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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...
Static-X touring vocalist talks about decision to wear mask, preserving memory of Wayne Static

Static-X touring vocalist talks about decision to wear mask, preserving memory of Wayne Static

by Elise Yablon | Apr 24, 2019 | News

Static-X is about to embark on a world tour in celebration of their debut album Wisconsin Death Trip’s 20th anniversary. The reunited band, consisting of original members Tony Campos, Ken Jay and Koichi Fukuda, recently revealed in a tour promo video a new, masked...
Static-X announce 20th Anniversary Tour & Memorial Tribute to Wayne Static

Static-X announce 20th Anniversary Tour & Memorial Tribute to Wayne Static

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 22, 2019 | News, Reunions, Touring, Tributes

Last year, Static-X promised to tour this year to celebrate the life of Wayne Static as well as commemorating the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album, 1999’s Wisconsin Death Trip. So far it looks like the group have kept their promise as they announced a summer...
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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...

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Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide

Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

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New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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