Erik Fincher, Static-X guitar and bass technician from the 2001 Machine tour through the 2009
Cult of Static tour and close confidant to the late Wayne Static, has issued a strong
endorsement of filmmaker Matt Zane’s unauthorized documentary on Wayne Static and Tera
Wray.
Fincher states that claims by Edsel Dope (Xer0 in the current Static-X lineup) of being “good
friends” with Wayne are false and he shouldn’t be in control of telling Wayne and Tera’s life story.
“Wayne did not have anything close to a friendship with Edsel Dope,” Fincher says, citing years of firsthand knowledge and historical tensions between the camps, including Edsel’s public disputes with former Static-X guitarist Tripp Eisen.
Fincher, who handled Wayne’s gear and in-ear monitors for over a decade and developed a
trusted relationship with the frontman, supports Zane’s film. He notes Zane’s documented work
directing Wayne’s post-Static-X projects including Pighammer. Zane has stated that Wayne and
Tera asked him to document their lives after 2007.
“The fans deserve every bit of footage and note of music that Wayne left behind. It’s what he
wanted,” Fincher said. “Anyone who tries to stop you from seeing it is the real issue.”
Fincher affirms respect for the original members’ right to perform Static-X music but rejects any
rewriting of Wayne’s era or legacy.
About Erik Fincher
Erik Fincher served as Static-X’s guitar and bass tech and personal security for over 15 years.
He was present from the band’s earliest shows and maintained a close professional and
personal relationship with Wayne Static throughout his life.