What does Start a War sound like?

A relentless barrage of industrial beats and aggressive vocals, weaving chaos into an infectious rhythm. Rooted in nu metal and industrial metal. Start with "The Enemy".

Is Start a War a good place to start with Static-X?

Yes, Start a War is recommended as a starting point for new Static-X listeners. A relentless barrage of industrial beats and aggressive vocals, weaving chaos into an infectious rhythm. By the time 'Start a War' was released in 2005, Static-X had already established themselves as key players in the nu metal and industrial metal scenes with their earlier albums. This record marked their fourth studio release, coming after the commercial success of 'Shadow Zone' in 2003, and was seen as a bold step to redefine their sound while maintaining their signature intensity.

Who is Start a War for?

Start a War works well if you're into cathartic release during workouts, aggressive energy for driving and dynamic peaks and valleys.

How many songs are on Start a War?

Start a War has 38 tracks, running approximately 158 minutes.

Start a War

Static-X · 2005

158 min · 38 tracks · nu metal

A relentless barrage of industrial beats and aggressive vocals, weaving chaos into an infectious rhythm.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Enemy Start here — Opening with a fierce intensity, this track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythms and lyrics that confront inner turmoil.
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Start a War — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of conflict and rebellion, featuring aggressive instrumentation that exemplifies Static-X's signature sound.
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I Want to Fucking Break It — This track combines raw energy with a catchy chorus, representing both the frustration and defiance that permeates throughout the album.
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My Damnation — A standout moment on the album, this song blends melodic elements with heavy riffs to explore themes of despair and self-reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

cathartic release during workouts
aggressive energy for driving
dynamic peaks and valleys
for late-night intensity

Maybe skip if you

prefer mellow, soothing sounds
seek standalone track variety

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid entry in their catalog, showcasing their established sound without being a standout.
Themes: inner turmoil· industrial conflict· rebellion against despair
Career context: By the time 'Start a War' was released in 2005, Static-X had already established themselves as key players in the nu metal and industrial metal scenes with their earlier albums. This record marked their fourth studio release, coming after the commercial success of 'Shadow Zone' in 2003, and was seen as a bold step to redefine their sound while maintaining their signature intensity.
Stylistic neighbors: Fear Factory· Ministry· Mudvayne