"Project Regeneration Vol 2" is a collection of 13 brand-new Static-X songs & an incredible version of Nine Inch Nails "Terrible Lies". These are the final vocal performances & musical compositions of founding vocalist Wayne Static, along with the original "Wisconsin Death Trip" lineup featuring Tony Campos (bass), Koichi Fukuda (guitars) and Ken Jay (drums).
The new album was produced by the band’s current vocalist/guitarist Xer0 and mixed/mastered by long-time collaborator Ulrich Wild and is the 2nd installment of this 2-part memorial release.
The song "Stay Alive" is one of the last original compositions Wayne Static was working on before his passing in 2014. The song's lyrics echo Wayne's state of mind during this tragic time, as he professes himself to be a "professional addict" and screams the words: "I just need you to survive - Cut you up to stay alive."
"We knew that if we were going to release this song, we wouldn't be able to tip toe around this tragic subject," says Campos. "As dark as this piece of art may be, it is also a very honest representation of where Wayne was at during this controversial time. My hope is that when people see this, that they understand the cautionary tale that Wayne's life ultimately became and can avoid some of those pitfalls."
"We always want to remember Wayne as the intelligent, funny, 'Star Trek'-loving rock star," adds Aimee Pittman, Wayne's younger sister. "It makes his family sad and angry to see Wayne depicting himself in a way that we understand to be a realistic portrayal of his life and the choices that ultimately ended it [in 2014]. If one person watching this video can benefit or make better choices related to drugs and alcohol, then we are grateful for the reminder."
All of the music associated with "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2" is the result of collaborations between the four founding members, including the deceased Wayne Static, along with their new vocalist/guitarist/producer Xer0. No additional guests appear on the album and there were no outside contributions to the songwriting, musical compositions, or the performances on "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2". Most of these songs feature Static on lead vocals.
Compact Disc Pressing
Tracklisting:
1. Stay Alive
2. Z0mbie
3. Jic-Boi
4. Black Star
5. Kamikaze
6. No Hope
7. Take Control
8. Tone
9. Run For Your Life
10. Dark Place
11. Disco Otsego
12. From Heaven
13. Terrible Lie (Nine Inch Nails cover- Bonus Track)
14. Grover Yoda Data 14 (Bonus Track)
