Is Edsel Dope, Xer0 of Static-X ? Its time to Investigate.

[@acmecondorsrealm8357]

Bruh everyone knows it's Edsel he said he doesn't want people to focus on him he wants to help carry the torch for a brother and a great friend and celebrate what he helped create and continue his journey channeling Wayne.

[@thomaskinsleyiii498]

Amen

[@GothicMoonFlower]

I just saw them last week in GA and had tix to hang with Edsel and Acey on the bus after the show- that's pretty much what Edsel said- that he wanted to keep that spirit alive as the character Xero

[@FarbeyondPanterA-tr4gw]

It's still kinda hard.

[@JackPeloquin]

Knew who it was after the first tour. Watch Dope Live... Then watch new Static X. Voice.

[@amyhill9127]

Well Edsel doesn't have to be Wayne's doppelganger in order to do so.

[@Scuba_Bro]

This is a labor of love and respect for Edsel! Clearly it means a lot to him for his real presence to not detract from the spirit and presence of Wayne in the band. I can actually respect his wishes to acknowledge this as zer0 and not Edsel. It honestly feels like it’s the right thing to do. He basically said all that already.

[@ekojar3047]

Xero is kicking ass whoever is behind the character, it gives me chills. I love it. I think Wayne would love it

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@SheepdogColumbus]

One of the most honorable and admirable things any celebrity in history of celebrities has ever done. He must have loved Wayne to be doing this without any real recognition. I was a metal vocalist for ten years. You don't play a whole set and not come off and then have to go right back up, without wanting to take pain killers and caffeine. His dedication to this is fuck'n incredible.

[@FarbeyondPanterA-tr4gw]

Wayne's "face" doesn't have to be carried on. Real fans will NEVER FORGET WAYNE

[@christophersmith2608]

Regards to Edsel , I just seen them on the 29th at Bogart's in Cinci , was hands down an amazing show with Static X , Dope , Fear Factory , to me it doesn't matter if, when you see live someone doing what it takes to keep the legacy alive and honor it in the most beautiful way, if it really is Edsel, there is a part of me that honestly feels like crying because it's just that good and the meaning behind it is just one of those things in the music we love and feel it with our hearts , yes I do love Static X that much because I seen Wayne @ Ozz-fest and in 2012, it was just an Epic experience for them to pay Tribute to Wayne with the original lineup, simply just touches my metal heart

[@cjones0237]

I was also there enjoying the show. 🤘

[@Stupidoldlady]

I was there too. Killer show!

[@robinbranco437]

I'm 58 now and I've seen Wayne 4 times back in the day gonna try and make it to the Woster show on the 16 of FEBRUARY here in mass🙏😊

[@felicityporsch3166]

Fear Factory is beast how are they live?

[@christophersmith2608]

@@felicityporsch3166 the live sound they have is huge!! Very full and crystal clear ! Deno is the man !!

[@CrazyTruckinS10]

I saw Static X in Cincy last week. He wore the same shirt. I would say he works a long sleeve to cover the tattoos. And his neck is covered. People would instantly know who it is. Xero's motions are to act like Wayne, to make you feel like Wayne hasn't gone. But simply, don't you think that DOPE and Static X are touring together and spacing their set times apart tells you that Xero is Edsel

[@codypowers8601]

They put on a hell of a show at Bogarts!

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@smegmanimus8434]

I don’t know who it was that came up with the Zero but he’s a genius

[@franko69]

Xer0 not Zero.

[@franko69]

Xer0, not Zero.

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

From the comment Edsel made about being the front man is a metaphor. He means he doesn't want his name or face as the frontman, instead its Xero, a masked face, resembling Wayne, he just doesn't want to be know as Edsel, it is Xero. Like a reincarnation of Wayne basically. It's a brilliant move and idea and I know it's Edsel. If you watch the tour from 3 yrs ago, they do the tour bus invasion and guess who shared the same tour bus with Static X. That would be the band Dope. Also the Xero mask was brought out to show everyone near the end of the video, they literally admit Xero is on the bus and Edsel was supposedly in Quarantine during the interview so you don't even get to see him, he is in the back of the tour bus. 100% is Edsel/Xero

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

Sorry for the misspelling but you all know who I meant lol geez

[@hektorlinko]

I always assumed Xero was Edsel with no hesitation at all considering his involvement and work with Static X and so did everyone else. I didn't know Edsel denied this but either way it's all good. I love them all.

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@47ravenlord]

You comparing his hand movements while he plays two entirely different songs makes no sense whatsoever.

[@furinteeth5845]

Yes, he is. but he won't admit it and it's beautiful how he words it.

[@TheTeknoroker]

Metal injection had an article matching Xero and Edsel Dopes tattoo behind his right ear.

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@Axe_Slinger]

3:35 They're definitely NOT the same frame/body shape. That's NOT a V shaped Guitar it's an X Body Guitar - there's a small "horn" right above the neck and one much larger "horn" under the neck of the Guitar. Obviously the V shape has no horns up by the neck, technical term for these are called a "bout" or "bouts". 8:31 you can plainly see this is NOT a V shaped Guitar! They are both Dean Guitars and Edsel has his own Signature Model with Dean. This one, with the stars on it, is called the Dean ML and again this is an X body Guitar!

[@timostedehouder3213]

Seen both Dope and Static-X live during their world tour, in 2019 in Antwerp. Both were bringing a lot of energy. Although Edsel was a little more stiff…. Almost like saving energy and voice…. And just by listening to Xero speak… it made me immediately think of Edsel. I got excited by hearing that voice. And to make it even better, at the time I didn’t know about the rumor of Edsel being Xero. Hearing that rumor afterwards basically confirmed it for me personally.

[@motorhead7004]

I'm glad I saw those 2 bands together during the Wisconsin death trip tour Wayne was an amazing show men back then

[@shanestephens4728]

Yes, we all know it’s Edsel on vox but Tony, Koichi, Ken/Nick & the 2 Seans helped write those songs also and I appreciate the level of effort the surviving members are putting forth, to make sure these songs and ‘Evil Disco’ are never forgotten! ❤️ (except Tripp, fuck that bih forever and a day) I see this project as all love and the only people putting any emphasis on who is or isn’t out front, are a small minority of the fan base that also happen to be the most annoying, judgemental gatekeepers I’ve ever encountered.

[@jordijackson87]

Edsel said it was him on a video he released a few months ago with a update of what he'd been working on saying sorry the dope albums taken so long I've been working with static x his side project and his media company, but the videos been taken down now

[@lewisb85]

TBH im glad it is Edsel someone who was friends with wayne and therefore could handle it respectfully.

[@DiZzAzZtErPrOdUcTiOnS]

It is. He ain't ever going to own up to it, he doesn't want any of the accolades for it which is pretty commendable, but Edsel was always an inspiration and hero of mine since 99 when I was a kid, so after decades of studying the dude yeah, it's undeniably him.

[@BaronUnderbite]

Dope is such a tight band. Genuinely surprised their following isnt bigger. Then again, that might be a sign that DOPE refused to become masonic sellouts

[@tr3v0r100]

I couldn't think of a better person to replace for Wayne

[@wmccinema]

"I have zero interest" That word in itself is an indicator that Edsel Dope in indeed Xero. Wordplay in a very convincing pattern.

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@wmccinema]

@@franko69 Accurate.

[@icoronado8181]

The Dope track is called "Selfish" 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@BrokenTablesPodcast]

I thought this was already known lol. Didn't know it was a secret 😅

[@SirSINGsSOmeTimesPaUL]

We’re all stars now…IN the DOPE show!

[@Bnt91308]

It’s Edsel he was in a theater band wear he also wore a mask and his name was zero in that band, he talks about it in the drinking with Johnny.

[@Enjoy_my_1st_Amendment]

Probably the best transition from the loss of a lead vocalist in all categories in the history of music. I especially dig the cyborg masterfully done in every way.

[@Mary-ev4ms]

Wayne hugged me. I was first in line by the bus. I felt like such a fan girl . But it was a great moment. Rip

[@Muxik4k]

This is obvious,it is him. Dope is touring with them since the beginning. He is keeping the memory of Wayne alive, not taking credit of anything and leaving everything to Static X and Wayne Static. I don't like Dope music, but I truly respect him for what he is doing. It is not the same but he is putting to ,such effort to sound like Wayne.

[@toddgombeda3433]

Another dead give away is every static x line up has dope on the bill its no coincidence. At this point we all know it's Edsel. I can respect the man for saying it's not him to keep the memory of Wayne's memory alive.

[@RailRidersUnited]

Ok enough guys. We all know it's edsel. But me and my buddy can CONFIRM it's edsel. He unmasked right in front of us during the stage used guitar m&g signing

[@felicityporsch3166]

I just want to mention about 2:14 into the video you mentioned how kewl his last name was cause it match the band was was previously in. Fun fact Edsel Dope is a moniker he adopted for the band Dope, much like Wayne did when he started using Static as a moniker. Edsels name is actually Brian Charles Ebejer

[@jakedudones3439]

Literally just met him and yeah bro we all know it's him he sounded just the same when he was talking to me in the mask. Same body type n everything. And dope is on tour with them for a reason

[@FFFreak719]

yes. everyone knows, he doesn't even deny it. he's trying to keep wayne's memory alive by keeping his likeness as the frontman

[@jfields343]

Whoever Zero is is irrelevant...and I'm glad the fan base hasn't took it to extremes like the Pantera thing. My opinion love it. The music lives on. Static X is still alive and Wayne lives because you can't help but visualize him with the live performance and with 3 original members it's still badass music!. RIP Wayne 🤘

[@daniellebourgault6941]

I think this is beautiful thing him wanting to keep Wayne static memory alive n he does a great job as well very very close to!!!I love n miss Wayne no one will ever replace him however the lead. Singer now does a great job !!❤️🤟🤟

[@marklholloway]

@2:02 How weird is it Edsel’s last name is the name of the band he joined? Edsel started Dope with his brother Simon. Edsel’s real name is Brian Ebejer.

[@sethranney]

Also, this is about Wayne STATIC and STATIC-X. Thought that was pretty funny of him to say.

[@xtravagentk1275]

Definitely a face palm moment.

[@jackstevenson4679]

He was joking...clearly

[@felicityporsch3166]

Oh shit I just said this without reading your comment

[@robinbranco437]

An awesome omage to Wayne Static 💯 R.I.P.🙏

[@josephbradley7216]

The 20th anniversary tour for Wisconsin death trip I thought was a nice tribute and I went to one of the shows but they should have left it there. Now they're 2 albums into "doing it for Wayne".... It was never about Wayne it was about their POCKETS.. Truthfully Wayne would be fucking furious that they're using his likeness, band name, his songs, EVERYTHING. Wayne wasn't and if still alive wouldn't be on good terms with Tony "let's grift off of Wayne" Campos... NO ONE should be using the Static-X name and Wayne to put out new "Static-X" albums and enrich themselves. They should have let the band name, catalog, etc die with Wayne. He WAS Static-X and we have his amazing music and legacy FOREVER! A tour celebrating and honoring Wayne was awesome but beyond that they're using "honoring Wayne" out of greed to release 2 new albums and anything else they can do to fill their pockets and it has absolutely NOTHING to do with Wayne.... And to Wayne Statc I hope you're in a better place without the pain of this life. Rest easy brother and we'll see you on the other side...

[@bdp1966]

Yes

[@markmudget3794]

Wild that this isn’t obvious, as well as the reasons behind it 🤦‍♂️

[@WallyTony]

I used to work with the band Dope. It was definitely him but everyone knows that now.

[@alexberg1572]

Just watch the bus raiders video of Static-X. Took me 30 seconds to figure it out lol glad he's carrying the torch for his fallen brother ❤

[@jerqrokr]

you really got me with the thumbnail brother

[@charper1]

pretty sure this was long ago confirmed.

[@tiff-skirocksonville49]

This is super awesome, I’m glad I seen this, thanks for sharing! ❤

[@kevinshuping4679]

Since he sat beside me at the bar in Greensboro N.C last year letting patrons pass the mask around at the show. Yeah. I think its Edsel. Lol

[@Dmgolfer22]

He sounds and impersonates Wayne very well. He changes his voice for static x

[@williampaul7033]

It also sounds like his mic is auto tuned to Wayne's voice. I mean who cares if it's this guy. He is helping his brothers out as static x gets to live on through this guy.

[@Hicks-g1m]

It sure sounds like Edsel Dope is Xero but he won't say it if it is in fact him. The band wants to focus on the music and keep Wayne's memory alive through Xero not focus on a reunited Static-X having a new singer

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@franko69]

Xer0 Xer0

[@n8tiv355]

I think just leave it alone , this is Wayne's legacy. I personally like what dope said 🤘 even if it is dope , I think it's a great thing he doing❤️

[@tekservices8699]

He sounds exactly like him, is built like him, plays the same guitar as him and Dope is on tour with Static X……. :/

[@TrymYoutubeMainChannel]

I think it's a Dean Washburn

[@InjunMoJoe]

A lot of Frontmen use the Band name in some form or fashion as their last name typically. i.e. Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth), Johnny Plague (Winds of Plague) those are the 2 I can think of off the top.

[@brogliman]

"Did to the ditches and burn through the britches by Rod Zombie" LOL

[@adamsifford6228]

And there I thought Static X created an AI of Wayne?

[@WarDaddy66]

He said dudes last name is dope but mentions rob (Zombie) and Wayne (Static)

[@TheOpenMinder5985]

That's him alright I can tell by the way he talks. Xero sounds the exact same way

[@vincentoliveira]

Edsel dope is his stage name that's why it's the same last name of the band.

[@matthewemmons5953]

When you speak on strippers dancing to this reminds me of my youth being mesmerized in 2001 in Dayton Ohio at The Livingroom and this Dancer named Kitten swinging around the pole hanging on by her legs leaned back spinning round to Rage blasting FU i won't do what ya tell me and she flipped off the crowd. She was F*cking awesome and a joy to have seen.

[@ShaneDiablo]

this is the greatest comment I have read all day. excellent my friend! 🏆

[@TheBaldCroatian]

Everyone already knew this. Thanks bro.

[@BennyLewis-dx9oz]

It's not supposed be about that if u go on the new songs you'll see that Edsel, Wayne wrote the the new songs but it's supposed to be about Wayne's legacy

[@disabledvet420]

from xer0, he wants the attention focused on the band and who wayne was etc, xer0 said he didnt want to be known because he didnt want the focus on (insert who xer0 really is). sorry my explanation sucks. i got the vip and i know who it is 100% but it is a gentlemans agreement we dont say who it is. so i cant say who it is but he wants the focus not on him basically.

[@christorianmetaphorm8156]

Wow dude.. you are on point

[@MissAlthea]

Static X, Charlie X (Star Trek TOS Episode), Charlie XCX (saw her open for Taylor Swift once), X Japan (HELLO!), Let's Put the X is Sex (lamest KISS song ever), X the Owl (Neighborhood of Make Believe represent!!).....this debate is all inconsequential to me but I do love a good mystery unraveling....I think you may be on to something, really. Geezy pee, I am still hung up on the possibility of Yoshiki and Nyango Star being one and the same.... 😸

[@travisjohnson622]

Maury says. Edsel dope You Are the ball ticklin strummer for the new static x.

[@meredithchapman3227]

It's like when Slipknot didn't want you to know!! It's so damn obvious, full shirt and gloves, to cover those tats!!

[@brianmedeiros417]

This video would’ve been so much better without the love it long time crap

[@HailTheApocalypse]

It's a Dean guitar. Dave Mustaine from Megadeth uses them. Dimebag played them and may he rest in peace as well. I don't know the specific model. I'm not into Dean guitars. Edit: lol I had to look it up. It's a Dean signature ML Modifier. The guitar that Wayne is playing that is. Idk what model Edsel is playin. I didn't care to look it up but there ya go. You're welcome.

[@Nott_Vermeen]

His statement pretty much confirmed it was him.

[@kjcorder]

This video is a year late. We've already figured it out.

[@bluedawn311]

Xero has blue eyes and so does Edsel.

[@LuxAeterna_1]

He said we

[@gnarkill2023]

Its edsel i think everyone doesnt care anymore just keeping static x alive.oh and plain an simple if it wasnt edsel why they touring togther why doesnt he come out on stage with zero

[@johnnyblaze8439]

Just saw them last night in lancaster it was so bad ass. Dope only played for 28 minutes static x played for an hour. Needs to rest his voice

[@ravereiko]

You remind me a lot of Jack Black man, subscribed

[@atticuslynchraw]

I think zero is doing his best and fits perfectly 🤪 rip Wayne.

[@ShaneDiablo]

They've got a lot of buzz going, I think they could keep going!

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@ryanwade2you]

I don’t give a hoot about either band but yeah, it’s pretty obvious… good work

[@DevilSpine-hs3lu]

They took Wayne’s brain and hooked it up to electrical stuff and boom😅

[@-Spence]

It’s a Dean guitar, just FYI; you mentioned you didn’t know the brand

[@Mary-ev4ms]

You can't really judge/compare the up down thing....its a type of guitar play. Even I know that.

[@Mary-ev4ms]

Is edsel norwegian? Like a sidsel? Or danish?

[@n8tiv355]

Wayne would be proud ❤

[@mw6901]

You can't knock it, it's a novel idea!

[@ShaneDiablo]

100% agree!

[@bmxsickness1975]

Without a doubt it's him.

[@spliffysixx4945]

What a coincidence that edsel dope joined a band called dope 😱

[@acrocks6893]

The way you can tell its Edsel dope behind the mask is look at the way he's holding the guitar all the way down by his pelvis

[@justincain6183]

edsel says he has "zero" intrest in being frontman key word zero nuff said

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@dustinlee4566]

It's a warlock the guitar brand is warlock

[@P.Trim69]

dope is dope i think he is only one who can pull it off like hesaid he dont want to be the face of static x

[@captainhowdy3104]

he plays deans and plays rythm guitar hung very low…. i saw a photo where the shirt sleeve tore and one his tat showed….. like ten years ago lol

[@SickSoundingStuff]

You're funny, man. You deserve more likes. I've included one for ya.

[@ShaneDiablo]

Bless You.🤘🤘

[@SickSoundingStuff]

@@ShaneDiablo Well shit my britches. Now you got yourself a sub there, partner.

[@adamgorak1985]

Xero playing these songs in drop c

[@angeloquinto7237]

Right!? It kind of makes me laugh a little.

[@franko69]

Xer0

[@dangerx7697]

Edsel dope has the same exact neck tattoo on his right side as xer0 does, and of course...all identifying tattoos always have to be covered like arms and he has to wear gloves because he has "DOPE" tattooed on his fingers,etc....So....and both play v neck DEAN guitars

[@damienhelmold6978]

1000 percent him

[@davidreed1096]

I believe if you compare the position of the guitar? I’m saying yes.

[@AxelAshcraft]

Idc who is behind that mask,they are keeping the music going and who ever it is singing does one fantastic job

[@dirtywindshield5034]

TLDR: yes

[@jackstevenson4679]

It's 100% Edsel.

[@karindubinsky2046]

It's sounds like him, it's his voice. No doubt. I just can't figure out how he's on 2 tours at the same time 😂⌚