Static-X – Cult of Static

Every year and a half or so we are  forced to bow down to the musical savagery of Static-X, who never fail to produce a solid album that has just enough variation to keep us invested. Happily, their latest album “Cult of Static” warrants more attention than usual. The band’s sixth studio album, it is a crushing and brutal demonstration of industro-thrashing side-show circus rock that pays tribute to their loyal cult following.

The album’s first track, “Lunatic”, features a musical cameo from rock-idol Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, who rips his way through a menacing guitar solo that goes perfectly with the song’s initial assault.

Other notable tracks include “Skinned”, a surprisingly epic and surreal foray into apocalyptic soundscapes, and “Hypure”, which is a rhythmic and daring turn for the band.

Even darker and moodier than their last effort “Cannibal”, “Cult of Static” is Static-X at their most sinister. Its songs are longer, full of synths and techno arrangements, and more complex than any album they’ve released.

Thank the heavens we won’t have to wait long for their next album to drop.