lyrics. The whole tone of the album is more aggressive than ''Shadow Zone''. The song "Pieces" features a guitar solo by T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Campos
Antonio Campos (born March 8, 1973) is an American musician. He is the current bassist for industrial metal bands Static-X and Fear Factory and the vocalist and bassist for Asesino. He is a former bassist for metal bands Prong, Soulfly, Ministry and Possessed. Career Campos was part of the original Static-X lineup, playing bass and performing backing vocals on all of the group's studio albums. Along with Wayne Static, he was one of the legal owners of the Static-X name, even though he did not participate in the band's temporary reunion from 2012–2013. In 2001, Campos broke his collarbone in a motorcycle accident, leaving him unable to play in the ongoing "Extreme Steel Tour". Campos continued to sing backing vocals on the tour, and Marty O'Brien took over bass duties. In 2002, Campos became part of Mexican American metal group Asesino. His stage name, "Maldito X", is Spanish for "Damned X". In the same year, he played bass with the Colombian band Agony during the Rock al P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koichi Fukuda
Koichi Fukuda (born July 1, 1975) is a Japanese musician, best known as the lead guitarist, programmer, and keyboardist for the metal band Static-X; he has been a member of the band three times, initially from 1994 to 2000, again from 2005 to 2010 and since 2018. He was also the former lead guitarist of the bands Drugstore Fanatics and Bellusira. Biography He was present on Static-X's debut album, '' Wisconsin Death Trip'', but left the band prior to the recording of their second album, '' Machine'', citing personal problems due to excessive touring. However, he did still contribute keyboards to the record. He rejoined Static-X after the firing of their then-current guitarist, Tripp Eisen, at the end of the recording process of the 2005 album ''Start a War'', and was present to record their fifth album, ''Cannibal''. Between his stints in Static-X, he formed another, less aggressive band called Revolve. Drawing comparisons to Tool and Pink Floyd, they were very successful lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Jay
Kenneth "Ken Jay" Lacey (born June 10, 1966) is an American musician, best known as the original drummer for industrial metal band Static-X. Biography Jay was born in Vermilion County, Illinois. Jay began playing drums early on and had played drums in a couple of metal bands early in his career in central Illinois before heading north to Chicago. Jay was the drummer in Deep Blue Dream, a band that also included Wayne Static and had auditioned at one point for Smashing Pumpkins but was told by Billy Corgan he was "too metal" to be in the band. He co-founded Static-X with Wayne Static in 1994. Jay played drums on the band's first two albums, ''Wisconsin Death Trip (album), Wisconsin Death Trip'' and ''Machine (Static-X album), Machine'', but before Static-X could begin recording their third album, ''Shadow Zone (album), Shadow Zone'', he left the band because of musical and political differences. However, Jay still contributed additional keyboards to the album. Shortly after h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Push It (Static-X Song)
"Push It" is the first single from the industrial metal band Static-X's first album, '' Wisconsin Death Trip''. "Push It" is one of Static-X's best known and most popular songs. It is credited, along with " I'm with Stupid", for making ''Wisconsin Death Trip'' Static-X's best-selling album. Music video The music video for "Push It" was directed by Mick Olszewski and introduces shots of clay animation creatures similar to those found in Tool videos, interspersed with the band performing. Track listing #"Push It" - 2:35 #"Bled for Days (Live)" - 4:09 #"Push It (JB's Death Trance Mix)" - 3:32 #"Down (Previously Unreleased)" - 3:14 #"Push It (Mephisto Odyssey Mephisto Odyssey is an American house music group from San Francisco, California, United States, who have been credited with helping to pioneer the San Francisco house music sound. The group went on to release a number of self-released singles ... Crucified Dub Mix)" - 6:10 Charts References 1999 debut singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy The Kid
Andrew Cole, better known by his stage name Andy the Kid, (born 30 May 1984) is an Australian musician. Biography Cole was raised in Townsville, Australia. He played bass guitar in several Townsville bands before he moved to Los Angeles, California, United States, in early 2008 to pursue a career in music. He joined Orange County outfit Neo Geo on bass in 2008, embarking on two Vans Warped Tour's with the band in 2010 and 2011 and recorded an album with the band before leaving the group in 2012. After leaving, Cole went on tour with Static-X in 2012. When Static-X broke up, he was asked by founding member and lead vocalist Wayne Static to join his solo project, and played bass and backing vocals for Static in 2013 and 2014. One of these tours was supported by industrial metal band Dope, who asked Cole to fill in on bass for a series of live shows across North America. In 2010, Cole joined Hollywood-based metal band We Are The Riot, with Coal Chamber members Meegs Rascón a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
