Editing Static-X (section)

===Reunion and ''Project: Regeneration'' (2018–present)===
On October 23, 2018, original members [[Tony Campos]], [[Koichi Fukuda]] and [[Ken Jay]] revealed plans for Static-X to reunite and to release a new album in 2019 called ''Project Regeneration'', which would include previously unreleased tracks with [[Wayne Static]]'s vocals and guest vocals by [[David Draiman]], [[Ivan Moody]], [[Dez Fafara]], [[Burton C. Bell]], [[Al Jourgensen]], [[Edsel Dope]] and others.<ref name=reunion/>

The band also embarked on a worldwide tour in 2019 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album ''[[Wisconsin Death Trip (album)|Wisconsin Death Trip]]'' as well as a memorial to Wayne Static,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-static-x-album-project-regeneration-featuring-wayne-statics-final-vocal-performances-to-arrive-in-2019/|title=New STATIC-X Album, 'Project Regeneration', Featuring WAYNE STATIC's Final Vocal Performances, To Arrive In 2019|work=Blabbermouth|date=October 23, 2018|access-date=October 23, 2018}}</ref> featuring an unidentified vocalist named "Xer0" wearing a mask some confused to be that of Wayne Static.<ref name="kerrang-maskedsinger">{{cite magazine| title = Static-X Reveal Masked Touring Vocalist, Announce North American and European Tour| magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]| date = February 7, 2020| url = https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8550286/xer0-static-x-hollow-premiere| access-date = March 6, 2020}}</ref> This decision received mixed feedback, with some journalists calling it a "creepy Wayne Static [[cosplay]]"<ref name="cosplay">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/06/21/creepy-af-wayne-static-cosplayer-thanks-fans-for-their-support/|title=Creepy AF Wayne Static Cosplayer Thanks Fans for Their Support|date=June 21, 2019|website=MetalSucks}}</ref> and "zombie Wayne Static".<ref name="loudersound"/> The band insisted that Static's family gave the band their blessing,<ref name="loudersound"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/static-x-xero-reunion-tour-interview/|title=Static-X's Xer0: Wayne Static's Family Has Made Tour Incredibly Personal|first=Chad|last=Childers|website=Loudwire|date=May 8, 2020 }}</ref> and Jay noted that it fit Static's "terrifically morbid sense of humour".<ref name="loudersound"/> While Xer0's identity has never been officially revealed, speculation has generally pointed at [[Dope (band)|Dope]] singer [[Edsel Dope]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/shocking-revelations/this-photo-proves-that-static-xs-new-vocalist-xero-is-edsel-dope|title=This Photo Proves That STATIC -X's New Vocalist "Xero" Is Edsel Dope|date=October 8, 2019|website=Metal Injection}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/10/08/confirmed-edsel-dope-is-static-xs-xer0/|title=Confirmed: Edsel Dope Is Static-X's 'Xer0'|date=October 8, 2019|website=MetalSucks}}</ref> Edsel himself denied this initially,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/drama/edsel-dope-addresses-static-x-rumors-and-we-think-hes-denying-them|title=Edsel Dope Addresses STATIC X Rumors – And, We Think He's Denying Them?|date=October 11, 2019|website=Metal Injection}}</ref> but later admitted to his role, saying that he and the band felt Xer0 should be a separate entity from Dope.<ref>{{Cite news |date=February 20, 2023 |title=Edsel Dope Once Again Addresses His Involvement with Static-X, Blasts Heavy Metal Media for "Tearing Down the Artists" |work=Blabbermouth.net |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/edsel-dope-once-again-addresses-his-involvement-with-static-x-blasts-heavy-metal-media-for-tearing-down-the-artists |access-date=June 16, 2023}}</ref> The mask was made by the late Laney Chantal, wife of [[Twiggy Ramirez]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rocknrollexperience.com/news/942/25/Space-Age-Playboys-Black-Crowes-Eddie-Trunk-Static-X/|title=Story &#124; Rock -n- Roll Experience|website=rocknrollexperience.com}}</ref>

On February 6, 2020, the band released the first new song from their forthcoming and renamed album ''[[Project Regeneration Vol. 1|Project: Regeneration Vol. 1]]'' titled "Hollow (Project Regeneration)".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2020/02/07/heres-your-first-taste-of-static-xs-upcoming-album-project-regeneration-listen-to-hollow-now/|title=Here's Your First Taste Of Static-X's Upcoming Album Project Regeneration. Listen to 'Hollow' Now!|date=2020-02-07|website=Wall Of Sound|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> It was then announced that ''Project Regeneration'' would now consist of two volumes, both with at least 10 songs, all of them with vocals by Wayne Static. The album was slated to be released May 15, 2020, but was eventually pushed to be released on July 10, 2020 due to the manufacturing delays associated with the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="sputnik">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/81702/Static-X-Project-Regeneration-Vol.-1/|title=Review: Static-X - Project Regeneration Vol. 1 &#124; Sputnikmusic|website=www.sputnikmusic.com}}</ref><ref name="Consequence of sound">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-10|title=Static-X's Project Regeneration Vol. 1 properly cements Wayne Static's legacy: Review|url=https://consequence.net/2020/07/album-review-static-x-project-regeneration-vol-1/|access-date=2020-07-11|website=[[Consequence of Sound]]}}</ref> The band resumed work on ''Volume 2'' shortly after the release of the first volume.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-xs-tony-campos-doesnt-rule-out-new-music-with-bands-current-lineup/|title=STATIC-X's TONY CAMPOS Doesn't Rule Out New Music With Band's Current Lineup|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=February 3, 2021|date=July 27, 2020}}</ref>

On August 22, 2021, Campos stated that the band was working on ''[[Project Regeneration Vol. 2|Project: Regeneration Vol. 2]]'', which also consists of recovered material, as well as entirely new songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-is-working-on-project-regeneration-vol-2/|title=STATIC-X Is Working On 'Project Regeneration Vol. 2'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=October 27, 2021|date=August 22, 2021}}</ref> On February 8, 2023, the band announced the album would be released later in the year on November 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-announces-release-date-for-project-regeneration-vol-2-shares-cover-of-nine-inch-nails-terrible-lie|title=STATIC-X Announces Release Date For 'Project Regeneration: Vol. 2', Shares Cover Of NINE INCH NAILS' 'Terrible Lie'|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=February 8, 2023|date=February 8, 2023}}</ref> The lead single for ''Project: Regeneration Vol. 2'' was a cover of [[Nine Inch Nails]]' "Terrible Lie".<ref>{{cite web |website=Revolver |last=Enis |first=Eli |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-static-xs-new-cover-nine-inch-nails-terrible-lie-featuring-wayne-static-vocals |title=Hear STATIC-X's new cover of NINE INCH NAILS' "Terrible Lie" featuring WAYNE STATIC vocals |date=February 8, 2023 |access-date=February 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/02/08/news/static-x-to-release-final-project-regeneration-album-in-november-debut-video-for-wayne-static-fronted-cover-of-nine-inch-nails-terrible-lie/|title=Static-X To Release Final "Project: Regeneration" Album In November, Debut Video For Wayne Static-Fronted Cover Of Nine Inch Nails' "Terrible Lie"|date=February 8, 2023|work=ThePRP|access-date=February 14, 2023}}</ref> On June 12, the Machine Killer Tour was announced with Static-X co-headlining with [[Sevendust]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-12 |title=STATIC-X, SEVENDUST And DOPE Announce Fall 2023 'Machine Killer' U.S. Tour |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-sevendust-and-dope-announce-fall-2023-machine-killer-u-s-tour |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DiVita |first=Joe|date=2023-06-12 |title=Static-X, Sevendust + Dope Announce First Tour Together Since 1999 |url=https://loudwire.com/static-x-sevendust-dope-2023-tour/ |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref> The album's release was eventually pushed back to January 26, 2024, nearly ten years after Static's death. Edsel Dope has cited the songs "Black Star" and "Stay Alive" as the reasons for the delay, both of which were built from material discovered in the last minute.<ref name="metalsucks projregen vol2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/09/26/static-x-push-project-regeneration-vol-2-release-back-to-january/|title=Static-X Push Project Regeneration: Vol. 2 Release Back to January|first=Hesher|last=Keenan|date=September 26, 2023|website=MetalSucks}}</ref><ref name="blabbermouth projregen vol2">{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-xs-project-regeneration-vol-2-pushed-back-to-january-new-music-clips-available|title=STATIC-X's 'Project Regeneration: Vol. 2' Pushed Back To January; New Music Clips Available|date=September 26, 2023|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> Regarding the next Static-X album, Campos stated that it was up to the fans if the band could continue making music without Wayne Static.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/tony-campos-its-really-up-to-the-fans-if-static-x-will-continue-making-new-music|title=TONY CAMPOS: 'It's Really Up To The Fans' If STATIC-X Will Continue Making New Music|date=March 15, 2023|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref>

In March 2024, a documentary about the band, ''Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, And Regeneration of Static-X'', was announced.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/static-x-celebrates-wisconsin-death-trip-turning-25-by-announcing-a-new-documentary | title=STATIC-X Celebrates Wisconsin Death Trip Turning 25 by Announcing a New Documentary | date=March 23, 2024 }}</ref>