Industrial metal veterans Static-X have officially pulled the plug on their remaining 2026 live appearances. The band announced the abrupt cancellation on Monday, citing undisclosed “serious medical issues” within the camp.
The group issued a brief statement across their social media platforms, emphasizing that the situation required immediate intervention but assuring fans of a planned return next year.
“Due to serious medical issues, Static-X will be forced to cancel our remaining tour dates in 2026. The situation is unavoidable and requires immediate attention.”
“We are very sorry for the inconvenience, and we promise to return to the stage, bigger, stronger and faster in 2027.”
“We appreciate your continued love and support and look forward to seeing you all again very soon!”
“Sincerely, Static-X“.
Prior to the sudden touring halt, the current iteration of the band had maintained steady momentum following the completion of their two-part studio tribute to late founder Wayne Static. Last August, bassist Tony Campos revealed that the group had already begun discussing the possibility of writing new material with the current lineup once they concluded their promotional run for the Project Regeneration albums.
The band released Project Regeneration Vol. 1 in July 2020. That record featured 12 tracks built around the final archived vocal performances and musical compositions of Wayne Static, reuniting the original Wisconsin Death Trip studio lineup of Tony Campos, drummer Ken Jay, and guitarist Koichi Fukuda.
A massive follow-up, Project Regeneration: Vol. 2, arrived in January 2024. The 14-song collection was produced by current frontman Xer0, widely believed to be Dope vocalist Edsel Dope, and mixed and mastered by longtime studio collaborator Ulrich Wild.
Wayne Static, born Wayne Richard Wells, formed Static-X in 1994. The band broke into the mainstream with their platinum-certified 1999 debut, Wisconsin Death Trip, driven heavily by the breakout rock radio single “Push It.” The frontman passed away at his home in Landers, California, on November 1, 2014, at the age of 48. A coroner’s report later ruled his death the result of mixing prescription medication with alcohol.
Despite the temporary touring setback, the band’s statement indicates that their focus remains fixed on returning to full strength by 2027.
