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Wayne Static Estate issues cease and desist to filmmaker Matt Zane on unauthorized documentary

Wayne Static Estate issues cease and desist to filmmaker Matt Zane on unauthorized documentary

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 17, 2025 | News

The estate and family of late Static-X frontman Wayne Static have formally sent a cease-and-desist letter to filmmaker Matt Zane, escalating their opposition to his planned documentary about Wayne and his wife, Tera Wray. The legal notice follows the family’s...
Filmmaker Matt Zane responds to families of Wayne Static and Tera Wray over unauthorized documentary

Filmmaker Matt Zane responds to families of Wayne Static and Tera Wray over unauthorized documentary

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 12, 2025 | News

The families of late Static-X frontman Wayne Static and his wife Tera Wray have issued a joint statement expressing their “strenuous objection” to filmmaker Matt Zane’s upcoming documentary about the couple. On Wednesday (10), Wayne’s sister Aimee Wells Pittman shared...
Edsel Dope slams media backlash over Static-X reunion amid anonymous vocalist identity controversy

Edsel Dope slams media backlash over Static-X reunion amid anonymous vocalist identity controversy

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 21, 2023 | News

  Dope frontman Edsel Dope still refuses to admit it openly but is also referred to by Xer0 when acting as the current vocalist for Static-X. In a recent interview with Audio Ink Radio, Edsel Dope slammed the metal media naysayers over the backlash on the...
Album Review: Static-X – ‘Project Regeneration Vol.1’

Album Review: Static-X – ‘Project Regeneration Vol.1’

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 14, 2020 | Reviews

  The wait is finally over as Static-X’s first record since 2009’s Cult of Static has arrived with Project Regeneration Vol 1. Arguably one of the most anticipated albums of 2020, which has many fans wondering how this full-length effort would unfold...
Edsel Dope responds to Static-X rumors, blames tattoo image on Photoshop

Edsel Dope responds to Static-X rumors, blames tattoo image on Photoshop

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 11, 2019 | News

One thing we can agree with Dope frontman Edsel Dope is that trying to find the identity of Static-X’s new frontman, Xer0, does feel like a Scooby-Doo episode. Similar to the classic cartoon series, there have been times when Scooby and his friends guessed the wrong...
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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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