Dark, driving rework from the original 1999 maxi-single gets fresh sonic life and new visual as Static-X’s evil-disco classic finally claims its gold milestone
San Francisco Bay Area / Los Angeles, CA — May 13, 2026 — In direct commemoration of Static-X’s iconic 1999 single “Push It” (from the platinum debut Wisconsin Death Trip) earning its first-ever RIAA Gold certification on April 21, 2026, Mephisto Odyssey founder Mikael Johnston has unleashed a powerful new 2026 remaster of his legendary “Crucified Dub” version. Originally released on the official Push It maxi-single, this dark, hypnotic rework now returns with updated sonics from Johnston’s Pop Twist Studios and a brand-new video with visuals by Matt Zane.
This release carries deep personal and artistic weight. The original 1999 Crucified Dub was the very first collaboration between Mikael Johnston and the late Static-X frontman and visionary Wayne Static.
Wayne actively gave creative input while the version was being created and loved the final result. That spark ignited a lasting creative partnership that went on to produce landmark works including the co-written “CRASH” (featured on the Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker soundtrack with a high-profile Len Wiseman-directed video starring both Wayne and Mikael), Mephisto Odyssey’s remix of Static-X’s “Cold,” and more.
“This was the first thing Wayne Static and I ever collaborated on,” says Johnston. “He actually gave input on this version as it was being created and he loved it! Which makes this release especially important because it sparked our future collaborations including CRASH, my remix of Cold among many others.”
The remaster — handled personally by Johnston — preserves the raw, driving industrial-electronic energy of the original while bringing it to modern standards for a new generation of fans. It arrives as part of Mephisto Odyssey’s ongoing 2026 catalog revival, reconnecting pioneering San Francisco industrial/electronic sounds with today’s audiences.
Mephisto Odyssey (Mikael Johnston) has been a driving force in the West Coast electronic and industrial scene since 1993, delivering official remixes for Static-X, Jane’s Addiction, and others, plus soundtrack placements (Hostel) and major-label releases on Warner Bros. The project’s deep ties to Wayne Static and the nu-metal/industrial era make this remaster a timely and emotionally resonant tribute.
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