Friday, August 14, 2009

Static X 2/2



The Industrial Metal Machine called Static-X returns with their heaviest, most flammable work to date. CULT OF STATIC, on Reprise Records, marries the band's aggressive driving force with disarming experimentation.

The fiery raw quality of CULT OF STATIC is blatant as the first single “Stingwray” hits airwaves February 14th. “Stingwray” was inspired by Wayne Static’s wife Tera Wray Static and the Corvette Stingray she drives. The song’s powerful beats and heavy guitar riffs make this song a commanding force on the record.

Keeping the integral tones, Static-X encompasses shredding guitars with solos that have brought the band to a level of playing to be reckoned with. The cybernetic stomp of "Hypure" and "You Am I" bludgeon, bruise and break with precise grooves. Elsewhere, the staccato riffs on "Terminal" crush through an unmistakable guitar tone. Guitarist Koichi Fukuda blazes through incendiary solos, while Tony Campos bolts down demonic bass lines and Nick Oshiro pounds out deadly rhythms. Front-man Wayne Static riffs pure violence and screams out his soul. “Over the years my voice has been destroyed from excessive touring... and I love it,” exclaims Static. “The vocals on the new record are raw and brutal.”

A song you may already be familiar with is "LUNATIC" as it was included on the Punisher: War Zone movie soundtrack. Although “LUNATIC” is relentless and raw, brandishing a ripping groove and an impenetrable barrier of guitars the album cut was re-recorded to feature a solo by legendary Megadeth front-man Dave Mustaine. "I've been a huge Megadeth fan for years,” explains Static. “We've toured with them twice. Mustaine and I really hit it off on the road. His lead style is one of the most distinctive styles out there. There's something amazing about it. When you hear him solo, you know it's him."

Since their breakthrough debut, Wisconsin Death Trip, Static-X has sold over three million records, and they've completed numerous successful world tours including three Ozzfests, The Family Values Tour and Gigantour. CULT OF STATIC is the bastard child of a 10 year journey of metal annihilation, unleashing the beast to all in their path. “I can hardly believe it's been a decade since the release of our first cd, "Wisconsin Death Trip," and we're still going strong thanks to all of our loyal fans,” explains Static. “The title CULT OF STATIC is meant to be a big thank-you to everyone who has supported us through the years. I'm looking forward to seeing you all on the upcoming world tour.”

"Cult of Static" Tracklisting:

1. Lunatic
2. Z28
3. Terminal
4. Hypure
5. Tera-Fied
6. Stingwray
7. You Am I
8. Isolaytore
9. Nocturnally
10. Skinned
11. Grind 2 Halt



Wayne Static - Guitar, Vocals, Programming, Keyboard


Koichi Fukuda- Guitar


Nick Oshiro - Drums


Tony Campos - Bass


CANNIBAL



START A WAR



BENEATH...BETWEEN...BEYOND



SHADOW ZONE



MACHINE



WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP
http://www.myspace.com/staticx

Static-X é uma banda de Metal industrial que surgiu em 1994 nos Estados Unidos. O vocalista Wayne Static era de Michigan e Ken Jay de Illinois. Eles se conheceram em Chicago. Naquela época, Ken tocava em uma banda e estava trabalhando em uma loja de discos. Wayne tinha uma banda gótica, os Deep Blue Dream, que ensaiavam junto com os Smashing Pumpkins. Essa banda deles não estava dando certo, então eles decidiram de mudar para Los Angeles. Osaka Koichi Fukuda viu um panfleto da dupla em Los Angeles e procurou eles, então se tornou o guitarrista da banda. Tony Campos também entrou na banda, ele costumava tocar em bandas de death metal e é o único que realmente é californiano. Seu primeiro CD foi o Wisconsin Death Trip lançado em 1999. A produção foi feita por Ulrich Wild, mesmo produtor de Pantera e Deftones. A música Bled for days virou trilha do filme A Noiva de Chucky e junto com a música Push It, entrou no CD Korn Extra Values.

Koichi saiu da banda para poder ficar mais tempo com a sua família e foi substituído por Tripp Eisen. Tripp ficou 4 anos na banda e participou de 3 CDs. Em 2005 ele foi preso por ter raptado e estuprado uma garota de 14 anos, ele já estava sendo investigado por ter mantido relações com menores de idade. E dessa vez ele foi pego no carro com a garota, ele pagou 100 mil dólares para ter o direito de responder ao processo em liberdade, mas caso ele seja condenado, receberá uma pena de 30 anos. Tripp sai da banda, e Koichi volta. Eles lançam o mais novo CD, Start a War em 2005. Já em 2007 lançam Cannibal.

Após participar de eventos como o Ozzfest, a banda entra em estúdio e começa o processo de gravação do novo álbum, Cult of Static, lançado em 17/03/2009.

Static-X

Static-X at 2007's Cannibal Killers tour.
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.A
Genre(s)Industrial Metal
Alternative Metal
Nu Metal
Years activeSince 1994
Label(s)Warner Bros.
Reprise
Associated actsAsesino, Dope, Godhead, Ministry,Murderdolls, Seether, Pighammer
Websitewww.static-x.com
Members
Wayne Static
Tony Campos
Koichi Fukuda
Nick Oshiro
Former members
Ken Jay
Tripp Eisen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Static-X

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