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FORMER WAYNE STATIC MANAGER ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF MATT ZANE’S UNAUTHORIZED WAYNE STATIC DOCUMENTARY
Former Wayne Static manager Lyndsi Hellard has issued a public statement regarding filmmaker Matt Zane’s unauthorized documentary project focused on the late Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static.
Hellard, who previously managed Wayne Static Tours LLC during the final chapter of Wayne’s career, says the project reflects wishes she understood were clearly expressed by both Wayne and Tera prior to their passing.
“This statement is provided to clarify my knowledge and to support the fulfillment of Wayne and Tera’s clearly expressed wishes to tell their story,” Hellard said.
She further explained her role working closely with both Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static during that period.
“For a period of time before Wayne’s last tour, I had the honor and responsibility of managing Wayne Static Tours LLC and working closely with both Wayne and his wife, Tera Wray Static.
During that time, Wayne and Tera were clear and committed about their desire to have a documentary created that would accurately reflect their lives, their relationship, and their experiences surrounding the evolution and dissolution of Wayne Static’s time in Static-X and his collaboration with Tony Campos.
This was not a vague or fleeting idea. Wayne spoke about it often and in detail, and had discussed plans to produce it with his wife’s close friend, Matt Zane.”
Hellard also addressed the broader context surrounding the band’s legacy and the complicated dynamics in the years leading up to Wayne’s passing.
“Since their passing, the estate and band name have been handled by separate parties, none of whom were actively involved in Wayne or Tera’s lives or careers in the years prior to their deaths,” Hellard continued.
“From my perspective, Wayne’s inability to tour or perform under the Static-X name during that time played a significant role in his desire to tell his story in a documentary format.
At the same time, I understand there were ongoing business and personal decisions within the band that contributed to those circumstances. It is a complex history with multiple perspectives.”
Hellard emphasized that while tensions existed, she is not speaking from a place of personal hostility.
“I respect Tony Campos and understand that every artist makes decisions based on their own circumstances and relationships,” she said. “There was a great deal of tension during that period, including around Tera’s involvement in performances, which has been publicly discussed in various contexts.
It is important to approach Wayne’s legacy with honesty and respect, and to recognize the complicated reality of those years.”
Hellard also commented on Wayne Static’s relationship with family members, noting it was a difficult subject during his lifetime.
“There were also strained relationships within Wayne’s family, which he openly struggled with at different points in his career,” she said.
In closing, Hellard reaffirmed her belief that Wayne and Tera wanted their story documented.
“Based on my experience and conversations with both Wayne and Tera, I believe they did want their story told.
Honoring their wishes is, in my view, the most respectful way to recognize Wayne’s legacy and the impact he had on fans and music as the voice behind Evil Disco.
This story belongs to Wayne and Tera, and it deserves to be heard as authentically as possible.”
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