Former Static-X Guitarist Rejoins The Band

posted Mar 7, 2005 at 10:36 PM by deathbringer. (19 Comments)

STATIC-X have confirmed the re-joining of guitarist Koichi Fukuda back to the band. An update by frontman Wayne Static is as follows:

"I am very excited to announce that former Static-X guitarist Koichi Fukuda has rejoined the band. Koichi was with us back in the club days here in Los Angeles, played on our first record, Wisconsin Death Trip, and did the first two years of touring with the band. He's been in the studio with us since October working on the new record and this feels like a very natural transition. The first shows with Koichi will be at the Galaxy in Santa Ana on March 25th and at the Key Club in Hollywood on March 26th. We'll be releasing details very soon about more extensive touring plans as well as the title and release date for the new record. Tony, Nick, and I want to thank all of you for your continued support...you guys have never let us down. Thanks! -Wayne Static"

Source: siN's Metal News

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19 Comments on "Former Static-X Guitarist Rejoins The Band"

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1. NUTTER writes:

This is the best news I've heard in awhile!

# Mar 7, 2005 @ 11:53 PM ET | IP Logged

2. carlitos writes:

Man f*** the X they still suck wong fu or whatever his name is Listen too Glassjaw the best band in the world and u know that ............................TEXAS what the f*** is up

# Mar 8, 2005 @ 12:38 AM ET | IP Logged

3. SHADOW SOLDIER writes:

I Think with KOICHI back ain the band It will be great this band is really talented and didn't need any of that TRIPP EISEN BULLsh** stand in their way,WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP was awesome album with Koichi on It I like the others as well but that First Wisconsin Death Trip is the sh** !

# Mar 8, 2005 @ 1:03 AM ET | IP Logged

4. Myke writes:

Awesome, he was a good guitarist. I think it will go well....and "carlitos"...X sucks? And you like glassjaw? You make me laugh.

# Mar 8, 2005 @ 9:20 AM ET | IP Logged

5. Bucky writes:

Yo Myke u think Static X is good and Koichi is a good guitarist why was he gone from X , bro u have no music taste and Carlitos props to u bro Glassjaw does kick a$$ yo listen too Posion The Well ..... Late

# Mar 9, 2005 @ 1:19 AM ET | IP Logged

6. BLACK DOG writes:

I'm not familiar with the older stuff but I look forward to it as well as seeing what they have in store for the fan's after the TRIPP fiasco.

# Mar 9, 2005 @ 9:22 PM ET | IP Logged

7. f writes:

I think Static-X is alright. But Glassjaw? HAHAHAHA, you must be joking.

# Mar 10, 2005 @ 8:13 PM ET | IP Logged

8. Aete writes:

Carlitos Glassjaw is not best band in the world... and you obviously have not listened to Wisconsin Death Trip, which was Static-X first album, and their best album. Hopefully the old guitarist will bring back some of the same chemistry that produced WDT.

# Mar 10, 2005 @ 8:41 PM ET | IP Logged

9. Doug writes:

Glassjaw called, they're p***ed. They said not to drag them into 13 year old pseudo-numetal threads unless authorized with written concent from all band members past and present.

# Mar 11, 2005 @ 3:09 AM ET | IP Logged

10. CARLITOS writes:

DUDES LET ME JUST SAY THAT DARLY IS A BETTER FRONT NAME THEN WAYNE STATIC AND PLUS GLASSJAW IS MORE ENERGETIC ,EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SILENCE AND WORSHIP AND TRIBUTE WAY BETTER THEN STATIC X ALBUMS THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ..............

# Mar 11, 2005 @ 3:29 AM ET | IP Logged

11. CARLITOS MOM writes:

its ok sweety, i still love you. now get a life and gtf off this board and listen to static x

# Mar 11, 2005 @ 5:41 AM ET | IP Logged

12. TINKamikaze writes:

Glassjaw is the best band out there? You must live in a bomb shelter. Really, I'd shoot myself if Glassjaw was as good as I could get. Christ, they aren't even metal.

# Mar 11, 2005 @ 9:18 AM ET | IP Logged

13. Frumious. writes:

Ah yes. If I fronted a band. My name would be "Laser." We'd be cooler than everyone. We wouldn't even have to play any instruments. My name would suffice.

# Mar 11, 2005 @ 12:43 PM ET | IP Logged

14. f writes:

Singer from Glassjaw has the worst voice I have ever heard. It makes me want to shoot myself.

# Mar 11, 2005 @ 12:44 PM ET | IP Logged

15. brokenwings13 writes:

Glassjaw has to be the WORST band ever, and there are so many bands to compete withthat notion, it's not even funny.

Glassjaw sucks. I don't even know how they got inked.

# Mar 31, 2005 @ 9:41 PM ET | IP Logged

16. weiner writes:

one of those glassjaw retards must be rich or know someone who is because there is no way they got signed on there own

Bitter Beucolic will rise

# Apr 6, 2005 @ 9:14 AM ET | IP Logged

Writer/Reviewer

17. RememberMetal? writes:

I cant believe thats theres actually a discussion about if Static X is better than GlassJaw......It boggles the mind because they both are so completely differnt from eachother.....It's like comparing a quart of milk to a jump rope, theres no point and it doesnt make sense....

Their completely covering differnt ends of the musical spectrum. I happen to like Glassjaw somewhat better but I've enjoyed a few of Statics songs over the years. Saw em(static-X) live when I was 19 come to think of it, with Sevendust and Down actually, they had just gotten signed....Good show by all three bands.

Back on track

GLASSJAW IS NOT THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD

BUT YOURE JUST AS CLUELESS IF YOU THINK WAYNE STATIC AND CREW ARE SOMEHOW BETTER

Theres some great bands out there that both sides of the discussion are obviously just missing. But you all are titled to your uninformed opinions so resume mud slinging.

# Apr 6, 2005 @ 11:44 AM ET | IP Logged

18. brokenwings13 writes:

I wasn't comparing either bands, I was just stating that I think Glassjaw sucks.

# Apr 6, 2005 @ 3:20 PM ET | IP Logged

Supporter

19. BLACKDOG writes:

I've heard of Glassjaw but I've never herd Glassjaw.I would like to hear them before I pass judgement wheir do I start.Brokenwings I finally heard the new NIN I think Trent's back from the dead!!! I guess he want's his spot back from manson.LOVED IT!!!

# Apr 6, 2005 @ 5:20 PM ET | IP Logged

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