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    2009 | Reprise / Wea 

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    All Music Guide Review

    Static X's sixth album, Cult of Static, finds the nu-metal veterans steadfastly refusing to change their stripes, and why should they? As they say in the album's title, Static X have a cult that enjoys their adherence to all things that were nu in the '90s: riffs that grind instead of groove, merciless mechanical rhythms, vague drowning synths, all dressed with barking Cookie Monster vocals. Static X don't develop their music as much as they hone it, concentrating on its barest essentials, then delivering it with precision and little flair. This leaves little room to lure new listeners, but that's not the point of this sixth album -- it's to serve the needs of the Cult, and it does just that. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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    Static-X are returning with their heaviest, most flammable work to date. Cult of Static, on Reprise Records, marries the band's aggressive driving force with disarming experimentation.

    The fiery raw quality of Cult of Static is blatant as the first single "Stingwray" which the band posted on their MySpace this week. "Stingwray" was inspired by Wayne Static's wife Tera Wray Static and the Corvette Stingray she drives. The song’s powerful beats and heavy guitar riffs make this song a commanding force on the record.

    A song you may already be familiar with is "Lunatic" as it was included on the Punisher: War Zone movie soundtrack. Although "Lunatic" is relentless and raw, brandishing a ripping groove and an impenetrable barrier of guitars the album cut was re-recorded to feature a solo by legendary Megadeth front-man Dave Mustaine. "I've been a huge Megadeth fan for years," explains Static. "We've toured with them twice. Mustaine and I really hit it off on the road. His lead style is one of the most distinctive styles out there. There's something amazing about it. When you hear him solo, you know it's him."

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