Static X was a huge gateway band for me into heavier, harsher vocals! Cannibal will always be my favorite album of theirs!
@MATRIXULSTAPANULOUTVERSAL
7 ай бұрын
Same, Cannibal was the first one I got into.
@drsmainemusic
7 ай бұрын
@@MATRIXULSTAPANULOUTVERSAL Start A War was the first Static track I ever heard and my brain exploded! But Cannibal was my first full album as well.
@xSMOKExEMxALLx
7 ай бұрын
thats their worst btw & you found Static X on their 5th album? lol@@MATRIXULSTAPANULOUTVERSAL
@gggarth666
7 ай бұрын
Totally agree with your opinion on Machine. For me it‘s their best record by far!
@josephmajor7761
7 ай бұрын
Machine slaps
@PadanFain-yp2yz
7 ай бұрын
I found it VERY interesting that you both consider Machine as the album WDT should've been and was praised as. I wholeheartedly disagree with you LOL, but it's all good, just fun to hear that differing perspective. For me, the best songs off Machine were the singles released (Cold, This is Not, Black and White). But none of it touches the catchiness and memorability of WDT. Ironically, These are the only two albums from the band I continue to listen to, as I checked out after Shadow Zone. (Side-note....I STRONGLY urge you both to check out the song 'Anything but This'....Japanese bonus track off Machine....it is STUPID good.
@coolguyc4sey
7 ай бұрын
Was not expecting this from you, this is a pleasant surprise. Static X were a huge part of my early metal journey when i was only listening to Industrial Metal, Wisconsin Death Trip was a huge album for me in particular even though ive become more critical of it (and of the band in general with their new singer antics) its still my favorite by em and the only one i really go back to nowadays. Loved to see some appreciation for Machine and Cannibal, both very solid records. Great vid as always holmes, cheers
@JenyaIsJustChilling
26 күн бұрын
The funny thing is, a lot of people of my generation got into Static X through Shadow Zone singles, like The Only, because A) it was more melodic and accessible, and B) it was on NFS Underground soundtrack.
@kanquida
Ай бұрын
The Melodic Parts on Shadow Zone were because of both Tripp Eisen on Guitar and pressure from Their Label
@tjb8158
6 ай бұрын
A lot of metal channels have been posting Static-X content lately, and I'm here for it. Hell even Punk Rock MBA did one a day or two ago
@rockmovieswithtyler1989
7 ай бұрын
So yeah Jerry Was A Racecar Driver was from Primus! I think you meant to say Jesus Built My Hotrod if you were actually referring to Ministry! Felt the need to help you! Sorry if I was being annoying!
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Its all good lmao, shit happens
@Flugmorph
7 ай бұрын
thanks for the video, enjoyed watching it, ill check out machine and cannibal now! speaking of industrial metal, id really love to see you reviewing the whole fear factory discography some day, even if you kinda trashed their last album lol.
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
I think eventually I will, a lot of good stuff in their discography, especially early on. Wanna do Reviewing EVERY Ministry Album as well at some point.
@Flugmorph
7 ай бұрын
@@themetalmeltdownofficial hell yeah man looking forward to it! (besides the Industrialist, Transgression is kind of my sleeper favorite FF album honestly).
@theprisonmetaller7005
3 ай бұрын
Here’s my rating: Wisconsin Death Trip - 4/5 Machine - 3.5/5 Shadow Zone - 2/5 Start a War - 3/5 Cannibal - 4/5 Cult of Static - 1/5 Project Regeneration Vol. 1 - 3/5 Project Regeneration Vol. 2 - 2/5
@DMBFAN90
7 ай бұрын
Ministry didnt sing jerry was a race car driver.
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
I think the song I was thinking of was Jesus Built My Hotrod and I got the titles mixed up lmao
@lionlissauer7104
7 ай бұрын
@@themetalmeltdownofficial I was listening to it in the car on my way from work while switching lanes during rush hour. And then I heard that little segment... thanks Robert 😆 Eitherway, I started imagining what those songs must've sounded like if Ministry did in fact do Jerry Was a Race Car Driver while Primus did the other one haha
@DashieNegan41
7 ай бұрын
I loved the debut record but Machine was my favourite including Black and White the music video on them turning to Machines is like something from Terminator. RIP Wayne Static
@PadanFain-yp2yz
7 ай бұрын
I found it VERY interesting that you consider Machine to better than WDT. I disagree with you, but it's all good, just fun to hear that differing perspective. For me, the best songs off Machine were the singles released (Cold, This is Not, Black and White). But none of it touches the catchiness and memorability of WDT. Ironically, These are the only two albums from the band I continue to listen to, as I checked out after Shadow Zone. (Side-note....I STRONGLY urge you both to check out the song 'Anything but This'....Japanese bonus track off Machine....it is STUPID good.
@justenwhite7288
7 ай бұрын
I feel there are a few hits on Cult of Static, but for a morose kind departure from them. I'm wondering about how you feel about Pig Hammer?
@christopherstumbers5906
7 ай бұрын
Great video bro. I stopped following after Shadow Zone...i remember Wayne chamging his vocal style to a more nasal Layne Staley vibe on that one...but Invincible is still one of my faves from them. They were a killer live act though. I saw them open for Type O numerous times. Good memories bro!
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Static-X opening for Type O Negative feels wrong and wild lmao, what a sight that must've been.
@PadanFain-yp2yz
7 ай бұрын
Same here. I tried Shadow Zone (and of course subsequent albums, but nothing else clicked). WDT is forever an all-time classic, with Machine taking a solid second place. But I'm not a fan of the rest.
@OH_MY_DOGGG
5 ай бұрын
15:05 Grind 2 Halt will always be at least one take away track from Cult of Static
@nukritik2933
7 ай бұрын
Wisconsin Death Trip - 4.5/5 Machine - 4.5/5 Shadow Zone - 4.5/5 Start A War - 4/5 Cannibal - 4/5 Cult Of Static - 4/5 Project Regeneration: Vol.1 - 4.5/5
@talesxavier5752
7 ай бұрын
9:34 It was the Queen of the Damned soundtrack that they were working which is great, the movie not so much.
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Mrs. Meltdown loves that movie honestly lmao, although partially just because she's an edgy vampire loving nerd.
@A-man1998
7 ай бұрын
One of Static X's biggest influence is Prong. Maybe you can look into them and see what inspired their sound in the future.
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Ehhhh, we'll see. Everything I've heard from Prong has underwhelmed me.
@shp7536
7 ай бұрын
I enjoy Wisconsin Death Trip well enough, but overall Static X kinda just feels like somebody took Fear Factory and removed all of the ambition, scope and emotion present in those records. I feel like Static could be a good on-ramp/starter band to better industrial and metal records if their fans could just step a little outside of their comfort zone
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Well put, and there's validity to that - I know a few people who would say that Static-X was more of a gateway industrial band rather than a favourite.
@FkSickos
6 ай бұрын
Being into nu metal in my teens was my gateway to being into extreme metal, I don't listen to it often anymore but static-x debut was really their only great album and is a gem when it comes to the nu metal genre.
@unchartedrocks1
7 ай бұрын
Reviewing all Nothingface albums would be sick 🤘 RIP Matt Holt.
@sshadez
6 ай бұрын
While I disagree with the album rankings, THANK YOU for saying that about Project Regeneration. It's immensely disrespectful to Wayne, especially the music video for the song called Zombie.
@MATRIXULSTAPANULOUTVERSAL
7 ай бұрын
It's like we have totally opposite opinions but I really did enjoy watching this video and listen to your perspective. After all, yours are definitely more interesting because mine do tend to fall in line with most fans of the band, and as you said, it is true that Machine is not that appreciated so I am glad you enjoyed it. Personally, it is my 3rd or 2nd least favorite so far. We do have a similar opinion on Cannibal though. Great video bro.
@SquirrelDesecrator
7 ай бұрын
Whoo! I think most would agree on the strong and weak points throughout their career, even though one of my favorite tracks by them is "Kill your idols" off of Shadow zone. Awesome video man! 🤌🤘
@reyskypony6909
7 ай бұрын
Cult of Static isn't their best work, but it's my favorite with my favorite song being Stingwray
@mat2093
7 ай бұрын
I am finally seeing them in May. They have been one of my favorite bands for a long time and they just never go to south Dakota. Machine is definitely my favorite. Black and white got me into them and is still my favorite. I'm the one is also really amazing.
@5500somerandomdude
7 ай бұрын
Static-X to me has always been a song over album band, where you like some songs, but listening to a whole album is kind of a chore. Also if I am in the mood for industrial metal, I will go with Ministry. Edit: also for the reason of inconsistencies, that was Wayne's meth use going into the writing process.
@MoonlightBelladonna
6 ай бұрын
Remembered your reviews and I see the new drinking game. I see this one + the new album review so the next hour is gonna be fun lol.
@Meshuggapeth
7 ай бұрын
For industrial metal, I usually spin FF, but Static-X has its bangers too
@Yupthereitism
4 ай бұрын
Wisconsin death trip is their best album
@spooty75
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service 🫡
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
I should get a medal
@Jacksmusicshack
7 ай бұрын
Whoa a white joy division shirt? Madness!!
@paradoxrift2600
7 ай бұрын
Ngl I kind of expected this to be a shitpost like the Burzum one, then I remembered we're in January not April.
@michaelfishman6711
7 ай бұрын
Great review Rob I love it
@alex_flamer
7 ай бұрын
If we get a new Mercyful Fate or King Diamond album year, I'd like to see you review every MF or KD album. In the meantime, how about Exodus, Ministry, Bathory, or Carcass?
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Mercyful Fate definitely, King Diamond maybe. I think eventually we'll do Exodus and Ministry as well.
@Vinylincantation
7 ай бұрын
You were actually nicer than I thought haha but I think If Wisconsin Death Trip came out today it would easily be one of the best albums of the year. Id give Machine a 2.5. I was was extremely disappointed when it first came out. Wayne was a drug addict..so I mean, it’s not surprising that the quality goes severely up and down lol
@hellrose18
7 ай бұрын
Jerry was a Racecar Driver is Primus not Ministry
@misterscarisma
7 ай бұрын
I don't have a score or a tier list for these records, but I'm sure I could rank them off of memory. 1. Wisconsin Death Trip 2. Cannibal 3. Machine 4. Start A War 5. Cult Of Static 6. Shadow Zone I don't consider Project Regeneration to be a part of this discography due to the circumstances. Not bad tho. Wayne certainly knew how to write a catchy, heavy tune for those to get down to. Evil Disco baby.
@mixedmattaphors
7 ай бұрын
I bought Machine as a child, and I think I listened to a little of it, and never again. That was way before I got "back into Metal."
@MetalHeadJagger
7 ай бұрын
As a diehard static-x fan, i just wanted to thank you for a more honest opinion of the band and their entire studio album discography because you were very harsh in a previous video. First Off the album "Cannibal" is my least favorite album from them simply because i felt the band went too far away from the sound that made them who they are yes the album has some bangers like No Submission, behemoth, forty ways, cuts you up, but the rest of that album just feels forced especially with the random guitar solos which felt forced in some ways. Second i am happy to hear you really enjoyed the album "Machine" which in my opinion is just as good as "wisconsin death trip" except it was simply a heavier version of the Aforementioned album with killer tracks like permanence, black and white, this is not, cold, structural defect in which i feel that song is so underrated!. Final The album project regeneration volume 1 in my opinion i was definetly skeptical of how they were gonna pulled this album off with lots of wayne static's musical compositions that he left behind and somehow the album came out great and is a masterpiece in my opinion and i rotate thru that album once every week but other than that Rock on brotha!
@TheLegend-yo3fw
6 ай бұрын
Jerry was A Race Car Driver is a Song by Primus I think you were thinking of the song Jesus Built My Hotrod by Ministry
@michaelmacvittie6977
7 ай бұрын
I have a theory that WDT is held in high regard like it is because that's the only album the average fan has listened to.
@Triiplesiix
6 ай бұрын
I absolutely adore Wisconsin death trip.
@96frostyofficial
7 ай бұрын
The intro killed me. 🤣🤣😂 Seriously, you and penguinz0 are the funniest people on this platform in my opinion. As for Static X. I only listened to the song "I'm With Stupid" and it's okay in my opinion. Not great, but not terrible. 3/5 for me personally.
@beenalive1736
7 ай бұрын
Ah, one of my favorite industrial metal bands finally gets its justice from you, well done. Ill admit WDT is a banger and a non guilty pleasure that should be guilty to this day. Im not sure about Machine being the better album since it kinda falls off after the middle but Id argue the first half is more compelling material than WDT. Dont really care that much about Shadow Zone its very cookie cutter but Start a War is one of my favorite albums from the early 2000s. Its just slaps start to finish. I agree with you on the abomination that is Cult of Static and the admirable groove metal direction they took on Cannibal. Really enjoyed the whole Regeneration thing with Edsel and Im cautiously optimistic for part 2, mostly because its a nice way of honoring Wayne's legacy albeit a bit over the top
@M.H691
7 ай бұрын
Wisconsin Death Trip came along when White Zombie were done and Ministry were lost in sludgy / smack territory so there was a gap in the marketplace that they filled during the nu-metal boom. I was a big Ministry fan so they annoyed me at the time, but these days I like the first 2 albums fine now, it's fun energy music. And is that a first good job or first normie gf haircut?
@michaelfishman6711
7 ай бұрын
Never really got into Static X but I decided to give them a chance honestly I thought listening to them they were a lot better I'm disappointed to inconsistent for me.
@noogie3784
7 ай бұрын
Another band I grew out of, lot of weed smoke to these albums back in the day.
@Whydoineedoneyo
7 ай бұрын
7:54 Jerry was a race car driver was from Primus..
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
yeah thats on me, I got it confused with Jesus Built My Hotrod lmao
@nickbobo5233
7 ай бұрын
I like the j Leno haircut it looks good on you
@michaelmacvittie6977
7 ай бұрын
"You can't be both be a poser and an elitist." You would think that. True posers know-
@Whydoineedoneyo
7 ай бұрын
13:52 Tom Morello doing a lot of cocaine while doing a solo?… this Must sound like shit then.. 😂
@user-bg5fx1mx1y
7 ай бұрын
WDT 4/5 Machine 4/5 Shadow Zone 3/5 Start A War 3.25/5 Cannibal 4/5 Cult Of Static 2/5
@jesusdelarosa1204
7 ай бұрын
Agree with Machine being their best and Cannibal their second... The rest is pretty similar... Not bad but kind the same
@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385
7 ай бұрын
Can't believe I missed this video. Static X rules. Whether they were a gateway band or not they still are metal af! Haters can kiss my ass lol. 😅 I haven't gotten the chance to listen to the new Static X album yet.. i definitely will. Edit: Btw, if you don't like Static X that's fine. It's your choice 😅 don't understand the hate they give you.. you like what you like dude.
@KatarnCrusader
7 ай бұрын
Great job Rob! Now do reviewing EVERY Kiss album... you know you want to!
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
nahh
@KatarnCrusader
7 ай бұрын
@@themetalmeltdownofficial XD but thanks for considering it. Love your channel!
@dreamakuma
6 ай бұрын
While I disagree with some of the ratings, it's a very fair assessment. As for my own ratings Wisconsin death trip-3/5 Machine-4/5 Shadow Zone-4/5(honestly my favorite album.) Start a war-3/5 Cannibal-3/5 Start a war-1/5 I won't listen to project regeneration. The band has drag Wayne's name through the dirt on social media plenty of times while parading his likeness around. Cool vid dude.
@JamesHippe-wy9qh
7 ай бұрын
I absolutely love Wisconsin Death Trip, and I like Start a War a lot.. didn't much care for Machine or Cannibal.. Shadow Zone was bad.. haven't heard the others Kinda cool how people can have vastly different assholes.. I mean opinions
@kaysss1333
5 ай бұрын
Machine gets overlooked a lot, i would agree there is definitely a great feel there, cult of static is definitely the low point
@DashieNegan41
7 ай бұрын
I notice your hair is getting longer again
@JohnEdmiston684
7 ай бұрын
Static-X was my first love of metal when I was in elementary school. I found out about them even before Metallica and Slayer. I can't stand this reunion era they've been doing though, it's even worse than the current Pantera thing in my opinion
@alexddragame
7 ай бұрын
Shadow Zone and WDT are their only albums I like, lol. But to each their own
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Why those albums over "Wisconsin Death Trip" or "Machine", if you don't mind me asking?
@alexddragame
7 ай бұрын
@@themetalmeltdownofficial WDT is Wisconsin Death Trip. So you asking me why Wisconsin Death Trip over Wisconsin Death Trip? Shadow Zone is just fun, catchy and goes hard, not much to add. Machine is ig the closest to those 2 for me, but it's like a 7, more of it is forgettable to give it higher for me
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Lmao thats a fuck up on my part, sorry bud. I think for some reason I confused the acronym with something else.
@alexddragame
7 ай бұрын
@@themetalmeltdownofficial all good, it gave me more of good laugh than bothered anyway
@ChainsX
7 ай бұрын
Big fan of Static X and im surprised you did this if your not a big fan but hey I get pressure. As a big fan you are absolutely right about Cult of Static. It really is a garbage album. Huge fan of the first 4 though with Cannibal being my fav and Machine being second.
@nucygnet5881
7 ай бұрын
Why do you look like Mike Patton?💀
@themetalmeltdownofficial
6 ай бұрын
shit I dunno lmao
@raideroutlaw2489
4 ай бұрын
You mean he is pike matton?
@diabeticmonkey
6 ай бұрын
Ah yes, Static-X, the band that mixes disco, industrial, and nu metal. I don’t care for any of those genres, so their music really isn’t for me
@themetalmeltdownofficial
6 ай бұрын
I've never really heard the 'disco' component tbh. Like I hear EBM and industrial, but not disco.
@raideroutlaw2489
7 ай бұрын
C R I N G E
@Bluis5445
7 ай бұрын
Transphobia? Really? I guess i am a fan of Ronnie!
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
What a disgusting reason to be a fan of somebody.
@Bluis5445
7 ай бұрын
@@themetalmeltdownofficial you think Wisconsin death trip is a bad album your opinion is invalid.
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
@@Bluis5445 you're a transphobe, everything you say to me is invalid.
@Bluis5445
7 ай бұрын
@@themetalmeltdownofficial there is nothing wrong with not excepting someone’s false sense of reality.
@saggybiscuit
7 ай бұрын
@@Bluis5445how is someone’s identity a false sense of reality? none of it is false if that is who you are and what you feel, zip up the shitty conservative podcasters pants that you listen to when you’re finished down there
@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL
7 ай бұрын
I actually started getting into them alot more. Reminds me of a better NIN (who are just alright). Industrial isnt really my thing but i like a couple bands. I agree with you completely on the WDT album. Big dud
@themetalmeltdownofficial
7 ай бұрын
Its got a few bops but yeah, overrated as hell
@hellrose18
7 ай бұрын
I ignored his opinions once he started using terms like transphobia
@aidanlastname0187
7 ай бұрын
Why? Transphobia is a real issue
@hellrose18
7 ай бұрын
@@aidanlastname0187 because it has nothing to do with reviewing an album. And what Radke said wasnt transphobic, biological men should not be competing against biological women, i dont give a damn what you identify as
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