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Filmmaker Matt Zane<\/strong> recently announced he’d be working on a documentary about former Static-X<\/strong> frontman Wayne Static<\/strong> and his wife Tera Wray<\/strong>. Zane<\/strong> and Static<\/strong> had a long-standing friendship, with Zane<\/strong> directing all Static<\/strong>‘s solo videos and the cut of “Noise Revolution” featuring DMC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Zane<\/strong> originally announced his plans for a documentary in November 2025. Zane<\/strong> said he’d start filming in January 2026, and even had some of the project done when Static<\/strong> and Wray<\/strong> were still alive. Zane<\/strong> partially stated in November: “I filmed bits and pieces over the years, but we needed a few solid weeks in the desert at their house to finish it \u2014 that was the plan. Unfortunately, funding fell through. I know this is something Wayne<\/strong> and Tera<\/strong> wanted to get done, and they wanted me to do it. I feel I owe them this \u2014 to tell their story the way they wanted it told.”<\/p>\n Zane<\/strong> also noted there would be music he and Static<\/strong> worked on to accompany the film: “There’s about an EP’s worth of material Wayne<\/strong> and I recorded for a movie Tera<\/strong> was doing, but his label stepped in and stopped it. Some of those ideas ended up on ‘Pighammer’, but the rest has been sitting in my archives. I’m revisiting it now and will finish some of it with help from A.I. technology.”<\/p>\n Now the families of Static<\/strong> and Wray<\/strong> have released a joint statement, saying they disapprove of the project and call it an “exploitation of this dark and tragic chapter in their lives.” Static<\/strong> died on November 1, 2014 after a multiple prescription drug toxicity involving oxycodone, hydromorphone, Xanax, and alcohol; Wray<\/strong> died by suicide at her home in Joshua Tree, CA, on January 13, 2016.<\/p>\n The families statement reads: “A message from the families of Wayne Static<\/strong> & Tera Wray<\/strong>. We are sharing this with the world to ensure that our feelings are crystal clear on this matter.<\/p>\n “We are not interested in the further development of any unauthorized biography or documentary focused on our deceased son, daughter, and siblings, Wayne Wells<\/strong> (‘Wayne Static<\/strong>‘) and Tera Lents<\/strong> (‘Tera Wray<\/strong>‘). This includes but is not limited to: any behind-the-scenes footage from music videos, adult film sets, concerts, house parties, developmental projects, reality TV pilots, private photos, or any other portrayals of Wayne Wells Static<\/strong>, Tera Lents Wray Static<\/strong>, or either of their likenesses. Any attempt to exploit their unauthorized likeness will be met with the appropriate legal response.<\/p>\n “We strenuously object to any further exploration or exploitation of this dark and tragic chapter in their lives. Additionally, we feel that the music video for the Wayne Static<\/strong> song ‘Assassins Of Youth’, directed by Matt Zane<\/strong> and released in 2013, and the Static-X<\/strong> ‘Stay Alive’ music video released in 2023, thoroughly depict the dangerous lifestyle that Wayne<\/strong> and Tera<\/strong> were embracing prior to their subsequent deaths.<\/p>\n “Further, Static-X<\/strong> is nearing completion of the official Static-X<\/strong> documentary titled ‘Evil Disco \u2013 The Rise, Fall, And Regeneration Of Static-X’. The official documentary dives deep into the entire life’s work of Wayne Static and Static-X<\/strong>. The film is expected to be around 80 minutes in length and devotes the appropriate amount of time to exploring the lifestyle changes and ultimate tragedies that followed.<\/p>\n “If Mr. Zane<\/strong> is in possession of any additional rare or unseen footage that could contribute to the celebration of Wayne<\/strong>‘s life and legacy, we kindly ask him to share the footage with our families so that we can review and consider it for potential inclusion in the official ‘Evil Disco’ documentary. Additionally, any unreleased music featuring the voice of Wayne Static<\/strong> or his musical compositions would require the approval of the estate before any publication or release.<\/p>\n “We further challenge Mr. Zane<\/strong> to share any musical works that he claims might contain the actual voice of Wayne Static<\/strong> so that we can determine their authenticity and quality for consideration. We are not interested in Wayne Static<\/strong>‘s voice appearing within any Al-generated music. In closing, we would like to thank the Static-X<\/strong> fans around the world for their continued love and support for Wayne and the band. We are so proud of the band and what they have accomplished together.<\/p>\n “Static-X<\/strong>‘s music is as popular as ever, and Wayne<\/strong>‘s energy and legacy have been celebrated and regenerated through the band’s incredible return to the stage. We fully support the current team and lineup of Static-X<\/strong> and their continued respect and love for Wayne<\/strong>‘s memory and our family. We are delighted that the world is continuing to celebrate the powerful music that Wayne<\/strong> and the band created together and the incredible energy that he and the band have always carried onto the stage.<\/p>\n “Sincerely, The family and estate of Wayne Wells Static<\/strong> & Tera Lents Static<\/strong>.”\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Enter your information below to get a daily update with all of our headlines and receive The Orchard Metal newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\tWant More Metal? Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n