I Am Wayne Static AMA

How did you first find out about Tera and what about her made you fall in love with her?

Tera was modeling for Hustler on Ozzfest 2007. She brought me my shot on stage and told the audience she masterbates to me every day.

Have you talked to Tripp Eisen at all since he got arrested a few years back or did you guys basically cut contact with him after you fired him? For the record, I agree with your decision, I'm just curious because he basically seemed to just drop off the face of the earth after that whole thing.

I have had no contact with him. What he did made the entire band look really bad, and I think it hurt the band's career a little.

Battery is dying on the laptop. It has been great talking with everyone and thanks for the great questions. I will be going out on tour in December, check out the dates at http://www.iamwaynestatic.com/ Thanks again guys. Must do this again.

Any chance we will here more songs from Shadow Zone next tour, such a underrated album. What about All in Wait and Invincible, never heard them live?

It's so hard to make the set list. So many songs to choose from....

I saw you at a Del Taco in southern California a few years back and I was too scared to ask you for an autograph. Do you care if fans come up and talk to you when you are out, or do you prefer to be left alone?

I don't mind taking time for fans. Just be polite.

How was it working with Mephisto Odyssey on Crash for the Batman Beyond soundtrack? I've loved that song since I heard it in the movie as a kid.

Those guys are really cool and talented. The video was awesome too. I did my hair to look like Batman and it was a big hit.

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Hey Wayne!

I was a massive fan of Static-X growing up, thanks for contributing to the shaping of my future!

Have you always enjoyed playing music or was it something that came to you later in life? If you hadn't gone in that direction, where do you think you would be now? Cheers, good luck with the AMA.

I have always played music in some form. I got my first guitar when I was seven. The only other hobby I have is offroad vehicles so if music disappeared I would be an auto mechanic!

Hows your health lately? We know it caused some touring problems in the recent past. You go to go for this upcoming run?

It's taken me almost a year to get back into touring shape. I am good to go for this upcoming run. The band is slamming and we are ready to kill.

Please say you're promoting a new album whether solo or static-x.. also I saw an interview years back with you and your girl, have you guys got cable yet?

I'm working on a new solo album between tours. We are doing a Southwest tour this December, then the whole country next year. So hopefully there will be new music this year

hey wayne & tera, i love you. the end! cant wait to hang out in vegas. Xo - Stef

We love you too!

No question. I just fucking love your music. All of it!! I hope to catch you in this tour! I live in MN (seen you in Mankato a couple years ago) hope you get clise enough for a road trip! Thank you for the hours of music in my phone and in my blood

Thanks for the kind words. We will make it out your way early next year.

What's your favorite Static-X song? I started listening to yall when I heard Cannibal and have loved the band since!

I love playing the song Cannibal. In general I like playing whatever the crowd wants to hear.

What are your favorite bands to listen to these days?

I like classic rock. Zeppelin, Journey, stuff I grew up with.

Hey Mr Static! When will we see you in Australia? It has to happen!

Not soon enough! We love it there so hopefully soon.

Yo Wayne, you rock! I've loved every album you've dropped, and especially liked how every album has had such a different and distinct sound. I also really enjoyed Pighammer, and can't wait to see you in Hollywood in December.

Machine is my favorite album - I've never found anything that sounds quite like it. To me, Machine is the epitome of industrial metal.

1) What was your inspiration or what were you channeling when making Machine?

2) when can we expect your next album?

3) I would love to see you work with Fear Factory again, or Sybreed - any collabs in the future?

1. I wrote Machine while we were touring with Pantera, so it's really heavy!
2. I should have a new album out this year. I'm writing between tours. We are touring the southwest in December and then the whole US next year.
3. I recently did a song and video with legendary rapper DMC. That should be out soon.

How does your songwriting process work? Do you usually start with a vocal melody, or actual lyrics, or just a guitar riff, or...? Is it generally just you, or is it you and some band members sitting around coming up with stuff?

I like to write by myself. I start with a cool guitar riff and drum beat and build it up from there. The vocals and keyboards come last.

hi wayne i recently posted a link to a festival in the uk on facebook which i would love to see you play at, you liked the post any chance a hint you may be playing there?

Sorry no UK plans right now.

Hey Wayne! Thank you for doing an AMA! I met you once in Seattle about 10 years ago when Shadow Zone came out. Thanks for talking with me.

Which album do you feel had the most work put into it? Do you write in the studio or do you have stuff written before you start recording?

My solo album Pighammer was the most work because I did everything myself. I wrote a lot of that in the studio too. Most of the other albums were written before entering the studio.

Got any plans for a UK tour? If you do please bring the Defiled along

I will take it under advisement...

Have you considered incorporating or venturing into other genres like post-rock, trip-hop, or shoegaze?

I love all types of music and it's very possible you could hear some other influences on my next cd.

I was wondering are you still going keep recording music.

Of course! I love making music. My first solo cd came out in 2011 and I'm working on another right now.

Any chance you will come to green bay Wi soon

Next year. Wisconsin is awesome.

I saw you play a few times around 1999-2001. Loved the first two albums...and then something happened. What did happen? Wisconsin Death Trip was great. The others lacked that great. Any thoughts?

Sorry you didn't like the other cds. Like I said, I always try to keep things fresh and change things up. You wouldn't want me to keep making WDT over and over again would you?

would you consider to dye your beard to black :p

I used to dye it black! I let the grey grow out because she likes it.

Biggest influences? How do you feel about Katatonia? What brand hair gel do you use?

I have too many influences to list here. That's why my music is different than anyone else. I use hair spray, not gel.

Tera didn't show titty at the Utah show, she owes me!!!

Utah has very strict laws about showing titties. You have to come to a show in a different state!

Hey Wayne, I've dug Static-X for years now and I think all your music is pretty damn good. However, which is in your opinion the best album you produced with Static-X?

They all are good in their own way. I always try to change things up a little each time.

Hey Wayne, you get to see a lot of cool up and coming bands when touring I imagine, who are some of your favorites?

My memory is so bad I can't think of their names right now!