Multi-platinum selling industrial music icons Static-X have released a music video for the song “Terminator Oscillator” from their critically acclaimed 2020 release Project Regeneration Vol. 1. The 2-part album features the final vocal performance of Wayne Static, along with the otiginal Wisconsin Death Trip band lineup. The song has become a fan-favorite and the Godzilla inspired music video was directed by Edsel Dope and co-directed by Matt Zane. The clip follows a giant X-faced monster wreaking havoc on an entire city, while chasing down the members of Static-X. The video for “Terminator Oscillator” can be seen here: https://youtu.be/FqZG3iyc4Pc.
“We wanted to do something outside of what you would generally expect to see from a metal band music video. The video really captures the quirky, Sci- Fi spirit of Static-X and is unlike anything that we’ve ever seen from bands in our genre,” explains Static-X.
Static-X will bring more of their self-proclaimed “Evil Disco” to the masses with their Rise Of The Machine North American Tour 2022. The 37-date run kicks off on February 21st in Portland, OR and runs over 5 weeks wrapping up on April 3rd in San Francisco, CA. Joining the touring Static-X lineup of Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda, Ken Jay, and Xer0, will be fellow industrial metal pioneers Fear Factory and Dope, along with special guests Mushroomhead and Twiztid (appearing on select dates). More information on tickets, meet & greets and other VIP experiences for the Rise Of The Machine tour can be found at: www.Static-X.com.
Rise Of The Machine North American Tour 2022
Feb 21 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
Feb 22 – Seattle, WA – Showbox^
Feb 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater^
Feb 24 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory^
Feb 25 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert Hall
Feb 26 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse^
Feb 27 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
Mar 01 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren*
Mar 02 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater^ Mar 03 – Oklahoma City, OK – Whiskey Nights^
Mar 04 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues*
Mar 05 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater*
Mar 06 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues*
Mar 08 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater*
Mar 09 – Orlando, FL – Plaza Live^ Mar 10 – Charlotte, NC – Underground
Mar 11 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage*
Mar 12 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live*
- Featuring Special Guest Mushroomhead
Featuring Special Guest Twiztid
^ Not a Live Nation Date
Mar 13 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza*
Mar 15 – Montreal, QC – Corona^ Mar 16 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix^
Mar 17 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall*
Mar 18 – Ft. Wayne, IN – The Clyde*
Mar 19 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave^ Mar 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection
Mar 22 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues #
Mar 23 – Philadelphia, PA – T.L.A.#
Mar 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian#
Mar 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts#
Mar 26 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues#
Mar 27 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore#
Mar 28 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater#
Mar 29 – Denver, CO – The Summit#
Mar 31 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues#
Apr 01 – San Diego, CA – House Of Blues#
Apr 02 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater#
Apr 03 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore#
The 20th-anniversary release of Machine – scheduled for February 18, 2022 – features newly remastered audio by Ulrich Wild and features all 12 tracks from the original release, as well as 3 new bonus tracks: “Wisconsin Death Trip (Live 2019 Regeneration featuring Wayne Static),” “Sweat of the Bud (Live 2019 Xer0)” and “I’m With Stupid (Live 2019 Regeneration featuring Wayne Static).” Originally released in 2001, Machine would ultimately turn out to be the last album recorded by the 4 original members of Static-X. All of the lead vocals and guitars on Machine were performed by Wayne Static, while bass, backing vocals, drums, and programming contributions came from founding members Tony Campos, Ken Jay, & Koichi Fukuda. The limited-edition release will have packaging featuring fully reimagined artwork and will be available in multiple configurations including multiple color vinyl sequenced on 2 discs, with an etching of the Static-X Shock symbol on side D.
Machine 20th anniversary is now available for pre-order at: www.Static-X.com.
Photo Credit: Matt Zane