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Wayne Static Estate Issues Cease and Desist to Matt Zane — He Vows: “This Won’t Stop Me”

Los Angeles, CA — The estate and family of late STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static have issued a cease and desist letter to filmmaker Matt Zane , following their recent public statement in which they “strenuously object” to Zane’s announcement of an unauthorized documentary focusing on Wayne Static and his wife, Tera Wray.

The legal notice arrived just days after the family made clear they were prepared to take action to halt any unapproved production. In a statement, the family said: “We are not interested in the further development of any unauthorized biography or documentary…”

Zane, however, remains defiant.

“This won’t stop me. I’m ready and willing to take this as far as it goes. If it ends up in court, so be it. This movie will be made and released if it’s the last thing that I do,” said Zane.

Zane has also questioned why his project has been singled out when multiple unauthorized documentaries about Wayne Static already exist online.

“If you go to YouTube right now you’ll see multiple unauthorized documentaries about Wayne Static with hundreds of thousands of views. None of them were threatened with legal action. I’m the only one served with a cease and desist letter — and I haven’t even started production yet. Why am I being singled out?” Zane stated.

Since news of the estate’s disapproval broke, Zane has faced intense backlash from segments of the fan community. He believes much of the criticism stems from a lack of awareness about his long-standing personal and professional relationship with Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

“Most people attacking me simply don’t know my history with Wayne and Tera or the work I’ve done over the past 15 years,” Zane explained.

Zane pointed to his filmmaking credentials and extensive work within the rock and metal world.

“My first documentary, DV Karloff: The Altered Noise, won an award at the American Horrors Film Festival. I’ve worked with Zakk Wylde, John 5, DMC, Wednesday 13 and more, directing commercials and music videos. STATIC-X themselves hired me for multiple music videos, commercials, and social media content. Wayne hired me for all of his video work after STATIC-X. My career may have started in adult films, but I haven’t been in that world for many years.”

Despite presenting what he considers clear facts, Zane says some critics refuse to reconsider their stance. The controversy has prompted him to reflect on a private exchange he once had with Wayne Static.

While the full email remains private, Zane has highlighted this quote publicly:

“I’ve always felt people are too dumb to understand what’s really going on around us. It seems like you share that feeling.”

Matt also shared the email publicly on his Facebook page , giving fans and press a firsthand look at Wayne’s words.

As tensions escalate, the dispute appears far from over. Whether resolved privately or in court, Zane insists the documentary will move forward — setting the stage for a highly publicized clash between an artist’s estate and a filmmaker claiming to honor his late friend’s legacy.

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