EDSEL DOPE: ‘I Have No Interest In Being The Frontman, Face Or’ Being ‘Known As The Singer Of STATIC-X’

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EDSEL DOPE Explains How He Got Involved In STATIC-X, Why He Doesn’t Want To Be Known As The Frontman

Campos went on to say that he “knew there would be some negativity” on the Internet once STATIC-X had announced its comeback. “But I think once people heard our story and heard that Wayne’s family had given us their blessing to do what we were doing, and then once they actually saw it, I think that was the big turning point. Once people came out and experienced the show and saw what we were doing, I think it made most of those people turn around.” STATIC-X’s recent tour celebrated the 20th anniversary of the band’s platinum-certified “Wisconsin Death Trip” album and paid homage to Static, who died eight years ago. Static-X reunited in 2018 with the lineup of original members bassist Tony Campos, guitarist Koichi Fukuda, and drummer Ken Jay alongside new vocalist Xer0.

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Back in October 2019, a photo was posted online clearly showing that Dope and Xer0 shared the same neck tattoo. However, Edsel later posted a lengthy statement on his band’s Facebook page attempting to quash the rumors, implying Xer0’s distinctive body ink was in fact a Photoshop job. Dope even provided a photograph of himself supposedly observing a STATIC-X performance sidestage to prove he and Xer0 were not the same person. Dope recently told Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio that the reason Xer0’s identity has not been officially revealed is that he wants to make sure that STATIC-X is “properly represented, because I would never be interested in looking at a photo of STATIC-X or reading a liner note that mentions me as being the singer of STATIC-X. Edsel Dope has no interest in being the singer of STATIC-X,” he clarified. “There’s one living, breathing singer of STATIC-X, and that’s Wayne Static. And then there’s a character, an entity, for lack of better words, that was created in order to allow STATIC-X to have a future and to continue and be the legacy act that they are and tour and perform, and we gave that character a name that is respective to STATIC-X and fits the branding of what STATIC-X is, and that’s what the importance is. It’s the importance of recognizing the character as opposed to recognizing the person behind the character.”

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• In a new interview with Audio Ink Radio, Edsel Dope said he believes the Xer0 character offers his some privacy and that his moniker in the band should be respected.
• “I have quietly sat through all of this speculation and have thoroughly enjoyed the ride,” it began.
• Dates have been selling out across the country, with select markets upgrading to larger venues to meet the demand for the tour.
• Dope continued, saying that if Static-X had hired just a regular old non-costume-wearing vocalist, there would’ve been a shitstorm.

Many of these comments echo what Edsel said in a pre-order announcement video for Dope’s forthcoming album, Blood Money Part Zer0. Along with the news of the new record came a pair of new songs, “Believe” and “No Respect,” which can be heard here. “If it was 25 years ago, we wouldn’t have any of this mess because we’d call the editor of fucking Rolling Stone magazine and go, ‘Hey, dude, we’re gonna let you in on what’s happening,’ and they would go, ‘Oh, this is great,’ and they would get behind it and they would properly help you tell your story to the world. But in the world that we currently live in, that’s not the goal. The goal is, as I said, to be the naysayer and to be the one who lets you in on the fact that there is no Santa Claus and ruins the parade for everybody because they’re just dicks.” Brief interjection – writing about Ghost’s lore and writing about the business and creative side of Ghost are two different things.

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The project began in 2013 with the aim of playing late night parties and to distance himself from the working world and other music he has famously been a part of. “I didn’t want anybody to know who the fuck I was. I just wanted to put on a mask and disappear and go do something creative and fun,” Edsel said on the Ryan Seaman and Friends podcast. “I needed a name,” he continues, explaining he settled on Zer0 “because it’s like starting over — zero followers, zero fans, zero expectations.” “There’s one living, breathing singer of Static-X, and that’s Wayne Static. And then there’s a character, an entity, for lack of better words, that was created in order to allow Static-X to have a future and to continue and be the legacy act that they are and tour and perform, and we gave that character a name that is respective to Static-X and fits the branding of what Static-X is, and that’s what the importance is. It’s the importance of recognizing the character as opposed to recognizing the person behind the character.” The first of two volumes, “Project Regeneration Vol. 1” featured 12 brand new tracks, containing many of the final vocal performances and musical compositions of Static, along with bassist Tony Campos, drummer Ken Jay and guitarist Koichi Fukuda.

‘Project: Regeneration Vol. 2’ ( — “Blackstar”

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Lore stories refer to the character, while interviews are always done with Tobias Forge the person. Nobody’s out here changing Xer0’s name to Edsel Dope in stories about tours or any quotes about upcoming bands. But Edsel Dope is certainly talking about Static-X as Edsel Dope, and is referred to as such. In a new interview with Audio Ink Radio, Edsel Dope said he believes the Xer0 character offers his some privacy and that his moniker in the band should be respected. Dope also mentions that having Xer0 as the frontman for Static-X, and not Edsel Dope or whoever else, allows the band to have a future beyond the iconic Wayne Static. With the blessing of Wayne’s family, Static-X was resurrected in 2018, with the enigmatic Xer0 paying tribute to the late founder as the band’s new frontman, flanked by the classic lineup of Tony Campos (bass), Koichi Fukuda (guitar) and Ken Jay (drums).

I also think that if you put any musician out there in a mask, everyone’s first question is “who is it?” Look at Sleep Token. It’s just that natural curiosity to want to know who’s behind the music you like. We’ve covered everything they’ve done since the reunion, and frankly I liked the first Project Regeneration record. I thought it was well done and edsel dope xero the songs were great, and I hope the second volume coming up this year is as well. Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser’s search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface. This year, Satic-X will embark on two more Machine Killer tour legs with co-headliners Sevendust and special guest Dope.