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TONY CAMPOS Says STATIC-X Is 'On Hold' While WAYNE STATIC And Wife Work On 'Solo' Album - Oct. 29, 2009
Rafi of VampireFreaks.com recently conducted an interview with Tony Campos (STATIC-X, MINISTRY, PRONG, ASESINO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

VampireFreaks.com: You are currently on tour with PRONG. How has that been going?

Tony Campos: It is going great man, but it is also cold as fuck. (both of us laughing) It got cold quick, I didn't think it would till something like December and here we are at the beginning of October.

VampireFreaks.com: What has it been like to play with PRONG?

Tony Campos: It has been great I was a big PRONG fan growing up and are one of the most influential bands for STATIC-X. So just as a fan it is really an honor for me.

VampireFreaks.com: You and Tommy [Victor] are no strangers as you were both on the MINISTRY "C-U-Latour". How did you guys come to meet before that?

Tony Campos: I have known Tommy for years. Back when he was releasing "Rude Awakening", we had the same management so we were introduced in L.A. We ended up getting reintroduced when we did the MINISTRY tour together.

VampireFreaks.com: I remember you guys did a cover of "Burning Inside". How did you end up with the honor of working with Al Jourgensen down the line?

Tony Campos: We were doing an Ozzfest in 2007 and Al was working on the MINISTRY "Cover Up" record. He ended up calling up Wayne (Static), asking if we could fly down to El Paso and track some vocals. We ended up coming out there and Al caught me a bit off guard and said, "Hey, man, just want you to know you are playing bass on some of these songs." All I could say was, "OK." Funny thing is one of tracks that I played bass on ended up being nominated for a Grammy (laughing), so that was definitetly pretty cool. After wards we ended up going to the bars together, and hanging out a lot. Fast forward a few months, Paul Raven sadly passed away and they gave me a call asking if I wanted to do the last MINISTRY tour with them. Honestly, I was amazed that they asked me to do this, and, of course, I said I would; it ended up being an amazing experience.

VampireFreaks.com: One of the highlights for me with STATIC-X was "Cannibal" which marked the return of Koichi [guitar] into the studio again. The whole album seemed darker and heavier than previous STATIC-X material. How did Koichi's return help with that?

Tony Campos: Well, the whole dynamic for the band changed after we all got back together; it seemed to become a lot tighter of a band. I mean, Tripp was a decent enough guitar player, but when Koichi came back, it was like night and day; I forgot just how good he was. He definitely brought back that really tight precision that we had back in the day, plus his keen guitar playing skills brought so much back to the music.

VampireFreaks.com: It is so appropriate that your latest album was entitled "Cult of Static" since it would seem your fans have stuck with you from beginning to end almost like a cult, what is the best part of waking to the success you have had?

Tony Campos: The greatest feeling for me is looking back at all that we did to get this band started and knowing that here we are ten years down the line and are still doing it. It has been truly an honor.

VampireFreaks.com: So what is the current state of STATIC-X. Are you guys going to be putting some new material together soon?

Tony Campos: At this point, I am not sure. I know that Wayne and his wife are getting ready to put out a solo record. Wayne said STATIC-X is right now on hold so he can see how the solo project works. In the meantime, though, I will always find ways to keep busy. Right now I have PRONG and I am also working with Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY, DIVINE HERESY, BRUJERIA) on a project called ASESINO. We haven't done a record in about three years. We have been talking about it for about a year now and will probably be doing some shows for it. I always find something to delve into sooner or later.

Read the entire interview from VampireFreaks.com.
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COMMENT |
posted by : RiotAct666
10/29/2009 7:56:25 PM

Good interview. Bummer Static - X are on hold. But look forward to what Wayne can come up with on that solo record.
COMMENT | Yoko Ono...
 posted by : Sonic Titan
10/29/2009 7:59:10 PM

That's all I gotta say!
COMMENT | Solo album?
 posted by : onefinecat
10/29/2009 8:14:34 PM

Weird are they going to do porn re-inactment on stage so she at least can show her skills? She's no musician thats for sure.
Poor Wayne

COMMENT | Truth
posted by : dsandersjr
10/29/2009 8:41:34 PM

that bitch(wife) is dumber than a box of turds.
COMMENT |
posted by : Ace96
10/29/2009 8:57:48 PM

Wayne seems pussy whipped beyond belief. Doing a solo album WITH YOUR WIFE? Are you kidding me!
COMMENT | I see this as a blessing
 posted by : JoeMomma
10/29/2009 9:11:46 PM

I always felt Tony was wasting his talent in Static-X. This can give him an opportunity to work on some new, more interesting projects.
COMMENT |
posted by : KILO G
10/29/2009 9:32:15 PM

It's pretty ridiculous! It's worse than Evan Seinfeld and his porn ex wife.
COMMENT |
posted by : poopslop
10/29/2009 9:50:42 PM

I've liked Static-X since Wisconsin Death Trip (which is arguably the best album, sad as its also their first) and this seems really stupid. Wayne Static is cool and all, but I don't think he has the recognition to be putting out a solo album. It was probably his wife's idea. He was probably like "Yeah that's a great idea" and she was like "And I could be on it too!" Then the band he and Tony have been in for a solid decade get put "on hold." I wouldn't be surprised if this eventually ended the band.
COMMENT | I'm with Moustache!!!
 posted by : CJL
10/29/2009 11:39:24 PM

More Asesino!!!!
COMMENT | The Yoko Ono comparisons are right on...
 posted by : lowend365
10/29/2009 11:45:36 PM

Wayne has his head so far up his woman's vag he can't even think straight any more.
COMMENT |
posted by : CockHolster
10/30/2009 1:16:42 AM

"Wayne and his wife are getting ready to put out a solo record."
GROSS!
I am amazed that Tony has put up with how embarassing this chick has been for them.. or that anyone hasn't tried to get it through to Wayne.
GO ASESINO!
COMMENT | i love Static-X
 posted by : stgeorge666
10/30/2009 6:26:05 AM

but this solo effort with your wife, Wayne?? fucking come on! this is ridiculous.

Tony is one of the coolest guys in metal..and hes right in saying what he did with Koichi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fz4FFhUO2E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfoC8eYK21Y
COMMENT | Of course she has musical credentials
 posted by : emperor
10/30/2009 10:04:43 AM

She is a master of playing the skin flute
COMMENT | wayne youre thinking with your dipstick!
 posted by : kookiekurtie12
10/30/2009 10:54:00 AM

the only song that really sucked on the last static x album was "tera-fied" where the genius artist (haha) tera talked in some stupid voice that sounded like some euro trash pop/rock song that didnt get in the charts. waynes brain is so soaked with visions and usage of teras well viewed , masturbated over and ogled at pussy he cant think straight , he may write great amazing rock no doubt about that, but when it comes to seeing what hes all about hes a pussy retard like the rest of them , and his bitch is a goddam fool too, perhaps if tera is now a rock artist , wayne should try out for a porn film or maybe hes dick is to small, but we all know his rock was BIG, untill now.....
COMMENT | What will she do?
 posted by : pigchop
10/30/2009 12:30:12 PM

Studio support?

http://traveljapanblog.com/wordpress/tag/static-x/
COMMENT | Pig Hammer is the name of his solo project...
 posted by : Dig Bick
10/30/2009 1:32:14 PM

He is going to work w/ John 5 and as many other artists as he can... I think he should leave his personal life at home though. If you two are truly in love, be more private about it. Or hell, Put out a fucking porn with Tera and be just like Evan Seinfeld... If you go to www.tube8.com and search Tera Wray you can check her in action suckin' off Dick Nasty the 70 something year old pornstar. I am a fan of Static X, Tony Campos & Wayne. But Dude, you don't see Trent Reznor flaunting his hot wife on his tours and having her bring the band shots on stage and shit... Come the fuck on. (Side note) WILL HUNT IS A FUCKING BAD ASS!!!! Keep him as drummer.
COMMENT | the most entertaing predator music of all time
 posted by : kookiekurtie12
10/30/2009 1:51:55 PM

thanks to pig chop for the link, wayne static has the strange privilige of in my humble opinion of writing the best soundtrack music ever done( the static x albums to date) to the thought of two beasts ripping each other to pieces, and the power of a predator on the loose which in this day and age is pretty much the vibe of our pathetic sad times, its not a suprise his little wife ends up doing her sad flailing lap dance to the mighty men of rock, on stage at there shows , static x, who strangely but not so strangely , on stage, lack the power of the violent testosterone muscik theyve thougthfully provided to all the static x fans, come across as more as a bunch of boring impotent rock n roll puppets, rather then the mind blowing rock gods on the cds, WEIRD.
COMMENT | Prong....
 posted by : MustaineIsGod
10/30/2009 3:04:51 PM

I just saw Prong with Tony playing and it was friggin awesome! Tony had this grin on his face the whole time. I talked to him after their set and he said he was "nervous as hell". I would be too playing next to Tommy Victor!
COMMENT | modern day cave lady
 posted by : kookiekurtie12
10/30/2009 3:13:11 PM

i dont know if you people have watched this link with tera on stage with wayne's static x, but she comes across as some slave girl whos just been bought by some tribal chief( um wayne for those not following), for 40 shiny abolone shells, 15 buffallo skins, and 40 bushells of tobacco, nice to see the human race evolving hahahaha
COMMENT |
posted by : $profit$
10/30/2009 10:04:08 PM

There's a lot of ways a solo album could go horribly wrong, but it's not a guarantee. I'll give it a more wait and see chance.

If Asesino puts out another album then this will be worth it.

COMMENT | Widely Accepted.
 posted by : TheAgent
10/31/2009 5:33:15 AM

Wow.

Didn't think that many people would share my sentiments. Yoko Ono and Wayne being foolish on this topic.

At this point all I can say is WAYNE. I GIVE UP.

I don't care about Static-X anymore. You and your obsession for your porn star wife makes me ill. Good going. The last 10 interviews I've heard from you keep stating you're shoving this slut down our throats and your bandmates throats. We don't want her.

Tony is a fucking badass. I hope he goes far beyond what Static-X gave him.
COMMENT |
posted by : The Space Lord
11/2/2009 3:33:58 AM

"Tera-Fied" would sum up my exact feeling of what Mrs. Wayne Static's singing will be like. Pamela Moore won't need to lose any sleep over the new album for sure......
COMMENT | its official! wayne static is brainwashed by tera wray!
 posted by : kookiekurtie12
11/3/2009 11:30:13 AM

has anyone watched the static x stingwray new video? im sure you all have, of course teras last name is in part of the song, well in the scenes where wayne is driving tera in some tunnel its totaly clear tera is putting ideas in waynes head and pretty much BRAINWASHING him with her joyous pussy powers!!! over the top? well take a look for yourself and when one of the biggest rock stars in the world is ready to do a solo album with a person with NO musical credentials at all, come on the evidence suggests!!! also the archetypal imagery of tera and wayne in a tunnel, well a tunnel is a symbol of a vagina ! its clear wayne static is joyfully being swallowed by one! hook line and sinker..... what a way to go, wayne static could have at least been swallowed by a whale the loser
COMMENT | meh
 posted by : chtimixeur
11/9/2009 1:33:30 PM

Last 2 Static-X records sucked.
They need a break to find some inspiration.


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