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MEPHISTO ODYSSEY RELEASES 2026 REMASTER OF THE ICONIC “CRUCIFIED DUB” MIX OF STATIC-X’S “PUSH IT” — WAYNE STATIC’S FIRST CREATIVE COLLABORATION WITH MIKAEL JOHNSTON — IN CELEBRATION OF THE TRACK’S RIAA GOLD CERTIFICATION

Dark, driving rework of the original 1999 maxi-single returns with renewed sonic force and brand-new visuals as Static-X’s industrial-dance anthem officially reaches Gold status

San Francisco Bay Area / Los Angeles, CA — May 19, 2026 — In celebration of Static-X’s groundbreaking 1999 single “Push It” from the platinum-certified album Wisconsin Death Trip receiving its first-ever RIAA Gold certification on April 21, 2026, Mephisto Odyssey founder Mikael Johnston has released a powerful 2026 remaster of the legendary “Crucified Dub” mix.

Originally featured on the official Push It maxi-single, the dark, hypnotic reinterpretation now returns with fully updated mastering from Johnston’s Pop Twist Studios, alongside a new visual presentation directed by Matt Zane.

This release carries significant artistic and historical weight. The original 1999 “Crucified Dub” marked the first collaboration between Mikael Johnston and late Static-X frontman Wayne Static. At the time, Wayne actively participated in the creative process and expressed strong enthusiasm for the final version. That initial connection sparked a long-running creative partnership that went on to include the co-written track “CRASH,” featured on the Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker soundtrack with a Len Wiseman-directed music video starring both Wayne and Mikael, as well as Mephisto Odyssey’s official remix of Static-X’s “Cold,” among additional collaborations.

“This was the first thing Wayne Static and I ever worked on together,” says Johnston. “He gave input during its creation and really loved the final result. That moment set everything in motion for our later collaborations, including ‘CRASH,’ my remix of ‘Cold,’ and more.”

The 2026 remaster preserves the raw industrial energy and dance-floor pulse of the original while enhancing clarity, depth, and impact for modern systems and audiences. It arrives as part of Mephisto Odyssey’s ongoing 2026 catalog revival, reintroducing pioneering San Francisco industrial-electronic works to a new generation.

Watch the official 2026 music video:

Stream / Info: Available now on YouTube with new visuals by Matt Zane. Additional catalog re-releases and new Mephisto Odyssey vault material will continue rolling out throughout 2026.

Mephisto Odyssey, led by Mikael Johnston, has been a defining force in West Coast electronic and industrial music since 1993. With official remixes for Static-X, Jane’s Addiction, and others, along with soundtrack placements including Hostel and releases on Warner Bros., the project’s deep connection to Wayne Static and the nu-metal/industrial era makes this remaster both a historical milestone and a heartfelt tribute.

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