The ongoing debate surrounding the upcoming Wayne Static documentary has taken another turn, with former manager Lyndsi Hellard publicly voicing support for filmmaker Matt Zane’s unauthorized project.
Hellard, who managed Wayne Static Tours LLC during the final years of Wayne Static’s life, has released a statement claiming both Wayne Static and his wife, Tera Wray Static, had long expressed a desire to tell their story through a documentary.
According to Hellard, the idea was far from a passing conversation (per Metal Devastation Radio):
“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,” she said.
Hellard explained that while working closely with the couple, discussions about documenting their lives, relationship and the events surrounding Wayne’s departure from Static-X were frequent and detailed.
Wayne spoke about the project in detail
“This was not a vague or fleeting idea,” Hellard stated. “Wayne spoke about it often and in detail, and had discussed plans to produce it with his wife’s close friend, Matt Zane.”
The documentary project has already generated significant attention among fans following the release of newly surfaced archival material, including a remastered version of Push It, previously unseen vocal footage from Down, and the unveiling of the unreleased track Infiltrator.
Hellard’s statement also addressed the complicated circumstances surrounding Wayne Static’s legacy following his death in 2014 and Tera Wray Static’s passing the following year. She noted that the individuals currently overseeing the estate and the Static-X brand were not directly involved in the couple’s lives during their final years.
“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,” Hellard said.
While acknowledging longstanding tensions surrounding the band’s history, Hellard stressed that her comments were not intended as criticism of former Static-X bassist Tony Campos or other parties connected to the band’s legacy.
Instead, she argued that presenting Wayne and Tera’s story as they intended remains the most respectful way to honour their lives and contributions to heavy music.
“Based on my experience and conversations with both Wayne and Tera, I believe they did want their story told,” Hellard concluded.
As debate continues around the documentary’s unauthorized status, Hellard’s comments add another voice to a growing conversation about who ultimately gets to preserve and tell the story of one of industrial metal’s most recognisable figures.
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