STATIC-X Forced To Stop Touring Due To Wayne Static's Medical Condition - Statement Available!

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 Wow, this just in via the STATIC-X camp:

"With much regret, Static-X has been forced to pull off the remaining dates of their 2012 Tour following last nights (October 6th) final show in Flint, MI. Wayne Static must return to Los Angeles and prepare for some medical procedures to remedy problems that have been hampering his performance.

"Wayne relays his personal apologies: 'I'm so sorry to all my fans but I cant give you the 1000% you deserve from Static-X every night right now. Evil disco will continue in 2013. Just wait until you see whats next!!!'

"Emmure and Ill Nino will be continuing on the currently scheduled dates. In a few weeks Static-X have been allowed to perform on local shows in Lancaster, CA on Oct 27 and Ventura, CA on Oct 28."

We wish Wayne all the best with is upcoming medical procedures!

Affected tour dates (EMMURE and ILL NINO will still be performing):

- 10/07: Portage, IN @ Camelot Arena
- 10/09: Fayetteville, AR @ George's Majestic Theater
- 10/11: Shreveport, LA @ Riverside Warehouse
- 10/12: Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall
- 10/13: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
- 10/15: Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 10/17: Lubbock, TX @ Cactus Courtyard

As previously reported, bassist Brenth Ashley left STATIC-X right before the tour kicked off.

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Ill Niño Premieres “THE DEPRESSION” Lyric Video!

WHAT: Ill Niño has released a lyric video for their NEW single “The Depression” from their forthcoming coming album 'EPIDEMIA', out October 22nd. Watch the lyric video here and spread the madness.

"Twelve years and five studio releases later, 'EPIDEMIA' has all the harsh elements and dark Latin rhythms that make Ill Niño's Latin Metal sound different in this genre of Metal", drummer and founding member Dave Chavarri said of the upcoming release. The band’s sixth full length album is infused with contagious and aggressive lyrics along with sharp melodies that will pierce through your ears. Pre-order the album here now.

Ill Niño is currently touring alongside friends STATIC X and label-mates EMMURE on the Noise Revolution Tour. The tour goes through the end of October destroying cities and igniting audiences across the US. Vocalist Cristian Mercado comments, “Ill Niño fans get ready to rumble! We're back and are going to be tearing the roof off at venue near you!” See a full list of tour dates here. 

WHERE: Watch “The Depression” lyric video here:



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STATIC-X Bassist Brent Ashley Quits The Band - Statement Available!

                                                                                                       Photo by: Steven Kahn

This just in:

Bassist Brenth Ashley (pictured here) has left STATIC-X. His final show with the band took place this past Saturday, September 1 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. He writes on his Facebook page, "[I] wish things would have ended differently, but I'm very excited for what the future will bring."

The band has made no comment regarding this matter, but as soon as they do we'll be sure to let you know.

As previously reported, STATIC-X has announced the Noise Revolution Summer 2012 Tour! Joining STATIC-X will be Emmure, Ill Nino, 9 Electric & Shogun as special guests for the fall leg of the tour which runs from September 18th until October 17th.

Tour Dates:

- 09/18: Cheyenne, WY @ Atlas Theater (No Ill Nino or Shogun)
- 09/19: Billings, MT @ Babcock Theater
- 09/22: Fargo, ND @ The Venue
- 09/23: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
- 09/24: Bloomington, IN @ Castle Theater
- 09/26: Rockford, IL @ The District (No 9 Electric or Shogun)
- 09/27: Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's
- 09/28: Circle Pines, MN @ Bamboo Betty's
- 09/29: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave Ballroom
- 09/30: Jackson, MI @ Rak's
- 10/01: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
- 10/03: Louisville, KY @ Headliner's Music Hall
- 10/04: Green Bay, WI @ Riverside Ballroom
- 10/05: Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero
- 10/06: Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
- 10/07: Portage, IN @ Camelot Arena
- 10/09: Fayetteville, AR @ George's Majestic Theater
- 10/11: Shreveport, LA @ Riverside Warehouse
- 10/12: Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall
- 10/13: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
- 10/15: Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 10/17: Lubbock, TX @ Cactus Courtyard

More dates to be announced...

For Tickets and more information, visit:

http://www.facebook.com/staticx/events

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EMMURE
ILL NIÑO
9 ELECTRIC

STATIC X Announce Fall Tour With EMMURE, ILL NIÑO, 9 ELECTRIC & SHOGUN!

Following the resounding success of the Noise Revolution Summer 2012 Tour, reaching tens of thousands of raving fans, Static-X has just revealed Emmure, Ill Nino, 9 Electric & Shogun as special guests for the fall leg of the tour which runs from September 18th until October 17th.

Deathcore giants EMMURE recently completed a thirty-one city run and will continue to wreak havoc across the US on the Noise Revolution Tour. They are a powerful and controversial force known for their energetic, ferocious live show and are sure to give people one hell of a ride.

Known for their signature blend of Latin-influenced, aggressive modern metal, ILL NIÑO is excited to also join the Noise Revolution Tour as they prepare for their sixth full length studio album Epidemia, out October 22.

9 Electric remains on the tour as a mainstay next to Static-X with newcomer Shogun also joining the fall leg of the tour.

Tour Dates:

- 09/18: Cheyenne, WY @ Atlas Theater (No Ill Nino or Shogun)
- 09/19: Billings, MT @ Babcock Theater
- 09/22: Fargo, ND @ The Venue
- 09/23: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
- 09/24: Bloomington, IN @ Castle Theater
- 09/26: Rockford, IL @ The District (No 9 Electric or Shogun)
- 09/27: Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's
- 09/28: Circle Pines, MN @ Bamboo Betty's
- 09/29: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave Ballroom
- 09/30: Jackson, MI @ Rak's
- 10/01: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
- 10/03: Louisville, KY @ Headliner's Music Hall
- 10/04: Green Bay, WI @ Riverside Ballroom
- 10/05: Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero
- 10/06: Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
- 10/07: Portage, IN @ Camelot Arena
- 10/09: Fayetteville, AR @ George's Majestic Theater
- 10/11: Shreveport, LA @ Riverside Warehouse
- 10/12: Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall
- 10/13: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
- 10/15: Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 10/17: Lubbock, TX @ Cactus Courtyard

More dates to be announced...

For Tickets and more information, visit:

http://www.facebook.com/staticx/events

Related links:
STATIC X
EMMURE
ILL NIÑO
9 ELECTRIC

ILL NIÑO Premiere A NEW Song Called "Epidemia"!

As previously reported, ILL NIÑO will be released their NEW album 'Epidemia' on October 22 via Victory Records. The recording sessions for the bands sixth full-length album took place in Hoboken, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Denver, Colorado.

Today, the band is premiering the title track of their NEW album. This one is called "Epidemia" and you should check it out now!



Here is what drummer Dave Chavarrihad to say about the bands upcoming album: "This time around, we want to explore Latin and tribal rhythms we have never explored in the past five releases, giving us no musical boundaries at all."

The bands previous effort 'Dead New World' (released on October 26, 2010 via Victory Records) sold around 3,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 164 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous effort, "Enigma", opened with 5,000 units to land at No. 145 back in March 2008.

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ILL NIÑO Reveal NEW Album Title & Release Date!

Here is some pretty cool news! Remember ILL NIÑO? Of course you do. Well, the band has set 'Epidemia' as the title of the sixth full-length album (set to be released on October 22 via Victory Records). The recording sessions for the CD took place in Hoboken, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Denver, Colorado.

Here is what drummer Dave Chavarrihad to say about the bands upcoming album: "This time around, we want to explore Latin and tribal rhythms we have never explored in the past five releases, giving us no musical boundaries at all."

The bands previous effort 'Dead New World' (released on October 26, 2010 via Victory Records) sold around 3,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 164 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous effort, "Enigma", opened with 5,000 units to land at No. 145 back in March 2008.

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