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Wayne Static Guitar Tech Voices Support for Matt Zane Documentary and Shares Personal Perspective on Wayne Static’s Legacy

Erik Fincher, who worked as a guitar and bass technician for Static-X from the 2001 Machine tour through the 2009 Cult of Static tour and maintained a longtime professional relationship with the late Wayne Static , has publicly expressed support for filmmaker Matt Zane ’s unauthorized documentary centered on Wayne Static and Tera Wray .

According to Fincher, his experiences working closely with Wayne over the years shaped his views regarding who should help preserve and present Wayne’s personal and creative legacy.

Fincher also disputed public characterizations suggesting a close friendship between Wayne Static and Edsel Dope , who currently performs as Xer0 in the modern incarnation of Static-X.

“From my personal experience working alongside Wayne for many years, I did not witness the kind of close friendship that has been publicly described,” Fincher stated.

Fincher further expressed his belief that individuals who worked directly with Wayne during his solo years and later career are in a stronger position to help document that chapter of his life and artistic vision.

During his time with Wayne Static, Fincher handled stage equipment, instruments, and in-ear monitor systems while accompanying the band throughout multiple touring cycles. He also pointed to Matt Zane’s documented involvement with Wayne’s post-Static-X creative projects, including Pighammer . Zane has previously stated that Wayne and Tera encouraged him to document aspects of their lives and careers beginning in the late 2000s.

“The fans deserve the opportunity to experience Wayne’s work and creative history,” Fincher said. “I believe preserving that legacy matters.”

Fincher additionally stated that he respects the rights of the surviving and former members of Static-X to continue performing the band’s music, while emphasizing the importance of distinguishing personal recollections and opinions from official historical narratives.

About Erik Fincher

Erik Fincher served as a guitar and bass technician and member of the touring support crew for Static-X for more than a decade. He worked closely with Wayne Static during multiple album and touring cycles and was present throughout significant periods of the band’s career.

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