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Hometown
Chicago, IL, United States
Formed
1994
Genre
Metal
An industrial-metal band that has released seven albums, Static-X is best remembered for founder and late frontman Wayne Static. ∙ Before forming Static-X in 1994, Wayne Static spent the late ’80s in the Chicago rock band Deep Blue Dream, alongside future Smashing Pumpkins founder Billy Corgan. ∙ Wisconsin Death Trip, the group’s 1999 debut LP, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart before going Platinum. ∙ Static-X’s breakthrough single and biggest hit, 1999’s “Push It,” popularized their self-described “evil disco” sound. ∙ On the 2000 rap-metal compilation Loud Rocks, the band teamed with hip-hop duo Dead Prez for an alternate version of the latter's 1999 breakout single, “Hip Hop.” ∙ Their Gold-certified second album, 2001’s Machine, debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and remains their highest charting release. ∙ After reuniting in 2018, Static-X released a comeback LP, 2020’s Project Regeneration, Vol. 1, with posthumous vocals by Wayne Static and a guest appearance by Ministry’s Al Jourgensen.
Members of Static-X include, or have included, Tripp Eisen, Wayne Static, Xer0, Ken Jay, Tony Campos, and Nick Oshiro.
Musical InfluencesStatic-X's musical influences include Helmet, White Zombie, Fear Factory and more.
Influenced by Static-XStatic-X has influenced the music of Suicide Puppets, Sevendust, Hourcast and more.

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