Metal Legends STATIC-X Release Visualizer for Bonus Track “Down” from the 25th Anniversary of their Iconic Debut
Wisconsin Death Trip
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Limited- Edition Box Set featuring Fully Remastered Audio –
Available December 12th – Only at www.static-x.com
Release Features a Second Disc of Demos, Alternative Versions and Rare Tracks of Some of the Band’s Most Popular Songs, Along with Fully Reimagined Artwork, Including Numerous Never Before Seen Images
Ahead of next week’s release of the 25th Anniversary Edition of their landmark debut Wisconsin Death Trip, metal titans Static-X have unveiled a brand-new visualizer for the bonus track “Down.” The piece blends lyric-video elements, motion graphics built from never-before-seen images by original band photographer Exum, and actual video filmed on the set of the 1998 photoshoot. The photos—recently recovered from the archives of the 1998 album shoot—bring fresh visual context to a defining era in the band’s history.
“We’ve always known there were gems buried in the Wisconsin Death Trip archives but seeing Exum’s images come to life in this new visualizer feels like stepping back into 1998,” the band shares. “‘Down’ was a track we always loved and giving it this new visual energy is our way of celebrating Wayne, the album, and the fans who have kept this music alive for 25 years.”
Static-X recently celebrated the Gold—and soon-to-be Platinum—certification of their breakthrough single “Push It.” Originally released in 1999, Wisconsin Death Trip introduced fans to the classic lineup of Wayne Static, Koichi Fukuda, Tony Campos, and Ken Jay, and delivered enduring anthems including “Push It,” “I’m With Stupid,” and “Bled for Days.” The album cemented its place in metal culture through its iconic videos, appearances in major video games, and placements across film soundtracks. Decades later, the record continues to resonate, with Metal Hammer naming it one of the “Top 20 best metal albums of 1999” in 2021.
Arriving December 12, Wisconsin Death Trip (25th Anniversary Corrosive Edition) is the most comprehensive edition of the album ever released. The set features two handmade orange-and-black eclipse vinyl discs with freshly remastered audio by original producer Ulrich Wild, plus an expanded second disc of demos, alternate versions, and rare tracks—bringing the total runtime to more than 71 minutes.
Static-X once again partnered with Wild and Exum to reimagine the album from the ground up. Exum uncovered hundreds of never-before-seen images from the 1998 sessions, allowing the band to fully redesign the packaging and create an immersive archival experience.
Limited-edition deluxe configurations—available exclusively at Static-X.com—include signed prints, a laser-engraved ID tag, an ID bracelet featuring a QR code linking to newly digitized 8mm behind-the-scenes footage from the original photoshoot, a collectible pill bottle, stickers, and more only available at www.static-x.com.
The tracklisting for Wisconsin Death Trip (25th Anniversary Corrosive Edition) is:
1) Push It
02) I’m With Stupid
03) Bled For Days
04) Love Dump
05) I Am
06) Otsegolation
07) Stem
08) Sweat Of The Bud
09) Fix
10) Wisconsin Death Trip
11) The Trance Is The Motion
12) December
13) Down
14) Head
15) Head (Titan AE)
16) S.O.M.
17) So Real
18) I Am (Unedited)
19) Wisconsin Death Trip (Unedited)
20) Love Dump (Demo)
21) I’m With Stupid (Single Edit)
22) December (Unedited)
Recently, Warner Records has reissued the music video for “Push It” in High Definition. The unforgettable music video helped launch the band to the masses thanks to the early support of MTV. The video was directed by Mick Olszewski and tapped into the clay animation style that was popular when released in 1999. Now available in High Definition for the first time, fans can experience the video in a whole new way and add to the 36-million views it has received since it published in 2009. The music video for “Push It” can be seen here.
Top to Bottom: Ken Jay, Koichi Fukuda, Tony Campos Wayne Static
(Photo Credit: Exum)
About Static-X
One of the genre-defining bands of the late ’90s, Static-X was formed in Los Angeles in 1994 by vocalist/guitarist Wayne Static and drummer Ken Jay. The lineup soon solidified with the addition of bassist Tony Campos and guitarist/programmer Koichi Fukuda, leading to a deal with Warner Bros. Records.
Static-X broke through with their 1999 platinum-certified debut Wisconsin Death Trip, a landmark release that helped define their signature “Evil Disco” sound. The band went on to release five more acclaimed albums over the next decade—Machine (2001), Shadow Zone (2003), Start A War (2005), Cannibal (2007), and Cult of Static (2009)—selling more than three million albums in the U.S. alone and scoring multiple chart-topping radio singles. Known for their high-energy, precision-crafted live shows, Static-X toured globally and earned a reputation as one of heavy music’s most compelling live acts.
After a hiatus beginning in 2012, tragedy struck with the unexpected passing of Wayne Static on November 1, 2014. In 2018, the band’s remaining original members—Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda, and Ken Jay—reunited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wisconsin Death Trip. Joined by frontman Xer0, the reformed lineup delivered critically praised, sold-out performances around the world, reaffirming the band’s enduring legacy and the unwavering loyalty of their fanbase.
Today, the revitalized Static-X continues to honor their past while pushing forward with new music and packed touring schedules—keeping their unmistakable Evil Disco spirit alive for longtime fans and new generations alike.
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