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Blabbermouth , Metal Injection , MetalSucks , Lambgoat , The PRP & MetalAddicts Amplify Ongoing Matt Zane Documentary Controversy

Wayne Static, STATIC-X , and Matt Zane at Center of Widely Covered Metal Industry Dispute

Metal Devastation PR proudly acknowledges and thanks the metal media community for the extensive coverage surrounding our client, filmmaker Matt Zane, and his forthcoming documentary centered on the lives of the late Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

Major outlets including Blabbermouth, Metal Injection, MetalSucks, Lambgoat, The PRP, MetalAddicts, and numerous others have published detailed reports addressing the recent cease and desist issued by the Wayne Static estate, as well as Zane’s response and continued commitment to completing the film.

The coverage outlines the complex and highly publicized dispute between an artist’s estate and a filmmaker with a long-standing personal and professional relationship with the subjects of the documentary. Zane, who directed multiple music videos and projects for Wayne Static and STATIC-X, has publicly stated that his intention is to honor the story Wayne and Tera personally asked him to tell, emphasizing that his film differs in scope and purpose from the officially sanctioned STATIC-X documentary currently in production.

Media reports have also highlighted Zane’s extensive background in the rock and metal world, including award-winning documentary work and collaborations with artists such as Zakk Wylde, John 5, DMC, Wednesday 13 , and STATIC-X themselves. Despite public criticism and legal pressure, Zane has reiterated that the project will move forward while respecting the estate’s control over unreleased music and officially licensed material.

As the situation continues to develop, the widespread coverage demonstrates the metal community’s ongoing interest in discussions surrounding artistic legacy, creative rights, and the preservation of music history. The conversation has sparked strong reactions across fans, artists, and industry professionals alike, reinforcing the importance of responsible, accurate press coverage in moments of controversy.

Metal Devastation PR extends its appreciation to all media outlets involved for presenting the facts, providing context, and keeping the discussion transparent and accessible to the global metal audience.

For press inquiries or additional information, please contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

 🎬 Support or watch the project here: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/mattzane/wayne-static-tera-wray-documentary