San Francisco Bay Area / Los Angeles, CA — May 13, 2026 — In direct commemoration of Static-X’s
iconic 1999 single “Push It” (from the platinum debut Wisconsin Death Trip) earning its first-ever RIAA
Gold certification on April 21, 2026, Mephisto Odyssey founder Mikael Johnston has unleashed a
powerful new 2026 remaster of his legendary “Crucified Dub” version. Originally released on the
official Push It maxi-single, this dark, hypnotic rework now returns with updated sonics from
Johnston’s Pop Twist Studios and a brand-new video with visuals by Matt Zane.
This release carries deep personal and artistic weight. The original 1999 Crucified Dub was the very first
collaboration between Mikael Johnston and the late Static-X frontman and visionary Wayne Static.
Wayne actively gave creative input while the version was being created and loved the final result. That
spark ignited a lasting creative partnership that went on to produce landmark works including the co-
written “CRASH” (featured on the Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker soundtrack with a high-profile
Len Wiseman-directed video starring both Wayne and Mikael), Mephisto Odyssey’s remix of Static-X’s
“Cold,” and more.
“This was the first thing Wayne Static and I ever collaborated on,” says Johnston. “He actually gave input on this
version as it was being created and he loved it! Which makes this release especially important because it sparked
our future collaborations including CRASH, my remix of Cold among many others.”
The remaster — handled personally by Johnston — preserves the raw, driving industrial-electronic
energy of the original while bringing it to modern standards for a new generation of fans. It arrives as
part of Mephisto Odyssey’s ongoing 2026 catalog revival, reconnecting pioneering San Francisco
industrial/electronic sounds with today’s audiences.
Watch the official 2026 music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMnyrhmMTew
Stream / Info: Available now on YouTube with new visuals by Matt Zane. Additional catalog re-releases,
and new material from the Mephisto Odyssey vault dropping throughout 2026.
Mephisto Odyssey (Mikael Johnston) has been a driving force in the West Coast electronic and
industrial scene since 1993, delivering official remixes for Static-X, Jane’s Addiction, and others, plus
soundtrack placements (Hostel) and major-label releases on Warner Bros. The project’s deep ties to
Wayne Static and the nu-metal/industrial era make this remaster a timely and emotionally resonant
tribute.
MEDIA CONTACT
Murrye Bernard Manager / Mephisto Odyssey
[Murrye@gmail.com] | [318-680-8896]
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mephistoodysseyofficial
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High-resolution artwork, video stills, and interview opportunities with Mikael Johnston available upon request. This story
ties directly into the recent wave of Static-X nostalgia following the gold certification and ongoing catalog interest in Wayne
Static’s legacy.
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