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Mephisto Odyssey Raises Concerns Over Recent YouTube Copyright Strikes on “Crash” and “Crash Reborn” Videos Friday May 29 2026, 9:39 AM

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Mephisto Odyssey Raises Concerns Over Recent YouTube Copyright Strikes on “Crash” and “Crash Reborn” Videos

Los Angeles, CA – May 26, 2026 – Mephisto Odyssey is addressing recent developments surrounding the temporary removal of its official “Crash” and “Crash Reborn” videos from YouTube following copyright claims filed by Bobby Cannon.

According to materials provided to the project team, including a recorded phone call and accompanying screenshots, Cannon allegedly references communications with individuals connected to the team producing an upcoming documentary centered on Wayne Static. Mephisto Odyssey notes that Cannon has not been previously affiliated with Static-X, Wayne Static, or associated publishing entities beyond past interactions with co-writer Mikael Johnston.

The “Crash” and “Crash Reborn” videos, which have collectively accumulated nearly two million views in just over four months, were removed following the disputed claims. A counter-notification has since been filed by Mikael Johnston, co-writer and rights holder associated with the composition, supported by U.S. Copyright Office registration PA0001050574, which lists Johnston and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing as rights holders.

Mephisto Odyssey states that it is currently pursuing standard legal remedies available under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and maintains that all filings are being reviewed through proper legal channels.

The same composition is also scheduled to appear in filmmaker Matt Zane’s upcoming documentary project focused on Wayne Static and Tera Wray.

Mephisto Odyssey emphasizes that it will continue to protect its creative work and publishing rights through appropriate legal processes.

View the related video statement and audio excerpt here:

About Mephisto Odyssey

Mephisto Odyssey is the electronic/rock project of Mikael Johnston, known for the 2000 release “Crash,” featuring Wayne Static and Koichi Fukuda of Static-X.