Ahead of next week’s release of the 25th Anniversary Edition of their landmark debut “Wisconsin Death Trip”, metal titans STATIC-X have unveiled a brand-new visualiser for the bonus track ‘Down’. The piece blends lyric-video elements, motion graphics built from never-before-seen images by original band photographer Exum, and actual video filmed on the set of the 1998 photoshoot. The photos—recently recovered from the archives of the 1998 album shoot—bring fresh visual context to a defining era in the band’s history. “We’ve always known there were gems buried in the Wisconsin Death Trip archives but seeing Exum’s images come to life in this new visualiser feels like stepping back into 1998,” the band shares. “‘Down’ was a track we always loved and giving it this new visual energy is our way of celebrating Wayne, the album, and the fans who have kept this music alive for 25 years.” Watch the ‘Down’ visualiser HERE. STATIC-X recently celebrated the Gold—and soon-to-be Platinum—certification of their breakthrough single ‘Push It’. Originally released in 1999, “Wisconsin Death Trip” introduced fans to the classic lineupof Wayne Static, Koichi Fukuda, Tony Campos, and Ken Jay, and delivered enduring anthems including “Push It,” “I’m With Stupid,” and “Bled for Days.” The album cemented its place in metal culture through its iconic videos, appearances in major video games, and placements across film soundtracks. Decades later, the record continues to resonate, with Metal Hammer naming it one of the “Top 20 Best Metal Albums of 1999” in 2021. Arriving 12th December, “Wisconsin Death Trip (25th Anniversary Corrosive Edition)” is the most comprehensive edition of the album ever released. The set features two handmade orange and black eclipse vinyl discs with freshly remastered audio by original producer Ulrich Wild, plus an expanded second disc of demos, alternate versions, and rare tracks—bringing the total runtime to more than 71 minutes. |